US lawmakers debate bill pressing Hollywood to reject China’s film censorship

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If it becomes law, studios wanting federal funding will have to agree not to alter a film’s content 'in response to or in anticipation of Beijing’s request'.

Hollywood’s relationship with China was put under the microscope on Wednesday as US House lawmakers advanced a bill that would prevent studios from receiving federal funding if they don’t promise to ignore Beijing’s censorship requests.

The legislation, called Stopping Communist Regimes from Engaging in Edits Now Act , was heatedly debated in the House Foreign Affairs Committee and was approved by a party-line vote of 26-23.Get 30% off and stand a chance to win a luxury stay with our ads free Premium Plan

 

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