CCTV9英语新闻：埃及总统选举投票时间将延长一天

Egypts Election Commission has extended polling for the countrys presidential election by one day. According to the state-run MENA news agency, voting will now enter a third day on Wednesday. The decision followed a lower-than-expected turnout in the

CCTV9英语新闻：Britain, France urge EU reforms at leaders' summit

The European Parliament has set the ball rolling for Jean-Claude Juncker, the former prime minister of Luxembourg, to be the President of the European Commission. In a statement, the European Parliament says it backs Juncker, a candidate of the cente

CCTV9英语新闻：乌克兰议会在基辅举行会议

Lawmakers in Ukraine have met in Parliament to discuss whether to hold a national referendum on federalization. Acting Ukrainian President Oleksandr Turchynov also gave a statement on the current situation in the country. A more federal structure of

CCTV9英语新闻：泰前教育部长因谴责政变被捕

In Thailand, the army has arrested a minister in the deposed government who was talking to the worlds media in Bangkok. Chaturon Chaisaeng refused to surrender to the army, whove rounded up scores of politicians. He was making a speech condemning the

CCTV9英语新闻：乌克兰政府称夺回顿涅茨克国际机场

Ukrainian soldiers and anti-government forces have clashed in the eastern city of Sloviansk. Footage provided by Ukraines Defense Ministry showed soldiers firing machine guns and mortars on Tuesday. On the same day, Ukraines Interior Minister Arsen A

CCTV9英语新闻：奥巴马宣布计划今年底在阿富汗保留约9800名美军

U.S. President Barack Obama has announced a plan to greatly reduce the current U.S. force of 32,000 now in Afghanistan, leaving only 9,800 troops there at the end of this year. Those troops would focus on training Afghan security forces and on counte

CCTV9英语新闻：网络安全周希望提高风险意识

National Cyber Security Week begins on Monday for the first time in China. The week of activities kicks off in Beijing with an exhibition on cyber security, an issue of growing importance as more go online. Liu Yunshan (R, front), a member of the Sta

CCTV9英语新闻：龙凤凰大使亮相

The Palace Museum unveiled its two brand new mascots in Xiamen, in southeast Chinas Fujian province. Donning Qing Dynasty costumes, the designs for Zhuangzhuang and Meimei originate from the traditional Chinese symbols of the dragon and the phoenix.

CCTV9英语新闻：通用航空产业是经济欠发达，但有很大潜力

For more on the reform of Chinas low altitude airspace management, were joined in the studio by my colleague Wu Haojun. Q1: Opening up the countrys low altitude airspace will undoubtedly give a huge boost to the general aviation industry, but how are

CCTV9英语新闻：美国高中生很喜欢中国的文化

The Chinese phrase xue ba, or study bully, has become a buzzword in China, referring to students who are particularly good in school. Now, Beijing is welcoming a group of American xue ba for an educational exchange tour. We look at the experiences of

CCTV9英语新闻：中国出台更严格的烟草控制

BEIJING, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- China is mulling a ban on all forms of tobacco advertising, sponsorship and promotion of tobacco products, according to a draft regulation on Monday. The draft, published on the legislative affairs office of the State Cou

CCTV9英语新闻：副总理要求的通用航空快速增长

Vice Premier Ma Kai has called for quicker efforts to develop general aviation so that it can meet public demand and contribute to the economy. Speaking at a meeting on low-altitude airspace management, Ma urged a fast and healthy growth of the gener

CCTV9英语新闻：建设项目的目标是改善川藏公路的道路安全

The Sichuan-Tibet Highway is known as a road full of stunning vistas, winding through 21 mountains and crossing14 major rivers. But these same natural wonders can make it a risky journey for travelers. CCTV News is going to introduce the highway for

CCTV9英语新闻：中国将在利比里亚建埃博拉隔离中心

In Liberia, an Ebola treatment center fully funded and constructed by China has just been completed. Its the first medical aid center built and managed by a foreign country in the disease affected areas. It was designed using a Chinese medical standa

CCTV9英语新闻：高级领导人想要更多的公众安全感的互联网

Chinas first National Cyber Security Awareness week kicked off in Beijing. Liu Yunshan, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the CPC Central Committee and a top official on internet security attended the opening ceremony and delivered a sp

CCTV9英语新闻：中国代表团在维也纳进行最后一轮伊朗核谈判

The United States, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China began a final round of talks, looking to seal a deal with Iran, under which Iran will limit its nuclear capability in exchange for an easing of international economic sanctions on the coun

CCTV9英语新闻：中国超过 6 亿 3000 万人使用互联网

China has the world's largest internet user-base. According to the China Internet Network Information Center, by June of this year, China had 632 million online users. That's just under 47 percent of its entire population. China's mobile internet use

CCTV9英语新闻：低空改革将有什么影响

Now for more insight on the topic, were joined on the phone by Mr. Zhao Yifei. Hes the associate dean of the Air Traffic Management Institute at the Civil Aviation University of China. Q1: Why is China opening its skies for general aviation at this p