CCTV9英语新闻：习主席强调改革的作用

Chinese President Xi Jinping has highlighted the role of reform in China's economic adjustment, aiming for safer and higher-quality growth. The president made the remarks during an inspection tour in Zhejiang province, where he was party chief from 2

CCTV9英语新闻11月：中国的双轨养老金制度

For more on China's pension system and the controversy around it, we're joined in the studio by my colleague Zhong Shi. Dongning: Zhong Shi, why dont we start with why so many people are calling the pension system unfair and in need of change? Zhong:

CCTV9英语新闻：Steve McQueen discusses diversity in "12 Years a Slave"

As we enter 2014, award season is just around the corner. Director Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave is definitely one of the front-runners. 12 Years a Slave is based on the 1853 memoir of Solomon Northup, a free man kidnapped and sold into slavery. T

CCTV9英语新闻：打捞沉没的渡轮sewol计划

The South Korean Coast Guard is in the final stage of preparing for the salvage efforts. Four crane barges that can lift a thousand tons each, have arrived at the incident area. The 145-meter-long, 22-meter-wide passenger ferry is the biggest ferry a

CCTV9英语新闻：美国总统访问韩国

To talk more about Obama's Japan and South Korea visits, we are now joined in the studio by Teng Jianqun, Director of the Center of Arms Control at the China Institute of International Studies. Q1: Obama reassured Japan that the alliance between the

CCTV9英语新闻：UN holds emergency meeting over Israel-Palestine tension

An emergency UN Security Council meeting was held on Wednesday, as tensions intensified over Israel's announcement to build some 1,000 new settlement units in it occupied East Jerusalem, the part of the city Palestinians demand for their future state

CCTV9英语新闻：136 camels trek along Silk Road

Summer starts today, according to the Chinese lunar calendar, and alpine azalea plants in Lichunhu of Zhejiang Province have burst into bloom to mark the occasion. Tourists have to climb the mountain to a height of 1,400 meters, where they can see a

CCTV9英语新闻：乌特种部队清除东部亲俄示威者

Ukrainian forces launched an operation Thursday to drive pro-Russia insurgents out of occupied buildings in the countrys tumultuous east. The country's Interior Ministry confirmed that up to five pro-Russian insurgents were killed as government troop

CCTV9英语新闻12月：法国印象派展览在上海博物馆关闭

Sunday marked the end of the Barbizon Through Impressionism exhibition at the Shanghai Museum. As the largest French Impressionism exhibition ever held in Shanghai, visitors were able to see 73 masterpieces including works by Monet and Renoir. The ex

CCTV9英语新闻：南非5月举行大选 民调显示执政党或赢得2/3选票

South African president Jacob Zuma has addressed a packed stadium in Soweto, wrapping up his partys election campaign. The latest polls are predicting a 63% victory for the African National Congress, almost the same percentage it won five years ago.

CCTV9英语新闻11月：欧盟峰会 乌克兰问题蒙阴影

Ukraines refusal to sign a landmark free trade deal with the EU earlier this week, has cast a large shadow over the EU Summit for Eastern Partnership in Lithuania. Ukraine and the EU say the door remains open for a future pact but Kiev is under inten

CCTV9英语新闻：Drones capture images of desolation

China has released images of the destruction caused by the earthquake that hit its southwestern province of Yunnan on Sunday. Four drones were used to fly over quake-hit Longtoushan, taking hundreds of striking images. Images, capturing scenes of des

CCTV9英语新闻：China drops ceiling on fees telecom giants can charge

Chinas Telecom watch dog and the National Development and Reform Commission have eliminated price controls allowing telecom providers to charge whatever the market will bear. As of Saturday, regulators are allowing mobile phone operators to set their

CCTV9英语新闻：中国反对日本防卫白皮书

China has voiced strong opposition to Japans newly released defense white paper for 2014. China Defense Ministry Press Bureau said that Japan has neglected facts, and has made gratuitous accusations on issues including Chinas military development, ai

CCTV9英语新闻：Victims relying on water purification vehicles

Nearly 230,000 people affected by the earthquake in Yunnan have been relocated to safer areas. Longtoushan County is the worst-hit area. Two relocation sites were established there to accommodate victims. Works are now underway to repair dozens of wa

CCTV9英语新闻：李总理：促进中国在世界经济益处

Premier Li Keqiang says the improvements in quality and efficiency of the Chinese economy are important contributions to maintaining stability and development of the world economy. Li made these remarks during a meeting with the founder and executive

CCTV9英语新闻：LA laps up China's big-spending tourists

The number of Chinese tourists is growing rapidly, and every year the numbers going overseas break new tourism records worldwide. For those travelling to the U-S, their number one choice of destination is Los Angeles, and when they visit, they don't

CCTV9英语新闻：Online stylists help men dress and shop from home

A company is helping men kit out their wardrobe from the comforts of their sofa, with a team of female stylists that pick outfits to their customer's taste from some 100 brands. The Berlin-based company has already attracted 100,000 customers in just

CCTV9英语新闻：Donetsk children kicking off on their football goals

Football, like all sports, is universal. Wherever you go in the world, there are kids playing in an open space, kicking a ball around. East Ukraine is no different, despite the civil war that's only been checked by the recent ceasefire. Ukraine has a

CCTV9英语新闻：我们记录的最低气温

Now let's get some of the science behind the cold. What is driving these temperatures and how long is it expected to last. We bring in meteorologist Alex Wilson of US' Weather Channel. As even talking about this unusual cold, something you've been he