CCTV9英语新闻：US media reactions on China's economic growth target

The U.S. media is paying close attention to this years Two Sessions in China. Following Premier Li Keqiangs announcement that Chinas economic growth target for 2016 is between six-and-a-half and seven percent, there was immediate reaction in U.S. pap

CCTV9英语新闻：How China's economic slowdown affects Africa?

China is now the number-one trading partner for most African countries. It also has huge investment of more than 20 billion US dollars to the continent. So how will China's economic slowdown influence the African continent? We now turn to our Nairobi

CCTV9英语新闻：UK: China's biggest investment destination in Europe

According to Premier Li Keqiang Sunday's report card on the government work, last year China's non-financial outward direct investment reached 118 billion yuan, up nearly 15 percent from a year earlier. And the United Kingdom has become China's bigge

CCTV9英语新闻：Studio interview: Global implications of China's economic slowdown

For more on the implications of a slower Chinese economy, I'm joined in the studio by Andrew Moody, a senior correspondent of overseas editions at China Daily, and our own business reporter Martina Fuchs. Q1. For years China was the single largest co

CCTV9英语新闻：China to speed up implementation of FTZ strategy with ROK

Talking about the working plan for this year, Premier Li said the government will speed up implementation of the free trade zone strategy. He highlighted China's trade cooperation with South Korea. After over 3 years of negotiation, the two countries

CCTV9英语新闻：MH370 families rush to meet deadline to file lawsuits

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Families of those onboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 were urged on Friday to file their claims before the deadlines as they prepare to mark the second anniversary of the accident. Malaysian Transport Minister Lio

CCTV9英语新闻：EU & Turkish leaders face migrant crisis at Brussels summit

EU leaders and Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu gather for a group photo during an extraordinary summit of European Union leaders with Turkey at the European Council headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 7, 2016. (Xinhua/Ye Pingfan) Related

CCTV9英语新闻：CPPCC members on preserving environment

In Beijing, CPPCC members have held a news conference on how to preserve the environment and promote green development. They discussed the government's determination to protect the environment, the severity of climate change, and what role the media

CCTV9英语新闻：Ningxia's Party Secretary Li Jianhua on Belt and Road Initiative

As the two sessions continue, CCTV reporter Su Yuting sat down for an interview with NPC Deputy Li Jianhua, Party Secretary of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and chairman of the Standing Committee of Ningxia People's Congress. Li Jianhua said the

CCTV9英语新闻：President Xi joins lawmakers' panel discussions

Chinas top legislature NPC and top political advisory body CPPCC continue to hold their annual meetings. Among todays topics are finance, agriculture and environmental protection. BEIJING, March 7, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping joins

CCTV9英语新闻：EU, Turkey leaders discuss migration crisis

EU leaders and Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu converge in Brussels, as the bloc looks to Turkish capital Ankara to help curb the influx of refugees and migrants flowing into Europe. The leaders meet for what's been called a make-or-break summ

CCTV9英语新闻：Agriculture Minister: zero tolerance in food safety

China has vowed 'zero tolerance' on food safety crime. During a press conference on Monday. Agriculture Minister Han Changfu vowed to crack down on the illegal planting of genetically modified crops to protect public health. He said China will better

CCTV9英语新闻：NPC Standing Committee to deliver work report

Now we are now joined in our studio by our current affairs commentator Victor Gao, to help us understand the work of the NPC Standing Committee. Q1. First of all, tell us about the work of the NPC Standing Committee, and how they perform their duties

CCTV9英语新闻：中国橙色预警的污染问题

China's weather observatory continues to issue an orange alert for fog on Sunday. According to the National Meteorological Center, fog will be the thickest in Hebei, Shandong and Sichuan, with visibility of less than 200 meters. And visibility will b

CCTV9英语新闻：中国，巴基斯坦在东中国海举行联合演习

China and Pakistan completed a joint two-day naval drill on Friday. It was the first time the two militaries conducted the exercise in the East China Sea. China's two missile frigates joined Pakistani ships in practising anti-submarine exercises. The

CCTV9英语新闻：China lowers threshold for environmental pollution crimes

China is getting tougher on pollution by lowering the criteria to define related crimes. he Supreme Peoples Court and Supreme Peoples Procuratorate have issued interpretations of what constitutes such crimes. A pollution case will be defined as a cri

CCTV9英语新闻：PBOC assures supply, urges firm liquidity mgmt.

China central banks assurance of liquidity supply is easing tension across Asian markets today. Asian shares edged higher to reverse a four-day losing streak on Wednesday. Investors took comfort from the PBOCs vow to provide funds to institutions if

CCTV9英语新闻：Sunflower rehabilitation center

June 26th marks the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Illicit drug use has seen continued increases across the country, especially among young people under the age of 18. Falling into a life of abuse can be devastating to

CCTV9英语新闻：Yao Ming gives tickets to lucky fan

Former NBA star Yao Ming has given tickets to this year's Yao Foundation Charity Game to a lucky fan in Beijing. The match will take place at the Mastercard Centre in Beijing on July 1, which is where the 2008 Olympic basketball tournament was held.

CCTV9英语新闻：American woman displays Shanxi embroidery skills

The first Shanxi Culture Industry Expo has opened in Taiyuan, the capital of the province. Various traditional crafts and art pieces are being showcased at the event. Among them is a face that is attracting lots of attention. This is Yang Haili. Watc