May 1, 1958 (the Hundred Days, March 13), the predecessor of CCTV, Beijing TV was established.

1958, CCTV's predecessor - Beijing Television was established. CCTV is China's first television station.
China Central Television is the national TV station of the People's Republic of China, is the earliest established and largest television media, the ratings in the nation's leading Its predecessor, the Beijing TV Station, September 2, 1958 broadcast. 1973 PAL-D standard broadcast color programs. May 1, 1978, changed to its present name. Abbreviation CCTV. (History. Cn)