China has removed all medical advertisements containing false claims from national television channels as of the end of March, the National Radio and Television Administration said on Thursday.
The regulator explained that this action followed a nationwide campaign launched in August to tackle misleading medical promotions.
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In a statement on its website, the agency said the campaign specifically targeted false claims, including exaggerated statements and deceptive promotional content.
Authorities also noted that they will continue monitoring the situation closely in the future.
