Story of Yanxi Palace and other Chinese period dramas may be removed from television schedules after their values were criticised by state media. Photo: Handout Story of Yanxi Palace and other Chinese period dramas may be removed from television schedules after their values were criticised by state media. Photo: Handout
Story of Yanxi Palace and other Chinese period dramas may be removed from television schedules after their values were criticised by state media. Photo: Handout
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Too lavish, too nasty: Chinese state media goes to war against Yanxi Palace and other period dramas

  • Imperial dramas blamed for promoting extravagance, glamour and pleasure-seeking over the virtues of frugality and hard work
  • Programme makers also accused of putting commercial profits above providing spiritual guidance to audiences

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Laurie ChenMichelle Wong
Laurie Chen  and Michelle Wong

Updated: 3:15pm, 29 Jan, 2019

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Story of Yanxi Palace and other Chinese period dramas may be removed from television schedules after their values were criticised by state media. Photo: Handout Story of Yanxi Palace and other Chinese period dramas may be removed from television schedules after their values were criticised by state media. Photo: Handout
Story of Yanxi Palace and other Chinese period dramas may be removed from television schedules after their values were criticised by state media. Photo: Handout
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