• China Formulates National Standards for Internet TV Sets
    11/03/2009 - 09:26

    The China Video Industry Association, under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), is formulating a set of national standards for Internet TV sets, according to Guangzhou Daily. The new standards are designed to promote the development of this new industry.

    Since March this year, mainland TV set manufacturers such as TCL and Skyworth hae launched a number of internet TV sets on the market. The sets have proven popular with consumers, who appreciate the added functionality that allows them to download films and TV content off the web and view it on a TV screen.

  • Sony's "District 9" to Premiere in Mainland China in November
    11/03/2009 - 09:25

    The State Administration of Radio, Film and TV has approved Sony Pictures' science fiction film District 9. The film is expected to premiere in China at the end of November.