Film Rating System May Replace Censor In China

“China could be on the verge of implementing its first film classification system after the all-powerful State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (Sarft) submitted a new law to the cabinet — but it faces hardline opposition at the senior level within the ruling Communist Party. At the moment, films are deemed either suitable for all audiences or unsuitable, in which case censors cut entire scenes or ban the movie altogether — both drastic steps considering that scripts must be approved before a movie goes into production.”