CCTV9英语新闻：New strategic industries board to be removed from 13th Five-Year Plan

The launch of a new stock board for strategic emerging industries has been called into question by a report carried on the official Xinhua News Agency web site. The report says the government has decided to remove the board from the 13th Five-Year Pl

CCTV9英语新闻：Deal signed for Jakarta-Bandung bullet train

The Indonesian Transportation Ministry and an Indonesia-China joint venture firm have signed a concession agreement for the Jakarta-Bandung high speed railway. This means a key step after the Jakarta-Bandung railway started construction on January 21

CCTV9英语新闻：Drones to be a main theme of 2016 CEBIT

Its day two at one of the worlds largest technology trade fairs in Germany. Drones are a big theme for CEBIT 2016. Not a new product but industry bosses believe they're on the cusp of a major boom for the sector. The Aibot X-6 may look like fun to pl

CCTV9英语新闻：Great comic artist and illustrator He Youzhi dies at 94

China's renowned comic artist and illustrator, He Youzhi, has passed away at the age of 94, following a 50-year career that transformed the artform. Great comic artist and illustrator He Youzhi Great Changes in a Mountain Village He started as a prin

CCTV9英语新闻：Internet information-sharing encourages Chinese visitors

As China and Turkey work to revive trade relationships formed on the Ancient Silk Road, Chinese tourists are spreading the word about Turkey as a holiday destination. The market is booming, although there's still some way to go. Turkey stands at the

CCTV9英语新闻：Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences apologizes to Asians

Hollywood's Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has apologized to Asians for a racially insensitive skit during last month's Oscar show. It also added three new governors to its 51-member board and appointed six minority members to other lea

CCTV9英语新闻：Ethiopia hosts the 4th World Coffee Conference

Ethiopia is the home of Arabica coffee. The country recently hosted the 4th World Coffee Conference, bringing together farmers, buyers, and policy makers. It was the first time the event was held on African soil. Ethiopia coffee Host nation Ethiopia

CCTV9英语新闻：Michelle Yeoh named UN Goodwill Ambassador

The United Nations Development Program has named Malaysia-born actress Michelle Yeoh as a Goodwill Ambassador. She will focus on global development and disaster recovery. Yeoh experienced the April 2015 earthquake that struck Nepal while visiting the

CCTV9英语新闻：Brazil's federal judge tries to block ex-president Lula as Chief of Staff

The injunction was released by judge Itagiba Cata Preta Neto after Lula was sworn in as the cabinet chief on Thursday morning. However, it must be approved by a higher court before taking effect and can be appealed by the government, meaning that Lul

CCTV9英语新闻：Putin says Russia can make powerful Syria comeback

Related reading: MOSCOW, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday promised further support for the legitimate government of Syria. (The support) is comprehensive: financial assistance, supplies of weapons and armaments, intel

CCTV9英语新闻：Commerce Minister: China confident of improving trade

China remains confident of improving growth in its foreign trade. That was the word from Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng in an interview during the two sessions. In comparison to last November and December, the International Monetary Fund and the World

CCTV9英语新闻：DPRK fires ballistic missile into sea

The missile launch comes a day after US President Barack Obama signed an order to implement new sanctions on the DPRK. It includes measures from the recently-agreed UN Security Council resolution, and separate moves passed by Congress. Let's cross li

CCTV9英语新闻：DPRK fires medium-range ballistic missile into sea

The Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea has fired a medium-range ballistic missile into east waters. This move is just days after the DRPK leader Kim Jong-Un ordered further nuclear warhead and missile tests. South Koreas defence ministry spokesman

CCTV9英语新闻：China opposes unilateral sanctions against DPRK

China voiced opposition to the new sanctions imposed by the United States on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Thursday. China has always opposed any unilateral sanctions by any country, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said at

CCTV9英语新闻：China and US pledge more energy cooperation

During the meeting at the Great Hall of the People, Zhang hailed fruitful China-U.S. cooperation on energy and addressing climate change. He said he hoped for closer practical cooperation in nuclear energy, power grids, clean energy and low-carbon ci

CCTV9英语新闻：China to improve anti-terrorism cooperation with Indonesia

BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- China is willing to work with Indonesia to improve anti-terrorism cooperation to safeguard security and stability in the two countries and the region, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Spokesperso

CCTV9英语新闻：Premier Li: Ties with Russia remain unchanged

When expounding on China-Russia relations, Premier Li Keqiang says they will not be affected by changes in the international situation or pressure from a third party. China and Russia are each other's biggest neighbor, and there is a comprehensive st

CCTV9英语新闻：MOFA on Chinese boat sunk in Argentina

A Chinese fishing vessel sank after being fired on by Argentina's coast guards while operating in an Argentine fishing ground. The boat had more than 30 crew members on board. There are no reports of death or injury. Chinese Foreign Ministry and the

CCTV9英语新闻：China's economy won't have hard landing

Premier Li Keqiang says China's economy will not have a hard landing. He expressed confidence in the economy during a media briefing as the political season wrapped up. Li said China is in a good position to defuse financial risks, and push for econo

CCTV9英语新闻：Premier Li: China's economy won't suffer hard landing

Now for more of the latest, we are joined live by our reporter Han Peng from downtown Beijing. Q1: Han Peng, can you walk us through the main points related to China's economy during Premier Li's news conference this morning? During the press confere