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CGTN – China Global TV Network

CGTN – China Global TV Network

Android CGTN
4.3 Popularity

Addictive news app with global perspectives

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Updated
July 29, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
Developer
Android
Android 5.0++
Package Name
com.imib.cctv

So here's my honest take on CGTN – China Global TV Network. I've tested a bunch of news apps and this one's pretty good. And the variety of content and language options is super convenient, and I like that you can jump between live coverage, features, and the full archives. But it's not without its flaws - the UI can be a bit clunky at times and the ad load is a little heavy for my liking. Still, if you're looking for a new way to stay on top of global events, this is a solid choice.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of content across politics, business, science, and more
  • Supports 5 languages including English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Russian
  • Free to download and use without needing to pay
  • Live news coverage in addition to in-depth stories and archived content

Cons

  • Ads can be a little intrusive if you don't pay for the premium version
  • Navigation and UI feels a bit dated in places
  • Some articles and videos can be a bit dry or boring
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Been using CGTN – China Global TV Network for a couple months now. It’s basically a news app that gives you a different take on global events. Pretty solid if you’re into staying up-to-date on what’s happening around the world.

Here’s what you can do – there’s live news coverage, in-depth stories, and a whole archive of articles, videos, and shows. It’s got news on politics, business, science, sports, and more. And the best part is you can switch between English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Russian. Took me a while to figure that out but it’s super useful.

Look, if you’re a news junkie like me, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get a little annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job of keeping you informed. Worth checking out.

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