Officials said CNC World would present “an international vision with a China perspective”.
The launch is being seen as an attempt by China to develop its influence abroad and counter foreign media views.
Beijing keeps close control over media in the country – it often accuses Western media of bias and of reporting only negative news stories from China.
CNC – China Xinhua News Network Corporation – said it would offer “a better view of China to its international audiences” and enable “more voices to be heard by the rest of the world”.
Full story: BBC News – China’s Xinhua launches global English TV channel