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UNITED NATIONS, March 2 (Xinhua) — The UN Security Council "must act decisively, clearly and unequivocally" against the military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran, the Islamic Republic's permanent representative to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani, said on Monday.

In a press statement, A.S. Iravani said that the US, in full coordination with Israel, launched a “second deliberate and unprovoked” military attack on Iran, which is a “deliberate act of aggression.”

Noting that the US and Israel had targeted Iran's Supreme Leader and many senior military officials, A.S. Iravani said that attacking the highest official of a sovereign UN member state was "a flagrant violation of international law and a direct assault on sovereign equality."

"This behavior has put the entire international system at risk," he said.

The diplomat also accused the US and Israel of "deliberately targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure" leading to the death of 165 schoolgirls in Iran's southern Hormozgan province, saying "these actions constitute an act of aggression," a "war crime," and a "crime against humanity."

"The UN cannot remain silent. Responsibility is not a matter of choice," said A.S. Iravani, adding that "the Security Council must act decisively, clearly, and unequivocally."

He stressed that there is no immediate threat from Iran, its nuclear program is exclusively peaceful in nature, and the country is conducting serious diplomatic negotiations.

However, "for the second time, the United States chose force over diplomacy and violated the UN Charter. There are no legal grounds to justify this attack," he said.

According to him, Iran is exercising its inherent right to self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter and its response is lawful, necessary and proportionate, aimed only at the military objectives of hostile forces.

"Iran does not seek war. Iran does not seek escalation, but it will not compromise its sovereignty," he emphasized.

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Minsk, March 3 (Xinhua) — The "Two Sessions" (the sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)) clearly demonstrate to the world how, through pragmatic governance and multilateral cooperation, China can achieve shared prosperity with all of humanity. This was stated recently in an exclusive interview with Xinhua by Professor Ruslan Yesin, head of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Belarus's Department for Interaction with the SCO and BRICS.

He noted that the upcoming 4th session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and the 4th session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) are key to understanding the logic and direction of development of China's public administration.

"Their importance is reflected in the expansion of China's domestic governance capabilities, human well-being, and global development. The 'Two Sessions' is a mechanism that best reflects pragmatic governance. The format chosen in China has never been limited to formal discussions," the expert emphasized.

According to R. Yesin, the holding of the "two sessions" is a truly historic event for China and its friendly countries, demonstrating to the international community the Chinese society's readiness for further multilateral, mutually beneficial, and pragmatic cooperation. "For many countries, including Belarus, the 'two sessions' are not only a window for observing China's policies and reforms, but also a 'springboard' for exploring additional opportunities for cooperation," the expert noted.

"The 'Two Sessions' clearly demonstrate to the entire world that through pragmatic governance and multilateral cooperation, we can achieve shared prosperity for all of humanity. This, in my view, is the value of the 'Two Sessions,' deserving the closest attention of the international community," emphasized R. Yesin.

The expert also noted that China's centuries-long experience and the effective work of the Chinese Communist Party are of great importance for the countries of the Global Majority.

"Belarus is already putting this valuable experience into practice. The main reason China's experience can inspire countries in the global majority is that it offers solutions to three key problems that most concern developing countries: how to ensure stable growth, improve the lives of people, and strengthen self-reliance. Moreover, the Chinese approach is always based on specific national conditions and does not make any political demands," said R. Yesin.

He noted that China has always adhered to the principle of "independent development, openness, and mutually beneficial cooperation," not relying on external resources in critical technologies and industries. At the same time, China shares development opportunities through platforms such as the SCO and BRICS. This model of "independence and inclusiveness" has allowed the countries of the global majority to see the opportunity to achieve prosperity through self-reliance.

The expert also noted that, as a long-standing friend of China, Belarus is wisely leveraging China's valuable experience in its national interests. Regarding multilateral cooperation, the China-Belarus Industrial Park "Great Stone" is operating in Belarus.

"This park not only allows us to introduce Chinese technologies, capital, and management experience, but also to utilize the Chinese market to expand export channels for Belarusian products. This is a successful practical application of the Chinese experience of 'achieving mutual benefit and a win-win situation through cooperation,'" emphasized R. Yesin.

"The Chinese experience is not a template, but a methodology based on its own national conditions, focused on the essence of development, and adhering to the principles of openness and win-win. It offers countries in the Global Majority new opportunities for development, free from Westernization. Belarus's practice has also proven that, if adapted and creatively applied to national specifics, this experience can be transformed into tangible development results. It is precisely this approach to cooperation—not the imposition of models, but exchange—that represents the most valuable feature of the Chinese experience," the expert concluded.

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Riyadh, March 3 (Xinhua) — The US Embassy in Riyadh was attacked by two drones, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense reported on Tuesday.

The agency stated that the drone attack resulted in "local" fires and property damage.

Earlier, it was reported that loud explosions were heard in the diplomatic quarter of Riyadh. –0–

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Tehran, March 3 (Xinhua) — At least 555 people have been killed since Saturday morning as a result of US and Israeli strikes on Iran, the Iranian Red Crescent Society reported on its website on Monday.

It is noted that the strikes were carried out on 131 Iranian shahrestans.

More than 100,000 rescuers are on full alert across the country, and rescue operations are currently underway, as well as the transportation of the wounded to medical centers, the statement said.

On Saturday morning, Israel and the United States launched joint strikes on Tehran and several other Iranian cities, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, several members of his family, senior military commanders, and civilians. Iran responded with several waves of missile and drone attacks against Israel and American bases in West Asia.

According to the IRNA news agency, a girls' school in Hormozgan province in southern Iran came under Israeli and American fire on Saturday, killing at least 165 people and injuring another 95.

In addition, a US-Israeli strike on Sunday night damaged a hospital in northern Tehran, in particular its neonatal ward. –0–

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A themed event to celebrate the Lantern Festival was held on train G1280, traveling from Qiqihar South to Tianjin West and operated by the Transportation Department of China Railways' Qiqihar Branch. The carriages were festively decorated with lanterns and garlands, and a series of performances—folk songs and dances, lion dances, and mask-changing shows—filled the journey with a warm, festive atmosphere.

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In anticipation of the Lantern Festival, bright, colorful lanterns of various shapes are lit in the scenic area of the "First Spring in the Celestial Empire" in Jinan, Shandong Province. Their glow, reflected in the clear waters of the spring, fills the city with a festive and joyful atmosphere.

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On the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar, China celebrates the Yuanxiaojie Festival. The most important tradition of this holiday is lantern viewing.

To this day, the tradition of holding lantern exhibitions during the Yuanxiaojie festival has been preserved throughout China.

Crowds come to the exhibition to admire lanterns of various designs. On this day, children take homemade or store-bought lanterns outside and play with them.

Solving riddles on lanterns is an essential part of the festive events.

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As spring approaches, Beijing once again welcomes the annual sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the CPPCC National Committee. As 2026 marks the first year of the Fifteenth Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), the upcoming sessions of the NPC and the CPPCC generate particular anticipation. Discussions and decisions at the "two sessions" will cover a wide range of topics—from the five-year development plan to rule of law, from people's livelihoods to foreign relations—and will provide an important opportunity to understand China's policy direction both this year and over the next five years.

Formation of a vision for the future development of the country

This year, the NPC session will review the draft of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), and the CPPCC National Committee session will hold extensive consultations and discussions on proposals for this draft to jointly formulate a vision for the country's development.

Five-year plans are an important window through which the international community observes China's medium- and long-term policies. Foreign media report that many key indicators set out in the 14th Five-Year Plan Outline adopted five years ago and the long-term development goals through 2035 are meeting or even exceeding expectations.

Against the backdrop of weak global economic growth and the accelerating development of a new wave of scientific and technological revolution, the question of how China will be able to find a balance between “creating the new” and “rejecting the obsolete” in the next five years is attracting close attention.

Consideration of several draft laws

The legislative agenda traditionally forms the centerpiece of the NPC and CPPCC National Committee sessions. This year, several draft laws will be submitted for consideration, including an environmental code, a law on promoting national unity and progress, and a law on national development planning.

The Environmental Code will be the second law in China to bear the title of "code," following the Civil Code. By systematically integrating, streamlining, and codifying existing environmental laws, norms, and regulations, this document will embed the concept of green development into legal practice and mark an important step toward creating a beautiful China.

At the same time, the review of the draft law on promoting national unity and progress is aimed at strengthening the sense of community within the Chinese nation, while the review of the draft law on national development planning is aimed at ensuring continuity in the implementation of strategic plans. Both bills are aimed at modernizing and stabilizing the public administration system.

Issues of public welfare continue to remain a focus

Topics related to the well-being and quality of life of the population consistently remain a key focus of the annual "two sessions." Throughout China's development, economic growth and improvements in living conditions have always been mutually reinforcing. Indicators related to well-being account for more than a third of all key socioeconomic development indicators during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025).

In the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan, one of the most discussed topics in the upcoming "two sessions" is expected to be how to simultaneously promote high-quality development and improve the level of satisfaction and well-being of the population.

China's engagement with the outside world is sending new signals

The annual sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) traditionally serve as an important window through which the international community observes and understands China. Economic growth targets, new reform and opening-up measures, and China's diplomacy are the focus of attention both domestically and internationally.

Last year, China continued to expand institutional openness and streamline travel and visa policies. Topics like "Shopping in China" and "Traveling China" remain highly popular on international social media platforms, and the craze for designer collectible toys like LABUBU is becoming a new medium for the outside world's perception of China. China's authentic and multifaceted image is being rediscovered.

During the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan, a number of political signals are expected to be sent during the sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). These signals will not only provide the outside world with important guiding principles for understanding China's development but also highlight its image as a major power that is opening up to the world and seeking mutual benefit through cooperation.

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Taicang, located in Jiangsu Province on the southern bank of the Yangtze River estuary, is a small city with a population of less than a million. Since the first German company established itself there in 1993, Taicang has become home to over 560 German-owned companies, with a total investment of over $6 billion. Its annual industrial output exceeds RMB 67 billion, with over 60 companies recognized as "hidden champions" in their respective industries. This southern city has become one of the county-level districts with the highest concentration of German companies and the best quality of development, earning it the title of "homeland of German companies."

In 1993, the first German company, KERN-LIEBERS, established itself here. It took 14 years to attract the first hundred German companies, and only two years to grow from 400 to 500 companies. This acceleration is the result of years of dedicated work by local authorities to actively attract and closely support investors.

Taicang has built a 17N international contact network covering Germany's major economic regions. Annual "Taicang Day" events are held in Germany, enhancing the international standing of cooperation. A "Specialized Window for German Enterprises" has been opened, providing a "green corridor." The German dual education system was first introduced in China, and the first German-Chinese vocational training park based on the dual system was established in China, training over 10,000 highly qualified specialists. On Rothenburg Street, one can see glimpses of German everyday life, helping Germans living in Taicang feel at home.

The city's prime riverside location, proximity to Shanghai, and business climate based on the principle of "no disruption, no response" encourage German companies to continually increase their investment and deepen their presence in Taicang. Local businesses and research institutes also actively collaborate with them on industrial cooperation, as well as development and innovation.

Industrial cooperation goes hand in hand with humanitarian exchanges. The Taicang Beer Festival has been held 20 times. Sporting events, such as Sino-German football and table tennis matches, are regularly organized. In 2025, the Berlin Women's Choir from Germany performed on the stage of the Grand Theatre in Taicang, giving the city's residents an unforgettable intercultural artistic celebration.

Taicang aims to create a model zone of national-level Sino-German cooperation, striving to transform the partnership with Germany from quantitative accumulation to qualitative leap, from industrial dominance to comprehensive integration, and to form a new format of international cooperation at a higher level and with greater depth.

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WASHINGTON, March 2 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday announced the deaths of two more American service members in the operation against Iran, bringing the total number of American military fatalities to six.

"As of 4:00 p.m. March 2, six U.S. service members have been killed in combat. U.S. forces recently recovered the bodies of two previously missing service members at a facility struck during Iran's initial attacks in the region," CENTCOM said in a post on social media.

Earlier in the day, the command reported that American forces sank 11 Iranian Navy ships in the Gulf of Oman. –0–

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