TV deal gives view of China's growth

Chinese-speaking audiences in New Zealand are now able to watch a series of documentaries that give an insight into China's economic and social development.

As part of the Experience China cultural event, China's State Council Information Office signed a contract on Nov 9 with Auckland-based TV 33, New Zealand's first Chinese-language TV network, to provide the channel with well-made Chinese programs on a long-term basis.

Seventeen of them have started airing on the channel. Some are made jointly with established producers such as the Discovery Channel and the National Geographic Channel, and feature various aspects of China's modern development including economics, culture and technology.