Dish Introduces the Jadeworld International Package

So by now it’s common knowledge that Dish offers a plethora of International programming packages, but did you know that as of November 18th they’ve added Jadeworld? Jadeworld is a Cantonese television package with the five top Cantonese channels: TVB1, TVB2, TVBe, TVBS and CCTV 4. With Jadeworld you get same day broadcasts as Hong Kong and Taiwan and the very best in TV drama with the most up-to-date news and a variety of entertainment shows.

Not convinced? Here’s a breakdown of the Jadeworld channels you will receive, all for only $29.99/month! (With subscription to a qualifying American Package, International Basic package or Chinese Basic package.)

CCTV 4

This channel provides millions of Chinese Americans in the U.S. with great Mandarin Chinese programming. There is live domestic and International news  every hour along with popular drama, variety shows, children’s shows and special events programming.

TVB1

This channel includes the most popular TVB dramas, daily satellite-fed Hong Kong and World News, U.S. news and financial reports along with lifestyle and travel programs and current event talk shows.

TVB2

In addition to several runs of daily satellite-fed Hong Kong and World News shows, TVB2’s informational scope includes travel shows, children’s shows, top-rated TVB dramas, a variety of music and more. The same-day broadcast programming also includes everyone’s favorite situational comedies.

TVBe

If you’re looking for up-to-the-minute entertainment news reports, daily market analysis, TVB hit drama series and a huge array of magazine shows encompassing such topics as medicine and health or celebrity gossip then TVBe is the channel for you!

TVBS

This channel broadcasts in real time what Taiwan viewers are watching like the much renowned news digest and talk show News Night Club which examines the most pressing political and economic issues in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China. The programming on TVBS also includes hit dramas, travel shows, music video countdowns and entertainment news.

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Anthony Bourdain the layover

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David Tennant Doctor Who

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