CCTV9英语新闻：9.4 mln students to take exams in China

A big day for Chinese high school students. China's national college entrance exam, Gaokao, starts today. Around 9.4 million students are sitting the grueling two-or-three-day tests, which aim to screen and select candidates for higher education. The

CCTV9英语新闻：China close to low fertility trap

China's birthrate is moving toward a dangerously low level. Experts are calling for scrapping of restrictions on a second child as soon as possible, and even more aggressive changes to the family planning policy. Wu Guoxiu speaks to an expert from th

CCTV9英语新闻：South China sees heavy rains in 2016

The heavy rainfall in South China began in March. So far, there have been at least 10 rounds of heavy rain. Experts from the weather bureau say the number of rainy days has not increased compared to previous years. But the amount of rainfall has been

CCTV9英语新闻：中国坚持在为社会主义法治的路径

Let's discuss all this with Professor He Jiahong, from the law school at Renmin University of China. Q1. On paper, these reforms look pretty ground-breaking and far-reaching. What do you see as the key highlights and how significantly will this shake

CCTV9英语新闻：基本法律不得随意变更

It took more than five years to compile the Basic Law before it was approved in 1990. According to Tam Yiu-chung, a member of Hong Kong's Legislative Council and one of the Basic Law's original drafters, the document was carefully crafted to stand th

CCTV9英语新闻：Beijing, Prague to become sister cities

During President Xi's visit to the Czech Republic, he will attend a ceremony in which Beijing and Prague will become sister cities. The mayor of the Czech capital Adriana Krnacova has prepared a special gift for the Chinese president. A gift for frie

TED演讲:特殊环境里的不同寻常的房子(1)

Throughout my career, I've been fortunate enough to work with many of the great international architects, 在我的职业生涯里，我非常幸运的和很多着名的国际建筑师一起工作过， documenting their work and observing how their

CCTV9英语新闻：地震灾民的救援物资

As rescuers race against time to save lives, the Civil Affairs Beareau of Yunnan province and its local offices have mobilized the first batch of relief supplies to the quake area. The local government said that the first batch had already arrived at

CCTV9英语新闻：救援人员：有些乘客可能还活着

Hundreds of rescuers are continuing to try to find survivors of the accident, even though the chances of anyone still being alive are fading by the day. The president of the Korea Rescue Association says the search will intensify in the next three da

CCTV9英语新闻：网络安全是中国的国家战略的一部分

VIENNA, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- The parties involved in Iran's nuclear talks may consider extension of the negotiation if time is not enough for a deal, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Monday. Wang said there are two possibilities -- one is

CCTV9英语新闻：热在两会的流行语

With the annual political season underway, a number of hot words are being frequently used in relation to the government's work. For more, Jin Yingqiao joins me in the studio. Yingqiao, what are these words and what are they about? Well, a number of

CCTV9英语新闻：粉尘为什么会爆炸

An initial investigation has indicated that the explosion at Kunshan could have been caused by dense clouds of dust that built up inside the workshop. But how does dust cause an explosion? Well, it's actually a well-known phenomenon. and the results

CCTV9英语新闻：土耳其执政党13年来首次失去议会绝对多数席位

Turkish preliminary results from Sunday's parliamentary vote show the governing Justice and Development Party, also known as the AKP, has lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in 13 years. State-run TRT news reports that with 99 percent

CCTV9英语新闻：行动议程：中国制造商收缩

China insists slower growth is part of the plan to bring years of explosive expansion under control. But this may make it hard for the economy to make a soft landing. And what is being called Chinas new normal', could mean wages going unpaid and busi

CCTV9英语新闻：Brazil welcomes World Cup amid protest

FIFA officials have said there are no plans to hold the 2014 World Cup in any country other than Brazil. Amid ongoing tensions in Brazil, rumours were suggesting that other countries may have renewed their bids following the opening of the 2013 Confe

CCTV9英语新闻：中国夏粮丰收的好开始

It is getting close to grain harvest time, so let's check the agriculture production. Experts say summer grain may have a good harvest this year. China's farmland has increased to 415 million mu this year. Wheat experts say the amount of grain and ri

CCTV9英语新闻：丹尼斯访问朝鲜

US retired basketball star Dennis Rodman will return to the DPRK for a third time on Thursday, for the first time since the execution of leader Kim Jong Uns uncle Jang Song Thaek. The trip organizers said that theres a need for more cultural and spor

CCTV9英语新闻：北京展览庆祝农历新年的开始

The Lunar New Year is just one week away and that officially signals the start of festivities. Our reporter Fei Ye brings us this report now from an exhibition in Beijing, which is showcasing and celebrating the many traditions associated with this t

CCTV9英语新闻：地方政府PM2.5的减排目标

The Ministry of Environmental Protection says 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities have signed responsibility pledges to meet air pollution reduction targets by 2017. The promised cuts vary in different regions. Reduction targets for t

CCTV9英语新闻12月：体育舞蹈

A group of dancing boys and girls attracted everyones glances at the 23rd China National DanceSport Championships in Shenzhen. It was a chance for youngsters from across the country to show off their steps. Cai Zhen was one of the dancers in the chil