China Media Monitor
Monitoring industry and company developments in the Chinese media industry
| Fortnightly newsletter | Issue No. 9, Published 10th August 2009 | Published by Heernet Ventures Limited (heernet.com) | Subscribe at G2Mi.com |
News
A8 Digital enters into partnership with Xinhua News Agency
Eastern Home Shopping Network partners with China Central Television
Shanghai Media Group enters into agreement with Jiangsu Broadcasting Television Network
Shanda Interactive Entertainment to develop games with SNK Playmore Corporation
Xinhua Sports & Entertainment appoints new Chairman
IMAX Corporation enters into agreement with VieShows Cinemas
CCTV launches Arabic channel
E-House Holdings and SINA Corporation agree to merge their online real estate business
Ctrip.com International acquires majority stake in ezTravel.com
Baidu.com and Discovery Communications launch Chinese language website
China Telecom launches mobile search service
Data
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Chinese media market coverage
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