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Moscow, March 21 /Xinhua/ – The reckless strike on the port of Bandar Anzali in the Caspian Sea threatens to draw Caspian countries into the conflict over Iran, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated on Friday.

"The Caspian Sea region has always been perceived by the countries of the region and the international community as a safe space for peace and cooperation. The reckless and irresponsible actions of the aggressors pose a threat of drawing the Caspian states into a military conflict," the diplomat's statement is quoted on the department's website.

According to her, the economic interests of Russia and other Caspian states that maintain transport links with Iran through this port are affected.

M. Zakharova called for an immediate cessation of military action and a resumption of efforts to achieve a political settlement of the situation in the Middle East, which is increasingly being projected onto neighboring regions. –0–

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BEIJING, March 21 (Xinhua) — China has made significant progress in greening, expanding forest area and forest stock for 40 consecutive years, according to the State Forestry and Grassland Administration.

The country's forest area has reached 3.614 billion mu (approximately 241 million hectares), with forest cover rising to 25.09 percent, making China the world leader in terms of volume and rate of greening.

Thus, during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), the country, having launched large-scale programs to protect and restore ecosystems to further strengthen ecological shields, managed to green 549 million mu of territory, restore more than 4.34 million mu of wetlands, and reclaim 152 million mu of land susceptible to desertification.

According to the state administration, such efforts bring not only environmental but also economic benefits. Currently, the value of ecological services associated with China's forest and grassland ecosystems exceeds 30 trillion yuan (approximately $4.35 trillion) per year.

The annual production of forest food products has exceeded 240 million tons, and the number of ecotourism trips is at least 3 billion per year, according to the agency's data. -0-

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BEIJING, March 21 (Xinhua) — China saw 8,631 new foreign-invested enterprises established in the first two months of this year, up 14 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Commerce.

During the same period, the total volume of actual foreign investment in mainland China amounted to 161.45 billion yuan (US$23.43 billion), down 5.7 percent from a year ago.

At the same time, the inflow of foreign investment into the manufacturing industry reached 47.52 billion yuan, and into the service sector – 111.22 billion yuan.

In particular, high-tech industries accounted for 63.21 billion yuan, an increase of 20.4 percent. This represents 39.2 percent of the total volume of foreign investment actually utilized in the country in January-February.

Among investors, Canada and Switzerland stand out, with real investment inflows into China growing by 210 percent and 41.3 percent year-on-year, respectively. -0-

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Beijing, March 20 (Xinhua) — Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday, during which the two exchanged views on issues including China-US trade and economic relations and Apple's operations and development in China, the Ministry of Commerce announced in a press release.

During the meeting, Wang Wentao noted that, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the Chinese and American trade and economic negotiating teams held six rounds of consultations, which led to a number of important consensuses. The parties agreed that healthy, stable, and sustainable trade and economic relations between China and the United States serve the interests of both countries and are important for global economic stability and development.

As the Chinese Minister of Commerce pointed out, China is committed to building an open global economy, and through its economic development, the country brings stability and certainty to a turbulent world.

Noting that China is promoting high-level opening-up and focusing on building stable, sustainable, green and innovative industrial and supply chains, the minister expressed hope that Apple will maintain firm confidence in its development in China and share the opportunities provided by the country's development.

Confirming China's importance, Cook pointed out that the country is Apple's most important manufacturing base and a key source of supply chain.

As T. Cook emphasized, Apple is continuously deepening cooperation in areas such as innovation, green development, and industrial chain connectivity, which is largely consistent with China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). The CEO also added that Apple hopes to maintain stable development in trade and economic relations between the U.S. and China.

According to a video recording of the meeting released by China's Ministry of Commerce, T. Cook stated that the company "highly appreciates the government's measures aimed at stimulating consumption in the country and is very pleased to be able to participate in this initiative."

On Friday, Apple's CEO also met in Beijing with Ren Hongbin, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). During the conversation, which took the form of a Chinese-style afternoon tea party, Cook reiterated the priority of the Chinese market for Apple and reaffirmed the company's commitment to continuing its investment in the country.

"Continuous growth" is the company's new plan for the Chinese market this year, Apple's CEO told reporters.

In early March, Cook began his first visit to China this year, the latest in a series of trips he has made to the country in recent years, highlighting Apple's close ties to the Chinese market.

His trip to the Chinese capital follows a visit to Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, earlier this week. Cook is also expected to attend the high-level China Development Forum 2026, which will be held in Beijing from March 22 to 23. –0–

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TEHRAN, March 20 (Xinhua) — Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Friday said the recent strikes on Turkey and Oman were not carried out by Iranian forces or their allies.

According to a publication on the Supreme Leader's official website, M. Khamenei made this statement in his address on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr), which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and Nowruz (the Iranian New Year), which falls on March 21.

He said Iran maintains proper relations with both countries, but warned of "deceptive tactics" by Israel, which could use "false flag" operations to sow discord between Iran and its neighbors.

According to him, similar operations could be carried out in other countries.

M. Khamenei noted the importance the country attaches to relations with its neighbors and called on Afghanistan and Pakistan to establish better relations with each other, expressing his readiness to take the necessary measures to achieve this.

Iran's Supreme Leader also emphasized the need to improve citizens' living standards and develop the country's infrastructure, focusing on ensuring prosperity and creating material benefits for the population, and declared the coming year "the year of resistance economy under conditions of national unity." –0–

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GUANGZHOU, March 20 (Xinhua) — Zhai Shichen, spokesperson for the Southern Zone Combat Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), on Friday warned the Philippines to immediately stop violations and provocative actions after a Philippine C-208 aircraft illegally entered the airspace over waters adjacent to the Meiji Reef in China's Nansha Islands without the approval of the Chinese government.

Zhai Shichen said the naval and air forces of the combat command zone had been tracking and monitoring the Philippine aircraft, issuing a warning to deport it in accordance with laws and regulations.

The official representative emphasized that the Philippine side's actions constitute a serious violation of China's sovereignty.

“We strongly warn the Philippine side to immediately stop its illegal actions and provocations and work together with China to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea,” Zhai Shichen said. –0–

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WASHINGTON, March 20 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday sharply criticized North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies, calling them "cowards" for failing to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a key corridor for global energy supplies bordering Iran to the north.

"NATO without the US is a paper tiger!" the American leader wrote in a post on his social network, Truth Social.

“Cowards, and we will remember this!” he added.

On Tuesday, Donald Trump announced that his request for security for the ships had been rejected by most NATO member countries and US allies, declaring himself "disappointed" with the Alliance's decision. He also emphasized that the United States "doesn't need anyone's help."

"We no longer need or require assistance from NATO countries—never have! The same goes for Japan, Australia, or the Republic of Korea," Trump wrote in his post on Truth Social on Tuesday.

Earlier on Monday in Brussels, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, stated that "Europe has no interest in an endless war," commenting on the US-Israeli war with Iran. "This is not a European war, but directly European interests are at stake," the diplomat emphasized.

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BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) — The immediate priority now is to contain the spread of the conflict and prevent further involvement of other countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.

Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the announcement during a telephone conversation with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French president. The conversation was initiated by the French side.

Wang Yi outlined China's position, noting that the situation in the Middle East continues to deteriorate and the scale of military conflict continues to escalate. He stated that this not only undermines the stability of global energy supplies but also provokes a serious humanitarian crisis.

The head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry noted that the use of force will not solve the problem, and the unjust war must not continue.

As Wang Yi emphasized, in the face of the current critical situation, China and France, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, must strengthen strategic communication and coordination, resolutely uphold the UN Charter and international law, and prevent the world from relapsing into the “law of the jungle.”

The Chinese diplomat also pointed out that two other top priorities are for the international community to unanimously call for an immediate ceasefire and intensify efforts to advance peace talks, and for the UN and the UN Security Council to play their due role in promoting the early restoration of peace and stability in the region.

Wang Yi stressed that despite the current difficulties, dialogue and negotiations remain the right way out of the crisis, and both China and France should make joint efforts in this direction.

E. Bonn, for his part, shared his vision of the current situation in the Middle East, including events in Iran and Lebanon.

He noted that France and China, as large countries, support the UN, comply with international law and advocate resolving differences through dialogue.

He said both countries should work together to find solutions and help reduce tensions and resume negotiations.

E. Bonn added that France expects to strengthen communication and cooperation with China in order to promote the speedy establishment of peace and stability in the Middle East. –0–

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URUMQI, March 20 (Xinhua) — Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) has made a strong start to its foreign trade in 2026, with combined import and export volumes reaching 71.22 billion yuan (approximately 10.34 billion U.S. dollars) in the first two months, up 36 percent year-on-year, according to customs data from Urumqi, the capital of the region.

As the vanguard of China's westward opening, Xinjiang has demonstrated continuous optimization of its foreign trade structure. Total import and export volumes through conventional trade increased by 82.8 percent, accounting for 51.3 percent of the region's total foreign trade and accounting for 31.6 percentage points of overall trade growth. New trade formats, such as cross-border e-commerce, market procurement, and border trade, demonstrated strong growth.

Building on its role as a key region for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Xinjiang has deepened trade and economic cooperation with partner countries. Trade with BRI member states grew by 35.5 percent, accounting for 90.3 percent of the region's total foreign trade. Trade with three key markets—Central Asia, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and Russia—also saw steady growth, with trade with ASEAN jumping by 181.4 percent, becoming a key driver of Xinjiang's foreign trade growth.

Mechanical and electrical goods have now become Xinjiang's largest export items, surpassing traditional categories. Exports of electrical equipment, auto parts, and other goods have seen significant increases, while imports of metal ores and agricultural products have seen rapid growth.

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AMSTERDAM, March 20 (Xinhua) — A major fire broke out on Friday in the Westpoort industrial area in the western part of Amsterdam, the Dutch capital, sending thick clouds of smoke into the air, Dutch broadcaster NOS reported.

A fire broke out in a warehouse storing electric scooters, blanketing parts of the capital with thick smoke. According to NOS, there were no reports of injuries.

A fire brigade spokesman said the fire started shortly after 3:00 p.m. local time (2:00 p.m. GMT) among electric scooters parked near a warehouse and then spread to the building. "We are doing everything possible to bring the fire under control," he emphasized.

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