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CGTN live: channel guide, programmes and how to watch free
CGTN is the English-language international news channel of China Media Group, based in Beijing. It grew out of CCTV's English channel CCTV-9, founded in 2000, and took the CGTN name at the turn of 2016/2017.
What's on
- English news bulletins on China and the world, such as The World Today
- Talk and current-affairs shows including Dialogue, The Heat and World Insight with Tian Wei
- Regional programmes such as Asia Today and Africa Live
- Culture, sport and travel programmes such as Culture Express, Sports Scene and Travelogue
Channel facts
| Operator | China Global Television Network (CGTN) |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Launched | 2016 |
| Language | English |
Official website and schedule
- Official website: https://www.cgtn.com/
- Official live page: https://www.cgtn.com/tv
- Official schedule: https://www.cgtn.com/tv
Watch CGTN in Doubo
CGTN 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 free to watch?
Yes. The CGTN 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 schedule?
The official CGTN schedule is at https://www.cgtn.com/tv
What if CGTN 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.
Chinese-language
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · Updated 2026-11-04