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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

The gun featured on state television. Photo: CCTV

China's military weapons

China unveils handheld coil gun that works like a ‘less deadly’ pistol

The electromagnetic weapon is designed for stealth operations, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

6 Apr 2026 - 8:50AM

US-China relations

Growing Pains meets the ‘kill line’: a new Chinese hot take on the American dream

5 Apr 2026 - 4:00PMvideocam

China’s Communist Party

What next for the struggling rural mothers in China who helped to build AI?

5 Apr 2026 - 6:10AMvideocam

Taiwan

Beijing says cremated spy remains returned from Taiwan remind of ‘heroic deeds’

Mainland China spokeswoman says Communist Party ‘patriots’ who died decades ago inspire towards ‘complete reunification’.

1 Apr 2026 - 9:36PMvideocam

The cremated remains of Chen Lin, who died in Taiwan in 1950, were escorted by representatives from both sides of the strait to his hometown in Hefei, Anhui province, according to mainland media. Photo: Weibo

China travel

Amid soaring airfares, Chinese bookings up 20% ahead of Ching Ming holiday

Global instability fails to deter Chinese holidaymakers with airlines selling 2.04 million tickets in the lead-up to Ching Ming Festival.

31 Mar 2026 - 10:55AMvideocam

China's military weapons

Rise of the ‘wolf pack’: China’s canine robots evolve for urban combat

Chinese state broadcaster highlights robot wolves, drones and laser weapons in new documentary about the PLA’s latest unmanned systems.

27 Mar 2026 - 6:44PM

US, Israel war on Iran

White eagles and Persian cats: Chinese AI satire of US war on Iran goes viral

China’s state broadcaster shares wuxia-style animation based on the conflict, triggering a wave of user-made spin-offs.

23 Mar 2026 - 9:34PMvideocam

An animated short from CCTV depicts a conflict between the powerful White Eagle and the Persian Cat, meant to represent the US and Iran. Photo: CCTV

Trending in China

US man offered ‘national gift’ to stay in China after donating Japan invasion photos

Pawn shop owner who received death threats, had to wear a bulletproof vest after gifting wartime images says his mission in life is ‘peace’.

21 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

China's military weapons

PLA reveals AI-assisted aerial refuelling system days after US tanker crash

PLA Air Force details streamlined operations that pair tankers and fighters, with real-time recommendations for pilots.

19 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM

Artificial intelligence

AI poisoning: fake fitness tracker fools chatbots in China, sparking outcry

A report on CCTV’s high-profile investigative programme shows how easily bad actors can post false information to game chatbot results.

16 Mar 2026 - 8:00PM

A woman walks down a staircase next to the China Central Television (CCTV) headquarters building in Beijing on July 31, 2025. Photo: AFP

Apple

Apple reduces App Store commissions in China, to applause from Tencent, NetEase

Move has ‘long-term constructive significance for the overall prosperity of China’s mobile app ecosystem’, gaming company NetEase says.

13 Mar 2026 - 3:02PM

People look at Apple phones in a store in the Huangpu district of Shanghai on January 20, 2026. Photo: AFP

China's military weapons

What if Iran really did buy export variant of China’s YJ-12 supersonic missile?

Beijing has denied a report that it was close to selling the ‘aircraft-carrier killer’ to Tehran, but it would be a game-changer against US.

11 Mar 2026 - 12:00PMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

Humanoids go mainstream as China’s robotics champions appear at CCTV spectacle

ByteDance, Unitree, RedNote, Bilibili and Kuaishou among the firms involved in the unparalleled nationwide marketing opportunity.

17 Feb 2026 - 4:46PMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

Unitree CEO sees embodied intelligence overtaking the internet’s impact

Unitree founder says the shift from screen-based AI to real-world machines could unlock a far larger economic wave than today’s tech boom.

13 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM

Unitree’s G1 humanoid robot is displayed during the World AI Cannes Festival 2026 on February 12, 2026. Photo: EPA

China’s military drills

PLA Navy warns off foreign jets with jamming missiles near Taiwan: CCTV

State broadcaster says Yanan destroyer encountered aircraft near the island and took ‘electronic countermeasures’.

1 Feb 2026 - 7:00PM

The PLA destroyer Yanan fires electronic jamming missiles in “waters near Taiwan island”, to warn off foreign aircraft. Photo: CCTV

Science

Frost in 20 seconds: can this supercooling tech give China an edge in AI race?

Liquid cooling system powered by science could fuel critical infrastructure, offsetting soaring energy consumption and cooling demands.

1 Feb 2026 - 12:00PMvideocam

China-Asean relations

China executes 11 core members of Myanmar-based telecoms fraud ring

They include members of the Ming family crime syndicate found guilty of murder, illegal detention, running casinos and other offences.

29 Jan 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

Semiconductors

Alibaba’s T-Head unit unveils details of AI chip designed to rival Nvidia’s GPUs

The launch of the Zhenwu 810E marks the latest initiative by China’s Big Tech firms to develop a domestic alternative to Nvidia’s AI chips.

29 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM

T-Head, the semiconductor design arm of Alibaba, promotes its Zhenwu 810E chip as capable for both AI training and inference. Photo: Handout

Trending in China

‘Becoming Chinese’ trend sees foreigners adopting warm water and qigong

Trend signals shift from viewing Chinese culture from a distance to actively engaging and recognising it, according to Chinese state media.

24 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM

China's military weapons

1 soldier, 200 drones: China showcases rapid launch in swarm warfare tactics

State broadcaster details how intelligent tech is used in the PLA’s ability to control masses of autonomous aircraft.

23 Jan 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

Trending in China

China entrepreneur promises football players a car each, retracts offer after big win

Team members express private discontent after withdrawal of vehicle pledge; soccer association say they ‘understand’ businesswoman’s position.

14 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM

An entrepreneur in China, promised each player in a local football team a car if they won a key tournament then reneged on her pledge when they did. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote

Accidents and disasters in China

‘Strictly forbidden’: China warns hikers off Aotai Line after 3 die on trail

Group reportedly switched phones to flight mode while in restricted area, hampering emergency contact and rescuers’ attempts to find them.

11 Jan 2026 - 9:25PMvideocam

Rescuers and mountaineering officials in China’s General Administration of Sport warn that hikers should not be walking the Aotai Line after three people died on the trail recently. Photo: CCTV

China's military weapons

J-35 jet maker flexes production muscle, pledging to double output in 5 years

New video shows stealth fighter on the runway at SAC in Liaoning as state media says factory will be part of ‘Shenyang Aerospace City’.

9 Jan 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

China’s military drills

PLA drills target swarms of suicide drones – Taiwan’s front line of defence

CCTV footage shows naval unit conducting anti-drone and uncrewed target exercises as mainland China’s military launches 2026 training cycle.

8 Jan 2026 - 11:15PMvideocam

China-South Korea relations

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung lands in Beijing with 200-strong delegation

State visit unfolds amid turbulent global landscape where South Korea must delicately navigate US-China rivalry and China-Japan tensions.

5 Jan 2026 - 6:00AMvideocam

Children greet South Korean President Lee Jae-myung upon his arrival in Beijing on January 4. Photo: Xinhua

ByteDance

ByteDance’s Volcano Engine lands exclusive AI cloud slot at Spring Festival Gala

The Spring Festival Gala’s sponsorship race is intensifying, as tech groups and consumer electronics brands chase exposure and reach.

29 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM

Volcano Engine sign is seen at the company’s headquarters in Beijing, China. Photo: Shutterstock

Trending in China

China paralysed man, who can only move a finger and a toe, creates smart farm system, start-up

Man who survives on a ventilator teaches his mother to become a ‘super technician’, plans future experiments using state-of-the-art technology.

29 Dec 2025 - 11:10AM

Robotics

Tech giants go prime time in the fight for China’s biggest audience

ByteDance, Tencent and Alibaba are in talks over Spring Festival Gala sponsorship packages, as AI rivalry becomes a fight for ad real estate.

29 Dec 2025 - 8:53PM

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