It's every performer's dream to take part in CCTV's annual spring festival gala, and be watched by hundreds of millions of Chinese viewers. Today we take a look at one band from Taiwan that's competing to make it onto the show. And we'll round up some of the other initiatives by CCTV, aimed at giving audiences more quality programs.
能參加每年一度的央視春晚,在億萬觀眾面前露臉是每一位表演者的夢想。今天我們先來看看臺灣的一個樂隊,他們要通過參與競爭才能登上春晚的舞臺。然后再來看看央視的其它一些節目,這些節目都是質量上乘的原創節目。
These four contestants from Taiwan are rehearsing for their chance at the big time.
四位出身臺灣選秀節目的選手正在進行彩排,爭奪春晚演出的機會。
They'll be taking part in a contest, where the prize is a priceless appearance on CCTV's prime-time spring festival gala.
他們將參加這次比賽,獎項是能在春節聯歡晚會的黃金時段露面。
They'll perform pop songs from the Chinese Mainland as well as classics from Taiwan. The group say they're passionate about connecting with both audiences.
他們將會演唱中國大陸的流行歌曲和臺灣的經典曲目。對于吸引兩岸的觀眾,他們滿懷熱情。
Taiwan contestants said," The recording studio is just spectacular! We can't wait to get started!
臺灣的參賽選手說:“攝影棚超豪華!很期待能站到央視的舞臺上去!”
They'll compete against 35 groups in the first stage of the contest this Sunday.
這個周日進行第一階段的比賽,他們要和其它35組進行競爭。
Meanwhile, CCTV is launching a new cooperation venture with Australian broadcasters. With the first documentary series named "The story of Australia", the focus will be on giving an oriental perspective on the country.
同時,央視還和澳大利亞廣播公司攜手,拍攝了首部中澳記錄片《來自澳大利亞的故事》,以東方視角探尋一個充滿魅力的澳大利亞。
It also marks the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Australia.
這也是為了慶祝中澳建交40周年。
In the meantime, China is expanding broadcasting and program-making cooperation with African countries.
與此同時,在廣播和節目制作方面,中國也展開與非洲國家的合作。
The 7th Africa TV festival kicked off in Johannesburg on Wednesday. CCTV was one of the chief representatives of Chinese television at the event. During the festival, South Africa's ETV signed a deal to import more than a dozen Chinese films.
第七屆非洲電視節周三在約翰內斯堡開幕。中央電視臺是中國電視的首席代表。參展期間,南非電視公司eTV簽署了進口更多中國電影的協議。
It's a sign of the ever-growing scale and great potential for China to work with other nations, in media and entertainment.
在媒體領域和娛樂方面,中國和其它國家日益展開合作,潛力巨大。