Shuang Xing

Astro Shuang Xing

Country	Malaysia
Programming
Language(s)	Mandarin
Ownership
Owner	Astro (Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad)

Astro Shuang Xing (Astro双星 in Simplified Chinese) is a 24-hour Mandarin commercial-free drama TV channel owned and run by pay TV provider, Astro. The channel provides premiere dramas mainly from China and Taiwan.

History and programming

Astro Shuang Xing started in early 2003, broadcasting two channels, i.e., Shuang Xing 1 and Shuang Xing 2 (channel 37 and 38, respectively). In early May 2004, the first channel was discontinued and only channel 38 was retained, merging the two channels to a single channel. In October 2007, with the channel renumbering, Astro Shuang Xing moved to channel 324 (until March 31, 2020, starting April 1, 2020, its Channel Number was changed to 347). Its programming genres cover from epic to idol, action, costume, comedy and romance. Its unique scheduling pattern enables viewers to catch up on the last episode first before broadcasting the new episode.

Astro Shuang Xing HD was launched on 16 November 2014 and is the simulcast HD version of it On Channel 307. Malay and Chinese subtitles are available for all dramas (excluding Singapore dramas which does not have Chinese subtitle). However, English subtitles is only available for Cantonese (Between November 19, 2014 To September 23, 2015) and Japanese dramas.

Since 9 July 2018, the channel starting showing more dramas from China while Singapore dramas moved to its sister channel, Astro AEC, Meanwhile, Astro Shuang Xing Was Broadcasting Rerun Dramas and New Released Dramas From China and Taiwan.

External links

• Official Website of Astro Shuang Xing