CGTN French (formerly CCTV International French or CCTV-Français formerly CCTV-F is a French language entertainment and news channel of China Central Television (CCTV) originating in China, and are part of the Chinese Government's information ministry.
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| Type | State media |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Broadcast area | Worldwide |
| Programming | |
| Language | French |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080i |
| History | |
| Launched | 1 October 2007 |
| Replaced | CCTV-F, CCTV-Français |
| Links | |
| Website | francais |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| DStv (Sub-Saharan Africa) | Channel 449 |
| Zuku TV (Kenya) | Channel 831 |
| Streaming media | |
| CNTV Ai Bugu | francais |
The channels cater to an international audience, with programmes containing French subtitles. There are also news programmes featuring French-language reporters. These programmes provide both Chinese and international news coverage.
Most programmes on CCTV-F are 30 minutes long. They feature a variety of content, including news programmes, educational programmes, and Chinese soap operas.
There are also programmes offering tourism advice and showcasing new Chinese artists.
CCTV-F launched on October 1, 2007, as the result of the splitting of CCTV E&F, a bilingual channel in both Spanish and French, three years after its launch on October 1, 2004.
Starting in 2022, Standard Chinese audio dubbed and French subtitles shows were broadcast.
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