TVB Jade


TVB Jade, or simply Jade, is a Hong Kong Cantonese-language free-to-air television channel owned and operated by Television Broadcasts Limited as its flagship service, alongside its sister network, the English-language TVB Pearl. Broadcasting started on November 19, 1967. It is headquartered at TVB City at the Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate in Tseung Kwan O, in the Sai Kung District. Primarily broadcasting entertainment programming, TVB Jade has historically been the most dominant television channel in the region in terms of viewership, with its closest competitor having been the now-defunct ATV Home.
Jade primarily broadcasts in the Cantonese language; it has also offered programs with alternative audio tracks in Mandarin, English, and other foreign languages. Some shows also offer subtitles in multiple languages.

Audience

During the 21:30 to 22:30 weekday time-slot, TVB Jade consistently attains the highest television audience ratings in Hong Kong. With an average of a '32' ratings point in that time-slot, it is watched by more than 80% of the TV audience in Hong Kong.

Digital broadcasting

Jade was launched on digital terrestrial television on 31 December 2007, using virtual channel 81.

Overseas broadcasting

United States of America

Australia, Canada & Europe

Southeast Asia

TVB Jade Southeast Asia is a pay television channel owned by Television Broadcasts Limited. It was first launched on Astro on 1 May 2016. As a main general news and entertainment television channel, it broadcasts in both Cantonese and Mandarin. It simulcasts Hong Kong TVB Jade primetime slot, including live events. TVB Jade SEA also features variety shows and newscasts. Starting 1 April 2020, TVB Jade SEA will merge with some of Astro Wah Lai Toi content and due to Astro Wah Lai Toi will transition to be exclusively available via On Demand.