CCTV-16 is a Chinese

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television channel, owned by China Central Television. The channel is a localised version of the

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, broadcasting primarily in

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format, with a downscaled feed for HDTV.

History and programming

In January 2019, Voice of China announced plans to launch a Chinese version of the Olympic Channel. The channel later launched on 25 October 2021, prior to the 2022 Winter Olympics. Like its numerous localisations, the Chinese version of the Olympic Channel airs both live and classic sports events, along with original programming.

References

{{CCTV China Central Television channels Television channels and stations established in 2021 2021 establishments in China Olympics on television