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FRANKFURT AM MAIN, March 25 (Xinhua) — One woman was injured in a knife attack on a commuter train between Saarbrücken and St. Wendel in southwestern Germany's Saarland state on Wednesday afternoon.

According to police, a fight broke out between two people. The man allegedly attacked the woman with a knife and wounded her.

The suspect has been detained. The victim is receiving medical attention; the extent of her injuries is still unknown.

The train stopped at Sulzbach station, which was subsequently cordoned off by police. –0–

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Boao, Hainan Province, March 25 (Xinhua) — Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of China, held separate meetings in Boao Township, Hainan Province, on Wednesday with Azerbaijani Parliament Speaker Sahiba Gafarova and Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar, who arrived in China to attend the 2026 Boao Forum for Asia (BOA) meeting.

In addition, Zhao Leji held a group meeting with BAF board members and senior advisers.

During a meeting with S. Gafarova, the Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee stated that China is ready to work with the Azerbaijani side, guided by the important agreements reached between the heads of state, to expand trade, economic, and investment cooperation, enhance connectivity, promote rapprochement between peoples, and advance the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.

The NPC hopes to intensify exchanges with the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan to ensure legal guarantees for Chinese-Azerbaijani practical cooperation, Zhao Leji said.

S. Gafarova, for her part, assured that the Azerbaijani side firmly adheres to the one-China principle and is ready to strengthen cooperation with China in all areas, as well as deepen inter-parliamentary exchanges.

During his meeting with R. Sklyar, Zhao Leji stated that China and Kazakhstan are friendly neighbors connected by shared mountains and rivers, as well as eternal comprehensive strategic partners who deeply trust each other.

Zhao Leji continued that China is ready to work with the Kazakh side to implement the important agreements reached by the two heads of state, strengthen the foundation of political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, focusing on the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road, enrich the content of cultural and humanitarian exchanges, and strengthen coordination and cooperation in the international arena, in order to promote the development of Chinese-Kazakh relations at a higher level, in a broader area, and in a deeper manner.

The NPC intends to play an active role as a legislative body in promoting the strengthening of Chinese-Kazakh friendship, Zhao Leji added.

R. Sklyar, for his part, indicated that Kazakhstan supports a number of global initiatives put forward by China, noting that under the strategic leadership of the two heads of state, Kazakh-Chinese relations continue to deepen. He stated that Kazakhstan is ready to work with China to strengthen cooperation in various areas, such as lawmaking, economics, trade, and energy, and to advance the development of bilateral relations.

During a meeting with BAF board members and senior advisers, Zhao Leji emphasized that China expects to work with all parties to implement the Global Governance Initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

The Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee assured that China will continue to support the development of the BAF. He noted that it is essential to remain true to the forum's original goals, continually keep pace with the times, and adhere to openness and inclusiveness. China stands ready to work with other countries to jointly build a clean, beautiful, and sustainable world, Zhao Leji added.

Chairman of the Board of Directors Ban Ki-moon and other representatives of the BAF highly praised the concept of building a community with a shared future for humanity and the series of global initiatives put forward by Xi Jinping, and expressed their commitment to making tireless efforts to promote the development of the BAF.

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UNITED NATIONS, March 25 (Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called on the United States and Israel to end their war against Iran and also called on Iran to stop attacks on neighboring countries.

Speaking to reporters about the situation in the Middle East, the UN Secretary-General said his message to the United States and Israel is that "it is time to end the war, as it brings increasing suffering, the number of civilian casualties is mounting, and the global economic consequences are becoming increasingly devastating."

“My message to Iran is to stop attacking its neighbors who are not parties to the conflict,” added A. Guterres. –0–

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Beijing, March 25 (Xinhua) — The 2026 Global South Financiers Forum is being held in Beijing from March 25-26 under the theme "Connecting Finance and Wisdom, Illuminating the Global South."

Xinhua News Agency Director-General Fu Hua said at the forum's main session on Wednesday that Xinhua is committed to amplifying the "voice of the Global South" and documenting the vibrant practices of countries in the Global South moving forward together.

Xinhua expressed its willingness to rely on the news agency's all-media information dissemination system and global presence to promote the steady deepening of financial cooperation among countries in the Global South and bring more "Southern solutions" to the formation of a new order of global financial governance.

Beijing Deputy Mayor Sun Shuo emphasized that the financial sector is a pillar of the Chinese capital's economy. He stated that Beijing will consistently adhere to high-level opening-up and actively expand the space for financial cooperation with countries in the Global South, focusing on areas such as further improving the business environment, strengthening scientific, technological, and financial exchanges, expanding cooperation in green finance, and deepening high-level opening-up of the financial sector.

Lu Lei, deputy governor of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), said the PBOC encourages and supports financial institutions to make green and low-carbon investments in countries and regions participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.

The People's Bank of China stands ready to work with all parties to promote high-quality development of green finance and guide global capital flows into green and low-carbon sectors, Lu Lei added.

Li Hongyan, Deputy Administrator of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, emphasized that the restructuring of the global green industry opens up opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation between China and countries in the Global South.

As Li Hongyan noted, through high-level opening up of the financial sector, China is deepening cooperation with countries in the Global South in the green industry, sharing opportunities in the green transition with them, and contributing to global sustainable development.

Nicaraguan Minister of Development, Industry, and Trade Erwin Ramirez and Director General of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan Shahin Mahmudzade attended and delivered speeches at the event. The two-day forum was organized by the Xinhua News Agency.

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BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for further unleashing the potential of cooperation with the Netherlands in green and innovative fields to achieve mutual benefit and higher-level win-win outcomes.

Li Qiang made the call during a telephone conversation with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten.

As the head of the Chinese government noted, over the more than 10 years since the establishment of the open and pragmatic comprehensive cooperative partnership between China and the Netherlands, thanks to the joint efforts of both sides, interstate ties and cooperation have steadily deepened. "Openness and pragmatism" remain their hallmarks, bringing tangible benefits to the peoples of both countries, Li Qiang added.

According to him, in a context of growing international instability, when unilateralism and protectionism are dealing serious blows to the global economy, it is especially important to adhere to the course of stimulating cooperation through openness and promoting mutual benefit through pragmatism.

Li Qiang emphasized that the Chinese side is willing to work with the Netherlands to strengthen political trust, adhere to mutual respect and equal dialogue, and expand mutually beneficial cooperation, constantly injecting new impetus into the joint development of the two countries and injecting positive energy into promoting world peace and prosperity.

As the Premier of the State Council stated, China and the Netherlands are important trade and economic partners for each other, and strengthening cooperation is in the common interests of both sides.

As China implements the 15th Five-Year Plan, the overall size of the Chinese economy will reach new heights in the next five years, opening up broader prospects for deepening Sino-Dutch trade and economic cooperation, Li Qiang noted.

He expressed the Chinese side's readiness to strengthen cooperation with the Netherlands at all levels and more effectively utilize the role of dialogue mechanisms in the fields of economics, trade, science and technology.

Noting that the Netherlands has long been an important gateway for China-EU cooperation and a key member state of the European Union, Li Qiang expressed the hope that the Netherlands will play an active role in promoting an objective and rational understanding of China-EU relations and cooperation by EU institutions, and work with the Chinese side to properly resolve differences and problems through dialogue and consultation, so as to promote the healthy and stable development of China-EU relations.

R. Jetten, for his part, stated that China is an important trading partner for his country, and that Dutch-Chinese relations are one of the most important bilateral ties for the Netherlands.

The Prime Minister noted that interstate relations have been developing very dynamically in recent years. The new Dutch government is placing increased emphasis on relations with China and is committed to maintaining close high-level contacts, stimulating mutually beneficial cooperation in areas such as economics, trade, innovation, and climate action, jointly addressing global challenges, and protecting shared interests.

R. Jetten recalled that next year will mark the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level between the Netherlands and China. The Netherlands is ready to work with China to achieve new progress in the open and pragmatic relations of comprehensive cooperation and partnership between the two countries, he assured.

Relations between the European Union and China are of paramount importance, and the Netherlands is ready to play an active role in promoting dialogue and cooperation between the EU and China, the Dutch Prime Minister added. –0–

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BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) — The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Wednesday demanded that the Philippines immediately stop provocations, fuss-making and smear campaigns related to China's Huangyan Island in the South China Sea.

As noted by BOC official Liu Dejun, the BOC recently conducted scheduled training exercises to protect rights and maintain law and order in the waters of Huangyan Island, having issued a navigation safety notice in advance in accordance with the law.

However, during the exercise, the Philippine side assembled a large number of vessels that intruded into the Chinese exercise zone, attempting to provoke incidents, create a stir, and fraudulently attract the attention of the international community under the guise of "fishing," Liu Dejun said.

According to him, the BOC will continue to conduct operations to protect rights and maintain law and order in the waters of China's Huangyan Island in accordance with the law, resolutely defending China's territorial sovereignty, as well as maritime rights and interests.

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BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said Wednesday that China is ready to work with all parties to build a global scientific and technological community.

Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the announcement at the opening ceremony of the annual Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing.

The Vice Premier of the State Council proposed creating a more open and inclusive innovation network to foster closer collaboration between various innovation organizations. He also proposed developing broader and more diverse scientific and technological cooperation, strengthening collaboration in basic and cutting-edge research, and promoting the application of new technologies to stimulate the socioeconomic development of all countries.

Ding Xuexiang called for promoting more equitable and inclusive scientific and technological governance and appropriately addressing regulatory conflicts, social risks, and ethical challenges that may arise during scientific and technological development.

The Vice Prime Minister of China recalled that during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China achieved significant progress in the scientific and technological sector. The country's scientific and technological strength has grown significantly, and China's influence as a key center of global innovation has increased significantly, he stated.

According to Ding Xuexiang, during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), China will step up efforts to achieve greater independence and strength in science and technology, build international scientific and technological innovation centers, and form key strategic fulcrums to transform China into a powerful scientific and technological power.

The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum is themed "Deep Integration of Technological and Industrial Innovation." The opening ceremony was attended by approximately 1,000 people, including scientists, engineers, business leaders, and officials from China and abroad, as well as heads of international organizations.

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Moscow, March 25 (Xinhua) — Russia, in close coordination with China, will continue its efforts to strengthen space security in the interests of all humanity. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated this on Wednesday, responding to a Xinhua reporter's question about US statements that the American military should control space.

"We will continue constructive efforts to strengthen space security in the interests of all humanity, including in close coordination with the People's Republic of China," the Russian diplomat emphasized.

M. Zakharova noted that US space exploration and security policy has recently become increasingly aggressive. "Officials in Washington are openly declaring their intention to secure military dominance in near-Earth space. All of this confirms the validity of our assessments of the rapidly deteriorating situation in space security and the growing threat of space becoming an arena for armed conflict," the Russian Foreign Ministry representative stated.

She warned that any armed conflict in orbit would have catastrophic consequences for the long-term sustainability of space activities and the prospects for space exploration for all states without exception.

At the same time, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry urged not to rush ahead, emphasizing that much will depend on timely and coordinated actions by the international community.

"In the current situation, initiatives to prevent an arms race in outer space are more urgent than ever, especially the development of a relevant international legally binding instrument. The basis for this is the Russian-Chinese draft treaty on the prevention of the placement of weapons in outer space and the threat or use of force against outer space objects," concluded M. Zakharova.

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NAIROBI, March 25 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attended the China-Kenya Business Forum in Nairobi on March 23, where he reiterated China's commitment to expanding trade with Kenya and Africa.

As Han Zheng recalled, in April last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kenyan President William Ruto agreed to upgrade their bilateral relations to a China-Kenya community of shared future in a new era, which determined the direction of long-term development of relations between the two countries.

The Chinese Vice President put forward three proposals to strengthen China-Kenya relations.

First, Han Zheng stated, it is necessary to strengthen strategic mutual trust. China is ready to strengthen alignment with Kenya's development strategy, Vision 2030, and to support African countries, including Kenya, in transforming their resource advantages into development advantages to jointly advance modernization.

Secondly, Han Zheng continued, mutually beneficial cooperation must be deepened. China is Kenya's top trading partner and its largest source of foreign investment, while Kenya is China's largest trading partner in East Africa. China is willing to expand cooperation in areas such as agricultural technology, the digital economy, and green energy, and encourages more strong Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Kenya.

Third, Han Zheng added, multilateralism should be supported. Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that, starting May 1, China will implement a zero-tariff policy on 100 percent of goods from 53 African countries with diplomatic relations. China stands ready to work with African countries, including Kenya, to uphold the multilateral trading system and foster an open, inclusive, and non-discriminatory environment for international economic cooperation.

According to the Vice President of China, the recently concluded "two sessions" in China approved the main provisions of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), which outline the country's development program for the next five years. Han Zheng noted that China will continue to uphold its commitment to high-level opening-up and will share opportunities with all countries, including Kenya, in its open development process and work together to achieve success.

Before the event, Han Zheng held talks with Kenyan Vice President Kithura Kindiki. He emphasized China's support for Kenya in pursuing a development path suited to its national circumstances and welcomed Kenya's use of trade facilitation measures to increase exports of high-quality and specialized products to China and exploit the vast opportunities of the vast Chinese market.

China is a reliable partner and friend of Kenya, noted K. Kindiki, emphasizing that through the Belt and Road Initiative, China is promoting regional connectivity and providing Kenya with significant development opportunities.

The Kenyan side is ready to take full advantage of the zero-tariff policy to expand exports to China, stimulate balanced trade, intensify technological exchanges, and become a gateway for China to the vast African market, K. Kindiki added. –0–

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Astana, March 25 (Xinhua) — Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin stated the significant potential for launching new joint projects between Russia and Kazakhstan in energy, industry, transport infrastructure, agriculture, and the digital economy. This was reported on Wednesday by the Kazinform news agency.

Arriving in Kazakhstan on a working visit, M. Mishustin recalled at intergovernmental talks that following Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's state visit to Russia last November, a comprehensive economic cooperation program through 2030 was approved, the implementation of which is being ensured by the governments of the two countries.

Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, in turn, noted that Russia remains one of the country's key trade and economic partners. According to him, trade turnover between the two countries has approached $30 billion, and Russian business investment in Kazakhstan's economy over the past 20 years has exceeded $28 billion.

From March 25-27, M. Mishustin is in Kazakhstan on a working visit. During his visit, he will participate in a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council and the Digital Qazaqstan international digital forum in Shymkent.

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