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China Central Television (CCTV) is the major television broadcaster in Mainland China.

Beijing’s CCTV Headquarters on fire

February 13, 2009 by Yein Jee

Beijing police have detained twelve people over Monday night’s (Feb 11) massive fire at the unfinished headquarters of China Central Television (CCTV) which resulted in the death of a firefighter and seven other injuries.

The building is part of the iconic CCTV tower complex and is to house CCTV’s cultural centre and the then nearly completed Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Initial investigations suggested that the fire was caused by illegal fireworks by CCTV. Fireworks are generally allowed at the traditional Lantern Festival, the last day of Chinese New Year; but the fireworks that caught the fire was dangerous and needed approval (which CCTV didn’t get) before being allowed in downtown Beijing.

Chinese news anchor yawning on live broadcast

April 20, 2008 by Yein Jee

A Chinese news anchor has created some hot debates in various Chinese forums after she was seen yawning during a live telecast of CCTV’s morning news.

Chinese news anchor yawning on live TV broadcast

CCTV, or China Central Television, is the major television broadcaster in Mainland China. A few weeks ago CCTV had made a similar blunder with another news reporter seen applying makeup during an evening broadcast.

Most of the netizens are showing sympathy over these mistakes, but are generally concerned that the quality of CCTV news are declining in recent months.

CCTV and the yawning news anchor have both apologised to the public.

Astro On Demand x The Drive of Life

July 16, 2007 by Yein Jee

Malaysian TV network Astro have launched their video on demand service (AOD) in partnership with Hong Kong broadcaster TVB. The first show on the service is The Drive of Life, a business drama filmed to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to China from United Kingdom.

The TV series is a joint production by TVB and CCTV. The story, which spans over 40 years, follows three brothers who overcome their prejudice and build a successful local automobile brand. The cars and factories in the show belong to Chinese company Geely but appear under a fictional entity.

Astro On Demand TVB drama The Drive of Life

The drama was filmed in Hong Kong, Beijing, Ningbo and Vancouver. The cast includes Damian Lau, Liao Jingsheng, Michael Miu, Charmaine Sheh, Jessica Hsuan, Joe Ma, Raymond Lam, Sheren Tang, Feng Shaofeng, Myolie Wu, Ron Ng, Toby Leung, Lawrence Ng, Zhao Ke, Gigi Wong and Maggie Chan.