Fang Jing

Fang Jing (Chinese: 方静; June 1971 – 18 November 2015) was an anchorwoman of China Central Television (CCTV). She hosted several programs including the prime-time military program Defense Watch.[1] In 2009 she came under suspicion of spying for Taiwan.[1]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Fang.
Fang Jing
方静
Born(1971-06-00)June 1971
Beijing, China
DiedNovember 18, 2015(2015-11-18) (aged 44)
Taiwan
EducationHarvard University
Occupationanchorwoman
Years active1994 - 2009
Known forOriental Horizon
TelevisionChina Central Television
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese方靜
Simplified Chinese方静

Career

Fang Jing started working for CCTV in 1994 after graduating from China's top school for broadcasting and spent four months at Harvard University as a visiting scholar. She hosted a number of shows including the three-day live coverage of the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong and other millennium celebrations.[1]

Accusation of spying

In 2009, Fang was accused of disclosing state secrets to a man from Taiwan and receiving money from him.[1] She denied the accusation,[2] but no longer hosted CCTV's Defense Watch program after March 1, 2009.[1]

Death

Fang Jing received treatment for cancer in Taiwan, where she died on 18 November 2015, aged 44.[3]

References
  1. China.org.cn. CCTV anchor suspected of spying for Taiwan Retrieved on 2009-06-17.
  2. The age.com.au. "The age.com.au." Spying claims arise as China changes tack on media. Retrieved on 2009-06-17.
  3. "前央视女主播方静因癌症去世 享年44岁". Sina (in Chinese). 2015-12-06.


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