CCTV9英语新闻：罗马庆祝第一个皇帝

Emperor Augustus again towers over the temple he once built. Two millennia since his death, a special sound and light show in the Forum of Augustus is celebrating his legacy. Orginally named Gaius Octavianus, Augustus ruled for 41 years before his de

CCTV9英语新闻：中国从失败中吸取的教训

This year marks the 120th anniversary of the First Sino-Japanese War, commonly known in China as the War of Jiawu. It began in 1894 and ended with Chinas defeat in 1895. The war was a devastating blow to Chinas then-rulers, the Qing dynasty. For more

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：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：在冰水中冬泳为健康和乐趣

While most Chinese bundle up in winter, some are stripping down to celebrate the frosty weather. Although the temperature may fall to minus 10 to 20 degrees Celsius in northeast China, that cant chill the enthusiasm of these winter swimmers who took

CCTV9英语新闻：Premier Li wraps up four-nation tour

Premier Li Keqiang has wrapped up his tour of Latin America, after signing agreements boosting trade and investment in key areas such as infrastructure, mining and energy with Chile. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang addresses the opening of an economic and

CCTV9英语新闻：Nigerianabduction escapee recount experience escaping from captivity

Its been almost one month since more than 200 schoolgirls were abducted by members of the Islamist extremist group, Boko Haram, from the northeastern Nigerian town of Chibok. Parents are still waiting anxiously for news of their daughters. But two gi

CCTV9英语新闻：中国开始新一轮的国有企业改革

How will the reforms under consideration likely affect the way things are done? The groundwork was laid at a key economic policy meeting last month. The new reforms are expected to take place in three major areas. For more on this, we are now joined

CCTV9英语新闻：恶劣的天气影响贵州交通

A new round of freezing rain has hit southwest Chinas Guizhou province, leading to icy roads, disrupting traffic in many areas. Traffic was suspended in 21 counties as the rain coupled with snowfall forced the closure of several highways, stranding h

CCTV9英语新闻11月：欧盟指责俄罗斯向乌克兰施加压力

Russia has blamed the EU for the suspension of Ukraines preparations to sign the integration pact. The speaker of the lower house of the Russian parliament says the EU has been sending special envoys to Ukraine and putting unprecedented pressure on K

CCTV9英语新闻：Donetsk children kicking off on their football goals

Football, like all sports, is universal. Wherever you go in the world, there are kids playing in an open space, kicking a ball around. East Ukraine is no different, despite the civil war that's only been checked by the recent ceasefire. Ukraine has 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：Victims relying on water purification vehicles

Nearly 230,000 people affected by the earthquake in Yunnan have been relocated to safer areas. Longtoushan County is the worst-hit area. Two relocation sites were established there to accommodate victims. Works are now underway to repair dozens of wa

CCTV9英语新闻：中国反对日本防卫白皮书

China has voiced strong opposition to Japans newly released defense white paper for 2014. China Defense Ministry Press Bureau said that Japan has neglected facts, and has made gratuitous accusations on issues including Chinas military development, ai

CCTV9英语新闻：Butterflies dying off in Yunnan province

For people in the cities, the simple beauty offered by a floating butterfly vanished long ago. In the valleys of Yunnan province in the southwest of China, explosions of brightly colored butterflies were a common spectacle. But even there, butterflie

CCTV9英语新闻：凯特王妃夫妇携小王子现身

Prince Williams wife, Kate Middleton, is now leaving a London hospital, after giving birth to a baby boy on Monday. After a days check and rest, the royal couple are now exiting St. Mary's Hospital. 威廉王子的妻子凯特王妃于周一诞下一名

CCTV9英语新闻：Current Administrative Procedure Law under fire for inefficiency

By CCTV reporter Liu Yang The Administrative Procedure Law is often used in cases involving the improper handling of land of local governments. Our reporter Liu Yang explains the loopholes in the current law and what the changes to the law would mean

CCTV9英语新闻：New video showing moment of US rocket explosion

There are some footage for you of the moment when an unmanned NASA rocket bound for the International Space Station, exploded upon launch on Tuesday evening. These are amateur videos gathered by the Associated Press. The rocket blew up over the Virgi

CCTV9英语新闻：中国将开放8个国营行业的投资

Chinas government says it will open 80 projects in eight state-run industries to private and foreign investors, as part of efforts to make its slowing economy more productive. The announcement is the latest in a series of policy changes aimed at carr

CCTV9英语新闻：Rubik's Cube turns 40

Its been four decades since Hungarian inventor and architect Erno Rubik created his best-selling puzzle cube. To celebrate the anniversary, the 69-year-old has paired up with the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, for a special exhibi