'Fansub' groups emerged around the time of US sitcom Friends. Image: Reuters
'Fansub' groups emerged around the time of US sitcom Friends. Image: Reuters

China cracks down on unofficial fan groups who subtitle hit American TV shows

China is cracking down on the unofficial fan groups who create subtitles for American TV shows

Andrea Chen

Updated: 8:09pm, 6 Dec, 2014

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'Fansub' groups emerged around the time of US sitcom Friends. Image: Reuters
'Fansub' groups emerged around the time of US sitcom Friends. Image: Reuters
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