Carriage Deal Brings Chinese Channels to Canada

CALGARY: International Media Distribution (IMD) and Shaw Communications in Canada have agreed on a deal to add Beijing TV and Hunan TV to Shaw’s selection of Mandarin-language TV channels.

The carriage deal will give Shaw Cable subscribers access to lifestyle and entertainment programming from two of China’s most popular networks. The networks will be available as an add-on to existing Mandarin pack subscriptions or on an individual pick-and-pay basis for customers who subscribe to Talentvision.

Both channels will be available throughout most of British Columbia, Alberta and other Shaw service areas across Western Canada.

Beijing TV is a Chinese channel in Mandarin focused on the greater Beijing area and offering viewers programming on culture, history, travel and entertainment. Hunan TV is a Chinese general-entertainment channel in Mandarin with a focus on city living, entertainment, fashion, galas and reality shows.