Asia Today debuted on CCTV International on May 3, 2004. This 30-minute program airs three times a day and aims to keep viewers updated on news concerning Asia.Asia Today presents a comprehensive look at important issues on the continent in a manner that is objective and reflective of all perspectives. Information is useless without understanding, and understanding is what Asia Today provides. Joined by our CCTV correspondents based around the world, we report on Asia from the perspective of Asians.

Not just events of the moment, but issues that affect our lives.

Not just headlines, but the bottom line.

Not just a perspective from a distance, but insights from the inside.