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{{short description|Chinese TV channel}}
{{short description|International Chinese TV channel}}
{{More citations needed|date=April 2021}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2019}}
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{{Infobox television channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name = CCTV-4
| name = CCTV-4
| logo =
| logo = CCTV-4 channel.svg
| logo_size =
| logo_size = 150px
| headquarters = Beijing, China
| headquarters = Beijing, China
| launch_date = {{start date and age|df=y|1992|10|1}}
| launch_date = {{start date and age|df=y|1992|10|1}}
| picture_format = [[2160p]] [[16:9]] [[Ultra-high-definition television|UHDTV]]<br> (downscaled to [[1080i]] and [[576i]]/[[480p]] for the [[HDTV]] and [[SDTV]] feeds respectively)
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]] <br/>(downscaled to [[576i]]/[[480i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed)
| language = Mandarin<br/>Cantonese<br/>Hokkien<br/>English
| language = Chinese
| area = Worldwide
| area = Worldwide
| network = [[China Central Television|CCTV]]
| network = [[China Central Television|CCTV]]
| owner = [[China Central Television|CCTV]]
| owner = [[China Central Television|CCTV]]
| former_names = China Central Television Channel 4 – International (1992–1995) <br> China Central Television International Channel (1995–2006)
| former_names = China Central Television Fourth Program (1 October 1992–31 October 1994) <br> China Central Television International Channel (1 November 1994–29 January 2006)
| replaced =
| replaced =
| closed_date = 1 January 2022 (HD) (ASTRO)
| closed_date =
| replaced_by =
| replaced_by =
| website = [http://cctv4asia.cntv.cn/ CCTV-4 Asia]<br>[http://cctv4europe.cntv.cn/ CCTV-4 Europe]<br>[http://cctv4america.cntv.cn/ CCTV-4 America]<br>[http://www.cctvdf.com/c/ CCTV Daifu]<br>[http://tcctv.co.th/ TCCTV]<br>[http://cctv4asia.cntv.cn/ CCTV-4 China]
| website = [http://cctv4asia.cntv.cn/ CCTV-4 Asia]<br>[http://cctv4europe.cntv.cn/ CCTV-4 Europe]<br>[http://cctv4america.cntv.cn/ CCTV-4 America]<br>[http://www.cctvdf.com/c/ CCTV Daifu]<br>[http://tcctv.co.th/ TCCTV]<br>[http://cctv4asia.cntv.cn/ CCTV-4 China]
| country = China
| country = China
| online_serv_1 = CCTV program website
| online_serv_1 = CCTV program website
| online_chan_1 = [https://tv.cctv.com/live/cctv4/index.shtml CCTV-4 Asia]<br>[https://tv.cctv.com/live/cctveurope/index.shtml CCTV-4 Europe]<br>[https://tv.cctv.com/live/cctvamerica/ CCTV-4 America]<br>[http://www.cctvdf.com/c/ CCTV Daifu]
| online_chan_1 = [https://tv.cctv.com/live/cctv4/index.shtml CCTV-4 Asia]<br>[https://tv.cctv.com/live/cctveurope/index.shtml CCTV-4 Europe]<br>[https://tv.cctv.com/live/cctvamerica/ CCTV-4 America]<br>[http://www.cctvdf.com/c/ CCTV Daifu]
| online_serv_2 = [[Sling TV]]
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| terr_serv_1 = [[Digital terrestrial television|Digital TV]] ([[DTMB]])
| online_chan_2 = [[IPTV|Internet Protocol television]]
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| terr_chan_1 = Digital channel numbers varies by area.
| terr_serv_2 = Digital terrestrial television (United States)
| terr_serv_1 = [[Digital terrestrial television|Digital TV]] ([[DTMB]])
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| terr_chan_1 = Digital channel numbers varies by area.
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| terr_chan_2 = Channel 31.8 (Los Angeles, California)
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| terr_serv_2 = [[Digital terrestrial television]] (United States)
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| terr_serv_3 = [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]]
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| terr_chan_2 = Channel 31.8 ([[KVMD|Los Angeles, CA]])<br>Channel 32.2 ([[WXNY-LD|New York, NY]])
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| terr_chan_3 = Channel 226 (Streamed)
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| terr_serv_3 = [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] (UK)
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| terr_chan_3 = Channel 226 (Streamed)
| terr_serv_4 = [[DStv]] (Sub-Saharan Africa)
| terr_chan_4 = Channel 447
| terr_serv_5 = Zuku TV (Kenya)
| terr_chan_5 = Channel 830
}}
}}
'''CCTV-4''' is a Chinese [[free-to-air]] [[television channel]]. It is one of six [[China Central Television]] channels that broadcasts outside the People's Republic of China.
'''CCTV-4''' is a Chinese [[free-to-air]] [[television channel]]. It is one of six [[China Central Television]] channels that broadcasts outside of [[China]]. It airs a variety of programs including documentaries, music, news, drama series, sports and children shows for [[Greater China]] including China, [[Hong Kong]], [[Macau]] and [[Taiwan]].

This channel contains a variety of programs including documentaries, music, news, drama series, sports and children shows for [[Greater China]] including China, [[Hong Kong]], [[Macau]] and [[Taiwan]].


==History==
==History==
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The programming of CCTV-4 initially consisted of a mixture of English- and Chinese-language programming. English broadcasts stopped with the launch of [[CCTV-9]] in September 2000. Select CCTV-4 programs were also broadcast in [[Cantonese]] until 2007.
The programming of CCTV-4 initially consisted of a mixture of English- and Chinese-language programming. English broadcasts stopped with the launch of [[CCTV-9]] in September 2000. Select CCTV-4 programs were also broadcast in [[Cantonese]] until 2007.


On 1 May 1995, [[CCTV News]] was replaced by "China News".
On 1 November 1994, [[CGTN (TV channel)|CCTV News]] was replaced by "China News".


On 1 January 1995, the channel expanded and extended its international coverage by launching on satellite. At the same time, the channel was revised and programs were broadcast in Mandarin, Cantonese and English, and started airing 24 hours a day.
On 1 July 1995, the channel expanded and extended its international coverage by launching on satellite. At the same time, the channel was revised and programs were broadcast in Mandarin, Cantonese and English, and started airing 24 hours a day.


In 2007, the channel was split into three editions of continents and three editions of countries:
On 1 January 2007, the channel was split into three editions of continents and three editions of countries:
* ''CCTV-4 Asia''.
* ''CCTV-4 Asia''.
* ''CCTV-4 Europe''.
* ''CCTV-4 Europe''.
* ''CCTV-4 America''.
* ''CCTV-4 America''.


In 2016 [[Peter Dahlin]]'s forced confessions were aired on CCTV-4. In 2019 Dahlin filed a complaint against China Central Television-4 (CCTV-4) with Canadian authorities.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nuttall |first1=Jeremy |title=China broadcast my forced confession in Canada — and CRTC does nothing: ex-prisoner |url=https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/06/09/china-broadcast-my-forced-confession-in-canada-and-crtc-does-nothing-ex-prisoner.html |work=Toronto Star |access-date=13 October 2020}}</ref>
In 2016 [[Peter Dahlin]]'s forced confessions were aired on CCTV-4. In 2019 Dahlin filed a complaint against China Central Television-4 (CCTV-4 World) with Canadian authorities.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nuttall |first1=Jeremy |title=China broadcast my forced confession in Canada — and CRTC does nothing: ex-prisoner |url=https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/06/09/china-broadcast-my-forced-confession-in-canada-and-crtc-does-nothing-ex-prisoner.html |work=Toronto Star |date=10 June 2020 |access-date=13 October 2020}}</ref>


== Programmes ==
== Programmes ==
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* Chinese World
* Chinese World
* Beloved Family
* Beloved Family

==Upcoming Channels==
*CCTV-4 Documentary
*CCTV-4 Entertainment
*CCTV-4 Movies
*CCTV-4 Sports Channel
*CCTV-4 Travel Channel



==References==
==References==
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[[Category:China Central Television channels]]
[[Category:China Central Television channels]]

Latest revision as of 09:04, 18 November 2024

CCTV-4
CountryChina
Broadcast areaWorldwide
NetworkCCTV
HeadquartersBeijing, China
Programming
Language(s)Mandarin
Cantonese
Hokkien
English
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 576i/480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerCCTV
History
Launched1 October 1992; 32 years ago (1992-10-01)
Former namesChina Central Television Fourth Program (1 October 1992–31 October 1994)
China Central Television International Channel (1 November 1994–29 January 2006)
Links
WebsiteCCTV-4 Asia
CCTV-4 Europe
CCTV-4 America
CCTV Daifu
TCCTV
CCTV-4 China
Availability
Terrestrial
Digital TV (DTMB)Digital channel numbers varies by area.
Digital terrestrial television (United States)Channel 31.8 (Los Angeles, CA)
Channel 32.2 (New York, NY)
Freeview (UK)Channel 226 (Streamed)
DStv (Sub-Saharan Africa)Channel 447
Zuku TV (Kenya)Channel 830
Streaming media
CCTV program websiteCCTV-4 Asia
CCTV-4 Europe
CCTV-4 America
CCTV Daifu
Sling TVInternet Protocol television

CCTV-4 is a Chinese free-to-air television channel. It is one of six China Central Television channels that broadcasts outside of China. It airs a variety of programs including documentaries, music, news, drama series, sports and children shows for Greater China including China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.

History

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CCTV-4 was officially launched on 1 October 1992 with broadcasts from 8:30 am to 12:10 am Beijing Time.

The programming of CCTV-4 initially consisted of a mixture of English- and Chinese-language programming. English broadcasts stopped with the launch of CCTV-9 in September 2000. Select CCTV-4 programs were also broadcast in Cantonese until 2007.

On 1 November 1994, CCTV News was replaced by "China News".

On 1 July 1995, the channel expanded and extended its international coverage by launching on satellite. At the same time, the channel was revised and programs were broadcast in Mandarin, Cantonese and English, and started airing 24 hours a day.

On 1 January 2007, the channel was split into three editions of continents and three editions of countries:

  • CCTV-4 Asia.
  • CCTV-4 Europe.
  • CCTV-4 America.

In 2016 Peter Dahlin's forced confessions were aired on CCTV-4. In 2019 Dahlin filed a complaint against China Central Television-4 (CCTV-4 World) with Canadian authorities.[1]

Programmes

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  • CCTV New Year's Gala
  • China's Public Opinion Field
  • Across China
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Our Chinese Heart
  • China Showbiz
  • China News
  • Xinwen Lianbo
  • Journey to Civilization
  • Foreigner in China
  • Tian Ya Gong Ci Shi
  • Sports on Line
  • Happy Chinese
  • Asia Today
  • Focus Today
  • Chinese World
  • Beloved Family

Upcoming Channels

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  • CCTV-4 Documentary
  • CCTV-4 Entertainment
  • CCTV-4 Movies
  • CCTV-4 Sports Channel
  • CCTV-4 Travel Channel


References

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  1. ^ Nuttall, Jeremy (10 June 2020). "China broadcast my forced confession in Canada — and CRTC does nothing: ex-prisoner". Toronto Star. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
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