Beijing-controlled broadcaster CCTV said authorities had barred live-streaming platforms from airing videos in which bananas are “seductively” consumed by young female presenters. The audience for live streams is almost entirely male, according to reports in the domestic media, but the content varies hugely. Live-streaming platforms such as Douyu, Panda.tv, and YY are among those who have been ordered to clean up their acts, the broadcaster reported. CCTV said the move was part of a wider attempt to rein in online content deemed too vulgar, too violent or too sexual. YY users, for example, can tune into live streams in which presenters draw dogs, play drums, put on their makeup, sing, dance, cook, dine or take care of their skin.

Source: The Guardian May 09, 2016 03:18 UTC