China bans 'disgusting' TV ads

UK's BBC says China is banning 'disgusting' TV advertisements in response to viewers' complaints of sickening intrusions:

"The "inappropriate" adverts are being banned during mealtimes
China's television stations have been told they can no longer show commercials for feminine hygiene products, haemorrhoid ointments and other such items during mealtimes."

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The restrictions are part of a new regime of controls announced by the state broadcasting authority, according to the official Xinhua news agency.


more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/3140064.stm

Me? I'd ban cutesy kids doing potty training - any time, never mind mealtimes - to sell loo paper and air fresheners, and all naked kid ads, regardless of what they're selling.....