CCTV9英语新闻：中国海关总署推16条措施助力“一带一路”建设

China's General Administration of Customs has released a series of measures to boost cooperation with the customs agencies of the nations along the routes of the One Belt, One Road Initiative. That's as the government vows to promote win-win cooperat

CCTV9英语新闻：Golmud refinery working to meet emission standards

China is now on the front lines of efforts to develop energy sources that can balance the goals of sustaining economic growth and protecting the environment. Decisive action is needed to strengthen policy frameworks across the country to reach that g

CCTV9英语新闻：1st annual session of CICA non-governmental forum focuses on regional security

The non-governmental forum of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia or CICA has concluded its first annual session in Beijing. The two-day session has called for public support in promoting regional security cooperati

CCTV9英语新闻：耕地不能用于非农业用途

President Xi and Premier Li's instructions came as a high-level conference on protecting farmland was held in Beijing. China's agricultural minister has urged local authorities to prevent private capital from using arable land for non-farming purpose

CCTV9英语新闻：China dismisses recent tension as 'old tricks'

Chinese Ministry of National Defense has said recent incidents in the South China Sea are old tricks used to stir tensions and smear the reputation of Chinese armed forces. The Ministry spokesperson Yang Yujun made the remarks on Tuesday, in response

CCTV9英语新闻：China works with ASEAN in disaster response

For the last four days, some 4,000 people representing 19 countries have been involved in disaster relief exercises in Northern Malaysia. The drill rehearsed the response to a simulated super-typhoon. This year's ASEAN Regional Forum disaster relief

CCTV9英语新闻：'Life in Syria' ep.4: Syrian electricity workers struggle to keep power on

Electricity is taken for granted in much of the world. But in a country going through a devastating war like Syria, providing this simple necessity is a daily challenge for workers struggling to keep the power. Generating stations and cables are targ

CCTV9英语新闻：Rescue workers work around the clock in search mission

Rescue workers are searching around the clock for anyone still be trapped, 37 hours after a cruise ship with more than 400 passengers aboard overturned and sank in the Jianli section of the Yangtze River, central China, during bad weather. Many of th

CCTV9英语新闻：Pakistani companies to benefit from bilateral economic relations with China

The China-Pakistan Year of Friendly Exchanges was launched in Beijing on Monday. China and Pakistan say this will engender huge opportunities in trade from both nations. CCTVs Tang Bo finds out what it means for Pakistani companies wanting to do busi

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

Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis is on a state visit to China from January 4-10, at Chinese President Xi Jinpings invitation. A welcoming ceremony will be held this afternoon. Solis will attend a ministerial meeting between officials from C

CCTV9英语新闻：Abe to retain past cabinets' stances on history

At his first press conference of the year, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said his cabinet will reflect on war history. This echoes Emperor Akihito's call for the nation to learn from history in his New Year speech. Abe says the Japanese gove

CCTV9英语新闻：Sansha's new passenger ship goes into operation

A new roll-on/roll-off ship delivered last month to China's southernmost city of Sansha has set off on its maiden voyage. The ship, the Sansha Number One, will increase cargo and passenger transportation capacity between the island groups in the Sout

CCTV9英语新闻：Israeli PM agrees to deal securing a narrow majority

JERUSALEM, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has managed to clinch a deal with the nationalist Jewish Home party late Wednesday night, securing a new ruling coalition with a tiny majority in the 120-member parliament. At a j

CCTV9英语新闻：Chinese 'returnees' now backbone of start-ups

Homegrown talent who have come back from overseas, are now the backbone of start-up businesses. That's as the government cuts red tape, makes things easier for smaller companies, and encourages what it calls grassroots entrepreneurship and mass innov

CCTV9英语新闻：Greek oil tanker bombed in Libyan port of Derna

Greece has condemned an attack carried out by a Libyan warplane on a Greek-operated oil tanker chartered by Libya's national oil company, saying it had contacted the U-N envoy for Libya and the E-U about the incident. The attack took place on Monday

CCTV9英语新闻：Expats find work permit application a hassle

Transforming Shanghai into a global innovation center will require global talent. The same can be said for many other Chinese cities looking to up their game and become more competitive in the global market. However, applying to live and work in the

CCTV9英语新闻：习主席强调改革的作用

Chinese President Xi Jinping has highlighted the role of reform in China's economic adjustment, aiming for safer and higher-quality growth. The president made the remarks during an inspection tour in Zhejiang province, where he was party chief from 2

CCTV9英语新闻：136 camels trek along Silk Road

Summer starts today, according to the Chinese lunar calendar, and alpine azalea plants in Lichunhu of Zhejiang Province have burst into bloom to mark the occasion. Tourists have to climb the mountain to a height of 1,400 meters, where they can see a

CCTV9英语新闻：李总理：促进中国在世界经济益处

Premier Li Keqiang says the improvements in quality and efficiency of the Chinese economy are important contributions to maintaining stability and development of the world economy. Li made these remarks during a meeting with the founder and executive

CCTV9英语新闻：LA laps up China's big-spending tourists

The number of Chinese tourists is growing rapidly, and every year the numbers going overseas break new tourism records worldwide. For those travelling to the U-S, their number one choice of destination is Los Angeles, and when they visit, they don't