Kids must not be exposed to sex and violence

Editor's note: The final season of the Game of Thrones is airing on Tencent video site in China sans six minutes of scenes containing sex and violence. Why have Chinese video sites adopted such a cautious approach toward sex and violence in TV series and films? Two experts share their views on the issue with China Daily's Yao Yuxin. Excerpts follow:

Sex and violence scenes less acceptable in China

With no established ratings system, the airing of the Game of Thrones, complete with its portrayal of sex and violence, on the internet could have a harmful effect on children, especially teenagers. That's why Tencent chose to delete those scenes before airing them in China.