China Global Television Network (CGTN), China Media Group (CMG)’s international arm, officially launched three FAST channels this month, bringing the number of free international channel brands to five.

The three services – CGTN Global Biz, China Travel and Discovering China – are broadcast across 15 international platforms, reaching nearly 200 million viewers, the company says.

The first two FAST channels – CGTN English Channel and Documentary Channel – rolled out in 2023.

Six hours of original programming a day will be looped for the new channels’ 24-hour feeds.

The move “marks a crucial step as CMG explores new business formats in the expansion of its international communications strategy,” it added.