BBC's flagship political debate program [Getty Images]

SHANGHAI, CHINA: BBC's flagship political debate program Question Time, hosted by David Dimbleby (R), with Long Yongtu (L), secretary-general of the BOAO conference and former Hong Kong governor and EU external affairs chief Chris Patten (C), participating in Shanghai 10 March 2005. China has ordered a news blackout on a first ever mainland broadcast by the BBC's flagship political debate program Question Time. AFP PHOTO/STR (Photo credit should read STR/AFP via Getty Images)

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