Pollution, Overfishing Threaten Important Cambodian Lake

A rich fishery in Southeast Asia is at risk because of overfishing, pollution and hydroelectric dams. The Tonle Sap is a freshwater lake in the middle of Cambodia. The lake shrinks and expands by thousands of kilometers, depending on the season. The

VOA常速英语2007年-Taize Pilgrimage Attracts Thousands

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 30 December 2007 Some 40,000 young Christians are gathering in Geneva to participate in a five-day pilgrimage organized by the Taize religious community and Swiss churches. The Taize community, based in Burgundy, France, has in

Mr Bean and M. Hulot

William: Hello and welcome to Entertainment I'm William Kremer. [FX canned laughter] Well, the comedy that has made Mr Bean popular around the world doesn't quite work on the radio, since the main character Mr Bean - doesn't actually say anything. I

2018年CRI Beijing hutongs take brand-new look

Beijing's hutongs, or narrow alley ways formed by residential houses, are a symbol of traditional Chinese culture. Now, hutongs have taken on brand-new looks, following years of renovation. CRI's Zhao Jianfu has more. Jin Guomin has been running a Ha

英语课程计划-World Tai Chi and Qigong Day

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day is an annual event held on the last Saturday of April each year. Its aim is to promote practices of Tai Chi and Qigong. In particular, followers of Tai Chi and Qigong hope to educate the world about the health benefits of

Kenya's Mutai, Kabuu stake claim to lucrative Ras half marathon

NAIROBI, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- Berlin marathon champions Geoffrey Mutai and Dubai marathon silver medalist Lucy Kabuu will headline the elite field at this year's RAK Half-Marathon in the United Arab Emirates. The event, seventh edition, which will be r

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Hu talks advancing ties with DPRK guests

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao said here Monday that advancing friendship and cooperation between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will continue to be the guideline of the ruling party and governme

AS IT IS 2016-01-10 Warm Winter Gives Ice Fishermen the Cold Shoulder

AS IT IS 2016-01-10 Warm Winter Gives Ice Fishermen the Cold Shoulder People usually think of fishing as a warm-weather pastime. But some fishers say the activity is best when it is freezing outside. Those people are called ice fishermen. When it get

Hurun launches Global Rich List, 5 Chinese listed

BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Eighty-three individuals worldwide with personal fortunes totaling 10 billion U.S. dollars or more have been listed on the Hurun Global Rich List 2012, which was released Tuesday in Beijing. Carlos Slim, 73, tops the list

英文原版对话1000个:991 Tai Chi

Todd: So, Monica, you do Tai Chi? Monica: Yes, I've just joined a Tai Chi club? Todd: What made you join the Tai Chi club? Monica: Well, I wanted to do something that was a lot different to what I usually do, which is high impact sports like basketba

Yatai lost to Shide 0-1 in China Super League

CHANGCHUN, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Changchun Yatai was defeated by Dalian shide 0-1 in the 13th round of China Super League on Monday. The match started in a sultry weather. Although Yatai dominated the first half, its players wasted lots of opportunities

resident Hu greets Chinese Olympians

BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- President Hu Jintao on Friday greeted the Chinese mainland's delegation to the London Olympic Games and called for more efforts in promoting scientific development of sport. Hu extended congratulations to the athletes, co

Chinese President Hu's speech at G20 Summit

CANNES, France, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao Thursday delivered a speech at the G20 Summit in the French resort city of Cannes. The following is the full text of Hu's speech. Promote Growth Through Win-Win Cooperation Remarks by H.E

2018年CRI Swan Lake on Ice,a real cool show in Beijing

Over 20 ice-skating medalists at the Olympics, World Championship and other international events are now bringing the citizens in Beijing a Swan Lake on Ice show, accompanied by Tchaikovsky's music. These medalists are now employed by the Imperial Ic

President Hu meets HK's new chief executive

BEIJING, April 11 (Xinhua) -- President Hu Jintao Wednesday told Leung Chun-ying, the newly appointed chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), that the central government has high hopes on him and will give its all-out

Yaitai beats Shenhua 5-3 on penalties in Chinese FA Cup

CHANGCHUN, China, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Changchun Yatai beat Shanghai Shenhua 5-3 on penalties in the fourth round of Chinese Football Association Cup here on Wednesday. However, Drogba from Shenhua still didn't play. Drogba's coming attracted over 20,

Jet Li shifts focus to charity, tai chi

BEIJING, Sept. 27 (Xinhuanet) -- Filmmaking is just a hobby now, says kungfu star Jet Li, who is spending more time on his charity and on promoting martial arts. He has turned down three films in 2011, including an American one, Li says at the premie

CCTV9英语新闻：Jiantai Village shares Sanxingdui culture

Artefacts from the Bronze Age - dating back as much as 4,000 years - have been discovered in Sichuan Province, in southwestern China. Artefacts from the Bronze Age have been discovered in Sichuan Province, in southwestern China. Found in Jian'tai Vil

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