China has decided to put up barriers to foreign produced television programs. Protectionism you ask? You be the judge.
Read the article on what China is planning for their television industry. Comment on the following questions below:
1- Do you consider this Chinese protectionism? If so, what kind? Explain.
2- Why exactly is China implementing such a policy? What is China hoping to get out of this?
3- Should other countries be upset by this policy move made by China? Explain.
Watch the accompanying video below to help support your answers.
What the article and video don’t mention is that such a policy will helps support Chinese infant industry, in this case an infant film industry, giving it a needed boost. What industry you ask? This industry! I wonder, is this all part of a grand plan of a single billionaire? of the government? or of both? Is if for bettering China? Protecting China? or a way for someone to protect their investment?
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