Recently, China has enforced a nationwide sales ban on horror audio and video products. However, despite the 'scary' creatures and scenes found throughout the movies, Harry Potter has escaped the ban list. According to the report, the movies and books "help inspire imagination and creativity among children and teenagers;" therefore, they can stay.

Per the General Administration of Press and Publications, all publications with hints of mystery and horror can no longer be sold, and movies currently in production must be reworked in order to "protect the country's children and teenagers' psychological development." The government office is also banning any videos and audio products they deem "vulgar."

Source: China View