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The Ministry of Culture disclosed recently that China will implement an occupational qualification certificate system for the cultural industry. Currently more than 30 occupations are listed, including actor, actress, singer, dancer, performer and social cultural worker. This has aroused public controversy. The following are excerpts from media comments:

Beijing Youth Daily: To implement such a system will not do any good for culture.

There have been ongoing disputes about the boundaries of culture. Now after five years of preparation, the ministries of culture, labor and social security are going to promote a certification system. In the future, people who make a living in film production, singing and dancing will all have to hold certificates.