CCTV9英语新闻：NPC Standing Committee to deliver work report

Now we are now joined in our studio by our current affairs commentator Victor Gao, to help us understand the work of the NPC Standing Committee. Q1. First of all, tell us about the work of the NPC Standing Committee, and how they perform their duties

CCTV9英语新闻：中国橙色预警的污染问题

China's weather observatory continues to issue an orange alert for fog on Sunday. According to the National Meteorological Center, fog will be the thickest in Hebei, Shandong and Sichuan, with visibility of less than 200 meters. And visibility will b

CCTV9英语新闻：中国，巴基斯坦在东中国海举行联合演习

China and Pakistan completed a joint two-day naval drill on Friday. It was the first time the two militaries conducted the exercise in the East China Sea. China's two missile frigates joined Pakistani ships in practising anti-submarine exercises. The

CCTV9英语新闻：印度地震中至少4人死亡，100人受伤

At least four people have been reported dead, and 100 others injured, after a magnitude-6.7 earthquake struck near the city of Imphal in northeast India, close to its border with Myanmar. There have been reports of serious damage to properties in the

CCTV9英语新闻：Surge of US tourists ahead of Obama's visit

Cuba has seen a surge in the number of US tourists. This comes after the US further eased travel and trade restrictions with the country Tuesday, just days before a historic visit to the island by President Barack Obama. These streets bear no secrets

CCTV9英语新闻：Chinese shooters have dominated Olympic events

With the Chinese delegation gearing up for the start of the games in less than four months, all of the competing athletes who have won medals in previous Olympics will be looking for further success in Rio. The Chinese national shooting team have bee

CCTV9英语新闻：Soccer Goals ep.4: Most appearances bya foreign player

Soccer goals ep.4: Most appearances bya foreign player We now take a look at China's continuing efforts to develop football around the nation, and for that we turned to someone with a unique perspective. Darko Matic played for seven years with Beijin

CCTV9英语新闻：Fed keeps rate unchanged

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, but kept the door open to a hike in June while showing little sign it was in a hurry to tighten monetary policy amid an apparent slowdown in the U.S. economy. It's been hard recently to

CCTV9英语新闻：Interview with Chinese ambassador to Czech Republic

We also had a chance to sit down with the Chinese ambassador to the Czech Republic, Ma Keqing. She believes that relations between the two countries are at one of their best times in history. And President Xi Jinping's visit will surely add to that.

CCTV9英语新闻：Special aid from China has arrives in Myanmar

China has helped Myanmar to restore its power supply, providing it with specialized equipment that's worth about 36 million yuan. A handover ceremony was held, as the first batch arrived in the country. All of the equipment will be handed over by Jun

CCTV9英语新闻：China Merchants Group offers to buy Baltic Exchange

Chinas state-owned conglomerate China Merchants Group has made an informal bid to buy London's Baltic Exchange. This makes it the latest contender for the business after the Singapore Exchange. According to sources from Reuters, the approach was made

CCTV9英语新闻：SAFE: Capital outflow pressure eases in Feb.

Fresh data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange shows that China's net capital outflow continued to narrow in February. The agency reports that Chinese lenders recorded a net sale of 33.9 billion U.S. dollars, marking an eighth straight

CCTV9英语新闻：Premier Li Keqiang attends teleconference on gov't functions

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said the Chinese government will double efforts to streamline administration, transform functions and boost efficiency. The aim is to spur economic vitality and attract overseas investment. He made the remarks at a national

CCTV9英语新闻：China hopes new Philippine gov't can improve ties

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson has commented on the election in the Philippines, saying it hopes the new government can improve ties with China. China and Philippine ties have encountered severe difficulties in recent years. We indeed hope t

CCTV9英语新闻：Former military leader Guo Boxiong confesses to graft charges

Related reading: BEIJING, April 5 (Xinhua) -- Guo Boxiong, former vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission (CMC), has confessed to taking bribes, military prosecutors said Tuesday. Military prosecutors have finished investigating Guo's al

CCTV9英语新闻：China Qionghai Boao Airport ready for arrivals

On Thursday, China Qionghai Boao Airport in Hainan Province saw its first plane land. The new facility is on the same island as the Boao forum venue, and shortens the travel for the thousands of incoming guests over the next few days. Landing on the

CCTV9英语新闻：Premier Li joins group deliberation of NPC deputies from Shandong

Li said China is capable of achieving economic and social development during the year. He stressed that China needs to develop a new economy and further push forward structural reform, especially supply-side. Li added that China needs to encourage th

CCTV9英语新闻：Jiangsu now second after controversial win

To the fall out from last night's encounter. Teixera's sending off led to confrontations between the 2 teams on the sidelines after the Suning back room staff accused the Beijing's Ralf of simulation. The Blue and White will appeal the decision to th

CCTV9英语新闻：China encourages physicians multi-site practice

The proposal to have physicians practicing at multiple sites in China was conceived in 2009. It's regarded as a progressive move to meet the growing demand for medical treatment in rural areas. But while the idea might be sound in theory, it's expect

CCTV9英语新闻：Proposals address reading and university reforms

On the agenda at this years Chinese Peoples Political Consultative Conference, cultural proposals are finding a voice. They include promoting reading among the public, and college education reform. 2016 is the first year of the 13th Five-Year Plan fo