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The LRC has a large TV with access to several international channels. The International TV Viewing Area also contains a VHS player and multi-region DVD player for students to view films for their classes. There is a small sofa and 5 wireless headsets are available for students to use to view international programming. The following channels are currently available:
English/Chinese: CCTV9, Channel 265 CCTV-9, an English-language Chinese channel, offers a window into China and its culture. CCTV-9's programming mainly includes news reports, while also featuring cultural and entertainment programs.
French: TV5, Channel 606 TV5 offers television programs from France, Belgium, Switzerland and Quebec, Canada. TV5 offers live soccer matches directly from France, variety shows, newscasts, current affairs programs, sports and cultural entertainment, including with English subtitles as well as documentaries about French-related culture.
German: Deutsche Welle, Channel 725 Deutsche Welle (DW-TV) is an English and German language channel broadcast from Germany. Deutsche Welle's programming covers politics, business, arts, sports, social issues, and entertainment. From the German capital Berlin, Deutsche Welle covers current events and developments in Europe from its bureaus in Berlin, Brussels, and Moscow.
Japanese: TV Japan, Channel 641 TV JAPAN includes broadcasts from NHK, including live news, documentaries, dramas, sports, variety shows, children's programming and other popular NHK programs. It also includes exclusive coverage of Sumo Wrestling tournaments.
Russian: RTVI, Channel 592 RTVi offers a variety of programming including seven daily newscasts from New York, Moscow, and Israel including "Now in America," "Now in the World," "Israel over the Week" and "Russian Panorama." RTVi features cultural and entertainment shows, movies, children's programming, and game and talk shows.
Russian: RTVI+, Channel 593 Russian entertainment channel that includes children's programs, including cartoons, movies, games shows and educational television. RTVI+ also shows classic and contemporary Russian movies.
Spanish & French: CCTV E&F, Channel 884 CCTV-E&F, produced in China, broadcasts programs in both Spanish and French in 4-hour shifts including news, features, education and entertainment programs.
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