印欲建立自己的GPS系统（双语）

India has launched its first domestic navigation satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in the countrys south. 印度在南部的萨迪什达万航天中心发射了首颗自制导航卫星。 The satellite, weighing 1,500 kilos, was carried i

CCTV9英语新闻：China: Japan uses China as excuse to beef up military capabilities

Chinas Foreign Ministry has protested Japans latest Defense White Paper that uses Chinese military development as an excuse to beef up the capabilities of its self-defense forces. The annually released White Paper claims that Japan is facing a worsen

CCTV9英语新闻：Venezuela to consider Snowden's asylum request

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says his government has not yet recieved any asylum request from whistleblower Edward Snowden, but would consider the request if he receives one. The President says he supports Snowdens actions, and the former NSA

CCTV9英语新闻：Kevin Rudd sworn in as Australia's new Prime Minister

Kevin Rudd has been swiftly sworn in as Australias new Prime Minister, after ousting Julia Gillard as Labor Party chief in a dramatic ballot. Gillards Transport Minister Anthony Albanese has also been sworn in as deputy Prime Minister. The move is se

CCTV9英语新闻：NBA Draft: Bennett selected 1st overall by Cavs

The annual NBA Draft is where the fortunes of a franchise can turn with the right selection, and on this night it was the Cleveland Cavaliers who had the first pick and they made history with it. So the Cavs select Anthony Bennett, who becomes the fi

CCTV9英语新闻：China, UK agree currency swap

China and Britain have agreed on a currency swap deal, allowing exchanges of up to 200 billion RMB or 20 billion pounds. The agreement will involve a reciprocal 3-year currency swap line. The deal was announced in an online statement by the Bank of E

CCTV9英语新闻：北京儿童变身自己的偶像（双语）

Iron-man, Thor, Hulk, Captain America and Spiderman. Marvels superheroes are also adding to the Summer fun in the capital. The comic-book company is opening a themed camp this Summer, offering the chance for young fans to become their idolised superh

CCTV9英语新闻：新的春晚导演，新的期待（双语）

As we have heard from our reporter Stanley Lee, who was at the press conference earlier, a new director surely brings new energy to the gala, and theres a lot to expect from Feng. 冯小刚导演被提名2014年春晚总导演，我们期待冯小刚导

CCTV9英语新闻：Rosneft hails oil deal with China

State owned Rosneft of Russia has said the new deal with China is of great importance to both countries. Head of Rosneft, Igor Sechin said that energy cooperation between Russia and China has entered a new era. Sechin served as Deputy Prime Minister

CCTV9英语新闻：Easing policies bear potential risks in Japan

Criticism of so called Abenomics has continued since its introduction last November. That's when Prime Minister Shinzo Abe promised bold fiscal and monetary expansionary policies， to revive the worlds third-largest economy. It is hoped that the int

CCTV9英语新闻：Djokovic shares Sharapova impression

On a lighter note, Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic brought laughter to the crowd at the Wimbledon warm up tournament by doing some more of his by now infamous impressions. This time it was Maria Sharapova he was mimicking. Djok proving to be a n

CCTV9英语新闻：China's top policy makers to speak on market

In Shanghai, the annual Lujiazui Financial Forum, held by Chinas top financial regulators, kicks off Thursday. The forum serves as a barometer for Chinas financial market, and top policy makers are gathering to discuss the countrys ongoing reforms. T

CCTV9英语新闻：New cross-Strait service trade deal

The Chinese mainland and Taiwan will provide each other with business opportunities in the creative industry, financial services, transportation and IT. The two sides have already established their trade in goods, and e-commerce will serve as a new p

CCTV9英语新闻：Storm washes away three days of haze in Beijing

A heavy downpour has hit Beijing, ending three days of high humidity and smog in the city. Rain started falling at around nine last night, with an average precipitation of 11 millimeters. It was one of the heaviest storms in the city since the rainy

CCTV9英语新闻：IOC to hear final presentations for 2020 Summer Olympics

Brazil can concentrate on next years World Cup and then the Olympics in 3 years time. Who will host the next edition of the Summer Games after Rio though, has yet to be determined. It will be either Istanbul, Madrid or Tokyo and all three cities are

CCTV9英语新闻：6th round of China- S. Korea FTA talks held in busan

A new move to boost China and South Koreas economy corporation, the 6th round of negotiations for a free trade agreement between China and South Korea is being held in South Koreas port city of Busan. A Free trade agreement means lower tariffs and le

CCTV9英语新闻：Submersible Jiaolong ready for dive

China's manned submersible Jiaolong is now ready to start a deep-sea dive at seamount area in the South China Sea and carry out observation. It comes after an error occurred Thursday on its positioning system. The tasks for the dive on Friday include

CCTV9英语新闻：Brazil welcomes World Cup amid protest

FIFA officials have said there are no plans to hold the 2014 World Cup in any country other than Brazil. Amid ongoing tensions in Brazil, rumours were suggesting that other countries may have renewed their bids following the opening of the 2013 Confe

CCTV9英语新闻：Heat, Spurs prepare for game seven

Miami had an easy-going training session ahead of the game. James not even wearing his basketball sneakers. The Heat superstar practicing three point shots over and over again during much of the session. Dwyane Wade also looked easy. The 31-year-old

CCTV9英语新闻：Wuxi Classic: Ding eases past Burnett 5-3

As Ding Junhui opened his bid for Wuxi Classic success with a battle against Jamie Burnett on Monday. The Chinese number one would be looking to bounce back from his quarterfinal loss in the Yixing Open last week. Ding had won both of their previous