Hunan Broadcasting System

Hunan Broadcasting System
湖南广播电视台
Type Satellite television
Industry Television Broadcasting
Founded January 1, 1997
Headquarters Changsha, Hunan and Xining, Qinghai, China
Area served China and abroad
Key people Ouyang Changlin
Owner(s) Hunan provincial government
Website www.hunantv.com/

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 satellite television on January 1, 1997.

Production

Hunan Broadcasting System has broadcasted notable programming such as Super Girl, often referred to as the Chinese version of the United Kingdom's Pop Idol.[1] As of 2008, it is airing the Chinese version of Strictly Come Dancing, a co-production with TVB.

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External links

Hunan TV

Hunan eTV

Qinghai TV