Chinese cinema censorship is a strict, state-controlled process overseen by the China Film Administration (under the Publicity Department of the Chinese Communist Party) and related bodies like the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA). All films, domestic, foreign, or co-productions must undergo pre-release review and approval, with no age-rating system; content is either passed as suitable for all audiences or rejected/banned outright, often requiring edits to remove elements deemed harmful. Prohibited topics include anything that could undermine national unity, portray China negatively, challenge Communist Party ideology, depict excessive violence/sexuality/superstition, distort history, or touch on sensitive issues like politics, ethnicity, religion, Taiwan, or foreign relations.
