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Q: It is said that China is tightening up its restriction on the ROK by requiring Chinese TV stations not to air advertisements casting pop stars from the ROK. Can you confirm that? What is your comment on that? Does China take the move because of THAAD?
A: First and foremost, I have never heard about any restriction on the ROK. Second, the Chinese side is always positive to people-to-people and cultural exchanges with the ROK. However, I believe you can all understand that such kind of exchanges should be based on public support. Third, the Chinese side's steadfast opposition to the deployment of THAAD by the US in the ROK is well known to all. The Chinese public has voiced their dissatisfaction as well. Relevant parties must have taken note of that.
However, the reason might not be so political. As China's TV show production has matured, recent years have seen the appeal of South Korean dramas decline. This is in part due to the fact that Chinese audiences now have access to a wider variety of shows and so no longer need to depend on South Korean shows, which many are now finding too clichéd, said a media commentator, who preferred to remain unnamed.
tighten up加强，使紧密 v.
restriction限制 n.
ROK韩国
Air宣传 v.
advertisements 广告
cast v. 投，掷，扔；投放
confirm 证实
positive adj. 积极的 negative 消极的
steadfast adj. 坚定的，不变的
opposition n. 反对
deployment n. 调度，部署
Relevant parties 有关方面
Political 政治的
Mature 成熟
Appeal 呼吁
due to 由于
have access to 有……途径
clichéd 陈旧的，陈腐的
media commentator 时事评论员
