Shanghai/Hong Kong – The Board of Directors of Star China Media (SCM), a media and entertainment joint venture between China Media Capital and News Corporation, announced the appointment of Tian Ming as the company’s chief executive officer and Cao Zhigao as its chief operating officer with immediate effect. Tian succeeds Jack Gao, who was vice president, News Corporation, and has been appointed as senior vice president, News Corporation, and CEO, News Corporation China Investments, to focus on developing News Corporation’s other investment opportunities in China. Prior to his current role, Tian was group vice president of Shanghai Media Group (SMG), overseeing SMG’s flagship channel, Dragon TV and the group’s variety programming. Cao has 25 years of media experience with a focus on advertising sales and management. Before joining SCM, Cao has been with SearchMedia Holdings since 2008.