China investigates retired top media censor

The headquarters of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China is pictured in Beijing, China on Feb 10, 2018. (File photo: Reuters/Jason Lee) 15 Jul 2026 11:06PM BEIJING: China's anti-graft watchdog announced investigations on Wednesday (Jul 15) into Cai Fuchao, who was in charge of ensuring media coverage aligned with Communist Party doctrine in the 2010s, over "suspected severe violations of discipline and laws".As chief of China's press and broadcaster administrator, Cai, a former journalist, oversaw publishing, TV, radio, film and online content nationwide, enforcing censorship policies across the media landscape, steering public opinion and creative direction. He also led state TV and radio broadcasters.In that role, Cai had once said many of the