CGTN Spanish
CGTN Spanish (formerly CCTV International Spanish or CCTV-Español and CCTV-E) is the Spanish language entertainment and news channel of China Global Television Network (CGTN). It is part of the state-owned broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) originating in China. It is also a part of the Chinese Government's information ministry.
| CGTN Spanish | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | State media |
| Country | China |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Spanish language |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 576i/480i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | China Central Television |
| History | |
| Launched | October 1, 2007 |
| Replaced | CCTV-E, CCTV-Español |
| Links | |
| Website | CGTN en Español |
| Availability | |
| Cable | |
| Vodafone TV | Channel 208 |
| Telecentro (Argentina) | Canal 309 (Digital) |
| CableBox | Canal 121 |
| Claro Colombia | Channel 1486 (HD) |
| Telecable | Channel 433 |
| Satellite | |
| Dish Network (USA) | Channel 884 |
| IPTV | |
| Movistar+ | Dial: 130 |
| Streaming media | |
| CNTV Ai Bugu | [1] |
| Sling TV | Intenet Protocol television |
The channel caters to an international audience. All programs are dubbed into Spanish or they have Spanish subtitles. There are also news programs featuring Spanish-speaking reporters. These programs provide both Chinese and international news coverage.
Most programs on CGTN Spanish are 30 minutes long. They feature a variety of content, including news programs, educational programs, and Chinese soap operas.
There are also programs offering tourism advice and showcasing new Chinese artists.
History
changeCGTN Spanish was launched on October 1, 2007, as CCTV-E. It replaced the bi-lingual Spanish / French language CCTV E&F channel which was launched on October 1, 2004.
In 2016 CCTV-E partnered with TeleSUR to coproduce a cultural program called Prisma.[1]
References
change- ↑ Cook, Sarah. "Beijing's Global Megaphone: The Expansion of Chinese Communist Party Media In uence since 2017" (PDF). freedomhouse-files.s3.amazonaws.com. Freedom House. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
Other websites
change- Official website (in Spanish)