Channel identification guide
CGTN Arabic in China · channel ID and TV guide
CGTN Arabic in China uses the catalogue ID CGTNArabic.cn. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for CGTNArabic.cn when you match CGTN Arabic in China. The directory associates this feed with China Global Television Network.
Station details
- Source identifier
- CGTNArabic.cn
- Source geography
- China · CN
- Programme categories
- news
- Site listed in the snapshot
- arabic.cgtn.com
- Alternative labels
- CGTN العربية
- Network field
- China Global Television Network
- Owner field
- China Media Group
- Launch field
- 2009-07-25
Other feeds to check
The directory also lists CGTN French under CGTNFrench.cn. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGTN French | China | CGTNFrench.cn | China Global Television Network |
| CGTN Russian | China | CGTNRussian.cn | China Global Television Network |
| CGTN Spanish | China | CGTNSpanish.cn | China Global Television Network |
| CGTN Documentary | China | CGTNDocumentary.cn | China Global Television Network |
| CGTN | China | CGTN.cn | China Global Television Network |
Match the TV guide
A national headline may appear on more than one station. Compare a specific local bulletin.
<channel id="CGTNArabic.cn">…</channel>
<programme channel="CGTNArabic.cn" start="20250715200000 +0800">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Asia/Shanghai | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0800 | 15 Jul 12:00 UTC |
| Asia/Urumqi | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0600 | 15 Jul 14:00 UTC |
Try the XMLTV test file
The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “CGTN Arabic | guide alignment test” against CGTNArabic.cn in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with CGTNArabic.cn exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Alternate name | The catalogue includes “CGTN العربية”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right. |
| Wrong feed | Keep the selected China Global Television Network service paired with CGTNArabic.cn. Compare the local bulletin or programme title in the broadcaster listing. |