CCTV9英语新闻：外国留学生参加中文比赛

The Chinese proficiency competition Chinese Bridge tests students skills in various aspects of learning whats often considered to be the most difficult language in the world. 汉语桥中文比赛是一项旨在测试学生汉语学习技能的竞赛，

CCTV9英语新闻：穿着高跟鞋去赛跑

For many women high-heeled shoes can make them both happy and rather painful. For anyone who's ever worn them, youll know that even walking a long distance can be a struggle. So its hard to imagine running a race in them. Well thats exactly what happ

CCTV9英语新闻：中国发现H7N9人感染病例

A new case of suspected human infection with H7N9 virus has been reported in south Chinas Guangdong Province. 中国广东发现一例人感染H7N9病毒病例。 The provinces Bureau of Health says that a 51 year-old woman in Huizhou City tested pos

CCTV9英语新闻：三家外国乳制品公司免受处罚

Three foreign dairy producers, Wyeth, Beingmate and Meiji have been exempted from punishment. As the head of the Chinese price watchdog has explained, its because these companies have actively cooperated with the probe. 三家外国乳制品公司惠氏

CCTV9英语新闻：西南民众水中用餐，乐在其中

Temperatures are busting thermometers this summer in China, especially in the south. While most people turn their air conditioners on, some are beating the heat with the help of nature. 这个夏天炎热无比，尤其是南方城市。当很多人打

CCTV9英语新闻：炎热夏季，熊猫宝宝忙祛暑

Recently, a small litter of panda cubs were born in the city of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. 今日，一窝熊猫幼崽在中国四川省会成都出生。 During this hot summer, a few specially-made ice cones with fresh

CCTV9英语新闻：水下搓麻将不在是幻想

After days of reports about the heat in the southern and central China, creative people have come up with surprisingly funny ways to cool off. 在中国南部和中部连续多日的高温天气后，富有创新精神的人们想出了有趣的方式来

CCTV9英语新闻：Rosneft hails oil deal with China

State owned Rosneft of Russia has said the new deal with China is of great importance to both countries. Head of Rosneft, Igor Sechin said that energy cooperation between Russia and China has entered a new era. Sechin served as Deputy Prime Minister

CCTV9英语新闻：Easing policies bear potential risks in Japan

Criticism of so called Abenomics has continued since its introduction last November. That's when Prime Minister Shinzo Abe promised bold fiscal and monetary expansionary policies， to revive the worlds third-largest economy. It is hoped that the int

CCTV9英语新闻：流浪狗受训成为警犬

Dogs are known as mans best friend. However, man is not always a dogs best friend and the life of a stray is tough if hes abandoned by his owners. But in Hong Kong, some strays are getting a new lease of life. 狗狗被认为是人们最好的朋友。

CCTV9英语新闻：广电总局出文限制真人选秀节目（双语）

This summer, nearly every TV channel in China has been filled with reality singing competitions, a phenomenon that has the government worried. Last week, the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television began imposing new re

CCTV9英语新闻：Djokovic shares Sharapova impression

On a lighter note, Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic brought laughter to the crowd at the Wimbledon warm up tournament by doing some more of his by now infamous impressions. This time it was Maria Sharapova he was mimicking. Djok proving to be a n

美国中西部普降大雪

A major snowstorm in the US Midwest is forcing airports to cancel hundreds of flights, shutting universities and stranding motorists on highways. 美国中西部普降大雪，数百架航班被取消、大学关闭、旅客滞留在公路上。 A Un

全国政协会议昨日结束（双语）

Chinas top political advisory body, the Chinese Peoples Political Consultative Conference, has concluded the First session of its 12th National Committee. 中国最高级别政治会议全国人民政治协商会议第12届一次会议已于昨日结束

第十二届全国人民代表大会一次会议开幕

The opening meeting of the First Session of the 12th National Peoples Congress will be held Tuesday morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Premier Wen Jiabao will deliver his government report to the opening meeting. 第十二届全国人民

中国东北普降大雪（双语）

Snow and powerful winds swept northeastern China on Thursday, disrupting transport by air and land. 大雪和强风在周四席卷了中国华北地区，阻断了航空和陆地运输。 In Jilin and Liaoning provinces and the Inner Mongolia Autonom

中国的改革与发展（双语）

The State Council, or Chinas cabinet, is to undergo another restructuring process, aimed at reducing administrative intervention in the market and social issues. The number of ministries under the State Council will be reduced from 27 to 25 while sev

中国要求苹果公司向消费者致歉（双语）

The China Consumer Association has asked tech-giant Apple to sincerely apologize to Chinese consumers, after the US firm took little action to address criticism of its after-sales policy. 前不久，中国就苹果公司对中国消费者实行歧视性

寒潮侵袭中国华北（双语）

Chinas National Meteorological Center says another cold snap is set to sweep north and northwestern China from Monday. 国家气象中心消息称一股冷空气从周一开始席卷中国北部和西北部。 The cold air will bring more precipitati

世界卫生组织拉响H7N9流感警报（双语）

Health authorities in Beijing say that the testing materials for detection of the H7N9 virus has arrived in the city. And the virus has been incorporated into the citys monitoring system for avian flu. In a media briefing in Beijing on Monday, World