
Five Premium Chinese Channels — $36.99/mo.
Jadeworld showcases popular Chinese television programs including dramatic series, music, variety, movies and entertainment, plus daily news from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan.
Channel Lineup
TVB1, Channel 450
Caters to the specific viewing habits of East Coast viewers. Features the most updated Hong Kong daily news, popular TVB dramas, entertainment and variety shows, cartoons and news/travel magazines.
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TVB2, Channel 451
Caters to the specific viewing habits of West Coast viewers. Features the most updated Hong Kong daily news, popular TVB dramas, entertainment and variety shows, cartoons and news/travel magazines.
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TVBS, Channel 452
TVBS is broadcast live from Taiwan. In addition to in–depth news coverage throughout the day, TVBS also features popular talk shows such as Speaking Your Mind 2100 and News Night Club, variety shows, dramas and travelogues.
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TVB Entertainment, Channel 453
Best Entertainment lineup combined with Asian blockbusters from past and present, featuring top movie stars and variety programs such as modern living, first-hand entertainment news and music concerts. TVB Entertainment brings fresh and enjoyable shows to its viewers.
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CCTV-4, Channel 454
The international channel of CCTV features programs that reflect China's history, culture, economics, politics and people. CCTV–4 brings you closer to China.
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Launched in November of 2002, Jadeworld is owned and operated by TVB Satellite Platform Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the TVB Group, the Hong Kong-based production powerhouse and best-known broadcaster in Southeast Asia. Programming, pricing, terms and conditions subject to change. Hardware and programming available separately. DIRECTV services not provided outside the U.S.

Great Mandarin Entertainment, Five Premium Channels — $19.99/mo.
Want dramas, sit–coms, talk shows, up–to–the–minute news coverage and more––all straight from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan? Get access to five stations of great entertainment designed for Mandarin–speaking audiences. To get MandarinDirect™ III service, you must first subscribe to one of the following base packages:
 DIRECTV® BASIC ($9.99/mo.)
 DIRECTV PREFERRED CHOICE™ programming package ($32.99/mo.)
 any DIRECTV base programming package (valued at $29.99/mo. or above)
Channel Lineup
Phoenix NA TV - Phoenix North American Chinese Channel, Channel 2050
Features up–to–the–minute news, current affairs, financial market updates, variety shows, and dramas from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Programs include Good Morning China, City Complex, Trendy Guide, Perfect Match and more.
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Phoenix InfoNews, Channel 2051
The first foreign satellite channel delivering independent financial news and current affairs in Mandarin Chinese 24/7. See worldwide financial reports, live coverage of critical events and relevant commentaries on timely and compelling topics.
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CTI Zhong Tian, Channel 2056
CTI Zhong Tian features upndash;to–the minute news programs and features, financial information, and a variety of entertaining programs.
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TVB8, Channel 2058
With news, talk shows, films, sit–coms and more, TVB8 offers great family programming from China and Hong Kong for Mandarin–speaking audiences of all ages. Catch the best TVB dramas of past and present, including series such as La Femme Desperado, Forensic Heroes, and Under The Canopy of Love.
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TVBS, Channel 2057
TVBS is broadcast live from Taiwan. In addition to in–depth news coverage throughout the day, TVBS also features popular talk shows such as Speaking Your Mind 2100 and News Night Club, variety shows, dramas and travelogues.
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Programming, pricing, terms and conditions subject to change. Hardware and programming available separately. DIRECTV™ services not provided outside the U.S.
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