With the launch of digital terrestrial television (DTT) services in January 2014 by Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK), the public is enjoying more choices in addition to the services delivered by the existing commercial-free TV broadcasters. The three high-definition channels – namely RTHK TV 31, RTHK 32 and RTHK 33 – provide a wide variety of programmes. RTHK TV 31 is an integrated channel offering programmes on current affairs, education, information, culture, arts and dramas. … [Read more...] about RTHK launches full DTT channels
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RTHK boss criticised for not fighting harder for new HQ
The South China Morning Post and Hong Kong’s The Standard reported that Roy Tang Yun-kwong, Radio Television Hong Kong's (RTHK) director of broadcasting, has been criticised for allowing the government to withdraw a HK$5.3 billion funding request for a new headquarters, after it became clear that the Beijing loyalists in the Legislative Council, whose votes were needed, would oppose it. RTHK Programme Staff Union chairwoman Choy Yuk-ling said had the director been … [Read more...] about RTHK boss criticised for not fighting harder for new HQ
RTHK launches digital terrestrial television signal test
Digital TV tests in Hong Kong have gone underway. Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) recently conducted formal signal tests for digital terrestrial television (DTT) channels by broadcasting the services from the Temple Hill station. According to the company, about half of all TV households in the city-state should have been able to receive broadcasting signals from one HD and two SD RTHK channels in this test. The other three transmission stations located at Golden Hill, Castle Peak and Kowloon … [Read more...] about RTHK launches digital terrestrial television signal test
Radio Television Hong Kong’s draft charter to be amended
Hong Kong - The SAR’s government says it intends to amend the draft charter for Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) to strengthen provisions ensuring editorial independence of the broadcaster. However, the Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Elizabeth Tse, told a Legislative Council panel meeting that the administration will not scrap a controversial proposal to set up a government-appointed board of advisers to oversee and offer advice on the direction of RTHK … [Read more...] about Radio Television Hong Kong’s draft charter to be amended
National Geographic Channel & RTHK collaborate to foster local documentary production through Hong Kong To The World
Hong Kong - National Geographic Channel and Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) announced a strategic partnership to cultivate local documentary filmmaking through the Hong Kong to the World documentary production project. The two partners are collaborating to transfer RTHK and National Geographic’s hallmark standards of documentary production to local accomplished filmmakers and develop world-class documentaries to depict Hong Kong and China. The joint aim is to empower local filmmakers … [Read more...] about National Geographic Channel & RTHK collaborate to foster local documentary production through Hong Kong To The World
RTHK to be public service broadcaster
Hong Kong - Radio Television Hong Kong will be retained as a government department and will serve as the public service broadcaster in Hong Kong, Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Rita Lau announced last week. Lau said the new RTHK will be given new resources to enhance its service. Editorial independence will be maintained. Measures will be introduced to ensure greater public accountability and oversight of its programming. She said a recent government survey found 60% of … [Read more...] about RTHK to be public service broadcaster
