CGTN Now

International news from CGTN Now.

CGTN America · com.cgtnamericanow

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 50K+ downloads v5.900.1 46 MB Android 4.3+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.900.1 (11190)
Updated: Jan 11, 2026 (9 months ago)
APK size: 46 MB
Requires: Android 4.3+ (API 18)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Aug 5, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 10 (2 sensitive)
Website: cgtnamericanow.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

CGTN Now is an app by CGTN America in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least August 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 10 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: record audio and read shared storage. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v5.900.1

- Improvements to analytics - Fixed an issue affecting downloaded content for some users - Feature enhancements and bug fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

CGTN Now covers news around the world with an emphasis on the Americas. CGTN Now focuses on in depth coverage of developments in both North and South America. It fields a dozen correspondents in Central and South America; more than any other English language network. Its talk programming attracts distinguished guests to speak on global issues from the world of politics, business, and entertainment. Terms of Service: https://www.cgtnnow.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.cgtnnow.com/privacy

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jan 11, 2026.
Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jan 11, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jan 11, 2026
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E1:16:06:12:09:56:65:5E:8F:75:FD:5E:62:EC:6B:D2:10:D1:2E:B9
File MD554f212caf17b4528ac8059a9f40bef0b
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (10)

CGTN Now requests 10 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Download without notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

CGTN Now APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is CGTN Now free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the CGTN Now APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 54f212caf17b4528ac8059a9f40bef0b.