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March 2026

Commercial rocket makes maiden flight

Kinetica 2, the new rocket model developed by Beijing-headquartered CAS Space, blasted off at 7pm from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, with flames shooting out of its nine first-stage engines and illuminating a vast expanse of the Gobi Desert

That will make us the first commercial space enterprise in China to be capable of transporting payloads to high-altitude orbits, such as a geosynchronous transfer orbit or even a lunar transfer orbit,
They now have at least two types of launch vehicles to send materials to the space station, and these two can act as backup for each other, which gives more flexibility to the cargo transportation system,
The three boosters will stick together during the whole flight, which means they will fly back as a whole unit. Such a design requires fewer parts on the boosters and allows for better aerodynamic performance, higher reliability and lower manufacturing cost,

Tehran warns as Washington eyes key oil hub

Pakistan hosts Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt in effort to de-escalate conflict

Donald Trumppresident
Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don’t. We have a lot of options,
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibafparliament Speaker
The enemy, openly, sends messages of negotiation and dialogue, but secretly is planning a ground attack,
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibafparliament Speaker
The enemy publicly sends messages of negotiation and dialogue while secretly planning a ground attack,
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibafparliament Speaker
The enemy publicly sends messages of negotiation and dialogue while secretly planning a ground offensive. [They] are nothing more than a cover to hide preparations for a land invasion,
Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don't. We have a lot of options,
Donald TrumpuS President
Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don’t,

Petals to profits: Cherries, peonies and products burst into full bloom — Chinadaily.com.cn

Gazing through the glass floor beneath her, she marvels at the springtime spectacle of white and pink cherry blossoms below

Li Changsuoworkshop, artisan
Heze's peony porcelain combines centuries-old ceramic craftsmanship with local floral culture,
Viewing the blossoms from an aerial perspective is a truly unique experience,
The breathtaking blooms, thrilling sports matches, and delicious food all helped me relax,
During the blooming season, I work from 9 am to 4 pm and can earn nearly 1,000 yuan a day,

A history of Beijing blossoms — Chinadaily.com.cn

Guo Jiaadviser to the warlord Cao Cao (170-207)
Mentougou's various flower-viewing areas bloom in succession, offering residents an extended spring season,
We're encouraging people to take a boat and appreciate the flowers by water,
When you go to Zhongshan Park, visit Laijinyuxuan first. Order jasmine tea, try the buns Lu Xun wrote about, and then go admire the tulips,
Every flower tells a story,
We want people to appreciate pear blossoms while listening to music. To look up and see the ceiling, it's all part of the experience,

Kuomintang chairperson invited to visit mainland

She has firsthand experience of the importance of peaceful cross-Strait development,
The mainland has taken note of calls within Taiwan society to ease tensions and restore exchanges,
The visit will help showcase the fruits of peaceful cross-Strait development and the achievements of economic cooperation,
In that sense, this visit has strong practical relevance today and historical precedence,

Consumer expo to serve as testing ground for Hainan Free Trade Port

Although global demand is slowing, the certainty of China's market is the most important ballast in our global strategy."
We will further ease access to foreign investment, promote the introduction of a second set of special market access measures and optimize the streamlined approval system,
The goal is to help premium Chinese consumer goods reach the world,
We will leverage the FTP's policy advantages to make the expo a premier testing ground for cultivating new consumption growth drivers and promoting consumption upgrades,
The zero-tariff list, which now includes more than 6,600 items, offers exhibitors new opportunities to establish production bases in Hainan, especially supply chain hubs. From Hainan, they can serve the vast mainland market and also reach Southeast Asia,

Transforming from a single city to a regional engine

Innovation today is driven less by isolated breakthroughs than by systems that connect basic research, industrial application, data infrastructure and governance

Beijing schools push banchao with eye on physical education

Yiren Liph.D. Université Pierre-et-Marie-Curie - Paris VI 1991
The soccer games in banchao make me happy and have given me the opportunity to join higher-level tournaments. I hope to turn my passion into a career and perform on the international stage in the future,
This enables them to acquire skills, develop interests, foster team spirit, build character, and improve physical fitness,
Banchao should not be just a single event for sports training or a health booster,
I believe the events will strengthen our emotional ties with teachers and students from both Xinjiang and the local community,
As a school group with a strong tradition in sports education, we will promote more than 20 types of sports to boost students' enthusiasm and physical health in the banchao this year,

Jinjiang upgrades supply chain

More than 200 stores across the capital are rolling out synchronized discounts, covering a full spectrum of consumer goods from professional sportswear, high-end business apparel and fitness equipment to daily casual wear

Enterprises are encouraged to expand the supply of new products tailored to interest-driven, green, and health-focused consumption, so as to meet the public's evolving demand for diversified, personalized and high-quality goods,
In 2025, Jinjiang's GDP reached 386.18 billion yuan, and its economic aggregate remained among the top three counties nationwide,
The campaign is Jinjiang's step to cultivate new consumption momentum,
Supply upgrading provides the fundamental support for expanding domestic demand,

Leaders welcome landmark UN slavery resolution

With the adoption of this resolution, we have not simply passed a text. We have affirmed a truth, we have chosen remembrance over silence, dignity over erasure, and shared humanity over division,
This historic decision marks an important step toward truth, justice and healing, and reinforces the urgent need to address the enduring legacy of slavery,
We urge every member state to consider carefully the actions it must take to ensure inclusive and good faith dialogue on reparatory justice,

G7 ministers meet again over escalating Iran crisis

The meeting was due to include other relevant stakeholders and parties, including heads of global banks and international agencies, as well as national finance and energy ministers

Roland Lescurefrench Finance Minister
There are already differences in the responses largely linked to differences in exposure to the crisis,
Kaja Kallasestonian politician and former prime minister of Estonia (born 1977)
We need an exit, not an escalation in this war,
That is one of the reasons why we wanted to convene a G7 of finance, energy and central banks,
And that means there has to be a diplomatic solution so that this region will come out of it stronger and actually more peaceful. Therefore, it can only be a diplomatic solution, sit down and negotiate to have a way out,

Despondent Verstappen questions F1 future

The Red Bull driver finished eighth in Suzuka, ending his four-year reign as Japanese Grand Prix champion in ruthless fashion

Max Verstappentime world champion
I'll do some more racing, some stuff that makes me smile.... And, at the same time, speak to the team as well, to try and find more pace and some more stable balance, because this is not sustainable for us as a team,
Max Verstappentime world champion
That's what ​I'm saying,
I want to be here to have fun and have a great time and enjoy myself. At the moment that’s not really the case,
I can easily accept to be in P7 or P8 where I am,

Implacable Sinner overpowers Lehecka to win Miami Open

I came here with not good form and I was able to come back to the tennis that I want to play,
Jannik Sinnerimage in gallery
It's a very, very special moment,... Coming here, performing again in a very good way after Indian Wells means a lot to me. "It's something I never would've thought (I'd win), because it's difficult to achieve."

Henan opening up via multimodal logistics

MNCs are adjusting strategies to align with China's evolving growth model and inland opportunities

Around 7 to 8 tons of fresh durians now arrive in Zhengzhou from Malaysia every day. Thanks to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport's 'air-to-air transfer' service model, they can be quickly shipped to cities across China,

Experts hail China's role in Asian energy security

Li Xing (academic)chinese-born Danish professor of development and international relations
Many countries are anxious about the situation, but China is not worried. Why? Because it had already made the strategic turn (toward renewable energy) more than 10 years ago,
Energy crisis is not an energy crisis at all. It is a world economic crisis and how this plays out is very important,
China can set this example that every nation has to be very careful about the way it looks at energy,
Li Xing (academic)chinese-born Danish professor of development and international relations
Asian countries should step up their cooperation with China to address infrastructure challenges in renewable energy,
If we want to develop renewable energy, especially for Asia, we must form closer cooperation,

AI dispute reveals US hegemony

A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the Pentagon from labeling Anthropic as a "supply chain risk", issuing a preliminary injunction that put the move on hold

Rita Linjudge
Punishing Anthropic for bringing public scrutiny to the government's contracting position is classic illegal First Amendment retaliation."
China, as the world's second-largest economy and a leading force in AI, has actively taken part in and helped shape global AI governance, positioning itself as both a proponent and practitioner of cooperative governance frameworks,
When the so-called principle of freedom clashes with Washington's geopolitical hegemonic objectives, it is readily sacrificed in favor of the latter,
This approach relies heavily on unilateral actions and bloc-based divisions, potentially leading to the fragmentation of global AI supply chains and innovation ecosystems, thereby exacerbating inequality and increasing the risk of confrontation,
The US has persistently pursued a monopoly position in the global AI sector, rallying allies to develop a coordinated technological ecosystem while promoting the export of full-stack systems, with the aim of shaping a market structure centered on its own leadership,