China has offered condolences to the Republic of Korea over the deaths in the factory fire.

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BEIJING, March 23 (Xinhua) — China expresses deep condolences over the deaths in the fire in the Republic of Korea (ROK) and sincere sympathy to their families, and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Monday.

A fire has reportedly broken out at an auto parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea. The incident left 14 people dead and at least 59 injured. -0-

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Vladimir Putin congratulated Kim Jong-un on his re-election as Chairman of State Affairs of the DPRK.

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Moscow, March 23 (Xinhua) — Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Kim Jong-un on his reelection as Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The corresponding telegram was published on the Kremlin website on Monday.

“Dear Comrade Kim Jong Un, please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your re-election as Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea,” it reads.

"The decision of the Supreme People's Assembly deputies clearly demonstrates unanimous public support for your policy of effectively addressing the socioeconomic challenges facing the DPRK and protecting its sovereignty and legitimate interests in the international arena," Vladimir Putin emphasized.

"Russia highly values your personal contribution to strengthening the friendly and allied ties between our countries. And we will, of course, continue to work closely together to further develop the comprehensive strategic partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang. This undoubtedly serves the fundamental interests of our peoples," the president noted.

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China's Foreign Ministry called for a return to dialogue and negotiations regarding the war in the Middle East.

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BEIJING, March 23 (Xinhua) — China strongly urges relevant parties in the Middle East to immediately cease military operations, return to dialogue and negotiations, and not continue a war that should never have happened, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular ministry press conference on Monday.

The Chinese diplomat made the statement in response to a question after the US side threatened to "strike and destroy" Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened within 48 hours.

Lin Jian noted that the war raging in the Middle East is spreading beyond the region. If hostilities continue and the situation escalates again, the entire region will find itself in an irreparable situation.

"The use of force will only lead to a vicious circle," a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman commented. -0-

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China's Foreign Ministry: US-Japan relations should not be directed against a third party

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BEIJING, March 23 (Xinhua) — The development of bilateral relations between the United States and Japan should contribute to peace and stability in the region, and not be directed against third countries or harm the interests of other countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday.

The Chinese diplomat made this statement at a regular departmental press conference, commenting at the request of journalists on the negative reviews from Japanese internet users about Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to the United States.

"We have taken note of the comments made by some Japanese media, experts, and the public regarding S. Takaichi's visit to the United States, including her reaction when US President Donald Trump mentioned Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in her presence," Lin Jian said, adding that he would not comment on the critical comments made by Japanese internet users regarding the visit. -0-

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Two people were killed and 14 others injured in a road accident in China's Guizhou province (detailed version 1)

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Guiyang, March 23 (Xinhua) — Two students were killed and 14 others injured in a traffic accident in southwest China's Guizhou Province on Monday morning, local authorities said.

The incident occurred around 7:00 a.m. in Hezhang County, Bijie City. Two of the injured were taken to the hospital and are in serious but stable condition.

According to the Hezhang County People's Government Press Office, an overloaded minibus carrying students collided with a heavy truck parked on the side of the road.

The 49-year-old minibus driver, surnamed Zhang, was detained by police. A preliminary investigation ruled out suspicions that he was driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

According to the Ministry of Emergency Management of the People's Republic of China, the Industrial Safety Commission of the State Council of the People's Republic of China has taken over the investigation of this accident.

The ministry called for a swift determination of the cause of the tragedy and for those responsible to be held accountable. Furthermore, the Ministry of Emergency Management, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Public Security have dispatched a joint task force to the scene to lead the response.

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Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Zhao Leji will attend the 2026 Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference.

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BEIJING, March 23 (Xinhua) — Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China (CPC Central Committee) and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), will attend the plenary session of the 2026 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) annual conference on March 26 in the southern Chinese island province of Hainan and deliver a keynote speech, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced Monday.

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A fuel tank caught fire in the port of Primorsk in Russia's Leningrad region after a drone attack.

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St. Petersburg, March 23 (Xinhua) — A fuel tank was damaged and caught fire in a drone attack at the port of Primorsk in Russia's Leningrad Region on Monday, regional Governor Alexander Drozdenko reported on his Max channel.

Firefighting efforts are underway, and personnel have been evacuated. According to A. Drozdenko, more than 60 UAVs have been destroyed in the Leningrad Region in less than 24 hours. One of the drones crashed, damaging a power line pole near the village of Yermilovo in the Vyborg District. Extinguishing the dry grass at the crash site is underway.

The port of Primorsk is one of the key oil loading infrastructure facilities in the Baltic.

Due to a drone attack, temporary restrictions on aircraft landing and departure were imposed at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport. According to the airport's press service, as of 9:00 a.m. Moscow time, 62 flights had been canceled and more than 80 were delayed.

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Xi Jinping inspected the Xiong'an New Area in Hebei Province (detailed version-1)

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BEIJING, March 23 (Xinhua) — General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Xi Jinping on Monday inspected Xiong'an New Area in north China's Hebei Province.

Xi Jinping inspected the construction progress at the launch site and visited China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd. and the Xiong'an campus of Beijing No. 4 Middle School to learn about the development of the Xiong'an New Area.

He also warmly welcomed the representatives of personnel and employees of organizations relocated as part of the projects to liberate Beijing from non-capital functions, who have already settled in the area or are in the process of moving and settling in. -0-

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The second plenary session of the 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam opened in Hanoi.

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Hanoi, March 23 (Xinhua) — The second plenary session of the 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV CC) opened in Hanoi on Monday, the Vietnam News Agency reported.

The committee intends to discuss and make decisions on a wide range of issues underlying the implementation of the resolution adopted at the 14th Party Congress, as well as those concerning the effectiveness of the political system and the country's sustainable development for the period 2026-2031 and beyond, the statement said.

The agenda also includes consideration of personnel appointments to senior positions in government agencies for the period 2026-2031.

In his opening remarks, General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee To Lam stated that the plenary session would determine the key legal framework, work procedures and disciplinary principles necessary for the practical implementation of the resolution.

The plenum is planned to last until March 27. –0–

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He Lifeng met with the chairman of the board of directors of Singapore-based Temasek.

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BEIJING, March 23 (Xinhua) — China welcomes Singapore's Temasek and investors from other countries to invest and set up business in China and jointly seize opportunities for China's high-quality economic development, He Lifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said Sunday.

He Lifeng, who is also the head of the Office of the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission, made the announcement during a meeting with Teo Chee Hean, chairman of Singapore-based Temasek Holdings.

Noting that this year marks the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan, he said China's economy has gotten off to a strong start, better than expected, steadily bringing stability and certainty to the global economy.

China will steadily expand its high-level opening up to the outside world and continuously develop and upgrade its domestic market, he added.

Teo Chee Hean noted that Temasek is confident in China's economic development prospects and is ready to continue expanding investment cooperation with China. -0-

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