China - CCTV has officially launched its Arabic international channel. The new channel "will serve as an important bridge to strengthen communication and understanding between China and Arab countries," said CCTV vice president, Zhang Changming, in a statement. He said the channel would need to meet five criteria in order to compete with other international Arabic channels. "We must have high standards for programmes, talent, technology, management and partners." The new 24-hour Arabic Channel … [Read more...] about China’s CCTV launches Arabic International Channel