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Recently, there were news of banning of Cantonese, of which the Guangdong government responses that while the regulations promotes standard mandarin, it does not restrict local dialects.
Some reporters asked about the status of radio and television broadcasting using Cantonese in Guangdong.The vice-manager of the provincial media office He Ridan responded that according to national regulations, radio and television should use standard language and to promote standard mandarin. However, there are no rules banning the use of dialects. Currently, Guangdong has two approved all-Cantonese channels, and various radio and television channels have approved dialect programs.
Some reporters asked whether the 2012 March 1st regulation would restrict broadcasting in Cantonese or other dialects.
He Ridan said that the regulations will not restrict roadcasting in Cantonese or other dialects. He Ridan emphasis that such restrictions will not take place now and will not takeplace in the future.
Here is the actual regulations from Phoenix TV
Regulation 11: Broadcasting radio, television and internet shows should use standard mandarin as the basic language.
Dialect broadcasting should be approved by SARFT or the provincial broadcasting department.
Regulation 12:
Chinese - language newspaper, magazines, etc. should use standard language rules as used by the government (not sure what that means. Does it mean mandarin?)
Chinese - language media products should use standard mandarin. This excludes the use of dialects as necessary in music, theater, film, drama and other art forms as well as in publishing and education.
Dialect broadcasting should be approved by SARFT or the provincial broadcasting department.
Regulation 12:
Chinese - language newspaper, magazines, etc. should use standard language rules as used by the government (not sure what that means. Does it mean mandarin?)
Chinese - language media products should use standard mandarin. This excludes the use of dialects as necessary in music, theater, film, drama and other art forms as well as in publishing and education.
Sources:: Mingpao via sina
note: both the Mingpao and the Phoenix are Hong Kong - bases media sources
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