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Brickbat: Unhealthy Viewing

Charles Oliver | 6.27.2016 4:00 AM

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The Chinese government has banned broadcast and Internet TV shows that show "the dark side of society." That includes depictions of gay characters, extramarital affairs, one night stands, smoking, drinking and reincarnation.

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Charles Oliver is a contributing editor at Reason.

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