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CCTV the punchline, yet again

Courtesy of Danwei, Beijing-based band Defy sings about their dislike of state-run China Central Television. Here is a sample of the lyrics: I don't watch CCTV I don't watch this fucking channel... ... Ai, I don't like you... ... CCTV,... ...full story at Zhongnanhai

from Zhongnanhai on Fri, May 02 2008

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