Value proposition

China Global Television Network, or CGTN, is China’s new international media organization. It was launched by the national broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) on December 31, 2016.

Headquartered at the landmark CCTV building in Beijing, CGTN brings together an international professional team, with production centers in Washington and Nairobi, and a European production center on the way.

Our mission is to create a better understanding of international events across the world, bridging continents and bringing a more balanced view to global news reporting. CGTN Africa is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Our news shows include AFRICA LIVE, GLOBAL BUSINESS, MATCH POINT, TALK AFRICA AND FACES OF AFRICA.

You can watch CGTN Africa on DSTV Channel 409, Zuku Channel 567 & Star Times Channel 123 everyday at 1000GMT, 1700GMT and 1800GMT.