CCTV9英语新闻：President Xi expects new chapter in aerospace development

Sunday marks the first Space Day of China. Chinese President Xi Jinping has encouraged the country's space scientists and engineers to usher in a new chapter in aerospace development. Xi Jinping asked them to seize the strategic opportunity, and keep

CCTV9英语新闻：University long-time cradle of space talent

For a long time, the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics has been the cradle for China's space industry talent. Today a special competition was held on campus to mark the day and shape the future. They are the astronauts and spacecraft

CCTV9英语新闻：Countries unite to double wild tiger numbers by 2020

Siberian tigers are ranked among the biggest living cats in the world. They live primarily in eastern Russia's birch forests, though some exist in China and the DPRK. After more than a 100 years of constant decline, the World Wildlife Fund for Nature

CCTV9英语新闻：Robots take the spotlight at Shanghai Technology Fair

The 4th Shanghai International Technology Fair has just concluded in Shanghai, and robots were one of the fair's biggest attractions. ICS reporter Wu Ying asked some robot developers how long it might be -- before we can start using them in our homes

CCTV9英语新闻：China's qualification tournament for 2016 Robot WC begins

China's qualifying tournament for the 2016 Robot World Cup has begun in Hefei, the capital of east Chinas Anhui province. Almost 2,000 contestants and 300 teams are taking part in the competition. Robots are playing various roles, from houseworkers a

CCTV9英语新闻：China rolls out more plans in robot industry

Robots are not only for fun and games, it's also a very serious industry in China. On April 6, the Ministry of Industry, the Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Finance and other ministries jointly issued a development plan for the com

CCTV9英语新闻：S. Korea unveils 'Zika-proof' Olympic uniforms

South Korea's Olympic committee has unveiled special clothing to protect athletes from the Zika virus when they go to Brazil. The committee said the long-sleeved shirts and trousers would help protect the athletes from the mosquito-borne virus at the

CCTV9英语新闻：Russia launches 3 satellites via one rocket from Vostochny Cosmodrome

Photo taken on April 28, 2016 shows the launch of the Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket with three small satellites -- Lomonosov, Aist-2D and SamSat-218 from the newly built Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Far Eastern Amur region. (Xinhua/Sputnik) Photo taken on

CCTV9英语新闻：New sounding rocket successfully launched in China

Chinese Academy of Sciences successfully launched a new sounding rocket, Kunpeng-1B, in Hainan Danzhou early Wednesday. The rocket reached a flight height of 300 kilometers for the first time. Its arrow configuration of altitude control system and ca

CCTV9英语新闻：Hart helps English club hang on for first leg draw

The first leg of the semi-final showdown between Real Madrid and Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League. Real boast a record ten titles in the European club competition while this is only the first time City have made it to the last four. Altho

CCTV9英语新闻：Syrian carries Olympic Flame through refugee camp

A disabled Syrian refugee has been given the opportunity to carry the Olympic Flame through a refugee camp in Athens. Syrian bears Olympic Flame through refugee camp Ibrahim Al-Hussein, 27, is a freestyle swimmer, basketball player and former judo wr

CCTV9英语新闻：100 days to go until Rio Olympics opening ceremony

Today marks the 100-day countdown until the start of the Olympic games in Rio De Janiero. On August 5, the opening ceremony will take place in the famous Maracana stadium to mark the start of the global show piece that will include 28 different event

CCTV9英语新闻：Olympic flame to be handed to Brazil Wednesday

The Olympic torchbearers in Greece will hand over the Olympic flame to Brazil Wednesday. The torch is due to arrive in Brazil on May 3rd. Wednesday marks the 100 days until the games. After the lighting of the flame in ancient Olympia and a six-day r

CCTV9英语新闻：China's best events and Rio Olympic hopes

Here is a look at how China has performed at the most recent Olympics. China were second in the standings in London with 88 medals overall including 38 golds. That left them eight golds behind the United States, but leading hosts Great Britain by nin

CCTV9英语新闻：Exclusive interview with Chen Yibing on Rio Olympics

As China's athletes are busy preparing for the games, one man who believes Rio will provide the platform for Chinese athletes to succeed is two-time Olympic gold medalist Chen Yibing. The retired gymnast will be in Brazil as a commentator and gave an

CCTV9英语新闻：Chinese football rests on the shoulders of future generations

China has a long way to go before it can realize national ambitions to become a world football powerhouse. A new football reform plan is pinning the country's football dreams on future generations. How does China plan to train tomorrow's Messis and C

CCTV9英语新闻：Peking-Opera legend was both an advocate and artist

Mei Baojiu was not just a great artist; he was also an advocate. A veteran of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference - which he attended five times - he advanced proposals to help youngsters absorb traditional Chinese culture. Peking-

CCTV9英语新闻：Dance drama inspired by ancient trade route

Beijing has seen the ancient Silk Road brought back to life! Thanks to some of China's top dancers combining traditional and contemporary forms, audiences at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center enjoyed a spectacular journey through time and space. Li

CCTV9英语新闻：'Romeo and Juliet' ballet, 'Richard III' staged in memory of Shakespear

In this 400th anniversary year of Shakespeare's death, Beijing is playing its part in honoring the Bard. Among the more high-profile tributes are the National Ballet of China's Romeo and Juliet and the National Theater of China's Richard III. Even wi

CCTV9英语新闻：Concert inspired by Honghe region

Musicians from Chinas National Symphony Orchestra are embracing the cultures of Yunnan province. Having visited in person, they composed pieces based on the regions music and performed them on site for the locals. The concert in the Grand Theater ope