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CGTN Documentary live: channel guide, programmes and how to watch free
CGTN Documentary is an English-language documentary channel. It launched on 1 January 2011 as CCTV-9 Documentary, took the CGTN name in 2016, and is described as China's first national documentary channel broadcast worldwide.
What's on
- Documentaries about China in English
- Some Mandarin programmes with English subtitles
Channel facts
| Operator | China Global Television Network (CGTN) |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Launched | 2011 |
| Language | English |
Official website and schedule
- Official website: https://www.cgtn.com/channel/documentary
- Official live page: https://www.cgtn.com/channel/documentary
- Official schedule: https://www.cgtn.com/channel/documentary
Watch CGTN Documentary in Doubo
CGTN Documentary is in Doubo's Official broadcaster streams list: 29 channels, each from the broadcaster or its licensed free-TV partner. Open the list page in Safari and tap “Add to the Doubo app” to add them all, or watch in the web player.
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FAQ
Is CGTN Documentary free to watch?
Yes. The CGTN Documentary stream in Doubo's list is published free by China Global Television Network (CGTN) or its licensed free-TV partner. Some channels only play in certain countries or regions.
Where can I find the CGTN Documentary schedule?
The official CGTN Documentary schedule is at https://www.cgtn.com/channel/documentary
What if CGTN Documentary does not play?
The broadcaster may have changed its stream address, or the channel may be limited to some regions. Doubo checks the list's streams every day and replaces broken ones; try again later or watch another channel from the list.
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org · Updated 2026-11-04