Caught on CCTV offers a unique insight into Chinese state television as the author takes readers on a personal journey laced with humor from the unexpected moments and mishaps of live TV to the rapid expansion of CCTV News as a global news competitor. His story provides inspiration to those who have faced their own days of despair. Edwin Maher has been a journalist and broadcaster all his working life in Australia and his native New Zealand. In 2004 he became the first non-Asian face to front CCTV's prime time World Wide Watch and remains part of the growing multi-cultural team of anchors.