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In this Jan. 3, 2012 photo, a man watches a movie on his smart phone in Shanghai, China. Authorities want to pre-screen videos before being made available on online video sites in the country. (AP Photo)

China Wants to Censor Online Video Content

China’s broadcasting and Internet regulators have told Internet video providers that they must prescreen all programs before making them available online.

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Much Ado About Video: Youku Buys Tudou

China’s leading online video provider Youku is going to buy main rival Tudou in a $1 billion deal. The new entity, called Youku Tudou, will straddle almost 35% of the market.

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