BBC World News barred from airing in China

The National Radio and Television Administration has said that British television channel BBC World News has been prohibited from airing in China.

The development came a week after the UK’s media regulator cancelled Chinese state television’s broadcast license.

In a statement, the administration said an inquiry found BBC World News’ China-related reports had “seriously violated” regulations, including that news should be “truthful and fair,” had damaged China’s national interests and weakened national unity.