 Logo of the channel starting 2017. | |
| Type | State media |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Broadcast area | Worldwide |
| Headquarters | Beijing, China |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Arabic |
| Picture format | HDTV1080i |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | China Global Television Network (subsidiary ofChina Central Television) |
| Sister channels | |
| History | |
| Launched | July 25, 2009; 15 years ago (2009-07-25) |
| Former names | CCTV-Arabic(2009–2016) |
| Links | |
| Website | arabic |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| CNTV Ai Bugu (China) | arabic |
CGTN Arabic (Arabic:سي جي تي أن العربية), formerlyCCTV-Arabic (Arabic:سي سي تي في العربية), is anArabic language television channel owned byChina Global Television Network, a subsidiary ofChina Central Television.
On July 25, 2009, CCTV launched itsArabic-language international channel, stating that it aimed to maintain stronger links with Arabic nations and that the new channel will "serve as an important bridge to strengthen communication and understanding between China and Arab countries".[1] CCTV also had plans for a Russian-language channel, which launched later in the year.[2] Thefree-to-air channel was open for view to an audience of potentially 300 million in 22 countries, through the use of satellite television.[2]
TheSouth China Morning Post reported that CCTV was prepared to spend 45 billion yuan (US$9.5 billion) into the development of the channel, a claim unconfirmed by official sources.[2]
The channel broadcasts entirely in Arabic, with programs from the four categories of news, feature stories, entertainment and education. Each program is broadcast six times per day, while news reports are regularly updated. The channel will gradually increase the number of programs as it develops.[1]
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