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This is an archive of news about CCTV-9. Some links may no longer work, due to the transient nature of the internet.

ZEE TV develops presence in China market
From Biz Asia. Posted January 16 2008, 7.38am
Zee Entertainment is looking to become the first Indian television company to develop a presence in China, according to Subhash Chandra, Chairman of ZEE Entertainment Enterprises. In an interview to The Hindu, Mr. Chandra revealed that ZEE has applied for TV landing rights in the Chinese mainland which would allow it to be part of the bouquet of channels offered by satellite operators. Although ZEE applied for landing rights permission more than a year ago, in September 2006, Beijing has yet to give its approval. However, Mr. Chandra is hopeful that a breakthrough might be announced during Manmohan Singh’s visit. Only ten days ago New Delhi allowed China Central Television’s English channel, CCTV-9, landing rights in India. Mr. Chandra thus believes a reciprocal gesture is imminent. If given approval, Zee will offer a 24-hour, tailor-made product for the Chinese market. Several ZEE entertainment soap operas dubbed in Mandarin have already been syndicated on Chinese television over the last two years and have proved to be hits. Chinese and Indian audiences share a love of family-based dramas that deal with inter-personal intrigue, Mr. Chandra said. Article from The Hindu Related links: ZEE TV's 'Sinndoor' to be dubbed & aired in China ZEE Network signs deal with China Central TV (more)

CCTV-9 to discontinue Galaxy-3C satellite service to North America
From Media Network Weblog. Posted December 21 2007, 11.34am
China Central Television (CCTV) will stop broadcasting CCTV-9 (its 24-hour English language service) to North America via the Galaxy-3C satellite from January 1, 2008. Instead, audiences in North America can receive CCTV’s programmes through the Echostar Satellite LLC Dish Network platform in the United States or Rogers Cabke Communications in Canada respectively. (Source: CCTV) (more)

Profile of Edwin Maher, presenter on CCTV-9
From Media Network Weblog. Posted December 10 2007, 12.13pm
The China Daily has published an in-depth profile of Edwin Maher, who worked for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) for nearly 20 years as a weatherman and news anchor. Maher now presents the news on CCTV-9, the international English network of China Central Television. Maher says he picked up China Radio International on his shortwave radio in [...] (more)