SARFT To Kill China’s YouTube?

Written by Tangos on August 15, 2006
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The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) plans to revise the regulation on online video sites. The new regulation is expected to be promulgated on August or September. (via Sina)

According to the proposed new rule, internet sites have to get the licences to offer online video service. Those big companies, such as Sina, Sohu and Netease will be granted the licences. But whether it is possible or easy for those video related startups to get the licence is not sure.

It is a bad news for those China’s YouTube wannabes, for instance, Toodou, Yoqoo and UUME. They will face increasing regulatory risks besides struggling for a viable business model. If the regulation comes true, it is interesting to see how China’s online video sharing site will develop. But it is very likely that the hot money will be much more cautious to investing in video sites.

Update: Billsdue has a post on this issue too, it is interesting that we both use quite similar words. I should cite his post rather than bothering to write it by myself if I read it earlier :).

7 Responses to “SARFT To Kill China’s YouTube?”

  1. Sharkmart on August 16th, 2006 7:44 am

    Licensing is here in Chinese online video…

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