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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

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

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

Fifa

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

21 Jul 2026 - 10:39PM

Trending in China

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

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

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

The new guideline is China’s first national standard focused on AI agent connectivity. Photo: Shutterstock

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

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

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

The footage included the launch of DF-17 missiles. Photo: CCTV

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

State media report that Beijing is "diversifying" its operations in the waters. Photo: CCTV

Science

Why SpaceX may not be a model for Chinese companies to copy

A leading economist argued the country’s space industry could take a ‘big leap forward’ by building up its satellite infrastructure.

13 Jun 2026 - 8:46PMvideocam

ITTF

China’s new table tennis captain Wang says role is hard, with ‘nowhere to retreat’

Wang, who was elected unanimously by teammates and coaches, says he will try to emulate the qualities of previous skipper Ma Long.

12 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM

Taiwan

What’s behind Beijing’s seabed mapping east of Taiwan?

Expert says knowledge of the waters and seabed could allow ‘more effective submarine and anti-submarine operations’.

11 Jun 2026 - 11:34PMvideocam

Beijing’s Haixun 08 vessel – China’s largest and most advanced survey ship – conducted survey operations covering 1,025 nautical miles during the five-day operation. Photo: Handout

Science

Starlink rival Qianfan hits satellite milestone, but is it too slow and costly?

Constellation now has 201 satellites in orbit but the company is said to be under pressure to ramp up launches.

13 Jun 2026 - 9:41PM

A Long March-12B Y1 rocket blasts off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone on June 1, carrying satellites for the Qianfan constellation. Photo: Xinhua

Taiwan

Beijing detects suspected Japanese spy planes near Taiwan

Two crewed electronic reconnaissance aircraft sent to ‘snoop around’ and observe mainland Chinese vessels, leading PLA analyst says.

10 Jun 2026 - 8:50PM

China's military weapons

Beijing deploys new missiles matching Patriots opposite Taiwan

State broadcaster CCTV shows troops from the Fujian-based 73rd Army Group testing the new missiles in the Gobi Desert.

6 Jun 2026 - 8:10PMvideocam

ITTF

China star Fan Zhendong’s new manager ‘excited for the future’ in Dusseldorf

Olympic champion will join Bundesliga team in July after successful stint at 1. FC Saarbrucken, which included a historic treble.

6 Jun 2026 - 4:21PM

Andreas Preuss (right) with new signing Fan Zhendong and German table tennis legend Timo Boll. Photo: Handout

Taiwan

What does Beijing’s response to Tokyo-Manila boundary talks mean for Taiwan?

The Chinese coastguard’s rapid growth in recent years has included an evolution of its roles and relationships with the PLA.

3 Jun 2026 - 6:28PM

Accidents and disasters in China

Editorial | Shanxi mine disaster must fuel efforts to eliminate workplace risks

Given the coal industry’s importance to Shanxi, the authorities will have to balance the pace of transformation with its possible social impact.

30 May 2026 - 6:45AM

China’s Communist Party

From wedding photographers to farm gadgets, Chinese campaign warns of spy risks

Documentary series aired on state TV says cover stories, tech tools and scope of espionage ‘far exceed what most people can imagine’.

27 May 2026 - 8:31PMvideocam

Foreign spies in China have disguised themselves as wedding photographers near China’s naval ports, CCTV alleged in a documentary series. Photo: Reuters

Trending in China

China cabby waives full fare, charges teary boy US$1.4 to teach others about kindness to his kids

Good Samaritan taxi driver hears anxious, crying young passenger calling mum on mobile phone to explain plight, reacts with compassion.

26 May 2026 - 9:55AM

A boy in China cried with anxiety when he realised he could not afford the taxi fare home and received a compassionate response from the driver. Photo: Douyin

Accidents and disasters in China

Are systemic safety failures to blame for China’s deadly mine blast?

Industry insiders say untracked workers, ‘hidden’ coal pits and airflow issues likely contributed to explosion that killed at least 82.

26 May 2026 - 2:31PMvideocam

China's military weapons

China’s J-10CE jets defeat Eurofighters 9-0 in mock battles, CCTV confirms

While state broadcaster does not identify the drill, details appear to match a 2024 exercise in Qatar involving Pakistan.

21 May 2026 - 8:05PM

ITTF

‘China’s Kobe’ Sun deeply inspired after reading book by late NBA star Bryant

Table tennis star reveals on CCTV programme that she tries to emulate mentality and training standards of the basketballer, who died in 2020.

21 May 2026 - 7:08PM

Sun Yinghsa has been seen encouraging herself with shouts of “Come on, China’s Kobe” when she increases the intensity of her weight training. Photo: Handout

ITTF

Feeling the love: Fan gets outpouring of support despite mixed finals display

Chinese table tennis player had to rely on his teammates to help secure the Champions League title for his German side 1. FC Saarbruecken.

18 May 2026 - 2:28PM

Fan Zhendong and his 1. FC Saarbruecken team won the Champions League men’s title on Sunday. Photo: Getty Images

Semiconductors

China’s Amec setting industry standard for chipmaking tech, founder says

The head of one of China’s leading semiconductor makers said its technology has been adopted by overseas competitors.

18 May 2026 - 3:07PMvideocam

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China youth teams make World Cups amid Fifa hopes of seeing nation back at the top

Both under-17 men’s and women’s teams reach final stages of Asian Cup to book World Cup spots as Mattias Grafstrom praises Chinese system.

15 May 2026 - 2:09PM

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(中国中央电视台)

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.

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

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

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’.

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why SpaceX may not be a model for Chinese companies to copy

A leading economist argued the country’s space industry could take a ‘big leap forward’ by building up its satellite infrastructure.

China’s new table tennis captain Wang says role is hard, with ‘nowhere to retreat’

Wang, who was elected unanimously by teammates and coaches, says he will try to emulate the qualities of previous skipper Ma Long.

What’s behind Beijing’s seabed mapping east of Taiwan?

Expert says knowledge of the waters and seabed could allow ‘more effective submarine and anti-submarine operations’.

Starlink rival Qianfan hits satellite milestone, but is it too slow and costly?

Constellation now has 201 satellites in orbit but the company is said to be under pressure to ramp up launches.

Beijing detects suspected Japanese spy planes near Taiwan

Two crewed electronic reconnaissance aircraft sent to ‘snoop around’ and observe mainland Chinese vessels, leading PLA analyst says.

Beijing deploys new missiles matching Patriots opposite Taiwan

State broadcaster CCTV shows troops from the Fujian-based 73rd Army Group testing the new missiles in the Gobi Desert.

China star Fan Zhendong’s new manager ‘excited for the future’ in Dusseldorf

Olympic champion will join Bundesliga team in July after successful stint at 1. FC Saarbrucken, which included a historic treble.

What does Beijing’s response to Tokyo-Manila boundary talks mean for Taiwan?

The Chinese coastguard’s rapid growth in recent years has included an evolution of its roles and relationships with the PLA.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Shanxi mine disaster must fuel efforts to eliminate workplace risks

Given the coal industry’s importance to Shanxi, the authorities will have to balance the pace of transformation with its possible social impact.

From wedding photographers to farm gadgets, Chinese campaign warns of spy risks

Documentary series aired on state TV says cover stories, tech tools and scope of espionage ‘far exceed what most people can imagine’.

China cabby waives full fare, charges teary boy US$1.4 to teach others about kindness to his kids

Good Samaritan taxi driver hears anxious, crying young passenger calling mum on mobile phone to explain plight, reacts with compassion.

Are systemic safety failures to blame for China’s deadly mine blast?

Industry insiders say untracked workers, ‘hidden’ coal pits and airflow issues likely contributed to explosion that killed at least 82.

China’s J-10CE jets defeat Eurofighters 9-0 in mock battles, CCTV confirms

While state broadcaster does not identify the drill, details appear to match a 2024 exercise in Qatar involving Pakistan.

‘China’s Kobe’ Sun deeply inspired after reading book by late NBA star Bryant

Table tennis star reveals on CCTV programme that she tries to emulate mentality and training standards of the basketballer, who died in 2020.

Feeling the love: Fan gets outpouring of support despite mixed finals display

Chinese table tennis player had to rely on his teammates to help secure the Champions League title for his German side 1. FC Saarbruecken.

China’s Amec setting industry standard for chipmaking tech, founder says

The head of one of China’s leading semiconductor makers said its technology has been adopted by overseas competitors.

China youth teams make World Cups amid Fifa hopes of seeing nation back at the top

Both under-17 men’s and women’s teams reach final stages of Asian Cup to book World Cup spots as Mattias Grafstrom praises Chinese system.

Editorial | Shanxi mine disaster must fuel efforts to eliminate workplace risks