Officials in Taiwan have decided not to renew the broadcast license of a popular pro-China cable news channel.
The National Communications Commission on Wednesday rejected the application from CTiTV. Its current license is due to expire next month.
The commission cited repeated instances of inaccurate reporting. It also said a major shareholder had interfered in CTiTV's operations.
CTiTV is criticizing the ruling, alleging that it's politically motivated.
Taiwan's pro-China Nationalist Party says the move will undermine freedom of the press. But the Taiwanese government, which is led by the Democratic Progressive Party, is standing by the decision.
It says the commission is an independent body whose members are approved by parliament.
Taiwan is widely seen as having one of the most open media environments in Asia.
◆undermine むしばむ、損なう、弱体化させる to gradually make someone or something less strong or effective
The National Communications Commission on Wednesday rejected the application from CTiTV. Its current license is due to expire next month.
The commission cited repeated instances of inaccurate reporting. It also said a major shareholder had interfered in CTiTV's operations.
CTiTV is criticizing the ruling, alleging that it's politically motivated.
Taiwan's pro-China Nationalist Party says the move will undermine freedom of the press. But the Taiwanese government, which is led by the Democratic Progressive Party, is standing by the decision.
It says the commission is an independent body whose members are approved by parliament.
Taiwan is widely seen as having one of the most open media environments in Asia.
◆undermine むしばむ、損なう、弱体化させる to gradually make someone or something less strong or effective
◆stand by 支持する to stay loyal to someone and support them, especially in a difficult situation