Abstract
The year 2015 was the final one for the realization of the Triple-Network Convergence, a five-year plan designed to integrate the broadcasting, telecom and internet networks, in order to allow companies to deliver, in addition to the more traditional services, IPTV and mobile Television. However, despite the support from the central government and the potential for economic benefits, a proper regulatory framework could not be established because of conflicts between different institutions. This chapter aims to give a general account of the current progress of this plan, the stake of authorities and industry at different levels in China, the challenges, and the causes of the plan’s failure, as well as predictions about future developments.
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Jiang, F., Huang, K., Sun, Y. (2017). The Triple-Network Convergence in China: Implementation and Challenges. In: Sparviero, S., Peil, C., Balbi, G. (eds) Media Convergence and Deconvergence. Global Transformations in Media and Communication Research - A Palgrave and IAMCR Series. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-51289-1_15
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