CBHD, short forChina Blue High-Definition Disc and formerly known asCH-DVD (ChinaHigh Definition DVD) is a next-generation optical disc format created by theOptical Memory National Engineering ResearchCenter (OMNERC).
This format includes Chinese-owned intellectual property, and is based onHD DVD, the next generation high definitionDVD approved by theDVD Forum. The realization of CH-DVD was supported by the Chinese government, and will pave the way for the localization of blue-laser, high-definitionDVD in China.
Additionally, OMNERC established theChina High Definition DVD Industry Association (CHDA) in cooperation with theDVD Forum and Chinese and international partners. CHDA will play a leadership role in the promotion of CBHD.
In July 2008, the first production line for CBHD was established and production is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2008.
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