CCTV9英语新闻：Yuan edges lower on softer midpoint

China's yuan eased against the dollar on Wednesday after the central bank fixed a softer midpoint. The central bank set the official benchmark exchange rate at 6.5106 per dollar, easing 0.1 percent from the previous fix. In the spot market, the yuan

CCTV9英语新闻：PM2.5 levels down 14.1 percent in 2015

Among many things, water pollution prevention and control was strengthened. The percentage of water rated at level 5 grade, which is the lowest grade, decreased 6.8 percent. Also, daily waste water treatment capacities for cities and towns increased

CCTV9英语新闻：Japan should stop meddling in S.China sea

The spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, Hong Lei, has urged Japan to play a more constructive role for regional peace and stability. Hong made the comment after Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe accused China of militarizing the South China Se

CCTV9英语新闻：The gardens that captivated Catherine the Great of Russia

In a nation of fabulous gardens, the grounds of Hampton Court Palace, in southern England, are a wonder unsurpassed. And their 18th-century sculptor, Capability Brown, inspired landowners and landscapers throughout Britain and Europe. Catherine the G

CCTV9英语新闻：23 videos on display - 'Welcome to My Life'

The Shanghai Himalayas Museum is hosting probably the biggest-ever exhibition dedicated to video art in China. And it's all thanks to a French husband-and-wife team of collectors. The work by British artist Mark Wallinger is among the 23 video pieces

CCTV9英语新闻：Infantino seeks backing for FIFA reforms

FIFA prepares for its annual congress, which is slated for later this week in Mexico City. Plenty will be on the agenda for new President Gianni Infantino, who will seek more support for reforms to the scandal-rocked body. The governing body will hav

CCTV9英语新闻：Search continues for 4 still missing in Fujian landslide

Following Sundays deadly landslide in Taining County in eastern province of Fujian, the search continues for four people still missing. TAINING, May 9, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers search at the landslide site in Taining County, southeast China's Fujian

CCTV9英语新闻：中国在南海开工建设两座大型灯塔

China's Ministry of Transport has hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of two lighthouses on Huayang Reef and Chigua Reef of China's Nansha Islands. In order to enhance navigation capacity in the waters of Nansha Islands, the Ministr

CCTV9英语新闻：Leftover women a popular label in China

Now for more discussion, we are joined in the studio by social affairs critic Han Hua. Ms. Han, Welcome to our studio. Q1. So the video says that unmarried woman over 25 are called 'leftover'. Is this group unique to China? Where does the pressure, o

CCTV9英语新闻：New crew arrive at International Space Station

A Russian spacecraft carrying three astronauts has docked at the International Space Station. NASA says the crew docked some 400 kilometers above Earth over the Pacific Ocean, off the western coast of Peru, 6 hours after the rocket took off from a Ru

CCTV9英语新闻：Domestic travel sees new trends during holiday

China's tourism industry has been flourishing during the week-long National Day holiday. More than 532 million domestic trips are expected to between Oct. 1st and 7th. And a variety of measures are being rolled out to ensure a safe, happy vacation fo

CCTV9英语新闻：Green Travel goes for a spin

China is promoting the idea of 'Green Travel' to reduce air pollution and traffic congestion. Bike-sharing has been introduced in many cities. Here in the capital Beijing, the program is in its fifth year. How is it running? After a cold winter, spri

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：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：CCTV's annual round-up of quality scandals

Tuesday at 8, CCTV's Mandarin Finance Channel will present its annual 'March 15th Show', to mark World Consumer Rights Day. It features undercover and investigative reports into quality scandals in China. With the government seeking to transform Chin

CCTV9英语新闻：China to place emphasis on people when planning

The earlier phase of urbanization in China was often seen as an excessive conversion of rural land into urban areas. In the work report delivered at the fourth session of the 12th National Peoples Congress Saturday, Premier Li Keqiang reiterated that

CCTV9英语新闻：Reforms key to China's economic structure

Entering the thirteenth Five-Year Plan period, China clearly needs a lift in its economic structure by embarking on more reforms. So what do the delegates think of these reforms and China's path forward? The reform should not only address the current

CCTV9英语新闻：Mofcom: trade pressure to ease in March

Chinas foreign trade has been under immense pressure this year because of economic threats at home and overseas. But a spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce said at a press conference this morning that the situation will begin to ease later this mon

CCTV9英语新闻：Wall Street up after Fed interest rate hike fears eased

Wall Street ended slighter higher on Wednesday after fears eased that the Federal Reserve would strongly signal plans for a June interest rate hike. The Dow Jones industrial average rose about 0.3 percent. The SP 500 gained 0.16 percent. The Nasdaq C

CCTV9英语新闻：Hart helps English club hang on for first leg draw

The first leg of the semi-final showdown between Real Madrid and Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League. Real boast a record ten titles in the European club competition while this is only the first time City have made it to the last four. Altho