China Arts & Entertainment

Celebrities in Chinese TV Dramas Can No Longer Receive Excessive Salaries

Celebrities in Chinese TV dramas can no longer receive ‘excessive’ salaries, which are considered ‘harmful.’

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9 years ago

September 22, 2017

A document issued by the Chinese film, TV & radio industry association states that celebrities in Chinese TV dramas should no longer receive ‘excessive’ salaries. Top-earning stars’ high fees are considered ‘harmful’ for a healthy development of China’s entertainment industry.

On September 22, the China Alliance of Radio, Film, and Television (CARFT) issued a statement regarding the pay of actors in Chinese television dramas, Xinhua News reports.

The CARFT, a non-profit organization…

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