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China fines firm over Dove ‘situationship’ advertisement

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China fines firm over Dove ‘situationship’ advertisement

Chinese authorities fined the company behind a Dove chocolate advertisement, saying its portrayal of a romantic situationship promoted inappropriate views of marriage and relationships and breached social customs. The case has sparked debate over how far advertising rules should reach.

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