China in the ABU TV Song Festival
| China | |
|---|---|
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| Member station | China Central Television (CCTV) |
| Participation summary | |
| Appearances | 7 |
| First appearance | 2012 |
| Last appearance | 2020 |
The participation of China in the ABU TV Song Festival has occurred seven times since the inaugural ABU TV Song Festival began in 2012. Since their début in 2012, the Chinese entry has been organised by the national broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV).
History[edit]
2012[edit]
CCTV is one of the founder members in the ABU TV Song Festivals, having participated in the very first ABU TV Song Festival 2012.[1] CCTV internally selected Cao Fujia to sing in Seoul, she performed "Qian gua (牵挂)" on stage.
2013[edit]
On 15 June 2013 it was confirmed that China would participate in the second ABU TV Song Festival in Hanoi, Vietnam.[2] The Group Zheng Qi Dou Yan (Splendid 7) was made up of 7 national minorities from across China, Uighur, Mongolian, Korean, Yi, Zhuang, Tibetan and Hui.[3][better source needed] At the festival in Hanoi, the group performed "Love Will Keep Us Together".
2014[edit]
On 1 September 2014 it was confirmed that China would participate for a third time in the ABU TV Song Festival.[4] On 24 September 2014 it was confirmed that Bibi Zhou would represent China with "I Miss You Missing Me", the song was released four years earlier in 2010.[5]
2015[edit]
On 19 August 2015 it was announced that China would not participate in the fourth edition of the ABU TV Song Festival in Istanbul, Turkey. The reason for withdrawal was not given.[6]
Participation overview[edit]
| Year | Entrant | Song | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Cao Fujia | "Qian gua (牵挂)" | Mandarin |
| 2013 | Zheng Qi Dou Yan (Splendid7) | "Love Will Keep Us Together" | Mandarin |
| 2014 | Bibi Zhou | "I Miss U Missing Me" | Mandarin, English |
| 2016 | Mo Siman | "The Love from Heaven" | Mandarin |
| 2017 | Yisa Yu | "Tea" | Mandarin |
| 2019 | Na Ying | "Silence" | Mandarin |
| 2020 | Sonam Gonpo | "You and Me on the Plateau" | Mandarin |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Hamzah, Hanizah. "ABU TV Song Festival". Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 20 September 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- ^ Granger, Anthony. "ABU'13: ABU TV Song Festival 2013 Confirmed In Hanoi". Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ "Splendid 7". esckaz.com. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ Granger, Anthony. "ABU TV Song Festival 2014: 12 Countries Confirmed So Far". Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ Granger, Anthony. "ATSF'14: China & Hong Kong Reveal Their Songs". Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ Granger, Anthony. "ATSF'15: 14 Countries To Participate In Istanbul". Eurovoix-World.com. Retrieved 19 August 2015.