American Institute in Taiwan. Full cable is available. The group, composed of established leaders in European film and broadcasting, was tasked with reviewing the state of European broadcasting and film and making recommendations to lend long-term success and viability to the industry. Conclusions focus on ways to ensure Europe takes advantage of increased content demand to compete more efficiently with U.S. imports. On enlargement, the report urges support for Central and Eastern European countries, acknowledging that those that introduce European content requirements may violate OECD commitments.
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The Government of Hong Kong announced in December its decision to open up the television market, provide a technology-neutral regulatory regime, and facilitate the introduction of new television services. The government hopes that an open market will attract investment and technology transfer, stimulate growth of the broadcasting industry, and create new jobs.