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CGTN is the English language news channel of China Central Television (CCTV), the nation’s largest national broadcasting network.

CGTN is China’s preeminent 24-hour English language television channel. We provide global audiences with a better understanding of today’s China, while offering a Chinese perspective on international news and current affairs. CGTN is a high quality, trusted and respected global news brand, and a leading source of information on China, Asia and the world.

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July 23, 2025

UN chief condemns Israeli strikes on Gaza aid facilities

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes that hit UN facilities in Gaza, including a warehouse used by the World Health Organization. Calling the attacks “appalling,” Guterres voiced his outrage during a high-level debate at the UN Security Council in New York on […] Read More...
July 10, 2025

Trump’s Liberation Day delayed, but more tariffs are ready

While much focus has been on the so-called Liberation Day tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump in April 2025, now delayed again until August 1, there are other tariffs the U.S. appears ready to impose, causing additional alarm among major trading partners. CGTN’s Jon […] Read More...
January 10, 2025

Giant pandas prepare for big public debut in U.S. capital

Few things spark more excitement in Washington, D.C., than pandas at the zoo. The giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are making their highly anticipated public debut on Jan. 24, and CGTN’s Jim Spellman gives us a sneak peek at the adorable main attractions. […] Read More...
December 16, 2024

From tea to coffee: The evolution of Brazilian-Chinese relations

Brazilian-Chinese relations began in 1812 when Chinese tea cultivators arrived in Brazil to establish tea production under Portuguese rule. While the tea initiative was short-lived, it marked the start of enduring ties between the two nations. CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco reports from Rio de Janeiro. Read More...
November 12, 2024

Portraits of Latin America: Caio Bonfim

  Caio Bonfim, Brazil’s bronze medalist in race walking, clinched a podium finish in Paris’s 20 kilometer event. CGTN follows his inspiring journey as he trains for his next big competition. Watch to discover the determination and discipline behind his success. Read More...
October 23, 2024

Mobility summit in Mexico focuses on EV and infrastructure

Electric vehicles are becoming more common on roads worldwide as individuals, private companies, and public services make the shift. This growing trend requires supporting infrastructure, especially in developing countries, as reported by CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock from Mexico City. Read More...
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