China Media Group (CMG) unveiled its 2025 premium program lineup for the CCTV-1 channel during an event in Beijing on Tuesday, introducing 66 diverse productions that promise to captivate audiences worldwide.
The event was graced by several prominent officials, including Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and president of CMG; Guan Zhiou, minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources; Tang Chengpei, vice minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs; Guo Fang, vice minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment; Wu Hongyao, vice minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; and Zhu Di, vice chairman of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles.
Liang Jianzeng, director of CMG’s editorial office, highlighted the channel’s impressive viewership growth in recent years. He noted that 2024 saw a record high audience share of 6.28 percent, the highest in 13 years, reflecting the channel’s expanding influence and the audience’s growing interest in quality programming.
The new lineup encompasses a wide array of themes, including Chinese culture, industrial development, and ecological civilization. These programs aim to offer viewers insightful perspectives on the Chinese mainland’s rich heritage, rapid industrial advancements, and ongoing efforts toward ecological sustainability.
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