1 - Do you consider this Chinese protectionism? If so, what kind? Explain. Yes it is a form of protectionism. Specifically, it is a quota on the satellite broadcasters, banning them from buying the rights to more than one foreign-made program per year. This means that broadcasters are only allowed to buy one foreign-made program per year and hence reduces the number of foreign-shows that will be able to be broadcasted in China. This is a form of protectionism, as it puts a limit on foreign intervention and motivates the domestic Chinese TV industry to become more innovative and original. 2- Why exactly is China implementing such a policy? What is China hoping to get out of this? The Chinese government says that it is aiming to tackle "vulgar" and "excessive" entertainment in Chinese television. Instead, they want the TV channels to broadcast "morality-building programs" during prime times in order to promote the educational value for the Chinese people. Their main hopes are to motivate the domestic Chinese TV industry to become more innovative and original so that in the future, China can become independent from foreign intervention. 3- Should this other countries be upset by such a policy move by China? Explain. Yes, other countries should be upset by this policy move. Since programs like "Chinese Idol" or "China's next talent" are extremely popular among Chinese TV viewers, a quota would limit some o these shows from broadcasting in China, thus reducing their revenue. Furthermore, if China completely bans foreign-made TV shows in the future, these companies would lose a major channel of income.

1. It is Protectionism in the form of a quota. The Chinese government is restricting the amount of rights to foreign made television programs that Chinese television companies can purchase to one per year. A quota does the same thing as it limits the amount of a certain foreign good that could be imported over a period of time. 2. China's main reason for implementing this quota is to fight against "vulgar" and "excessive" entertainment. However, I think this is to force innovation from Chinese companies to create original Chinese programs rather than relying on foreign entertainment. 3. Other countries should get upset by this decision, in my opinion. Protectionism is often times a hostile maneuver in order to restrict international trading. While it is accepted if the consumption the goods being traded bring negative externalities to society. However, entertainment programs such as American Idols and the Voice don't bring negative externalities. They are merely delivered to provide pure entertainment to the Chinese people.

1- Do you consider this Chinese protectionism? If so, what kind? Explain. This can be considered a form of quota set by the government on satellite broadcasters, limiting the number of foreign TV shows that can be bought. This overall decreases that supply of foreign TV content in China, allowing supply domestic TV content increase.. 2- Why exactly is China implementing such a policy? What is China hoping to get out of this? It could be like they said that the Chinese government is trying to get rid of vulgar TV shows and implement in more morality beneficial shows, also to try get innovation from the domestic TV shows producers. However, it could just be a form of government protectionism, allowing more domestic TV shows producers to enter the market. 3- Should other countries be upset by such a policy move by China? Explain. Yeah they should because its limiting free trade.