Animated programs may incur govt wrath

Animation channels run by online video providers like Tencent Holdings Ltd, Youku Tudou Inc, Leshi Internet Information & Technology Corp and Baidu Inc are likely to be pulled up by the authorities for hosting cartoons with objectionable content, industry experts said on Wednesday.

Some content on the channels glamorizes acts of violence, pornography and terrorism, which in turn leads to juvenile delinquency, the Ministry of Culture said in a statement on Tuesday.

Though the firms will be asked to remove the objectionable content immediately, it will have little impact on the overall business, due to its low share, analysts said.