What does the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television do?

According to the official announcement, the main functions of SARFT are:

Study and formulate policies on radio and television propaganda and film and television creation, and grasp the guidance of public opinion; Guide radio and television propaganda and radio, film and television creation, and coordinate theme planning; Guide the reform of radio, film and television management system.

To study and draft laws and regulations on radio, film and television management; To formulate regulations on radio, film and television management and career development plans; Supervise and manage radio and television programs, satellite television programs and audio-visual programs disseminated to the public through information networks; Responsible for radio stations,

Import management of radio and television programs broadcast by TV stations and responsible for content audit.

To examine and approve the establishment and cancellation of radio and television broadcasting institutions and film, radio and television programs and TV drama production units at or above the county level; To organize the review of the content and quality of films, TV dramas and other programs broadcast by radio and television; Issuing and revoking licenses for film production, public screening and TV drama production and distribution.

To manage the scientific and technological work of radio, film and television, formulate relevant technical policies and standards, and guide the radio, film and television system to adapt to the scientific research, development and application of high and new technologies; Study the economic policy of radio, film and television.

According to the overall planning, macro policies, laws and regulations of the country, the specific planning and management of radio and television private networks; Formulate specific policies, regulations and technical standards for radio and television private networks, guide hierarchical construction and development, and ensure the safe broadcasting of radio and television programs; Entrusted by the Ministry of Information Industry, it plans special frequency bands for radio and television, and allocates technical parameters such as radio and television frequency (channel) and power; Participate in the overall planning of the national information network.

China International Radio and Television

Leading China People's Broadcasting Station,

Taiwan Province and CCTV coordinate and inspect their main propaganda, and organize and manage the broadcast reports of their programs in a unified way.

To study and formulate relevant provisions on foreign affairs of radio, film and television systems; To manage and guide radio, film and television exchanges and cooperation with foreign countries and with Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao and Taiwan Province Province.

To undertake other tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council.