CCTV9英语新闻：中国的市场

Turning our attention to China's job market now. The authorities have released data on the country's employment in 2013. For more on that we are joined by our reporter Han Peng, who's just back from the press conference. Zakka, Chinas Ministry of Hum

CCTV9英语新闻12月：张成泽被解雇

China and South Korea have both responded to the dismissal of DPRK's senior official, Jang Song Thaek. Chinas Foreign Ministry said on Monday the sacking was the internal affairs of the DPRK, adding it hoped the country would maintain national stabil

CCTV9英语新闻：中国国防部密切监视钓鱼岛争端

China has reaffirmed its stance on the disputed Diaoyu Islands. At a press briefing on Thursday, the Defense Ministry said the islands are part of China, and that China is more than capable of defending its own territory. We are paying close attentio

CCTV9英语新闻：在震中对幸存者的搜寻仍

The worst-hit area is the town of Longtoushan, the epicenter of the earthquake. The road there is narrow and packed with trucks carrying relief supplies. After nearly 5 hours trip, CCTVs Wu lei arrived at the epicenter and filed this report. Rescuers

CCTV9英语新闻：日本举行所谓“尖阁诸岛开拓日”活动

Another provocative action from Japan is expected today. January 14th is the so-called Pioneering Day for Japan's Ishigaki city. The city will celebrate Japan's claim of sovereignty over China's Diaoyu Islands. This annual celebration began in 2010 w

CCTV9英语新闻：Chinese DM warns Japan over airspace intrusion

China has scrambled fighter jets, after two Japanese jets entered Chinas airspace in the East China Sea, where it was holding joint maritime drills with Russia. The Defense Ministry said on its website that the Japanese aircraft entered the zone on S

CCTV9英语新闻：中国严厉查处违法高尔夫球场

Chinese authorities have sent in workers to dig up and tear down five illegal golf courses discovered in different parts of the country. Its part of government efforts to get tough on unauthorized construction and protect Chinas farmland. Here on the

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