We got our satellite tv back!! Nearly a month ago, the Sichuan Broadcasting Agency started a crackdown on satellite dishes since they were 'illegal'. The thing is, anyone can buy & install such dishes because authorities typically turn a blind eye to it. This is China - where there is huge elasticity in rules ;)Our wires literally got snipped as our dish was located on the roof of the apartment block. Various alternatives were discussed such as installing the dish & a wireless transmitter at a neighbour's balcony who had the good luck to be facing in the right direction. I suppose that was a no-go eventually. Recently, the storm seems to have passed & perhaps a degree of calm has returned to the political front - today, the satellite guy came to replace the wires on the roof and re-tune the receiver. After mucking about for an hour or so, we finally welcomed Sponge Bob Squarepants back into our lives.
What caused the Agency to issue a crackdown? We have a strong hunch it is the recent fracas regarding the Olympic torch relay. It is 'inappropriate' for Chinese viewers to see the torch being doused and protesters lining the street ;) For now, I hope the mercurial government officials will just leave my tv alone.
minibeanie is 9 months, 1 week & 6 days old
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