Protesters criticize NCC over CTi NewsPRESS FREEDOM URGED: The NCC’s ruling was a warning to media outlets not to defy the government, a former GIO director during Chen Shui-bian’s administration saidBy Shelley Shan / Staff reporterDozens of CTi News’ supporters yesterday rallied outside the National Communications Commission (NCC) in Taipei to protest the commissioners’ decision on Wednesday not to renew the news channel’s license. Photo: Chu Pei-hsiung, Taipei TimesThe commission even told the public which channel should replace CTi News in the channel No. All media owners try to influence the content of their outlet, and CTi News was no exception, she said. Tien reportedly told officers that he was angry that the commission denied CTi News’ license renewal application. CTi News can continue airing programs until Dec. 11, when its license expires, the commission said.

Source: Taipei Times November 19, 2020 15:56 UTC