It's every performer's dream to take part in CCTV's annual spring festival gala, and be watched by hundreds of millions of Chinese viewers. Today we take a look at one band from Taiwan that's competing to make it onto the show. And we'll round up some of the other initiatives by CCTV, aimed at giving audiences more quality programs.

能参加每年一度的央视春晚，在亿万观众面前露脸是每一位表演者的梦想。今天我们先来看看台湾的一个乐队，他们要通过参与竞争才能登上春晚的舞台。然后再来看看央视的其它一些节目，这些节目都是质量上乘的原创节目。

These four contestants from Taiwan are rehearsing for their chance at the big time.

四位出身台湾选秀节目的选手正在进行彩排，争夺春晚演出的机会。

They'll be taking part in a contest, where the prize is a priceless appearance on CCTV's prime-time spring festival gala.

他们将参加这次比赛，奖项是能在春节联欢晚会的黄金时段露面。

They'll perform pop songs from the Chinese Mainland as well as classics from Taiwan. The group say they're passionate about connecting with both audiences.

他们将会演唱中国大陆的流行歌曲和台湾的经典曲目。对于吸引两岸的观众，他们满怀热情。

Taiwan contestants said," The recording studio is just spectacular! We can't wait to get started!

台湾的参赛选手说：“摄影棚超豪华!很期待能站到央视的舞台上去!”

They'll compete against 35 groups in the first stage of the contest this Sunday.

这个周日进行第一阶段的比赛，他们要和其它35组进行竞争。

Meanwhile, CCTV is launching a new cooperation venture with Australian broadcasters. With the first documentary series named "The story of Australia", the focus will be on giving an oriental perspective on the country.

同时，央视还和澳大利亚广播公司携手，拍摄了首部中澳记录片《来自澳大利亚的故事》，以东方视角探寻一个充满魅力的澳大利亚。

It also marks the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Australia.

这也是为了庆祝中澳建交40周年。

In the meantime, China is expanding broadcasting and program-making cooperation with African countries.

与此同时，在广播和节目制作方面，中国也展开与非洲国家的合作。

The 7th Africa TV festival kicked off in Johannesburg on Wednesday. CCTV was one of the chief representatives of Chinese television at the event. During the festival, South Africa's ETV signed a deal to import more than a dozen Chinese films.

第七届非洲电视节周三在约翰内斯堡开幕。中央电视台是中国电视的首席代表。参展期间，南非电视公司eTV签署了进口更多中国电影的协议。

It's a sign of the ever-growing scale and great potential for China to work with other nations, in media and entertainment.

在媒体领域和娱乐方面，中国和其它国家日益展开合作，潜力巨大。