Chinese Satellite TV Chinese satellite TV programming packages include Jadeworld, MandarinDirect II (all from DirecTV), as well as different Chinese language packages from Dish Network. The Chinese language programming has become a very important part of both DirecTV’s as well Dish Network’s programming.
In fact, languages other than English are rapidly getting more coverage and programming in the U.S. As an example of this, DirecTV offers special packages of spanish-language programming, with over 55 channels. DirecTV Chinese Satellite TV As stated, DirecTV offers Chinese language programming in two different packages, Jadeworld, MandarinDirect II. Jadeworld is an exclusive service from DirecTV. It is a multi-channel (5-channel package) service that delivers the best Chinese-language programming in both Cantonese and Mandarin. With MandarinDirect II, you can bring Beijing, Taipei, and Shanghai to your living room with news, variety and family shows broadcast in Mandarin. Channels in the MandarinDirect II include Phoenix North American Chinese Channel, Phoenix InfoNews, MTV Chi, and CTI Zhong Tian. Dish Network Chinese Satellite TV Dish Network offers Chinese language programming in different packages, including Great Wall TV package, Chinese Variety pack, Chinese Plus pack, Chinese Super pack, and Chinese Select package. The Great Wall Package has 17 different Chinese language channels to choose from, including Beijing TV and Hunan Satellite TV. Of the other packages, the Chinese plus pack includes 3 different Chinese language channels, Phoenix North America Chinese Channel, CCTV-4, as well as ATV Home Channel. These channels provide coverage from Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and other countries in the Asian Pacific region. The programming consists of the latest movies, TV series, sports, news, infotainment, children's programs, music videos, documentaries and travelogues to the Chinese communities in the United States. Also, the Chinese satellite TV Super pack from Dish Network has 6 different mandarin Chinese channels to enjoy, including ET Drama, ET Global, ET News, ET China, YOYO TV and Jet International. These channels offer the latest news, current events, entertainment, children's programming and more direct from China, Taiwan and Japan, 24-hours-a-day.
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