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Sarft.net to Host 1st DVB+OTT Forum on June 20 in Beijing
May 16, 2012
Sarft.net is to host the first DVB+OTT Integration & Innovation Forum on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at the Grand Ballroom of Beijing Merchantel Hotel. The forum's theme topics cover OTT business in the U.S. and HbbTV business development in Europe, in-depth China OTT STB/TV related policies review & study, and innovation in cable TV service design & presentation in an wireless Internet era. And the forum's attendees will come from China's local cable TV operators, OTT STB licensees, content providers, TV stations, STB and other terminal manufacturers, technology solution providers, and online web sites, etc.
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Chinese Entrepreneuse Wins International Telecom Award
May 17, 2012
The International Communication Union (ICU)on Wednesday presents its 2012 World Telecommunication and Information Society Award to three eminent women, including Sun Yafang, Chairperson of Chinese telecommunications equipment and services company -- Huawei. The award was handed out ahead of the 2012 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on Thursday. "Women and girls in ICT" was chosen as this year's main theme, which aimed to extending digital opportunities by providing avenues of advancement to professional women at the highest echelons of decision-making, and by encouraging young women to seek new careers within the sector. Apart from Sun Yafang, the award also goes to President of Argentina, Cristina Fernandez and American actress Geena Davis. (Source: europe.chinadaily.com.cn)
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Goodman Further Expands into China Securing Build-to-Suit Facility for Online Retailer, Moonbasa
May 17, 2012
Goodman Group, the integrated property group which owns, develops and manages industrial space, is pleased to announce that it is expanding into Tianjin, China, with the signing of a build-to-suit facility at Wuqing District of Tianjin for major online retailer, Moonbasa. The Group has separately acquired a plot of land in the Tianjin Beichen District. In an official signing ceremony held in Tianjin today, Goodman has committed to develop two warehouses comprising a total of 42,410 sqm for Moonbasa, which will be the online retailer's first build-to-suit facility and its northern China headquarters. Founded in 2006, Moonbasa is an online ladies fashion and accessory retailer based in China. Having experienced rapid growth over the past few years, it is now ranked among the top e-commerce retailers in the country. Moonbasa is owned by Mola Internet Technology Co. Ltd., one of the biggest B2C e-commerce corporations in China. (Source: www.sacbee.com)
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Sumavision, Tsinghua Establish Media Convergence Lab
May 17, 2012
The Tsinghua University School of Journalism and Communication, Beijing-based digital video and IPTV system provider Sumavision (300079.SZ), and Beijing-based smart phone application developer for social TV services Beijing Tongxiang Weishi Technology recently announced their cooperation in establishing the "Tsinghua Digital Media Convergence Laboratory". (Source: www.marbridgeconsulting.com)
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Youku Micro Movie "Walker" to Screen at Cannes
May 17, 2012
Youku Inc. (NYSE: YOKU), China's leading Internet television company, announced that the micro-movie "Walker", produced by Youku for its "Beautiful 2012" campaign, has been selected to screen on the closing night of Critics Week at this month's Cannes Film Festival. The 25-minute "Walker", directed by Tsai Ming-liang, has been one of the most hotly debated movies on Youku since it debuted in late April, receiving nearly 20,000 comments so far. As an incubator, Youku invited Tsai Ming-liang and three other major Asian auteurs to contribute web-native "micro-movies" for the launch of its year-long "Beautiful 2012" campaign, which will offer a wide range of compelling original content from leading creative talents. (Source: www.prnewswire.com)
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China¡¯s CCTV Headquarters is Completed
May 17, 2012
The futuristic building ¡ª with two leaning towers linked with a 90-degree twist at the top ¡ª has attracted much controversy since the day its design debuted a decade ago. Now, it is ready for occupation by China¡¯s staid state TV broadcaster, China Central Television (CCTV). Construction of CCTV¡¯s new headquarters officially concluded Wednesday ¡ª 10 years after Dutch architectural firm OMA envisioned a skyscraper that would symbolize China¡¯s rise on the world¡¯s stage. Like the Bird¡¯s Nest and the Water Cube ¡ª signature venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games ¡ª the CCTV building is part of a new architectural wave that is redefining the landscape of Beijing ¡ª a city that is transforming from drabness to vibrancy. Officials from the powerful CCTV, inspectors, engineers and architects did a final walk through the 54-story, 234-meter (772-foot) structure on Wednesday, chief architect Ole Scheeren said. (Source: www.washingtonpost.com)
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1. Digital Technology Future (DTF) Series Seminar during CCBN Expo, in Beijing, every March
2. China Mobile Multimedia Broadcasting (CMMB) Terminal Industry Forum in Shenzhen, every May or June
3. China Network Convergence Summit (CNCS) in Beijing, every August
4. China Broadcasting Industry Trend (CBIT) Annual Conference in Beijing, every November (World TV Day)
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