CGTN

Name: CGTN
Rating: 4.4 (394 reviews)
Author: China Global Television Network Corp.

by China Global Television Network Corp.

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 6 Aug 2026

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At a glance: Free to download

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News
Business

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Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published

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Shown for US

Free

Last verified 6 Aug 2026

Ratings & reviews

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4.4 394 ratings · App Store

5/5News without ads
I downloaded the app yesterday after reading a story on Facebook by CTGN. The first thing that made me wonder did I download an ad blocker on my phone? No. Who sponsored this so that it was ad free? I guess the Chinese Govt. If that is what they do, and I get to read various news stories without ads ever, I LOVE it! I can not even begin to tell you how many stories I just stop reading because hundreds of ads, accidentally clicking on them and getting frustrated because I can not get back to the story. I am so over being bombarded by ads of products I would never buy. Thanks for a clean news source. Is their anyway to add weather to it? I would never have to go anyplace else. I am in the USA so it would be great. Thanks again. Just to be clear no fees? No monthly sub? And no ads? Where has this kind of news been?

sommershade · 6 Aug 2026
5/5Great app for several reasons
1. A good balance. We are inundated with negative news about China from western sources. It’s great to hear positive news about China from the source. 2. A great app. This app is really well built and just very user friendly and very aesthetically pleasing. 3. No ads. 4. Not intentional, but great for language learning. If you’re learning French, Spanish, Russian, or Arabic, you can change the settings in your account to get the news in those languages. Most of the news articles have video and audio along with the text. There is also a translation feature directly at the tool bar to quickly see the article in your native language or many more target languages.

brosephwalsh · 6 Aug 2026
2/5Works great
Nice app, pleasing to view. Lots of news groups have these things, why use this one? Living in the USA I find myself more and more disdainful of the inept, highly opinionated and barefaced biases found on all the major (and lesser!) news sources here and western countries in general. They all have pretty apps too. I’m still in the first few days of trying this CGTN, hoping to find less opinions and just the facts. I can form my own opinions. So far it’s going ok. The opinion articles are clearly labeled as such in the headline. The live TV feature works well. So far my personal jury is still out as to whether or not CGTN will deliver the news in the manner I’m seeking but I’m giving them a good try and hoping for the best. Best of luck to them and thanks for their hard work. Update after using a while... Seeing many of the usual biases on USA reports. They parrot U.S. msm sources. Noticed the last story read was actually an AP story. I must assume the reports on China are similarly slanted. Deleted from device.

iTorpedo · 6 Aug 2026
5/5A Good Alternative for Western Viewers
I love that this news source is entirely free and ad free! If you’re reading this, you have to recognize that this is essentially the propaganda arm of the CPC. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It allows for some alternative views that run against the western current. Personally, I’d recommend consuming some western media with it so you don’t become insanely one sided. It’s very important to keep a balanced view of the world. I like the app overall. It’s good because you know what it is, an anti-western perspective that is pro Chinese. It’s really no different than western propaganda like CNN or Fox News, it just has a different bias, which is important too.

a problematic man · 6 Aug 2026
5/5Jim Rinaldi
I’m a huge fan of several of your programs especially Travelogue & Culture express as well as rediscovering China. Truly great programs. My wife who was born and raised in Taiwan and myself throughly enjoyed our trip to China. We were there in 2007. We stayed for three weeks at many different places. We will both be vaccinated with our second dose of covid vaccine in April. Can’t wait to go again. I only wish we didn’t need a visa for a two week stay. It just makes it longer to justify going more often. Btw, my wife does believe in the one China policy

micah sparkle · 6 Aug 2026

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Versions

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5.7.12
- Some functions have been optimized.
5.7.13
- Some functions have been optimized.
6.0.0
– CGTN's multilingual app/FULL UPGRADE/excellent stories are on their way – News service in five languages/Global headlines at your fingertips – 15 categories of media content/Find what interests you – 24/7 news services/Never miss a beat – Diverse multimedia resources/Enjoy an audiovisual feast – News flashcards/Fresh interactions and enhanced reading experience – Like, save and share your favorite stories on social media
6.0.1
– CGTN's multilingual app /FULL UPGRADE/ Excellent stories are on their way – News service in five languages, Global headlines at your fingertips – 15 categories of media content, find what interests you – 24/7 news services, never miss a beat – Diverse multimedia resources, enjoy an audiovisual feast – News flashcards, fresh interactions and enhanced reading experience – Like, save and share your favorite stories on social media
6.0.2
– CGTN's multilingual app /FULL UPGRADE/ Excellent stories are on their way – News service in five languages, Global headlines at your fingertips – 15 categories of media content, find what interests you – 24/7 news services, never miss a beat – Diverse multimedia resources, enjoy an audiovisual feast – News flashcards, fresh interactions and enhanced reading experience – Like, save and share your favorite stories on social media
6.1.0
User System Features: - Users can register and log in via phone number/email, as well as log in using Google, Apple and X accounts. - Users can now engage more with the news content by posting comments. - Once users log in, their saved news will be synchronized with the CGTN website, enabling them to access their favorites from any device. - Users can check browsing history, synchronizing it with the CGTN website once they log in. - Users can 'like' news content, showing appreciation for articles. - Users can modify their personal nicknames, enabling customization and personalization. - Users can comment and interact on news topics. Other Features: - News Flashcard - Optimized news display
6.1.1
-Users can register and log in via Wechat account. -Users can set their avatar. -Dark mode avaliable. -Some features have been optimized. -Some bugs have been fixed.
6.1.2
Users can reply to and like other users' comments. Users can insert stickers in their comments. Some features have been optimized. Optimized news display.
6.2.0
Users can view documentaries in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian. Users can view TV episodes in four languages: Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian. Users can listen to episodes of podcasts and freely adjust their listening progress. Users can listen to audio articles.
6.2.1
Enhanced Multilingual Content: Dive into documentaries in English, Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian, embracing a global perspective with ease. Expanded Language Selection for TV Shows: Enjoy an enriched viewing experience with TV shows now in Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian, catering to diverse linguistic preferences. Advanced Podcast Playback: Elevate your listening experience with enhanced control over podcast playback, enabling seamless exploration of topics at your convenience. Audio Articles: Your gateway to absorbing audio content on the go, designed to enrich your knowledge and entertainment palette.
6.3.0
Enhanced Multilingual Content: Dive into documentaries in English, Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian, embracing a global perspective with ease. Expanded Language Selection for TV Shows: Enjoy an enriched viewing experience with TV shows now in Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian, catering to diverse linguistic preferences. Advanced Podcast Playback: Elevate your listening experience with enhanced control over podcast playback, enabling seamless exploration of topics at your convenience. Audio Articles: Your gateway to absorbing audio content on the go, designed to enrich your knowledge and entertainment palette.
6.3.1
Enhanced Multilingual Content: Dive into documentaries in English, Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian, embracing a global perspective with ease. Expanded Language Selection for TV Shows: Enjoy an enriched viewing experience with TV shows now in Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian, catering to diverse linguistic preferences. Advanced Podcast Playback: Elevate your listening experience with enhanced control over podcast playback, enabling seamless exploration of topics at your convenience. Audio Articles: Your gateway to absorbing audio content on the go, designed to enrich your knowledge and entertainment palette.
6.3.2
Tablet Support: Enjoy the app on a larger screen with seamless switching between portrait and landscape modes. Expanded AI News Translations: Now support 43 languages. Morning and Evening News Alerts: Keep up-to-date with the top stories of the day. Background Audio Playback: Listen to audio news even when using other apps. Picture-in-Picture Feature: Continue watching videos in a small player while browsing other content. Audio Playlists: Create playlists for seamless news listening and track your listening history with ease.
6.3.3
CGTN Chatgroup Support: The all-new upgraded CGTN Chatgroup is coming soon. Engage in polls, create discussions, and connect with others on a variety of topics. CGTN 2024 Recap Support: The CGTN 2024 Recap is coming soon. Discover the year's top news, unlock your reading habit report, and receive CGTN's New Year blessings.
6.3.5
The CGTN app now comes with Apple CarPlay, so you can enjoy audio articles, podcasts, radio and TV on the road.
6.3.6
The CGTN app now comes with Apple CarPlay, so you can enjoy audio articles, podcasts, radio and TV on the road.
6.3.7
The CGTN app now comes with Apple CarPlay, so you can enjoy audio articles, podcasts, radio and TV on the road.
6.3.8
The CGTN app now comes with Apple CarPlay, so you can enjoy audio articles, podcasts, radio and TV on the road.
6.5.0
We've updated the CGTN App with the News Pal feature, an AI-powered search function. You can now ask questions about the latest news and other topics that matter to you. We've also adjusted the bottom tabs for easier access to the search feature.
6.5.1
We've updated the CGTN App with the News Pal feature, an AI-powered search function. You can now ask questions about the latest news and other topics that matter to you. We've also adjusted the bottom tabs for easier access to the search feature.
6.5.2
We've updated the CGTN App with the News Pal feature, an AI-powered search function. You can now ask questions about the latest news and other topics that matter to you. We've also adjusted the bottom tabs for easier access to the search feature.
6.5.3
We've updated the CGTN App with the News Pal feature, an AI-powered search function. You can now ask questions about the latest news and other topics that matter to you. We've also adjusted the bottom tabs for easier access to the search feature.
6.5.5
This version has general bug fixes and improvements.
6.6.0
This version has general bug fixes and improvements.
6.6.1 · 19 May 2026
This version has general bug fixes and improvements.

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Last verified: 6 Aug 2026
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          "body": "I downloaded the app yesterday after reading a story on Facebook by CTGN. The first thing that made me wonder did I download an ad blocker on my phone? No. Who sponsored this so that it was ad free? I guess the Chinese Govt. If that is what they do, and I get to read various news stories without ads ever, I LOVE it! I can not even begin to tell you how many stories I just stop reading because hundreds of ads, accidentally clicking on them and getting frustrated because I can not get back to the story. I am so over being bombarded by ads of products I would never buy. Thanks for a clean news source. Is their anyway to add weather to it? I would never have to go anyplace else. I am in the USA so it would be great. Thanks again. Just to be clear no fees? No monthly sub? And no ads? Where has this kind of news been?",
          "author": "sommershade",
          "date": "6 Aug 2026"
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          "title": "Great app for several reasons",
          "body": "1. A good balance. We are inundated with negative news about China from western sources. It’s great to hear positive news about China from the source. 2. A great app. This app is really well built and just very user friendly and very aesthetically pleasing. 3. No ads. 4. Not intentional, but great for language learning. If you’re learning French, Spanish, Russian, or Arabic, you can change the settings in your account to get the news in those languages. Most of the news articles have video and audio along with the text. There is also a translation feature directly at the tool bar to quickly see the article in your native language or many more target languages.",
          "author": "brosephwalsh",
          "date": "6 Aug 2026"
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        {
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          "title": "Works great",
          "body": "Nice app, pleasing to view. Lots of news groups have these things, why use this one? Living in the USA I find myself more and more disdainful of the inept, highly opinionated and barefaced biases found on all the major (and lesser!) news sources here and western countries in general. They all have pretty apps too. I’m still in the first few days of trying this CGTN, hoping to find less opinions and just the facts. I can form my own opinions. So far it’s going ok. The opinion articles are clearly labeled as such in the headline. The live TV feature works well. So far my personal jury is still out as to whether or not CGTN will deliver the news in the manner I’m seeking but I’m giving them a good try and hoping for the best. Best of luck to them and thanks for their hard work. Update after using a while... Seeing many of the usual biases on USA reports. They parrot U.S. msm sources. Noticed the last story read was actually an AP story. I must assume the reports on China are similarly slanted. Deleted from device.",
          "author": "iTorpedo",
          "date": "6 Aug 2026"
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        {
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          "title": "A Good Alternative for Western Viewers",
          "body": "I love that this news source is entirely free and ad free! If you’re reading this, you have to recognize that this is essentially the propaganda arm of the CPC. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It allows for some alternative views that run against the western current. Personally, I’d recommend consuming some western media with it so you don’t become insanely one sided. It’s very important to keep a balanced view of the world. I like the app overall. It’s good because you know what it is, an anti-western perspective that is pro Chinese. It’s really no different than western propaganda like CNN or Fox News, it just has a different bias, which is important too.",
          "author": "a problematic man",
          "date": "6 Aug 2026"
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        {
          "rating": 5,
          "title": "Jim Rinaldi",
          "body": "I’m a huge fan of several of your programs especially Travelogue & Culture express as well as rediscovering China. Truly great programs. My wife who was born and raised in Taiwan and myself throughly enjoyed our trip to China. We were there in 2007. We stayed for three weeks at many different places. We will both be vaccinated with our second dose of covid vaccine in April. Can’t wait to go again. I only wish we didn’t need a visa for a two week stay. It just makes it longer to justify going more often. Btw, my wife does believe in the one China policy",
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