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Chinese authorities want the country’s entertainment (giải trí) venues to
provide more than just entertainment — they should also harbor “healthy and positive” values.

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Tuesday published new provisions to oversee the song selections at karaoke parlors (quán) — popularly known as KTV — prohibiting songs with “illegal repertoire (vốn tiết mục (tất cả các vở kịch, bản nhạc.. của một nghệ sĩ, một đội văn công)).” The ministry, along with local authorities, will set up task forces specializing in content supervision (giám sát nội dung) to implement the new guideline starting October.

Under the new rule, karaoke venues are prohibited from playing songs and music videos that “endanger national unity (thống nhất quốc gia), sovereignty, or territorial integrity (toàn vẹn lãnh thổ).” Songs that propagate obscenity, gambling, violence, and drug-related illegal and criminal activities are also banned.

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