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Public TV Channel

CGTN

China

News
Country: China
Categories: News
Languages: English, Chinese
Owners: China Media Group
Network: China Global Television Network

Station Profile

CGTN is the primary English-language international news channel operated by the China Global Television Network, a division of the state-owned China Central Television (CCTV) under China Media Group. Headquartered in Beijing, the network operates under the control of the Central Propaganda Department of the Chinese Communist Party.

The channel originated as CCTV-9 on September 25, 2000, before rebranding as CCTV News in 2010 and subsequently taking on the CGTN identity on December 31, 2016. In addition to its main Beijing headquarters, CGTN operates major broadcast production centers in Nairobi, Washington, D.C., and London, supported by a network of 70 bureaus globally.

  • Owned by China Media Group under state broadcaster CCTV
  • Operates production studios in Beijing, London, Nairobi, and Washington, D.C.
  • Originally launched as CCTV-9 in September 2000 before rebranding to CGTN in 2016

Source: CGTN (TV channel). This overview is compiled from public encyclopedia entries and directory records; we do not own or operate this channel.

About CGTN

Originating in China, CGTN is listed under News programming.

The registered ownership of CGTN belongs to China Media Group.

CGTN is cataloged under China Global Television Network.

The documented feed for CGTN is SD with a 576i format.

This page is an informational directory entry. We do not operate, host, or transmit any channel broadcasts.

Channel Details

Country
China
Categories
News
Languages
English, Chinese
Owners
China Media Group
Network
China Global Television Network
Format
576i
Channel ID
CGTN.cn

Broadcast coverage

The intended broadcast area for CGTN is AMER, EMEA, APAC, operating in Asia/Shanghai.

Broadcast Feeds

FeedBroadcast areaTimezoneLanguagesFormat
SDMain FeedAMER, EMEA, APACAsia/ShanghaiEnglish, Chinese576i

Publicly Listed Streams

StreamQualityNotesWatch Stream
CGTN576p—Watch Stream
CGTN720p—Watch Stream
CGTN1080p—Watch Stream
CGTN——Watch Stream
CGTN1080p—Watch Stream
CGTN1080p—Watch Stream
CGTN English——Watch Stream
CGTN1080p—Watch Stream
CGTN576p—Watch Stream

How to Access This Channel

1

Review the CGTN entry details, including country of origin (China) and available broadcast feeds (1 listing: SD).

2

Visit the official broadcaster portal for CGTN at cgtn.com to check regional programming schedules and source info.

3

Select Watch to load the stream for CGTN in an external web player; broadcast availability may vary by region or broadcaster status.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CGTN?

Originating in China, CGTN is listed under News programming. The registered ownership of CGTN belongs to China Media Group. CGTN is cataloged under China Global Television Network. The documented feed for CGTN is SD with a 576i format.

Which network is CGTN associated with?

CGTN is listed under China Global Television Network.

What broadcast languages are available for CGTN?

The recorded broadcast languages for CGTN are English, Chinese.

Who is listed as the owner of CGTN?

China Media Group holds the ownership of CGTN.

Is the SD feed of CGTN listed in this directory?

Yes, the SD feed for CGTN is listed in 576i format, serving AMER, EMEA, APAC in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. A total of 1 feeds are cataloged: SD.

What is the official website for CGTN?

Official online details for CGTN are accessible at cgtn.com.

What category does CGTN belong to in the public TV directory?

CGTN is cataloged under the News category in our public TV directory.

What broadcast video format is specified for CGTN?

The index lists CGTN with an expected video format of 576i, though actual stream properties may vary by feed.
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