China Movie Channel

China Movie Channel refers both to a government-affiliated production agency and to the movie-focused television channel CCTV-6 operated under its direction. The agency, officially known as the "Satellite TV Show Production Facility",, is a division of the National Radio and Television Administration of the People's Republic of China. It is responsible for producing content and managing operations for CCTV-6, a dedicated movie channel that forms part of the broader China Central Television system.

CCTV-6, also branded as the China Central Television Movie Channel, occupies a unique position as both a government-run propaganda outlet and a commercial entertainment broadcaster. It uses the branding and logo of China Central Television (CCTV), which is a subsidiary of the China Media Group. The channel plays a dual role: supporting the state’s cultural and ideological messaging through film while also catering to public entertainment demand. It has aired major state productions such as the CCTV New Year's Gala since 1996, and frequently broadcasts state-approved domestic and international films.

Nationwide coverage is achieved through encrypted satellite signals via ChinaSat 6B and ChinaSat 9, and the channel's reach extends to digital cable and IPTV networks. In addition to its flagship free-to-air channel, the Movie Channel also operates the CHC (China Home Cinema) series of premium pay-TV movie channels—including "CHC Home Cinema", "CHC Action Movie", and "CHC Movie Fan". It manages the professional film portal "1905.com" and publishes the print and digital magazine China Screen.