| CCTV News | |
|---|---|
| Launched | 15 September 2000 |
| Network | China Central Television |
| Owned by | China Central Television |
| Slogan | China's First English News Channel |
| Country | People's Republic of China (though intended for overseas viewing) |
| Language | English |
| Broadcast area | Worldwide |
| Headquarters | CCTV Beijing Television Centre Headquarters, Beijing Central Business District, Beijing, People's Republic of China |
| Formerly called | CCTV-9 |
| Website | CCTV NEWS |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Astro Malaysia | Channel 509 |
| Indovision Indonesia | Channel 352 |
| Sky UK & Ireland | Channel 510 |
| DirecTV United States | Channel 2053 |
| Dish Network United States | Channel 265 |
| Nilesat 101 Egypt | |
| Astra 1KR Eastern Europe, Africa and Asia | 11651 h SR 27500 |
| SKY Network Television New Zealand |
Channel 310 |
| SKY Italia Italy | Channel 530 |
| DStv South Africa | Channel 448 |
| Yes (Israel) Israel | Channel 111 |
| Galaxy 3C North America | 11780 h SR 20.760 |
| Austar Australia | Channel 653 |
| Dialog TV Sri Lanka | Channel 7 |
| Canal Digital Norway & Sweden | Free-to-Air |
| VIS3 Sri Lanka | UHF Channel 29 Free-to-Air |
| Freesat UK | Channel 211 |
| Cable | |
| StarHub TV Singapore | Channel 722 |
| SkyCable Platinum Philippines | Channel 145 |
| Global Destiny Cable Philippines | Channel 97 |
| Cablelink Philippines | Channel 49 |
| TelstraClear New Zealand |
Channel 310 |
| UPC Romania Romania |
Channel 711 (digital with DVR) Channel 196 (digital) |
| Hot (Israel) | Channel 141 |
| First Media (Indonesia) |
Channel 210 |
| CATV China | Channel 9 |
| Available on some US cable systems | Check Local Listings for channels |
| IPTV | |
| Hypp.TV Malaysia | Channel 3001 |
| mio TV Singapore | Channel 47 |
| AT&T U-verse United States | Channel 3602 |
| SK Telecom B TV South Korea | Channel 660 |
| KT QOOK TV South Korea | Channel 354 |
| LG U+ South Korea | Channel 85 |
| Internet television | |
| CCTV.com | MMS/P2P |
| CNTV Ai Bugu | CCTV-NEWS |
CCTV News formerly known as CCTV-9 is a 24-hour English news channel, of China Central Television (CCTV). The channel grew out of CCTV International, which was launched on 15 September 2000. CCTV News coverage includes newscasts, in-depth reports, and commentary programs, as well as feature presentations. It is run by China Central Television (CCTV). Free-to-air satellite signals can be received by more than 85 million viewers, in over 100 countries and regions. It is also carried by Cable, DTH, IPTV, and Terrestrial TV platforms or systems in many nations. It caters to a global English-speaking audience, including overseas Chinese and English speakers in China.
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CCTV began considering English-language international news bulletin actual coverage programming in 1 January 1979 at the start of China's "Reform and opening up". English news bulletins began on CCTV-2 in 1984 and became available to overseas viewers when they moved to CCTV-4 in 1991. CCTV News launched as a 24-hour English-language channel and it was then known as CCTV-9 on 15 September 2000.[1] CCTV News entered the United States cable market in 1 January 2002 as part of a deal that allowed AOL, Time Warner, and News Corporation access to cable systems in Guangdong. After the launch of the 24-hour service, the channel was revamped a number of times. A rolling service was instituted with news at the top of every hour, although the channel remains heavily dependent on features and entertainment as part of its function to show China to the world.
The target audience of CCTV News is foreigners both inside and outside China, specifically those with an interest in the country. Actual viewer numbers for CCTV News are not consistent in different sources. CCTV News claims its potential global audience is 45 million.[2]
The Channel name of CCTV-9 was changed to CCTV News at 07:00pm (Beijing Time) on 26 April 2010.[3] Some shows were rebranded while other new shows were added. Their English website is now handled by China Network Television (CNTV), a web streaming service of CCTV. On 1 January 2011, the channel's former name CCTV-9 was taken over by CCTV's two documentary channels.
CCTV News usually airs a live news bulletin in the first half of each hour. As well as a generic news program, there are specialist bulletins focusing on Chinese and Asian news, such as Culture Express, China 24, and business news. Programming in the second half of each hour includes Chinese-language lessons, sports bulletins, a travel show called Travelogue which takes viewers to destinations around China and the world, and magazines covering the arts, science and sports.
The programs on CCTV News include News Update and News Hour, providing comprehensive global coverage; and China 24 and Asia Today, delivering the latest domestic and regional developments. Specialized programs include Biz Asia, Biz Talk, New Money, Culture Express and Sports Scene, providing news and information on business, finance, economics, culture, and sports. Shows such as Dialogue and World Insight extend balanced and critical perspectives on current affairs affecting all corners of the globe.
CCTV News also provides programs on culture, history, and modern society of China and Asia. In Crossover, hosts and guests of various backgrounds and experiences talk about issues throughout China. Travelogue is the ticket to dynamic and exciting landscapes in China and abroad. Rediscovering China explores contemporary Chinese and Asian culture and social changes through the eyes of international visitors. And Story Board delivers a visual profile of all Asian countries.
The Chinese staff at CCTV News range in experience from interns to media professionals with years in the business. Executive producers, producers and senior news anchors typically have higher education, often from a university abroad. As of 2007, the channel has about 300 staff, of whom 70 are full-time staff and about 30 are foreigners on contract.
In May 2005, CCTV News Controller Jiang Heping was promoted to head CCTV-5, CCTV's sports channel, ahead of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Following his departure, due to internal divisions, a new controller had not been appointed by late 2007.
CCTV News relies on foreigners as news presenters, some of whom have extensive experience, such as Edwin Maher (a former newsreader and weatherman from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation). Jiang Heping has defended the policy of putting foreigners on air, arguing that “we feel international on-air personalities boost the credibility of CCTV News and befit its image as an international channel. In this regard, CCTV News will not restrict the origin of its employees and choose to build its unique identity through its programming.”[4]
The first foreign news anchor on CCTV News was Chris Gelken, who joined the channel from Hong Kong's TVB and presented the 30-minute business show, BizChina. Gelken left CCTV News in 2005 and returned to TVB in 2010.
Another personality at CCTV News is Mark Rowswell, otherwise known as Dashan. He hosts Travel in Chinese on CCTV News and has been honoured for his work in promoting cancer awareness in China.[5]
The weather on CCTV News has been hosted by Halla Mohieddeen (2006-2011), Darryl Snow (2008-2011), and David Alegria (2008-2009). It is currently hosted by Raquel Olsson (2010-2011) Bo Yee Poon (2011) and Danni Huang Lang (2011).
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