Type Satellite television Owner Government of Hunan Founded 1 January 1970 | Area served China and abroad Website www.hunantv.com/ Headquarters Changsha, Xining | |
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Industry Media and Entertainment Key people Ouyang Changlin, Zhang Huali TV shows Happy Camp, Day Day Up, I Am a Singer, Super Girl, Where Are We Going - Dad? | ||
Hunan Broadcasting System (HBS) (simplified Chinese: 湖南广播电视台; traditional Chinese: 湖南廣播電視台; pinyin: Húnán Guǎngbò Diànshìtái) formerly known as Golden Eagle Broadcasting System (GBS), is China's second biggest television network after China Central Television (CCTV). The television network is owned by the Hunan provincial government. The network is based in Changsha in Hunan and Xining in Qinghai. On May 20, 2009, the television network expanded its service to Hong Kong and North America.
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History
Hunan Broadcasting System first aired on October 1, 1970 as a local television station in Changsha, Hunan province, China. It expanded its network through nationwide satellite television on January 1, 1997.
Hunan Broadcasting System's nationwide channel Hunan Satellite Television (Hunan TV) created Happy Camp, one of China's first variety show. Happy Camp remained as China's highest-rated TV show, until its ratings were overtaken in 2008 by Jiangsu TV's If You Are the One. Hunan TV is also known for Super Girl, a national singing contest. Hunan TV also aired many highly rated dramas including Palace and Scarlet Heart.
Hunan Broadcasting System took a 49% stake in Qinghai TV in 2009, increasing the number of satellite channels in its roster.
Hunan TV is currently China's second most-watched channel, second only to CCTV-1, owned by China Central Television, although Hunan TV occasionally overtook CCTV-1 in ratings.
TV channels
Online TV:
Radio Frequencies (Provincial broadcasts only):
Other assets:
Production
Hunan Broadcasting System has broadcast notable programming such as Super Girl, often referred to as the Chinese version of the United Kingdom's Pop Idol. As of 2008, it is airing the Chinese version of Strictly Come Dancing, a co-production with TVB.