When China Central Television (CCTV) was broadcasting Barack Obama's inaugration speech last night, they provided a simulanteous voice-over translation. But then Obama touched on a topic that prompted the station to cut the speech short, fading out from Obama and the voice-over translation, leaving the news anchor high and dry. She proves her worth however, and improvizes some discussion of US economic problems.
What did Obama say that touched such a nerve? Here it is:
Source: Milk Pig via China Digital Times
Besides CCTV, other media organizations that cut the speech include Sina, Soho, and Netease, that according to ETaiwan News. Now that's not to say that the speech is censored everywhere in China. Youku.com has two Obama videos on the front page, and one of them carries the entire speech. China’s Phoenix TV and China Daily have also published the speech in unedited text form on their website.
What did Obama say that touched such a nerve? Here it is:
"Recall that earlier generations faced down fascism and communism not just with missiles and tanks, but with sturdy alliances and enduring convictions"Have a look for yourself and see how the news anchor reacts:
Source: Milk Pig via China Digital Times
Besides CCTV, other media organizations that cut the speech include Sina, Soho, and Netease, that according to ETaiwan News. Now that's not to say that the speech is censored everywhere in China. Youku.com has two Obama videos on the front page, and one of them carries the entire speech. China’s Phoenix TV and China Daily have also published the speech in unedited text form on their website.
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