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ݐOpposing Ofcoms Ban on CGTN and Defending Free Speech
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ݐOfcoms decision to remove the broadcasting license of CGTN Chinas English language TV channel is an act of censorship which is not in the interests of Britain and its people. It is well known, and publicly acknowledged, that CGTN is a Chinese state broadcaster and viewers can therefore take this into account in judging its services and broadcasts. As a state television broadcaster, CGTNs status is similar to that of the BBC, France Tlvisions, NHK (Japan), and others.
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ݐOfcoms justification for taking CGTN off air is that any holder of a broadcasting licence in Britain must not be controlled by political bodies. However, this law is only selectively applied. Numerous private and state channels have clear political agendas or control the BBC itself, for example, which had its staff vetted by MI5 has not had its broadcasting licence revoked.
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ݐThis attack on free speech also takes place in the context of the threat of a new cold war against China. At such a moment, it is crucial to build mutual understanding between peoples and also to accurately comprehend the positions of the chief actors in the global situation. Denying a voice to Chinas CGTN hampers this.
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ݐBritains claim to be a free society is undermined by Ofcoms decision to shut down CGTN. We call upon the British authorities to reverse this decision and to reinstate CGTNs broadcasting licence.
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