Hong Kong Broadcasting Authority

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The Hong Kong Broadcasting Authority (Chinese: 廣播事務管理局 or 廣管局) is an organization responsible for licensing and regulating the broadcasting industry in Hong Kong. It was formed in 1987. The organization is authorized to investigate complaints made regarding programs, issue warnings & fines, or even suspend the license of the radio or television station.

[edit] Comparisons

Similar bodies around the world are:

Australia: Australian Communications and Media Authority
Canada: Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
France: Superior Audiovisual Council (formerly the ORTF)
United Kingdom: Ofcom
United States: Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

[edit] See also

Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority

[edit] External links

Hong Kong Broadcasting Authority Homepage (Chinese) (English)

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