What is CCTV-13 News?
CCTV-13 is China Central Television's dedicated domestic news channel. The Mandarin-language service broadcasts news, commentary, interviews, and live coverage around the clock, with particular attention to Chinese national affairs, government activity, the economy, society, weather, and major international events.
It is distinct from CGTN English and CGTN's other international-language channels: CCTV-13 is primarily designed for a domestic Chinese audience and follows a Mandarin programme schedule.
What you can expect to watch
Mandarin rolling news
Regular bulletins and live updates cover national and international developments throughout the day.
China-focused reporting
Government, regions, economy, public services, science, and social affairs form the core domestic agenda.
News analysis and interviews
Commentary programmes and interviews examine prominent stories and policy questions.
Who is this channel for?
CCTV-13 is best for Mandarin-speaking viewers looking for China's principal domestic television news service rather than an international CGTN edition.
How CCTV-13 News fits into China news television
China’s news television includes domestic Mandarin services such as CCTV-13 and CGTN’s multilingual international channels. Domestic and international feeds have different target audiences and should be compared separately.
CCTV-13 News is presented primarily in Mandarin Chinese.
The reviewed broadcaster identity is China Central Television. Ownership and distribution can change, so the official source remains authoritative.
No. This page explains the channel and current listing; programme times and last-minute editorial changes remain with the broadcaster.
Current stream listing
Catalogue reviewed November 3, 2026: the catalogue contains a Web stream source for this channel. This is a current public catalogue listing, but the original provider can change its schedule, regional access, format, or stream location without notice.
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