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CCTV

(中国中央电视台)

CCTV

中国中央电视台

China Central Television is the predominant state television broadcaster in China. Founded in 1958, it serves as one of the chief propaganda arms of the Communist government. In 2016, CCTV rebranded its international networks as China Global Television Network (CGTN).

Chairman / President

Shen Haixiong

Industry

Comms, Publishing & Media

Website

cctv.com

Headquarters address

CCTV Headquarters, Beijing, People's Republic of China

Year founded

1958

Wang Chuqin (left) and Sun Yingsha beat Shokhrukh Iskandarov and Arujan Kamalova of Uzbekistan in the mixed doubles round of 32 at the Asian Games. Photo: Xinhua

Asian Games 2026

‘No broadcast, no problem’: Chinese media uses smartphones to stream Asian Games

CCTV devises unique solution to show table tennis match with star duo Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha after organisers limit cameras at venue.

23 Sep 2026 - 9:00PM

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Tesla’s Elon Musk hails Xi Jinping’s leadership, Chinese AI strength

23 Sep 2026 - 6:54PMvideocam

Hong Kong politics

‘His love for Hong Kong was profound’: Tung Chee-hwa honoured at state funeral

21 Sep 2026 - 12:04AMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

OpenAI executive urges US-China AI safety talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Dean Ball, a former White House adviser, says the window for cooperation will ‘widen’ in next few months but will not stay open forever.

1 Sep 2026 - 8:00PM

China exports

From air conditioners to taps, Europe’s climate extremes boost China sales

Chinese makers of low-flow taps, garden gear and insulated drinkware are seeing European orders surge as heatwaves and drought reshape demand.

29 Aug 2026 - 4:00PMvideocam

US military

USS Nimitz soldiers on but ‘glory days are over’: CCTV report

The extended service of the world’s longest-serving carrier points to flaws in the US shipbuilding industry, observers say.

20 Aug 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

Mainland China

What does a hit film about the Iraq war say about Chinese views of the world?

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has been co-opted into an ongoing soft power drive to promote Beijing’s message internationally.

19 Aug 2026 - 9:00AMvideocam

The film shows how Chinese nationals were caught up the conflict. Photo: Dirty Monkeys

China's military weapons

Could new transport-tanker capability boost PLA power past first island chain?

Convertible Y-20B aircraft give PLA Air Force operational flexibility to project power deeper into the western Pacific.

14 Aug 2026 - 6:39PMvideocam

China’s Communist Party

China prepares to mark Jiang Zemin centenary with full commemorative honours

A 12-part documentary on the former leader is screening nightly, with President Xi Jinping expected to lead a grand ceremony on Monday.

12 Aug 2026 - 8:22PMvideocam

China's military weapons

How Beijing’s hypersonic ‘carrier killers’ could distract US in a Taiwan conflict

Beijing said to be producing anti-ship missiles to hold US Pacific Fleet at distance so PLA can settle matters wherever contingency might be.

8 Aug 2026 - 10:06PMvideocam

Footage released by Chinese state media on July 29 shows a YJ-20 missile launching from a Type 052D destroyer at an undisclosed location. Photo: CCTV

China jobs

Chinese fraud ring helped candidates cheat their way to government-funded jobs

Candidates for postings in Henan were found to have paid officials for an advance look at the questions in an entrance exam.

7 Aug 2026 - 9:53PMvideocam

Chinese graduates face fierce competition for prized civil service jobs. Photo: Shutterstock Images

China’s military drills

Has China’s missile force got America’s Kadena base in Japan in its sights?

Satellite image of facility that appeared to be the Okinawa airbase seen in state television documentary as PLA officer discussed drills.

6 Aug 2026 - 6:00PM

China’s military

Chinese pilot who landed safely after cabin leak given first-class merit award

PLA Navy flier Yang Yong tells state broadcaster he was forced to stay at altitude for several minutes despite the extreme danger he faced.

1 Aug 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

China's military weapons

China signals buildout of nuclear missile silos for ‘strategic trump cards’

CCTV documentary interview suggests the construction was for the DF-5 series of intercontinental ballistic missiles.

31 Jul 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

China’s state broadcaster has acknowledged the construction of more nuclear missile silos. Photo: Handout

China's military weapons

Can China’s expanding hypersonic missile fleet alter the global naval balance?

Successful launch poised to ‘improve the navy’s combat capabilities’ and create ‘nightmare’ for US Navy, military commentator says.

31 Jul 2026 - 7:01PMvideocam

A YJ-20 missile was launched from a vertical launch system of the Type 052D destroyer, according to a video released on Wednesday by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. Photo: CCTV

China's military weapons

China’s Type 076 ship Sichuan enters final tests with stealth drone catapult

CCTV computer-generated footage shows how the 40,000-tonne Sichuan uses electromagnetic catapult to launch GJ-21 drones.

29 Jul 2026 - 6:46PMvideocam

US-China relations

Should China aim for the lead in making AI rules for the world?

Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 has exposed gaps in global governance, and the first and best will win, Chinese institute says.

29 Jul 2026 - 9:00AMvideocam

Science

Food security: can drones and BeiDou put an end to ‘paper farming’ in China?

Expert calls for a change in approach after state media report alleged county officials misreported the size of rice fields to meet targets.

27 Jul 2026 - 12:00PMvideocam

Hunan farmland that was supposed to be used for mandatory rice paddies was instead used for taro and other crops, according to the state broadcaster. Photo: CCTV

Fifa

China’s World Cup frenzy: 70 billion views, 83.3 billion yuan in lottery sales

Figures from CCTV and China Sports Lottery reveal tournament’s reach while sponsors and retailers also benefit from huge interest.

21 Jul 2026 - 10:39PM

Trending in China

China child influencers slammed for ‘distorting values’ in staged online videos

Controversial now-deleted viral clips featuring online celebrities as young as 3 in focus as Chinese cyberspace authorities toughen rules.

9 Jul 2026 - 6:00PM

Trending in China

China last female Red Army veteran celebrates 105th birthday in uniform

Wang attributes her longevity to ‘a positive mindset, a largely vegetarian diet, compassion, and a willingness to do good’.

7 Jul 2026 - 2:58PM

Wang Quanying, China’s last surviving female Red Army veteran, celebrates her milestone birthday, inspiring millions online. Photo: QQ.com

Taiwan

Is Beijing preparing for submarine action with maritime survey east of Taiwan?

US military experts warn that oceanographic surveys like the Xiang Yang Hong 22 mission should be regarded as ‘inherently dual-use’.

6 Jul 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

The oceanographic research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 22. Photo: Handout

Science

China revives desert moss in space lab as it tests hi-tech tools for missions

Latest in-orbit results from prototype Qingzhou cargo spacecraft show China is testing cameras, refrigeration and bio-support capsule.

30 Jun 2026 - 12:01AMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

AI agents get ‘digital ID cards’ under China’s first connectivity standard

Country’s new AI agent framework aims to cut costs and enhance security to boost enterprise adoption.

26 Jun 2026 - 9:45PM

China's military weapons

What is China’s aircraft carrier Liaoning testing – and why does it matter?

Forty days of training in South China Sea and western Pacific Ocean comes amid a push for extended range and amphibious coordination.

23 Jun 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

The Liaoning aircraft carrier strike group is said to have returned to its home port in Qingdao, Shandong province, on Monday, after completing more than 40 days of far-sea combat training. Photo: CCTV

China-Japan relations

China says it warned off multiple Japanese ‘provocations’ during carrier drills

State media airs footage of several encounters involving warships and planes during the Liaoning carrier group’s recent operations in the Pacific.

22 Jun 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

Screenshot from the video aired on Chinese state TV showing a Japanese warship. Photo: CCTV

China's military weapons

What signal is China sending with footage of DF-17 hypersonic missile launches?

State broadcaster CCTV shows the first footage of the weapons being fired at a training camp somewhere in the Gobi Desert.

21 Jun 2026 - 7:00PM

Taiwan

Beijing planning more surveys east of Taiwan to assert sovereignty: state media

Mainland China is ‘diversifying’ its claims with a range of activities ranging from military drills to environmental studies.

20 Jun 2026 - 9:06PMvideocam

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