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Broadcasting Corporation of China controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2019

    Committee finding that BCC was a Kuomintang affiliate

    The Ill-gotten Party Assets Settlement Committee stated that its investigation had found BCC to be an affiliate of the Kuomintang, reinforcing continuing controversy over the broadcaster's political and ownership history.

  2. 2016

    Investigation into BCC's party-asset status

    Taiwan's Ill-gotten Party Assets Settlement Committee investigated the sale of BCC and its historical relationship with the Kuomintang.

  3. 2007

    Controversial Jaw Shaw-kong-linked acquisition

    A proposed acquisition of BCC by four holding companies linked to Jaw Shaw-kong generated allegations that the transaction could create or strengthen a media monopoly. The Executive Yuan withdrew its approval, and the Fair Trade Commission fined UFO Network for failing to report the acquisition. The transaction was later approved after a related ownership stake was reduced.