CGTN
China Central Television (CCTV) rebranded its international networks and digital presence under the name “China Global Television Network” (CGTN) as part of a push to consolidate its worldwide reach. With the launch of China CGTN on December 31, 2016, a new international satellite news channel entered the global news market. CGTN consists of six channels in five languages, including a 24-hour English-language news service and a documentary channel, with a strong focus on delivering across multiple platforms ‘neutral, objective reporting’, and promising to ‘create a better understanding of international events across the world.