Tag Archives: CCTV

Two Billion Eyes, the Story of CCTV: Q&A with author Ying Zhu

Ying Zhu is the author of a new book on China’s state-owned television network, China Central Television or CCTV. Two Billion Eyes – The Story of China Central Television is the story of CCTV as the personal stories of the people of CCTV which … Continue reading

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CCTV censors David’s penis

Today, most newspapers in China feature the country’s slowing CPI growth rate on the front page. CPI (Consumer Price Index) is the primary measure of inflation in China, and the fact that it is slowing suggests China’s economy is in … Continue reading

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Groundhog day in China – Super Girls and the Internet

This morning, a reader drew my attention to an article on Danwei: Alongside the movement for a “civilized” Internet, the anti-Super Girls campaign seems to be picking up steam as well. China Times published an interview yesterday with Liu Zhongde, one of the … Continue reading

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CCTV, illuminated

The main picture shows the new CCTV tower lighting up at 11pm last night, from the east side, lights shone to illuminate the building.

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Bar hostesses on duty in military uniforms

The CCTV reporting program that follows Network News (新闻联播), Topics in Focus (焦点访谈) recently discussed the shocking phenomenon of bar hostesses or ‘sex industry workers’ wearing military uniforms.

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Dodgy CCTV journalism and map clampdown

Another crack down on maps by seven government departments; CCTV takes the chance to give Google and a blogger a slap in the face.

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Inside the burned-out TVCC building

The Beijing Times and Caijing present images from inside the TVCC building, which burned over the Lantern Festival, 2009.

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Spring Festival Gala scandal! Two versions of Lu Chen’s magic act

CCTV-9 ran dress rehearsal footage for a number of Gala acts, including Louis Chen’s table-penetrating magic demonstration. Also, Han Han PK Louis over professionalism.

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Tragedy visits Yi Zhongtian

Yi Zhongtian, whose ‘Tragedy!’ screencap launched an online meme, gets memorialized as a seal.

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CCTV launches video sharing website

China’s Central Television made its debut into the online video market with the launch of its new website.

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