This week on Weekly China Recap, Xing Zheming takes you into China’s cultural economy — where a policy shift is reshaping the country’s film and television industry.

The release of the “Radio and Television 21 Measures” marks a major reform in Chinese TV regulation in over a decade. From lifting the episode cap to fast-tracking approvals and opening doors to global IP adaptations, the move signals Beijing’s attempt to breathe new life into a sector long constrained by heavy oversight.

But this isn’t just about TV. From booming summer box office numbers to football fever in Jiangsu, culture is driving consumer spending and reenergizing the services sector. Still, the critical question remains: will loosening restrictions be enough if the deeper tension between audience demand and government messaging is left unresolved?

Tune in for insights on why this policy shift matters — for China’s storytellers, its economy, and its global image.

Listen now to "Weekly China Recap with Xing Zheming", where we decode China, one episode at a time.

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