CCTV9英语新闻10月：英实行新签证制度吸引中国游客（双语）

The United Kingdom is going to new lengths to lure Chinese tourists, with the pilot of a new joint visa system with the EU due to launch next month. Currently, Chinese travellers need to apply for a separate visa for the U.K. than the EU. Now though,

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：中俄双双停止新西兰乳制品进口

A botulism scare has prompted China and Russia to stop importing certain dairy products from New Zealand. 近日有消息爆出新西兰乳制品含有毒素，这一消息促使中国和俄罗斯纷纷停止从新西兰进口该乳制品。 On Satur

CCTV9英语新闻：4G网络服务速度是3G的10倍

4G, its short for the fourth generation of standards for mobile phone communication technology. And, it provides ultra-broadband Internet access. 4G是手机通信技术第四代标准的简称。而且，4G网络系统可以提供超宽带互联网接

CCTV9英语新闻：现场直播-G20国家领导人峰会

The Group 20 Summit has just opened in St. Petersburg, bringing together leaders from 34 countries and organizations for a two-day summit in Russias second largest city. Leaders hold their first meeting as the summit gets underway at Peterhof Palace.

CCTV9英语新闻：园博会上羊驼吸引人群

Things are certainly wild over at the Garden Expo, apart from our much anticipated quacky visitor, the Expo is also hosting some smaller, cuddlier friends. 园博会上充满了新奇的事物，除了人们盼望已久的重量级嘉宾外，园博会

CCTV9英语新闻：香港设计师获时装设计大赛冠军

Organized by the China Fashion Association, the China Fashion Design Competition serves as a great platform to discover young talented designers. The competition, now in its 9th year, has just completed days of fierce competition and has revealed its

CCTV9英语新闻：苹果公司发布2款Iphone设备

Almost 90 percent of Chinese users in an online survey complained the iPhone 5C, which Apple Inc launched on Sept 10 to target low-end users in countries such as China, is still too expensive and said they have no interest in the new gadget. 某在线调

CCTV9英语新闻：李克强2013夏季达沃斯论坛演讲

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang addressed the opening ceremony of the 2013 World Economic Forum in Dalian on Wednesday. Under the theme of Meeting the Innovation Imperative, participants of the three-day forum are dedicated to finding solutions for sustai

CCTV9英语新闻：上海发布最高级暴雨警报

The Shanghai Meteorological center has issued a red level rainstorm alert - its highest warning level. Traffic has been severely affected on many roads. 上海气象中心已经发布暴雨红色警报，该警报为最高级警报。多个交通路段

CCTV9英语新闻：习近平贺首个中阿博览会

The first China-Arab States Expo has opened in northwest Chinas Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory letter to the Expo. 首届中阿博览会在中国宁夏自治区开幕。中国国家主席习近平特

CCTV9英语新闻：狗狗吃的月饼，你见过吗？

If you think mooncakes are exclusively for humans, think again. Now, thanks to one Hong Kong businesswoman, dogs can get in on the action too, meaning pets and their owners can celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together. 如果你认为月饼是专给人

CCTV9英语新闻：台风“天兔”逼近，台湾高度警戒

Taiwan is on high alert for the landing of Usagi, possibly the most powerful typhoon of 2013. 台风天兔即将登陆，台湾处于高度警戒状态，台风天兔很可能为2013年最强台风。 China Central Meteorological Sation has issued it

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：台风登陆广东，造成20人死亡

Heavy downpours continue to batter south Chinas Guangdong province, causing severe flooding and mud flows in multiple areas. 倾盆大雨继续肆虐广东省，造成多个地区严重洪灾和泥石流灾害。 According to the Guangdong Provincial