Shanghai Media Group launches digital channels
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2004-09-09 16:28

The Shanghai Media Group launched five digital channels Thursday, with digital signals covering 22 municipalities and provinces nationwide.

"The five channels have 245,000 digital television viewers, making up 79 percent of the total viewers in China," a source from the group said.

The Shanghai Media Group is the second firm authorized in China to launch digital channels. On August 9, China Central Television (CCTV) launched six digital channels for 58 yuan (US$7) per month.

"China Satellite Communication Corporation will provide a satellite to safeguard signal transmission for these channels," the source noted.

Encrypted by the satellite, the digital signals from the five channels, together with other six paid TV channels provided by Tianjin TV Station, Hubei TV Station and Jiangsu TV Station will be sent to digital television viewers.

"The group cooperated closely with program suppliers and network companies both at home and abroad, aiming to speed up development of digital TV sectors in China," sources said.

Besides soap operas, the channels will show programs involving fashion, sports and music.

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