CCTV9英语新闻：Cross-regional courts to better judicial system

China has been piloting judicial reforms since 2014 to create a mature socialist court system, which aims to get rid of influence and protectionism from local officials. Cross-regional courts were set up in Shanghai and Beijing to counter the interfe

CCTV9英语新闻：Response to legal work reports

The legal work reports are a hot issue for NPC deputies and CPPCC members during each political season. They come from all walks of life and have different angles on the reports. CCTV's Han Peng speaks to some of them on their response to the reports

CCTV9英语新闻：China plans to set up maritime judicial center

For more from the reports, we bring in our correspondent Wu Guoxiu, who has been following this year's 'Two Sessions.' Q1: Guoxiu, what are the other key points from the two reports today, in terms of the achievements and goals of the two judicial or

CCTV9英语新闻：Russian tour ban affects operators, consumers

Russia's dispute with Turkey is leaving tourists out in the cold. Since Moscow banned package tours to Turkey, Russians hoping for some winter sun are trying to find an alternative. And the ban is also affecting Russian tour operators who now need to

CCTV9英语新闻：Car accidents by Chinese tourists overseas increase

A big increase in the number of Chinese tourists driving on New Zealand roads has prompted authorities to launch a series of high-profile road safety campaigns to warn about the dangers of driving in foreign countries. As CCTV New Zealand corresponde

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

To 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 Beijing Guoan, before moving to Changchun Yatai after last season. With

CCTV9英语新闻：Chinese industry performs well in Q1

Chinas Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has said the countrys industry had a good start to 2016. During a press conference, ministry spokesman Zheng Lixin said key indicators show improvement. In this years first quarter, China's indus

CCTV9英语新闻：China, Russia should work to settle hotspot issues: President Xi

BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) -- China and Russia should strengthen communication and coordination in international and regional affairs to promote the political settlement of major hotspot issues, President Xi Jinping said on Friday. China-Russia strat

CCTV9英语新闻：President Xi suggests stronger cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to pay a three-day visit to the Czech Republic, beginning on Monday. It's the first visit by a Chinese head of state to the Czech Republic since diplomatic ties were established with the former Czechoslovakia

CCTV9英语新闻：China game industry cooperates with foreign cinema

As US movie box office sales continue to decline, Hollywood studios are looking to Asia for new opportunities. Not only are they appealing to Chinese movie goers, they're also trying to capture gamers who make up additional revenue streams. Now a Hon

CCTV9英语新闻：Foreign media on China's Two Sessions

-- Russian media Sputnik has a report that China has entered a key period in building the nation into a well-off society. Sputnik reports that the effort will extend benefits to all of China's 1.3 billion citizens and will be a landmark achievement i

CCTV9英语新闻：WPBSA China Open: Ding Junhui eliminated for in final qualifying round

It's been a tough few weeks for the world number 16, Ding Junhui, who has been travelling almost non-stop between Europe and China. After the Welsh Open, Ding returned to the PRC for a pool tournament and then went straight back to Manchester for the

CCTV9英语新闻：Preparations for athletes and spectators being finalized

The final countdown to Rio 2016 has commenced. The opening ceremony will take place on August 5th in the famous Maracana stadium to kick off the start of the global showpiece that will include 28 different events with 306 medals up for grabs. It was

CCTV9英语新闻：Sichuan beat Liaoning 109-104 in CBA finals

The Sichuan Blue Whales edged the Liaoning Flying Leopards to take a 2-1 lead in the CBA Finals, thanks in large part to a big night from Justin Dentmon. Liaoning have suffered their second loss in the CBA finals, going down to Sichuan 104-109 in Che

CCTV9英语新闻：Japan's new security law violates constitution

It took more than a year for the drafting, reviewing, and the final pass of the new security-related legislation in Japan. Many scholars and members of the public cast doubts on the motives of the legislation, and the legal basis of it. One Japanese

CCTV9英语新闻：Survey reveals more than half not satisfied with Japan's security laws

Japan's new security laws take effect from today. The laws enable its troops to fight overseas for the first time since World War Two. The country is now allowed to exercise the right to collective self-defense -- or come to the aid of the United Sta

CCTV9英语新闻：More than 5,000 detained as Easter attack kills 70

Pakistani authorities have detained more than 5,000 suspected militants in the two days since a suicide bomber attacked crowds in a busy park in the eastern city of Lahore, killing at least 70 people. A state minister for Punjab province said investi

CCTV9英语新闻：Annual Cape Town Carnival celebrates diversity

The streets of Cape Town came to life as the seventh annual Cape Town Carnival paraded its way down the citys main streets. More than 50 talented community groups performed dances and acts that represented their interpretation of the street life them

CCTV9英语新闻：Beijing to ban non-motorized vehicles on major thoroughfares

The Chinese capital is trying to regulate the use of electric bicycles. The Beijing Traffic Management Bureau has announced that,starting April 11, non-motorized vehicles will be banned from ten of the city's major thoroughfares. The list includes a

CCTV9英语新闻：China releases water for drought-hit Mekong states

The Mekong River Commission says China has, for the first time, formally informed nations along the Mekong River of its water management plans. Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam were informed through the commission of China's plan to rele