CCTV9英语新闻：Vessel from Sansha completes first patrol of waters

A newly commissioned vessel in China's southernmost city of Sansha has completed its first patrol in waters around the Zhongsha Islands. The law enforcement ship embarked on a 1,200 kilometers trip Sunday and returned Monday afternoon. During its pat

CCTV9英语新闻：中国积极防御军事战略

China has issued its 2015 White Paper on national defense, elaborating on its military strategy and security concept. It says the country will adhere to an active defense strategy, to effectively deter threats and better protect its national interest

CCTV9英语新闻：President Xi meets military officials

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met military officials in Zhejiang Province. He has urged the army to hone combat abilities and eradicate corruption as key measures to upgrade the country's military. Xi praised the troops' contributions in ensuring

CCTV9英语新闻：Shanghai OKs draft plan to boost innovation

Shanghai is looking to add a new economic driver to its growth as the city approves a draft plan to transform the city into a technological innovation center. The proposal declares the city will become such a center with global influence by 2030. The

CCTV9英语新闻：中国海关总署推16条措施助力“一带一路”建设

China's General Administration of Customs has released a series of measures to boost cooperation with the customs agencies of the nations along the routes of the One Belt, One Road Initiative. That's as the government vows to promote win-win cooperat

CCTV9英语新闻：Golmud refinery working to meet emission standards

China is now on the front lines of efforts to develop energy sources that can balance the goals of sustaining economic growth and protecting the environment. Decisive action is needed to strengthen policy frameworks across the country to reach that g

CCTV9英语新闻：1st annual session of CICA non-governmental forum focuses on regional security

The non-governmental forum of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia or CICA has concluded its first annual session in Beijing. The two-day session has called for public support in promoting regional security cooperati

CCTV9英语新闻：耕地不能用于非农业用途

President Xi and Premier Li's instructions came as a high-level conference on protecting farmland was held in Beijing. China's agricultural minister has urged local authorities to prevent private capital from using arable land for non-farming purpose

CCTV9英语新闻：China dismisses recent tension as 'old tricks'

Chinese Ministry of National Defense has said recent incidents in the South China Sea are old tricks used to stir tensions and smear the reputation of Chinese armed forces. The Ministry spokesperson Yang Yujun made the remarks on Tuesday, in response

CCTV9英语新闻：China works with ASEAN in disaster response

For the last four days, some 4,000 people representing 19 countries have been involved in disaster relief exercises in Northern Malaysia. The drill rehearsed the response to a simulated super-typhoon. This year's ASEAN Regional Forum disaster relief

CCTV9英语新闻：'Life in Syria' ep.4: Syrian electricity workers struggle to keep power on

Electricity is taken for granted in much of the world. But in a country going through a devastating war like Syria, providing this simple necessity is a daily challenge for workers struggling to keep the power. Generating stations and cables are targ

CCTV9英语新闻：Rescue workers work around the clock in search mission

Rescue workers are searching around the clock for anyone still be trapped, 37 hours after a cruise ship with more than 400 passengers aboard overturned and sank in the Jianli section of the Yangtze River, central China, during bad weather. Many of th

CCTV9英语新闻：Pakistani companies to benefit from bilateral economic relations with China

The China-Pakistan Year of Friendly Exchanges was launched in Beijing on Monday. China and Pakistan say this will engender huge opportunities in trade from both nations. CCTVs Tang Bo finds out what it means for Pakistani companies wanting to do busi

CCTV9英语新闻：Costa Rican President Solis on state visit to China

Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis is on a state visit to China from January 4-10, at Chinese President Xi Jinpings invitation. A welcoming ceremony will be held this afternoon. Solis will attend a ministerial meeting between officials from C

CCTV9英语新闻：Abe to retain past cabinets' stances on history

At his first press conference of the year, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said his cabinet will reflect on war history. This echoes Emperor Akihito's call for the nation to learn from history in his New Year speech. Abe says the Japanese gove

CCTV9英语新闻：Sansha's new passenger ship goes into operation

A new roll-on/roll-off ship delivered last month to China's southernmost city of Sansha has set off on its maiden voyage. The ship, the Sansha Number One, will increase cargo and passenger transportation capacity between the island groups in the Sout

CCTV9英语新闻：S. Korean TV drama money-spinners in China

It's not just food, music, and fashion, South Korea's TV dramas are also wildly popular in China, but more than a cultural export, they're also doing wonders for product placement and tourism. Smart product placements can lead to monster sales. At le

CCTV9英语新闻：Gala held remembering ballet dancer's 100th anniv. of birth

Late dance legend Dai Ailian was born into a third-generation Chinese family in Trinidad, learned ballet and modern dance in London, and went on to become a famed dancer, choreographer, and educator in the 'New China'. On the 100th anniversary of her

CCTV9英语新闻：Students compete in 'the 15th Chinese Bridge' contest

Chinese language students are competing in a worldwide Chinese-proficiency contest that culminates with finals in China. They will come from all over the world, even as far as Zimbabwe. CCTV's correspondent heads to the Confucius Institute there and

CCTV9英语新闻：Chinese director on jury for technical award

Among the honors to be bestowed at the Cannes Film Festival, let's not overlook the technical skills that make movies possible. This year, Chinese director Gao Xixi is among jurors for the festival's Vulcan Award. Let's hear from him now. Gong Li at