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Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
, launched on September 28, 1993. It was established by TVBI Company Limited (TVBI), a subsidiary of Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the second over-the-air commercial television station in Hong Kong. It commenced broadcasting on 19 November 1967...
(TVB) in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, and ERA Group of Taiwan, and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the second over-the-air commercial television station in Hong Kong. It commenced broadcasting on 19 November 1967...
of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
in early 2005.
TVBS channels
TVBS operates 4 channels:- TVBS (flagship channel)
- TVBS Entertainment Channel
- TVBS-NEWSTVBS-NEWSTVBS-NEWS or is a satellite cable news television channel in Taiwan, launched on 2 October 1995. TVBS-NEWS is also the first 24 hour nationwide news channel in Taiwan.- External links :...
- TVBS-AsiaTVBS-AsiaTVBS-Asia is a satellite cable channel operated by TVBS in Taiwan, launched on June 2, 1997, but only broadcasts abroad.-External links:...
(broadcast outside Taiwan)
Controversy
- Government Information OfficeGovernment Information OfficeThe Government Information Office is a cabinet-level agency of the Executive Yuan of the Republic of China in charge of promoting government policies and regulating domestic media.-History:...
(GIO) Republic of ChinaRepublic of ChinaThe Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
(commonly known as "Taiwan") head Pasuya Wen-chih Yao claims TVBS violated Republic of China media ownership laws, requiring that a foreign juristic person should not DIRECTLY own majority shares of local satellite channels. On November 1, 2005, the announced a fine of NT$1 million against TVBS and ordered that it comply with the ownership rules in a practical timeframe, and afterwards TVBS appealed to Executive YuanExecutive YuanThe Executive Yuan is the executive branch of the government of the Republic of China , commonly known as "Taiwan".-Organization and structure:...
against Yao's decision. TVBS stated that TVB held majority ownership of the company by a local juristic person. Executive YuanExecutive YuanThe Executive Yuan is the executive branch of the government of the Republic of China , commonly known as "Taiwan".-Organization and structure:...
announced that TVBS's ownership models is legal and GIO are required to return the fine.
- Bitumen duck incident (瀝青鴨事件): happened on December 29, 2006. Although TVBS apologized, the incident had already caused damage to the duck industry.
- Zhou Zheng-bao Video Tape incident (周政保影帶事件): happened on March 26, 2007. On March 30, the NCC fined TVBS a total of two million New Taiwan dollarNew Taiwan dollarThe New Taiwan dollar , or simply Taiwan dollar, is the official currency of the Taiwan Area of the Republic of China since 1949, when it replaced the Old Taiwan dollar...
s and required TVBS to replace the general manager .
See also
- Taiwan Major LeagueTaiwan Major LeagueThe Taiwan Major League was a professional baseball league in Taiwan that operated from 1996 to 2003. It was established by TV tycoon Chiu Fu-sheng after a row over CPBL broadcasting rights...
- Television Broadcasts LimitedTelevision Broadcasts LimitedTelevision Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the second over-the-air commercial television station in Hong Kong. It commenced broadcasting on 19 November 1967...
- List of Taiwanese television series
External links
TVBS Official Site TVBi 2007/03/29 Taipei TimesTaipei Times
The Taipei Times is one of the three major English-language newspapers in the Republic of China the other two being the Taiwan News and The China Post...
: Gangster footage shot by TVBS reporter 2007/03/29 The Star
The Star (Malaysia)
The Star is an English-language, tabloid-format newspaper in Malaysia. It is the largest in terms of circulation in Malaysia, according to the . It has a daily circulation of between 290,000 to 300,000...
: Taiwan reporters fired over TV gangster video 2007/03/27 ic Wales: Taiwanese gangster threatens to kill rival 2007/03/29 Earthtimes
Earthtimes
The Earth Times is an online newspaper, environmental news website that offers readers up-to-date information on environmental issues throughout the world....
: Man's TV threat proves costly