Hunan Satellite Television
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
.png){kind=logo} |
|
| Type | Satellite television |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 1, 1997 |
| Headquarters |  Changsha, Hunan, China |
| Area served | China and abroad |
| Industry | Television Broadcasting |
| Parent | Hunan Television |
| Website | www.hunantv.com |
Hunan Satellite Television (simplified Chinese: 湖南电视台卫星频道; traditional Chinese: 湖南電視台衛星頻道; pinyin: Húnán Diànshìtái Wèixīng Píndào), is the satellite television network of its parent Chinese language broadcasting company Hunan Television. Unlike its parent company, Hunan Satellite Television broadcasts to audience abroad. It was formed on January 1, 1997 by consolidating Hunan Television's satellite broadcasting assets. The network is based in Changsha, Hunan province. On May 20, 2009, the television network expanded its service to Hong Kong.
Contents |
[edit] History
Hunan Television, the network's parent company, first aired on October 1, 1970 as a local television station. It expanded its network through satellite television on January 1, 1997.
[edit] Production
Hunan Satellite Television has broadcasted notable programming such as Super Girl, often referred to as the Chinese version of the United Kingdom's Pop Idol.[1] As of 2008[update], it is airing the Chinese version of Strictly Come Dancing, a co-production with TVB.
[edit] References
- ^ Lynch, David J (2005-05-26). "China under spell of mighty 'Super Girl'". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2005-05-26-supergirl_x.htm. Retrieved 2007-07-29.
