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March 2026
Senior CPC official attends reception celebrating Ninth Congress of WPK
Legislative bodies exchanges important part of China-EU ties: spokesperson
Mao made the comment when answering a query concerning a group of European Union lawmakers' travel to Beijing and Shanghai from March 31 to April 2, which is the first such delegation to China in eight years
We believe that this visit will facilitate exchanges and cooperation between the legislative bodies,
China's top legislator meets high-level Austrian delegation
Xinhua Headlines: How escalation in Middle East spills over, impacts global economy
What began as a geopolitical flashpoint has evolved into a systemic economic shock, reverberating through energy markets, industrial supply chains and critical maritime routes
A stock release will help to comfort the markets, but this is not the solution. It will only help to reduce the pain in the economy,
A scenario in which the strait remains closed for an additional month would be consistent with oil prices rising towards 150 dollars a barrel and constraints on industrial consumers of energy supply,
Sustained increases in energy prices could increase risks for global trade, with potential spillovers for food security and cost pressures on consumers and businesses,
A single 15,000 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) vessel delayed for 10 days eliminates 150,000 TEU-days of productivity. Multiplied across the fleet, the impact is profound,
1 student killed in Argentina school shooting
The shooting took place as students were gathering in the schoolyard for a flag-raising ceremony
Attacks on healthcare in Lebanon surge as humanitarian access tightens in Gaza: UN
Daily brief about U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran: Day 31
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to "completely obliterate" all of Iran's electric generating plants, oil wells, and Kharg Island if a deal is not reached shortly
At least 16 dead, 10 wounded in gang attacks: Haitian police
The attacks occurred on Saturday night into the early hours of Sunday, with further violence reported early Monday morning, local media reported
Mongolian parliament speaker appointed as new PM
During a plenary session of the 126-seat unicameral parliament, or the State Great Khural, 107 lawmakers were present, with 82.2 percent voting in favor of his appointment
Australian gov't investigating social media giants for non-compliance with under-16 ban
If these companies want to do business in Australia, they must obey Australian laws,
Kuwaiti oil tanker hit in Iranian attack on Dubai port: state corporation
3 charged following major drug seizure by Sydney police
China's manufacturing PMI at 50.4 in March
Trump tells aides he's willing to end war with Iran even if Hormuz Strait remains closed: report
S. Korea's industrial output rebounds in February
The turnaround was attributable to a surge in semiconductor production, which soared 28.2 percent in February on a monthly basis
Technology takes shape in smart living scenarios across futuristic Xiong'an New Area
Pic story: A former serf's new life freed from hardship in China's Xizang
Sports Focus: Fewer races, harder entry: China's marathon reset
Following a series of policy changes introduced since late 2025, China's marathon boom is entering a new phase, with fewer races, tougher entry rules and rising demand reshaping the sport
Reducing quantity is about breaking the cycle of low-quality, repetitive events,
The core of the new policies is not to limit races, but to improve them,
I believe more people will take part in road running events in a safer manner in the future. Meanwhile, better regulated road races will also better showcase Chinese cities on the global stage,
Most of the cuts are at the county level,
Raising the bar is about protecting runners' lives,
These rules offer necessary protection to beginners."
I fainted during the race and was transferred to hospital for emergency treatment,
Vaping likely to cause cancer: Australian study
They analyzed clinical studies, animal experiments and lab data from 2017-2025 on e-cigarette chemicals, finding consistent evidence of DNA damage, oxidative stress, tissue inflammation and lung tumors in mice exposed to vape aerosols
What we do know from recent epidemiological evidence from the USA is that those who both vape and smoke are at an additional four-fold increased risk of developing lung cancer,
Most of those who use e-cigarettes to quit smoking end up in 'dual-use-limbo', unable to shake off either habit,
E-cigarettes were introduced about 20 years ago. We should not wait another 80 years to decide what to do,
Economic Watch: Turning waste into wealth: China's grassroots path toward a "zero-waste" future
With advanced technologies, we can fully recover lead, plastic and even the waste electrolyte,
Solid waste treatment is linked to both economic development and ecological conservation,
It looks like flour, but it's made from marble offcuts,
We earn points on our phones for sorting waste, which we can then exchange for goods. Everyone is happy to take part,
The equipment cannot remain idle,
Thai King endorses new cabinet after PM Anutin re-election
Its main coalition partner, the Pheu Thai Party, will command eight ministerial posts
China's manufacturing PMI improves to 50.4 in March
Huo Lihui, a statistician with the NBS, attributed this rebound to the accelerated resumption of work and production by enterprises after the Spring Festival holiday, alongside a boost in market activity
China's Changying-8 unmanned cargo aircraft completes maiden flight
The Changying-8 cargo UAV has an ultra-large cargo compartment with a volume of 18 cubic meters, a maximum takeoff weight of 7 tonnes, and a maximum payload capacity of 3.5 tonnes
SpaceX confirms Starlink satellite experiences on-orbit anomaly
Trump says willing to end war with Iran even if Hormuz Strait remains closed -- WSJ
Despite these assessments, Trump's public messaging on the war with Iran has been inconsistent