Chongqing Television
Encyclopedia
Chongqing Broadcasting Group (CBG; is a television broadcaster
based in Chongqing
, China
. Its main channel
, CQTV is carried on cable systems in urban areas throughout mainland China
and is available nationwide on both analogue and digital satellites.
. This particular show also includes elements of reality television programmes like Big Brother
.
According to Chinese media reports, programme director Zhou Zhishun claimed that the suspension was due to an incident on Friday 12 August, when contestant-judges clashes resulted in tears. He is reported to have said, "This sudden event caused a loss of control on the set, and hence the restructuring was requested by SARFT." There may also be a political element: the Administration urged other broadcasters to "voluntarily abide by political discipline and propaganda discipline", and the AP
news agency linked this with the upcoming 17th Party Congress
.
SARFT's action has received praise from some Chinese commentators. Chang Ping, an editor in the popular Southern Metropolis Daily
, wrote "After Chongqing TV's First Heartthrob (第一次心动), similar programs Guangdong TV's Date With Beauty (美丽新约) and Shenzhen TV's Super Date (超级情感对对碰) were ordered to stop broadcasting. In the eyes of viewers, they all share one quality: vulgarity... [SARFT] has won wide acclaim. According to the results of a survey by China Youth Daily's survey center, 96.4% of those respondents who were aware of what First Heartthrob was cast their vote in support of SARFT's action."
Television network
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based in Chongqing
Chongqing
Chongqing is a major city in Southwest China and one of the five national central cities of China. Administratively, it is one of the PRC's four direct-controlled municipalities , and the only such municipality in inland China.The municipality was created on 14 March 1997, succeeding the...
, China
China
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. Its main channel
Television station
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, CQTV is carried on cable systems in urban areas throughout mainland China
Mainland China
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and is available nationwide on both analogue and digital satellites.
List of CBG channels
- Chongqing Satellite Television (重庆卫视)
- Chongqing Drama Channel (重庆影视)
- Chongqing News Channel (重庆新闻)
- Chongqing Education Channel (重庆科教)
- Chongqing City Channel (重庆都市)
- Chongqing Entrainment Channel (重庆娱乐)
- Chongqing Fashion Channel (重庆时尚)
- Chongqing Lifestyle Channel (重庆生活)
- Chongqing Children Channel (重庆青少)
- Chongqing Public Channel (重庆公共)
- Chongqing International Channel (重庆国际)
- China Auto Channel (中国汽摩)
- New Economy Channel (新财经)
- Charm Fashion Channel (魅力时装)
CBG talent show controversy
On 15 August 2007, a CBG talent show was suspended following criticism from the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT). The show, titled First Heartthrob was condemned for "stunts and sensationalism". CQTV has been ordered to take disciplinary measures against relevant staff. The programme is one of many idol-style shows carried on Chinese provincial stations, in an attempt to emulate the success of Super GirlSuper Girl
Super Girl or Super Voice Girls was an annual national singing contest in People's Republic of China for female contestants, organized by Hunan Satellite Television between 2004 and 2006...
. This particular show also includes elements of reality television programmes like Big Brother
Big Brother (TV series)
Big Brother is a television show in which a group of people live together in a large house, isolated from the outside world but continuously watched by television cameras. Each series lasts for around three months, and there are usually fewer than 15 participants. The housemates try to win a cash...
.
According to Chinese media reports, programme director Zhou Zhishun claimed that the suspension was due to an incident on Friday 12 August, when contestant-judges clashes resulted in tears. He is reported to have said, "This sudden event caused a loss of control on the set, and hence the restructuring was requested by SARFT." There may also be a political element: the Administration urged other broadcasters to "voluntarily abide by political discipline and propaganda discipline", and the AP
Associated Press
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news agency linked this with the upcoming 17th Party Congress
17th Party Congress
17th Party Congress may refer to:* The 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China* The 17th Congress of the All-Union Communist Party...
.
SARFT's action has received praise from some Chinese commentators. Chang Ping, an editor in the popular Southern Metropolis Daily
Southern Metropolis Daily
Southern Metropolis Daily is a daily Tabloid newspaper published in Guangzhou, sister to the Southern Daily and part of the giant Southern Media Group. It circulation is mainly in the Pearl River Delta area, contains Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macau....
, wrote "After Chongqing TV's First Heartthrob (第一次心动), similar programs Guangdong TV's Date With Beauty (美丽新约) and Shenzhen TV's Super Date (超级情感对对碰) were ordered to stop broadcasting. In the eyes of viewers, they all share one quality: vulgarity... [SARFT] has won wide acclaim. According to the results of a survey by China Youth Daily's survey center, 96.4% of those respondents who were aware of what First Heartthrob was cast their vote in support of SARFT's action."