CCTV9英语新闻：香港菲律宾马尼拉人质事件的问题解决

The government of Hong Kong SAR and the Philippines have resolved their issue over the Manila bus hostage crisis of August 2010, ending over three years of strained ties. The Philippines expressed its most sorrowful regrets and profound sympathy over

CCTV9英语新闻：香港支持警方签名行动已收逾100万个签名

Hong Kong's anti-Occupy Central movement has met the press and announced that over one million signatures have been collected in support of the Hong Kong police. Among the signatures nearly 270 thousand were collected online and 830 thousand gathered

CCTV9英语新闻：中方反对把钓鱼岛作为《日美安保条约》适用对象

Full coverage: Diaoyu Islands: Chinas Inherent Territory Chinas Foreign Ministry has reiterated its opposition to the US-Japan joint statement, which said that the Security Treaty between them included the Diaoyu Islands. The islands are at the cente

CCTV9英语新闻：奥巴马首次公开宣布钓鱼岛适用美日安保条约(组图)

US President Barack Obama says that the countrys mutual security treaty with Japan applies to the Diaoyu islands, which are at the center of a territorial dispute between Japan and China. In a statement made ahead of his visit to Japan, Obama said th

CCTV9英语新闻：奥巴马称钓鱼岛适用日美安保条约

US President Barack Obama says that the countrys mutual security treaty with Japan applies to the Diaoyu islands, which are at the center of a territorial dispute between Japan and China. In a statement made ahead of his visit to Japan, Obama said th

CCTV9英语新闻：South China sees heavy rains in 2016

The heavy rainfall in South China began in March. So far, there have been at least 10 rounds of heavy rain. Experts from the weather bureau say the number of rainy days has not increased compared to previous years. But the amount of rainfall has been

CCTV9英语新闻：China sends another ship to join search for missing plane

The gruesome task of recovering bodies from the downed Air Asia plane continues. Throughout the weekend bad weather and poor visibility underwater have hampered efforts. But with better conditions, the search for flight data recorders has resumed. An

CCTV9英语新闻：China close to low fertility trap

China's birthrate is moving toward a dangerously low level. Experts are calling for scrapping of restrictions on a second child as soon as possible, and even more aggressive changes to the family planning policy. Wu Guoxiu speaks to an expert from th

CCTV9英语新闻：Treatment underway for pandas in north China

Over the outbreak of Giant Panda Disease in north China's Shaanxi province, one of the three giant pandas diagnosed with distemper is now in deep coma, after another fatally succumbed to the disease on December 9. The Shaanxi Rare Wild Animal Rescue

CCTV9英语新闻：Costa Rican President Solis on 6-day state visit to China

Our reporter Su Yuting is following President Solis's visit to China. She joins us now from Beijing with more details. Q1. Hello, Yuting. Tell us what you know. Q2. President Solis is the first head of state to visit China in the new year. What's the

CCTV9英语新闻：China urges Japan to respect history

China has urged Japan to live up to its pledges on historical issues and promote peace and stability in the region. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying made the remarks at a press briefing on Monday, responding to the New Year speeches of Japan

CCTV9英语新闻：Japan must 'win trust of neighbours through actions’

China's Foreign Ministry has urged the Japanese government to take tangible action to get the trust of its neighbors. Spokesman Lu Kang told a routine press briefing that China has noticed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's recent remarks on histor

CCTV9英语新闻：Tianjin FTZ enjoys more edge for opening up

The city of Tianjin is the port for Beijing and its surrounding areas. And the newly approved Tianjin free trade area is expected to boost regional integration of Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei Province . Analysts say the free trade zone has larger leew

CCTV9英语新闻：HK to start 2nd consultation on constitutional reform

Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung announced Tuesday that the second round of public consultation on constitutional reform will start on Jan. 7. Speaking before the Executive Council meeting in the morning, Leung called on people to express their vie

CCTV9英语新闻：China, Costa Rica announce strategic partnership

Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis is on a state visit to China from January 4-10, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with Costa Rica President Luis Guillermo Solis after a signing

CCTV9英语新闻：Jilin Province takes the lead on plastic shopping bags

A new year with a new prospect: Jilin province in northeast China has approved the country's first ban on the production and sale of single use, non-biodegradable plastic shopping bags. The ban went into effect on the first day of the year. For me I'

CCTV9英语新闻：Cold wave hits china

China's weather observatory has issued a blue alert for a cold wave in the coming two days that will sweep central and east China. The National Meteorological Center forecasts sharp temperature drops of up to 10 degrees Celsius and heavy wind to Inne

CCTV9英语新闻：Main purpose is to meet civilian demands

China's Foreign Ministry says that some of the land reclamation on the Nansha islands and reefs in the South China Sea will soon be completed. The Foreign Ministry reiterated China's stance on sovereignty of the islands, and stressed the main purpose

CCTV9英语新闻：外交部:破坏干扰港政改投票不符合香港公众利益

China's Foreign Ministry has commented on the debate in the Hong Kong SAR over the constitutional development plan. Spokesperson Lu Kang said at a briefing on Tuesday that the vote is a significant step in the region's long-term development. First, I

CCTV9英语新闻：LegCo to vote on constitutional dev't program

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government is set to submit constitutional development plan to the SAR Legislative Council for a vote today. The plan was unveiled by the local government in April. It states that candidates to be the next