CGTN Arabic Radio was established in 2009, located in Beijing, China.
Now it is owned by China Central Television, broadcasting internationally around the world.
CGTN Arabic channel aims to maintain stronger links with Arabic nations and that the new channel will "serve as an important bridge to strengthen communication and understanding between China and Arab countries".
CGTN Arabic also streams live on the internet, airing mainly news, talk, arts, entertainment, education, teaching programs in Arabic.