Henan Television
| Company type | Provincial broadcasting company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Broadcasting, Television |
| Founded | September 10, 1969 in Zhengzhou, Henan, China |
| Headquarters | Zhengzhou , China |
Area served | Henan province, China |
| Products | Television channels (15 channels: 10 free-to-air, 5 subscription-based) |
| Website | www |
Henan Television (), commonly known as HNTV, is a provincial broadcasting company based in Zhengzhou, located within Henan province, China.
The station's emblem is designed to resemble an elephant, which has led to its informal title "Elephant Television." Its official online platform is referred to as the "Elephant Network."
Foundation
Trial transmissions for Henan Television commenced on September 10, 1969, with regular programming officially launching on October 1, initially broadcasting twice per week. The channel transmitted via VHF channel 9. Starting May 15, 1970, it began retransmitting content from Beijing Television, a practice that continued following the network's transition to CCTV in 1978. The second channel was introduced on September 15, 1980, primarily dedicated to airing all CCTV material. Color broadcasts were introduced in September 1983. During the 1980s, Henan Television developed a variety of television dramas, comedy sketches, and cultural shows, some of which received national accolades.
Network
HNTV manages a portfolio of 15 channels, comprising ten free-to-air and five subscription-based channels, delivering a wide range of programming options.