About NTDTV

Who We Are

New Tang Dynasty TV (NTDTV) is an independent, nonprofit Chinese language TV broadcaster established by overseas Chinese.  NTDTV began broadcasting via satellite in North America in February 2002 and extended its 24/7 programming to cover Asia, Europe, and Australia in July 2003.  Headquartered in New York City, NTDTV currently has reporters and correspondents in over sixty cities worldwide. 

At NTDTV, our mission is to

• Provide viewers with accurate information to enrich their knowledge and lives
• Foster understanding between Chinese and Western societies
• Assist Chinese people outside China to adapt and assimilate to mainstream society
  
• Contribute to pluralism and free flow of information in the Chinese-language media

NTDTV is composed of committed individuals with extensive experience in television programming as well as other media.  Our well-qualified contributors have in-depth understanding of both Western and Eastern cultures and of the Chinese communities around the world, coming from various professions and backgrounds and dedicated to making NTDTV a success.   

Starting 2004, NTDTV has successfully held the NTDTV Chinese New Year Spectacular shows worldwide during the Chinese New Year period, which made it possible for more people to understand traditional Chinese culture.

NTD Board of Directors

NTD Milestones

Our Programming

NTDTV is known for its wide range of programs, available in both Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese.  Our unique lineup includes news from around the world, cultural variety shows, educational programs, discussion and interview programs, sports and entertainment, finance and business programs, and other topics of interest for the Chinese community. 

Our Coverage Areas

NTDTV is currently available 24/7 in North America, Australia, Asia and Europe.  NTDTV is free-to-air and therefore available to all who use Ku-band reception. 

Our Audience

The Chinese population is the largest in the world and the fastest growing ethnic group outside China, with over three million people in the United States and one million in Canada, according to the official Census data.  In Australia and Europe, the Chinese population is also increasing rapidly with new immigrants arriving daily.  Most overseas Chinese continue to use Mandarin or another dialect as their language of choice at home no matter how long they have lived in their adopted country. 

NTDTV now reaches over 200 million viewers worldwide.  In mainland China, there are estimated to be between 40 millions to 60 millions of satellite dishes which can receive overseas satellite TV programs. In Europe, NTDTV reaches 100 million viewers.  In Australia, about 60,000 viewers can watch NTDTV programs.  In North America, at least 2,000,000 families have access to NTDTV's broadcast. 

NTDTV's programs can also be accessed via the Internet.  Our website now receives an average of 110,000 hits daily and 3,000 hours of programs are downloaded every day, with the numbers continuing to grow steadily.  Selected programs have been broadcasted in many main stream TV stations and very well received. They are also available on our website at www.ntdtv.com.

How to Watch NTDTV

Satellite

NTDTV's current satellite transmission consists of Telstar 5 for North America, Hotbird 6 for Europe and the Middle East, Eutelsat W5 for Asia, and New Skies 6 (NSS 6) for Australia.  For details please visit our website.

Cable 

In North America, NTDTV is also on cable systems and public access channels in major metropolitan areas.  NTDTV's programs are currently available during prime time daily in Manhattan/New York, Bay Area/San Francisco, Chicago and Philadelphia, and for a few hours weekly in Washington D.C., Toronto and Vancouver.   Please see NTDTV's North America cable coverage chart for markets served.