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On August 29, 2023, the Professional Ethics Construction Committee of the China Federation of Radio and Television Social Organizations held an important symposium in Beijing. The focus of this symposium focused on the construction of professional ethics of radio and television literary and artistic workers, and Yang Mi and many other heavyweights in the film and television industry made important remarks at the meeting. This article will present a new, 3,000-word essay by reconstructing the structure, confusing the narrative order, and adding personal insights, trying to maintain the spirit of the original text while injecting more original content.
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In the current era of rapid development, the construction of professional ethics of radio and television literary and artistic workers is particularly important.
On August 29, 2023, the Professional Ethics Construction Committee of the China Federation of Radio and Television Social Organizations held a symposium in Beijing, aiming to highlight the social responsibility of actors and creative personnel in the entertainment industry, and also provide us with an opportunity to deeply discuss how to shape a higher level of professional ethics. Yang Mi, the high-profile actor, raised key questions at the symposium: "sky-high salary", "yin and yang contracts", "tax evasion", etc., and she called on the actors to act with more integrity, lead by example, and set a good example for the industry.
At the symposium, not only Yang Mi, but also many heavyweights in the industry, such as Tang Guoqiang, Zhang Mingming, Liu Jiang, Yu Fei, Chen Minzheng, Shen Yadong, Cheng Mao, etc., all expressed their views.
They discussed how to strengthen the construction of professional ethics, strengthen the code of conduct, and promote the construction of business style, and expressed their concerns and expectations for the development of the entertainment industry.
The importance of this symposium is self-evident. As CCTV News previously said, "Learn art first to learn morality, acting first to be a person." "The basic premise of being a human being is to abide by the law, which is especially important for actors. If actors ignore the law, they are not even qualified for civic roles, let alone role models for society. The remarks of actors such as Yang Mi are actually reminding everyone that society needs moral role models, and these role models must come from the show business, because their fame and influence far exceed ordinary people, and their behavior has a huge impact on social atmosphere.
The responsibility of radio and television literary and artistic workers is not only entertainment, but also the transmitter of social values. If they do not match their words with deeds, then they cannot fulfil this mission. All departments of the state have been strengthening the control of unhealthy trends in the film and television industry, because spiritual and cultural products play an irreplaceable role in nourishing social thinking and cultivating aesthetic emotions. If actors only care about remuneration and ignore morality and law, then their works are bound to lose their souls and even corrupt the social atmosphere.
"Yin and yang contracts" and "sky-high salaries" have always been controversial topics.
Many departments have spoken out to resolutely resist these unhealthy tendencies. The Professional Ethics Construction Committee of the Television Industry of the China Television Association made it clear that society will never provide opportunities for unethical artists to speak out. This resolute attitude shows the high value of professional ethics and sets a benchmark for the entire industry.
The website of the State Supervision Commission of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection also clearly points out that entertainers are public figures and have an important influence on society, so they should abide by laws and regulations and strictly abide by the bottom line of morality. Any behavior that worships money and ignores professional ethics and the bottom line of the law will be spurned by society.
In this context, tax evasion and evasion are a problem that cannot be ignored, and once verified, the price must be paid.
The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television has also strengthened the management and rectification of these problems, and adopted a series of measures to deal with problems such as celebrities' high-priced salaries, "yin and yang contracts", and tax evasion. This shows that the government has strict supervision and requirements for the behavior of radio and television literary and artistic workers.
The State Administration of Taxation emphasized the crackdown on malicious tax evasion, which is also a manifestation of safeguarding the dignity of the tax law and social fairness and justice. At the same time, it is also necessary to protect the legitimate rights and interests of taxpayers and ensure the fairness and legality of tax collection and management.
On the whole, the holding of the symposium and the voices of many people in the entertainment industry have shown the high expectations of the society for radio and television literary and artistic workers. They must not only achieve something in performance, but also in morality and law
Set an example on governance. At the symposium, director Zheng Xiaolong, screenwriter Liu Xiaofei and many actors, such as Yu Rongguang, Liu Jin, Yan Ni, Xu Wenguang, Sun Yuebin, Yang Tongshu, Zhang Guoqiang, Lin Yongjian, Huang Xiaoming, Sarina, Yan Danchen, Ma Shihong, Yu Hewei, Yu Lihong, Wang Yanhui, Xu Yajun, Yang Zi, Xiao Zhan, Zhang Yishan, Zhang Tianai, Chen He, Lin Xinxin, Di Lireba, etc., all expressed their views on this issue.
They unanimously agreed that as literary and artistic workers in the new era, we must always keep in mind our political position and put social responsibility first. Attaching great importance to the construction of professional ethics, leading by example, abiding by professional ethics, and maintaining the good image of the industry is also a respect for oneself and the audience. They emphasized that self-cultivation and conscious strengthening of professional ethics are not only requirements for themselves, but also responsibilities for the entire industry.
In this era of booming entertainment industry, ethical issues cannot be ignored. As spiritual and cultural products, film and television should not only entertain the audience, but also enlighten the mind and cultivate the soul.
However, if the actors only focus on the market and salary, regardless of the bottom line of morality, then the work will lose its essence and have a negative impact on the audience.
The exposure of the "yin and yang contract" and "sky-high remuneration" has aroused extensive discussion in society. All departments have taken resolute measures to counter these unhealthy practices. The attitude of the Professional Ethics Construction Committee of the China Television Association is resolute and does not provide opportunities for unethical artists to speak out, which has set a clear bottom line for radio and television literary and artistic workers. The website of the State Supervision Commission of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection also makes it clear that illegal acts such as celebrity tax evasion are intolerable, and once verified, a price must be paid.
These positions show that society has extremely high requirements for professional ethics in the entertainment industry.
The management and rectification measures of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television have further strengthened the supervision of the problem. With regard to issues such as advertisements and "water injection" in dramas, effective measures have also been taken to maintain the image of radio and television literary and artistic workers in the industry.
The State Administration of Taxation has zero tolerance for tax evasion, emphasizing the dignity of the rule of law and the legitimate rights and interests of taxpayers. This reflects the strict implementation of tax laws by the state and also plays an important role in maintaining social fairness and justice.
Based on the above views, radio and television literary and artistic workers should not forget their original intention, keep in mind their social responsibilities, attach great importance to the construction of professional ethics, set an example, abide by professional ethics, and maintain the good image of the industry.