MandarinDirect® III

Great Mandarin Entertainment, Five Premium Channels — $19.99/mo.

Want dramas, sit–coms, talk shows, up–to–the–minute news coverage and more––all straight from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan? Get access to five stations of great entertainment designed for Mandarin–speaking audiences. To get MandarinDirect® III service, you must first subscribe to DIRECTV BASIC ($9.99/mo.) or any DIRECTV base package $29.99/mo. or above.

Channel Lineup
Phoenix NA

Phoenix NA TV - Phoenix North American Chinese Channel, Channel 2050

Features up–to–the–minute news, current affairs, financial market updates, variety shows, and dramas from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Programs include Good Morning China, City Complex, Trendy Guide, Perfect Match and more.
Phoenix InfoNews

Phoenix InfoNews, Channel 2051

The first foreign satellite channel delivering independent financial news and current affairs in Mandarin Chinese 24/7. See worldwide financial reports, live coverage of critical events and relevant commentaries on timely and compelling topics.
CTI Zhong Tian

CTI Zhong Tian, Channel 2056

CTI Zhong Tian features up-to–the minute news programs and features, financial information, and a variety of entertaining programs.
TVB8

TVB8, Channel 2058

With news, talk shows, films, sit–coms and more, TVB8 offers great family programming from China and Hong Kong for Mandarin–speaking audiences of all ages. Catch the best TVB dramas of past and present, including series such as La Femme Desperado, Forensic Heroes, and Under The Canopy of Love.
TVBS

TVBS, Channel 2057

TVBS is broadcast live from Taiwan. In addition to in–depth news coverage throughout the day, TVBS also features popular talk shows such as Speaking Your Mind 2100 and News Night Club, variety shows, dramas and travelogues.