Great Wall Platform's 29 Premium Chinese Channels Now Available on iTalkTV

(Vienna, VA, October 16)

10/16/2012

Beijing, September 20 - Approved by the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television of China, China International Television Corporation (CITVC) and iTalkTV officially signed a cooperation agreement in Beijing on September 20. Effective immediately, CITVC has authorized iTalkTV to broadcast 29 television channels from the Great Wall Platform to overseas audiences, with both parties expressing strong commitment to expanding the overseas market and serving global Chinese communities.

Signing ceremony of Great Wall Platform and iTalkTV cooperation

The 29 authorized channels (detailed below) include CCTV International Chinese Channel, English News Channel, Phoenix TV Americas, and various provincial international channels. Overseas Chinese can now access authentic Chinese programming from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan through iTalkTV.

Mr. Wei Ping, President of CITVC, stated: "The Great Wall Platform is the most important broadcasting platform for Chinese channels overseas, serving as the primary window for international audiences to understand China through television. We're delighted to partner with iTalkTV to deliver high-quality programming from CCTV and regional international channels to overseas Chinese communities, which will significantly enrich their television entertainment experience."

Mr. Zhao Jie, CEO of iTalk, commented: "Leveraging our extensive overseas operational experience, marketing network, and advanced internet technology, iTalkTV will deliver authentic Chinese content to all overseas Chinese viewers. Together, we will maintain and develop the overseas Chinese television market to ensure continuous access to premium TV services."

Since its launch nearly one year ago, iTalkTV has gained tremendous popularity among overseas Chinese communities for its HD quality, diverse programming, and carrier-grade service quality, establishing itself as a vital channel for Chinese audiences in North America to stay connected with China.

The authorized channels include:

List of 29 Great Wall Platform channels available on iTalkTV

For more information, please visit www.iTalkBB.com or call our 24/7 service hotline at 1-877-482-5522.

About iTalkBB:

iTalkBB is a leading telecommunications brand in North America and an industry pioneer. Utilizing global network infrastructure and cutting-edge technology, we provide high-quality local, domestic, and international calling services at competitive prices, along with HD Chinese TV featuring live broadcast, replay, and video-on-demand. Our home phone service completely replaces traditional landlines with free value-added features including call waiting, three-way calling, caller ID, and call forwarding. Unique offerings include local phone numbers for China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and South Korea - when dialed locally, these connect to U.S. contacts without international charges. Our Chinese TV service has been widely acclaimed since launch, offering 50+ popular channels with 48-hour replay and unlimited VOD content including movies, dramas, and variety shows. Committed to enhancing lives, iTalkBB provides 24/7 bilingual support at 1-877-482-5522 and www.iTalkBB.com.

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