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China Central Television (CCTV)

China Central Television (CCTV), established in 1958, is China’s national television broadcaster. Operated by the National Radio and Television Administration under the CCP’s Central Propaganda Department, with Shen Haixiong (慎海雄) as the current president. CCTV functions as a key player in state media, providing news, education, culture, and entertainment services. Headquartered in Beijing, it serves as a vital component of China’s propaganda network. It produces news broadcasts three times daily, with its flagship evening news program “CCTV Tonight” (新闻联播) reaching nearly 500 million viewers and requiring mandatory carriage by local stations.

  • Country of Registration:
  • Entity Type:
  • Chinese Name:
    中央電視台
  • Founding Date:
    01.01.1958
  • Address:
    East Third Ring Road Guanghua Road Beijing, China
  • Website Link:
  • Current Status:
    Active

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