Breaking: Gasoline prices at US pumps exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time since summer 2022 — media

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WASHINGTON, March 31 (Xinhua) — Gasoline prices at U.S. pumps exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time since the summer of 2022 as the war in Iran led to a sharp rise in oil prices, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday.

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Feature: From Ancient Lines to New Routes – How China is Strengthening Ties with Azerbaijan's Second-Largest City

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Ganja, Azerbaijan, March 31, Xinhua — "Salam, Chinese!" is the warm greeting heard at a roadside teahouse in Ganja, Azerbaijan's second-largest city. Locals, taking a break from leisurely chatting over glasses of tea, greet Xinhua correspondents with genuine smiles.

Ganja is located 300 kilometers west of the capital Baku. The city lives in the shadow of a great name: the poet Nizami Ganjavi was born here in the 12th century. For many residents, their first encounter with China begins not with news reports, but with Nizami's poetic images, which have been woven into the city's historical memory for over eight centuries.

Near the poet's mausoleum, Xinhua correspondents managed to speak with Ziniyat, an elementary school teacher who was there on a tour with her students. "Our children begin learning Nizami's poems as early as fourth grade," she said.

Local guide Almaz noted that the Nizami Ganjavi Mausoleum attracts not only Azerbaijanis but also foreign visitors. Upon learning that a monument to Nizami was erected in Beijing in 2012 and that Chinese schoolchildren recited the poet's poems in Chinese, she couldn't hide her delight.

In the 12th and 13th centuries, Ganja was a key hub on the ancient Silk Road. Historians believe that the image of the Chinese princess in Nizami's works was inspired by Eastern tales brought by caravans.

Today, the city is once again becoming a significant hub for cooperation between China and Azerbaijan as part of the Belt and Road Initiative. The railway line of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, also known as the Middle Corridor, passes through it.

Following the Middle Corridor, the modern Chinese auto industry has also arrived in Ganja. Buses from Yutong Bus Co., Ltd. form the backbone of the city's public transportation system, accounting for approximately 84% of the city's fleet, serving approximately 20 lines. In September 2025, 235 new EURO-6 buses were delivered to the city.

"These vehicles were delivered by ferry from the port of Alat to Ganja," said Han Wentao, the company's after-sales service manager in Azerbaijan. He added that 280 Yutong buses are currently in operation in Ganja, and the company plans to further expand its presence in the Azerbaijani market.

The Chinese presence in Ganja is no longer limited to transportation. According to Eljan, an AZERTAC correspondent, the Western Industrial Park, which opened in January 2026, has attracted the interest of several Chinese companies.

The dynamic of cooperation also extends to the service sector and agriculture: a traditional Chinese medicine clinic and a MINISO store are planned to open in the city by early April, and the Azerbaijan State Agrarian University intends to introduce Chinese mushroom cultivation technology by 2027. –0–

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Legislative exchanges are an important component of China-EU relations – Chinese Foreign Ministry

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BEIJING, March 31 (Xinhua) — Legislative exchanges are an important part of China-EU relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday.

At a regular press conference, the diplomat was asked to comment on the trip of a group of European parliamentarians to Beijing and Shanghai, scheduled for March 31 to April 2, the first such delegation in eight years.

Mao Ning announced that the delegation of the European Parliament's Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection will begin its visit to China on March 31 at the invitation of the Legislative Working Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC).

“We are confident that this visit will strengthen interaction and cooperation between the legislative bodies, deepen the European Parliament’s understanding of China, and contribute to the healthy and sustainable development of China-EU relations,” the spokesperson said. -0-

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Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress met with a high-ranking Austrian delegation

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BEIJING, March 31 (Xinhua) — Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), met with a high-ranking delegation of the Austria-China Friendship Association led by Austrian Federal Council President Markus Stotter in Beijing on Tuesday.

Zhao Leji said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the agenda of China-Austria relations has been continuously enriched, and cooperation in various fields has been steadily developing.

This year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Austria. China stands ready to work with Austria to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, address each other's core interests and major concerns, create new and exciting examples of cooperation in areas such as the green transition and digital economy, strengthen cultural and people-to-people exchanges, promote people-to-people rapprochement, uphold multilateralism, and promote the deepening of the friendly strategic partnership between the two countries, Zhao Leji noted.

The National People's Congress of China is ready to strengthen cooperation with the Austrian Parliament, exchange legislative and oversight experience, and create conditions for pragmatic cooperation within the framework of the rule of law. Zhao Leji also outlined the key provisions of China's 15th Five-Year Plan.

M. Stotter stated that the Austrian side attaches great importance to relations with China and is ready to expand cooperation with the Chinese side in areas such as economics, trade, culture and legislation, as well as to strengthen friendly ties between the peoples of the two countries. -0-

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On March 27, 2026, the "Protected Dictation" won the Protected Environment Award.

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GUU is among the leaders in the National Graduate Employability Ranking for 2026

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The State University of Management has been ranked among Russia's leading universities for graduate employment, according to the 2026 National Graduate Employment Ranking, published on the Work in Russia portal.

How universities were evaluated

The ranking is based on data on graduates' employment in the second year after graduation and information on their salaries, which are aggregated by Rosobrnadzor, the Social Fund of Russia, and Rostrud.

Rankings are calculated separately for each group of specializations and fields of study, separately for undergraduate and graduate programs. The number of graduates is also taken into account: universities with "small" and "large" sample sizes are ranked in different groups, ensuring the most accurate comparison.

In 2026, the calculation included employment data for 496,000 graduates from more than 1,000 universities across the country, making the ranking results representative of the actual demand for diplomas.

Areas where GUU is a leader

Several GUU undergraduate programs entered the top 10 and top 12 in Russia:

41.00.00 Political Science and Regional Studies – 6th place 42.00.00 Media and Information and Librarianship – 7th place 38.00.00 Economics and Management – 9th place 43.00.00 Service and Tourism – 11th place 27.00.00 Management in Technical Systems – 12th place

In the Master's program at GUU he also showed decent results:

43.00.00 Service and Tourism – 5th place 40.00.00 Jurisprudence – 10th place 38.00.00 Economics and Management – 16th place

"High rankings demonstrate that the university not only provides high-quality training but also has built a career support system, collaborates with employers, and its programs are relevant to the economy. This approach to evaluation is a powerful incentive for universities to pursue advanced development," commented Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management.

Flagship direction – Economics and Management

Traditionally, the most sought-after and prestigious program at the State University of Management is the 38.00.00 "Economics and Management" program. It trains specialists who shape the country's economic and management thinking.

This group implements the following bachelor's and master's degree programs:

Economics Management Human Resources Management State and Municipal Administration Business Informatics Finance and Credit.

Quality mark of training

SUM's high ranking confirms the effectiveness of its practice-oriented educational programs, close collaboration with employers, and the stable demand for graduates in the labor market.

Vladimir Stroyev called the employment ranking "the most practical selection tool for applicants, as it answers the key question about the prospects offered by a degree from a particular university and allows for an objective assessment of the return on investment in education."

Let us recall that in the first National Graduate Employability Ranking, published in 2025, our university also ranked among the leaders.

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Breaking: Israel will maintain a security zone in southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, says Defense Minister

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Jerusalem, March 31 (Xinhua) — Following the cessation of hostilities, Israel will maintain a security zone in southern Lebanon, up to the Litani River. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced this in a video statement on Tuesday.

According to him, all residents evacuated to the north will be prohibited from returning to their homes, and all houses in villages located near the border will be demolished. –0–

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Military representatives from both houses of the Myanmar parliament elected U Nyo Soe as the country's vice president.

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YANGON, March 31 (Xinhua) — U Nyo Soe was elected vice president by a group of military representatives from both houses of the Assembly of the Union (parliament) of Myanmar on Tuesday, the National Defence and Security Council Information Service reported.

Earlier in the day, groups of lawmakers from the House of Representatives (lower house) and the Assembly of Nationalities (upper house) of parliament elected Min Aung Hlaing and Nan Ni Ni Ei as vice presidents of the country.

The Presidential Electoral College, consisting of all the representatives of the Assembly of the Union, will then choose the President from among the three Vice Presidents. –0–

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The Chinese and Pakistani foreign ministers held talks on the situation in Iran.

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BEIJING, March 31 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing on Tuesday regarding the situation in Iran.

Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, and M. I. Dar also exchanged views on other international and regional issues of mutual interest. -0-

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China's Foreign Ministry: Japan's Self-Defense Forces' rightward turn and remilitarization trends warrant increased vigilance

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BEIJING, March 31 (Xinhua) — The international community should be heightened vigilance over the Japan Self-Defense Forces' rightward turn and its remilitarization trend, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday.

She made the statement at a regular press conference, responding to a media question about the fact that the Japan Self-Defense Forces officer who entered the Chinese Embassy in Japan with a knife was handed over to the prosecutor's office by Japanese police. -0-

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