What is CGTN English?
CGTN English is the principal English-language television channel of China Global Television Network, an international media organisation headquartered in Beijing. It reports on China, Asia, and global affairs through live news, business coverage, interviews, discussion, documentaries, and cultural programmes.
CGTN operates multilingual television and digital services as part of China Media Group. This profile identifies the English news feed and links it to separate Arabic, French, Spanish, and Russian editions available in the Tele24Seven catalogue.
What you can expect to watch
China news and policy
Chinese politics, economy, technology, society, and international relations receive extensive attention.
Global reporting
Production centres and correspondents contribute coverage from Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Business and culture
Markets, innovation, documentaries, travel, and cultural programmes broaden the schedule beyond headlines.
Who is this channel for?
CGTN English is relevant to viewers seeking an English-language Chinese perspective on domestic developments and international affairs. Comparing multiple outlets can add context to geopolitical coverage.
How CGTN English 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.
CGTN English is presented primarily in English.
The reviewed broadcaster identity is China Global Television Network. 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 HLS 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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