History
Hunan Broadcasting System first aired on October 1, 1970 as a local television station in Changsha, Hunan province, China. It expanded its network through nation-wide satellite television on January 1, 1997.
Hunan Broadcasting System's nation-wide channel Hunan Satellite Television (Hunan TV) created Happy Camp, one of China's first variety show. Happy Camp remained as China's highest-rated TV show, until its ratings were overtaken in 2008 by Jiangsu TV's If You Are the One. Hunan TV is also known for Super Girl, a national singing contest. Hunan TV also aired many highly-rated dramas including Palace and Scarlet Heart.
Hunan Broadcasting System took a 49% stake in Qinghai TV in 2009, increasing the number of satellite channels in its roster.
Hunan TV is currently China's second most-watched channel, second only to CCTV-1, owned by China Central Television, although Hunan TV occasionally overtook CCTV-1 in ratings.
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