Learn more about DIRECTV’s Chinese Programming

DIRECTV gives you the option to choose Mandarin or Cantonese services with programming from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Jadeworld Service - There are 5 channels included in the Jadeworld package

Exclusively from DIRECTV, Jadeworld is a multi-channel service that delivers the very best Chinese-language programming in both Cantonese and Mandarin. Jadeworld in a five-channel package including The Jade Channel-East, The Jade Channel-West, TVBS, The Chinese Move Channel, and CCTV-4 that showcase popular Chinese TV programs, including dramatic series, music, variety, movies and entertainment, plus daily news from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan.

The Jade Channel East - Caters to the specific viewing habits of East Coast viewers. Featuring the most updated Hong Kong daily news, popular TVB dramas, entertainment shows, variety shows, cartoons and news/travel magazines.

The Jade Channel West - Caters to the specific viewing habits of West Coast viewers. Featuring the most updated Hong Kong daily news, popular TVB dramas, entertainment shows, variety shows, cartoons and news/travel magazines.

TVBS - 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.

The Chinese Movie Channel - Offers the most popular blockbuster hits featuring your favorite movie stars. From action thrillers, comedies and dramas to kung-fu films, The Chinese Movie Channel has it all.

CCTV-4 - The international channel of CCTV features programs that reflect China’s history, culture, economics, politics and people. CCTV-4 brings you closer to China.

MandarinDirect™II Service – There are 4 channels included in the Mandarin package

Broadcast in Mandarin, this service brings the news, variety and family shows of Beijing, Taipei, and Shanghai straight to your living room with three channels of premier Mandarin entertainment, including Phoenix North American Chinese Channel, Phoenix InfoNews, MTV Chi and CTI Zhong Tian. These channels provide you with amazing Chinese television including, up-to-the minute news, the freshest music videos from China and a variety of entertaining programs.

Phoenix North American Chinese Channel - 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.

Phoenix InfoNews - 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.

MTV Chi - Named for “chi,” the Mandarin word for “inner energy,” this delivers the freshest music videos to come from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, plus complete coverage of Chinese pop culture.

CTI Zhong Tian - CTI Zhong Tian features up-to-the minute news programs and features, financial information, and a variety of entertaining programs

To get these Services, you must first subscribe to the DIRECTV BASIC ($9.99/mo) or DIRECTV PREFERRED CHOICE™ ($29.99/mo) international base package, or any TOTAL CHOICE® ($41.99/mo)