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Television Broadcasts is at present Hong Kong's sole free television broadcaster. Established in 1967, it is one of the largest commercial Chinese programme producers in the world.

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Lifting mandated showing of RTHK programmes is not censorship, as it is unfair to force private TV stations to air public shows with low ratings.

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  • TVB has leased a channel to satellite TV firm, allowing it to broadcast content without the need to go through complicated process of applying for free-to-air licence
  • Communications Authority says there are precedents for a free-TV broadcaster to air content supplied by third parties

Readers discuss the value of making English versions of television series based on novels by Jin Yong, the potential for collaboration between Western and Chinese medicine, and China’s tech advancement.

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‘We are cautiously optimistic that our Hong Kong TV broadcasting business segment will see continued growth and recovery in this year,’ chairman Thomas Hui says.

Taxi driver, clerk and adult products retailer face five counts of assaulting three auxiliary constables and two TVB reporters at Songkran festival on April 8, 2023.

Ada Choi’s acting career began after she was named second runner-up in the 1991 Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant. Her life has had its ups and downs, but is ‘so good’ since moving to China and marrying.

How the Hong Kong actress went from Miss Hong Kong second runner-up to Story of Yanxi Palace star and best actress award winner for The Queen of News

The TV series stars Kidman, Sarayu Blue and Ji-young Yoo, but Hong Kong actors feature in the Amazon Prime TV show too – meet Flora Chan, Bonde Sham and Will Or

Readers discuss the Hong Kong auteur’s first foray into television, the fortunes of TVB, appropriate dress for young women, and what Hong Kong officials should do with their time.

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Hong Kong actress Yammie Lam rose to prominence in the 1980s but was dogged by tabloid newspapers and suffered personal blows that saw her career cut short. She died unexpectedly aged just 55 in 2018.

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Hong Kong actress Kathy Chow, who died on December 11, was a TV and film star best known for her many roles in drama series produced not only in Hong Kong but also Taiwan and mainland China.

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Readers discuss the congressional hearing on the rise of antisemitism in US college campuses, Hong Kong’s free Wi-fi service, the challenge facing traditional broadcasters, and the serious consequences of overworking.

Charmaine Sheh, currently starring in The Queen of News, is one of Hong Kong’s most popular actresses. Here are five of her most memorable performances from the past 22 years.

Readers discuss the ills of excessive air conditioning and lighting, local TV rehashing formulaic content, and feeling neglected in the government’s push to drum up voter enthusiasm.

The Stars Academy winner will make her solo debut at Hong Kong’s KITEC this October, has performed alongside Miriam Yeung, and is a member of girl group After Class

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Talk about multitalented: Louisa Mak studied law at Cambridge, rose to fame as a TV show host, did a stint at McKinsey and is a charity powerhouse – so what’s her newest role?

TVB’s Asia Super Young will feature 65 contestants competing for a chance to be part of a 7-member boy group at the end of the season – these are the 10 rising stars we’ve got our eyes on

TVB beauty queens Hilary Chong, Lynn Wang and Lovelle Wang show off their personal styles on Instagram – but will they embark on showbiz careers like Maggie Cheung and Michele Reis?

The Hong Kong-born star made history as the first Chinese singer to break the US, and will be remembered for her charitable work and key role in the Chinese version of Disney’s Mulan

Coffee Lam may have left her acting career years ago, but she’s since found new fame with fitness – Style sits down with the yoga guru to chat about CoffeeSweat and family life

Readers discuss a television drama’s portrayal of Hong Kong’s sex industry in the 1980s, and the easing of rules on women freezing their eggs in Singapore.