Effective today, DISH Network is pleased to announce the launch of the Great Wall TV Package of Chinese language television channels. This package will be available to customers as a qualifying programming package for $29.99 per month in all new and existing customer promotions.
Customers can subscribe to the Great Wall TV Package as qualifying programming (AT60, DISH Latino or higher is not required) or in addition to any other programming package. See below for descriptions of the channels available in the package:
CCTV-4:
Provides millions of Chinese Americans in the U.S. with great Mandarin Chinese programming packed with news, documentaries, talk shows and much more.
CCTV-9:
An English-language Chinese channel that offers the country the best window into China and its culture.
CCTV-Spanish/French:
Broadcasts programs in both
Spanish and French in 4-hour shifts including news, features, education and entertainment programs in a timely, narrative and culturally flavored way.
CCTV-Opera:
Broadcast in Mandarin Chinese, this channel meets the demands of Chinese Opera lovers from around the world featuring Peking Operas as well as other first-class local operas.
CCTV-Entertainment:
Broadcast in Mandarin Chinese, this channel has a fantastic range of entertainment programming including TV dramas, music and dance programs, Chinese opera, folk arts, Chinese acrobatic shows as well as gala presentations and much more.
China Movie Channel:
The China Movie Channel features various movies from
classics to the latest blockbusters in a variety of genres including historical movies, comedies, operas and documentaries in Mandarin Chinese.
Beijing TV:
Beijing TV broadcasts Mandarin Chinese programming 24-hours-a-day focusing primarily on culture, history, fashion, lifestyle, travel, sport, children, technology and entertainment. Beijing TV’s programming shares the excitement and changes in the dynamic city of Beijing with the U.S.
Shanghai TV:
Shanghai TV provides more than 6 hours of news programming a day. Shanghai TV’s wide range of Mandarin Chinese programming reflects China’s modern urban lifestyle with entertainment shows, sports shows and English programs filled with modern international influences, all spiced up with Shanghai’s unique urban style.
Guangdong TV:
Guangdong TV is a special Chinese-language news and entertainment channel broadcast in the Cantonese dialect. Guangdong TV’s programming includes news and information, lifestyle, fashion, entertainment and TV dramas.
Jiangsu TV:
Jiangsu TV showcases the “Wuyue” culture along the southern Yangtse River, home to one of China’s most economically developed regions. Jiangsu TV’s programming includes news, economic, entertainment, showbiz, education, TV dramas, cultural and travel programs. Jiangsu TV is broadcast 24-hours-a-day in Mandarin Chinese and provides 6 hours of new programs each day.
Fujian TV:
Fujian TV highlights the unique characteristics of the overseas Chinese culture. Fujian TV’s programming includes news, entertainment, sports, financial information and much more broadcast in Fujianese dialect.
Hunan TV:
Hunan TV is a very popular provincial Mandarin Chinese and mainly features entertainment and informational programs. Hunan TV captures the pulse and essence of city living in China and captures audiences of all ages. Hunan TV is the market leader in Chinese entertainment and information in China.
Shanxi TV:
Shanxi TV, broadcast in Mandarin Chinese, primarily features programs related to teaching and training. Apart from Chinese-language learning programs, Shanxi TV introduces Chinese traditional culture to the U.S. with programs covering Chinese chess, painting, poems, operas, local dancing, music, Chinese antiques and Chinese cuisine and cooking. Shanxi TV also has programming on Chinese Kung Fu and traditional Chinese medicine.
Phoenix North America Chinese Channel:
Phoenix North America Chinese Channel provides the latest news and entertainment television from Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and other countries in the Asian Pacific region, 24-hours-a-day. Broadcast primarily in Mandarin, this Chinese-language channel delivers a complete variety of television entertainment, including movies, dramas, talk shows, game shows, family and children's programming, documentaries and live news.
Phoenix InfoNews:
Phoenix InfoNews is the first-ever foreign satellite channel delivering independent financial news and current affairs in Mandarin Chinese 24-hours-a-day. This newly launched channel by Phoenix TV closely follows what’s new in China. Phoenix InfoNew’s programming includes compelling worldwide financial reports, live coverage of critical events and relevant commentaries on timely and compelling topics of the day. Please note that Phoenix InfoNews content will not immediately be available to customers. The planned launch for Phoenix InfoNews is the week of 10/4/04; however this date is subject to change. Customers will see a slate until the channel launches.
ATV Home Channel:
A leading Cantonese television channel from Hong Kong, ATV Home Channel provides a full range of television entertainment to Chinese communities throughout the United States. This channel broadcasts the best and most up-to-date cultural and current events from Hong Kong. The latest dramas, movies, talk shows, news, current affairs and children's entertainment are all part of this fantastic channel.
Pacvia TV:
Pacvia TV broadcasts a selection of Mandarin Chinese TV dramas produced in the Chinese mainland 24-hours-a-day.
The Great Wall TV Package will only be available from the 121 orbital location. In addition, CCTV-9 and CCTV-Spanish/French will be included in America’s Top 60 and higher programming packages as well as DISH Latino and higher programming packages at the 110 orbital location at no additional charge. Please note, a SuperDISH antenna is required to receive programming from the 121 orbital location.
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