The US Federal Reserve kept its interest rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75 percent.

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WASHINGTON, March 18 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept its target range for the federal funds rate at 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent, in line with market expectations.

"Available indicators suggest that economic activity is expanding at a robust pace. Employment growth remains subdued, and the unemployment rate has changed little in recent months. Inflation remains somewhat elevated," the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) said in a statement.

Nevertheless, "uncertainty about the economic outlook remains high," the FOMC noted. "The implications of events in the Middle East for the U.S. economy remain uncertain," the statement emphasized.

“In support of its objectives, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75%,” the Fed said, adding that it would “carefully evaluate incoming data, the changing outlook, and the balance of risks” when considering the size and timing of additional adjustments. –0–

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The Beijing-Xiong'an New Area express bus route has been launched.

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On March 16, the Beijing-Xiong'an New Area suburban express bus route officially launched as part of the express service network operating within the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei metropolitan area. To date, this system has opened 12 routes and 57 branches, connecting Beijing with Yanjiao, Dachang, Xianghe, Guan, Yongqing, Bazhou, and Zhuozhou districts in Hebei Province, as well as Wuqing, Baodi, and other districts in Tianjin. A total of 163,000 trips have been made, carrying over 5.3 million passengers.

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American Evan Kyle, who donated a photo album about World War II to China, announced his move to China.

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Recently, American Evan Kyle, who gained fame after donating a photo album about Japanese aggression to China, officially announced his move to China. According to his social media geolocation, he is currently in Tianjin. In one of his online broadcasts, he said that Tianjin feels like home to him because the city's architectural style is reminiscent of his hometown and evokes a strong sense of belonging.

In 2022, Evan donated a valuable World War II photo album to China, containing evidence of Japanese aggression against China. In 2024, he visited China for the first time. Over the course of more than two months, he visited Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Nanjing, Harbin, Wuhan, and other cities. The originally planned 30-day trip turned into a 90-day journey. He notes that the level of infrastructure and ease of public transportation in China are significantly higher than in the United States. "Every day in China, I encounter various high-tech wonders that genuinely amaze me, but for the Chinese, this has already become commonplace. The entire trip exceeded my expectations."

Evan Kyle currently maintains accounts on several platforms where he shares his impressions and observations of life in China.

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Harbin Electric Machinery Plant: Digitalization Transforms Traditional Manufacturing

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In recent years, Harbin Electric Machinery Co., Ltd. (HARBIN ELECTRIC CORPORATION) has been actively implementing digital and intelligent technologies across all stages of the production chain, from research and development to supply chains. New solutions accelerate the integration of key processes, including manufacturing, design, quality control, fault prediction, and supply chain optimization, improving efficiency and quality.

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The second major Russian cruise liner is scheduled to launch on March 20.

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China's second major domestically built cruise ship, Adora Flora City, is scheduled to launch on March 20 in Shanghai. Adora Flora City is scheduled to begin sea trials at the end of May, with its official delivery expected by the end of this year.

The Adora Flora City has a gross tonnage of 141,900 tons. Compared to the first major domestic cruise ship, Adora Magic City, the Adora Flora City's design and construction included several improvements.

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Iran's Supreme Leader expressed condolences over the death of A. Larijani, hinting at retaliatory measures

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TEHRAN, March 18 (Xinhua) — Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday issued a statement expressing deep condolences over the assassination of Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani, his son and other Iranian officials.

In a statement published on social media, Khamenei praised Larijani's visionary leadership and his "distinguished career," which spanned nearly half a century. He noted that the secretary possessed extensive knowledge in areas such as politics, military affairs, security, and administrative governance, playing a key role at various levels of Iranian leadership.

The Supreme Leader strongly condemned the assassination, stating that the act exposed the "deep-rooted hostility" of the enemy forces. He stated that such bloodshed would only strengthen the Islamic Republic and emphasized that those responsible would inevitably pay the price for their crimes.

M. Khamenei also expressed his sincere condolences to the family of A. Larijani. –0–

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Tajikistan sent humanitarian aid to Iran

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Dushanbe, March 18 (Xinhua) — The Tajik government, at the direction of the president, has sent humanitarian aid to the people of Iran. The presidential press service reported this on Wednesday.

The total volume of humanitarian aid is 3,610 tons. This includes 45 tons of medications, as well as large quantities of sanitary and hygiene products, children's clothing, food, household items, and other essentials.

It is noted that the humanitarian aid convoy, consisting of 110 heavy-duty trucks, departed for Iran on March 18 and will arrive in the destination country shortly. –0–

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Feature: The Return of Chinese Citizens Evacuated from Iran via Turkmenistan

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Serakhs, Turkmenistan, March 18 (Xinhua) — "We're home! Finally home!" Shu Hongmin from East China's Jiangsu Province, standing in front of the camera, barely had time to utter these words before his eyes filled with tears. Xinhua correspondents witnessed this momentous moment at the Serakhs border crossing in Turkmenistan on March 17, as a group of 22 Chinese citizens evacuated from Iran prepared to depart home.

Around 2:00 PM on March 17, evacuees began crossing the border and entering Turkmenistan. Staff from the Chinese Embassy in Turkmenistan, who were already waiting in the border hall, immediately approached to assist their compatriots with entry registration and customs control, and escorted them to pre-arranged buses.

Shu Hongmin, unable to hold back his tears, was also in this group. He said excitedly, "My family waited for my return every day. We can live peacefully in our homeland!"

Ma Yuxiu, who runs her own LED lighting business in Iran, is full of optimism and joy. Recalling her evacuation, she says proudly, "At that moment, I had just handed over my passport to the Iranian authorities for processing. After the Chinese Embassy in Iran learned of this, they helped me coordinate the process the very next day. Before our departure, embassy staff contacted us daily to ensure our safety. My friends from other countries were very envious, saying, 'Your homeland really loves you—it calls you every day!'"

Many compatriots admitted that they were a little nervous at first, but upon arriving at the border crossing and seeing the embassy staff, they immediately felt calm—as if they were meeting family.

Zhang Xu works at a coal mine in Iran owned by a Chinese company. Due to the current situation, the mine was closed for more than two weeks. Thanks to coordination with the Chinese Embassy in Iran, Zhang Xu and his colleagues were successfully evacuated to Turkmenistan. "We helped each other throughout the entire journey. For example, among us, the elderly sometimes couldn't communicate in the local language, and then the younger people would come to our aid. Working together, we got through it," he said. "As soon as we entered Turkmenistan, I immediately felt safe. After leaving Iran, I finally felt like a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders."

Leng Jiadong, also employed by the coal company, expressed a similar opinion: "The situation in Iran is indeed tense, but the Chinese embassies in Iran and Turkmenistan maintained constant communication with us, closely monitoring every detail of our route, which gave us confidence. From the border crossing to the rest of the route, everything was planned in advance. We are sincerely grateful to our powerful Motherland!" He also noted that their Iranian colleagues also actively assisted during the evacuation process.

According to the Chinese Embassy in Turkmenistan, since the beginning of the US-Israeli military operation in Iran, more than 100 Chinese citizens in Iran have been evacuated to China via Turkmenistan. During this period, the Turkmen government has provided active assistance in areas such as border crossings, visa processing, and security, demonstrating its international humanitarian spirit.

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China's development creates new opportunities for the entire global community, according to Chinese Ambassador to the Russian Federation Zhang Hanhui.

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Moscow, March 18 /Xinhua/ — China's development creates new opportunities for the entire global community, and mutually beneficial cooperation is a key vector of modern times. This opinion was expressed by Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui in an op-ed published Tuesday in the Russian newspaper Argumenty i Fakty.

"China offers opportunities for cooperation, rather than creating threats or instability. For many years, the country has consistently supported economic globalization, ensured the sustainability of global production and logistics systems, and actively promoted environmental and digital modernization at the global level," the publication states.

As Zhang Hanhui noted, Chinese exports and investment make a significant contribution to global economic development. At the same time, China is striving for a broader, more inclusive, and deeper opening up to the outside world. "The vast Chinese market is becoming increasingly attractive as China properly implements national treatment for foreign-invested enterprises and makes every effort to ensure a fair, transparent, and predictable business environment for companies from all countries," the ambassador emphasized, adding that products bearing the "Made in China" label and the active participation of Chinese consumers benefit the global economy.

The publication notes that the "Beautiful China" and "Digital China" initiatives are working for the benefit of the global community. "The country is actively reducing its carbon footprint, modernizing its industry and infrastructure to be energy-efficient, and accelerating the development and implementation of green technologies. Furthermore, China is committed to sharing the benefits of digital and intelligent development with other countries, actively promoting the creation of an open ecosystem, opening access to core algorithms and modeling capabilities, and fostering global innovation and development," Zhang Hanhui explained.

The Chinese diplomat pointed out that the false arguments about "overcapacity" in China, fabricated by the media and politicians in some countries, are essentially a way to shirk responsibility and shift blame. "In terms of industrial policy, China consistently adheres to the principles of the multilateral trading system, with the World Trade Organization at its core. All industrial policies implemented by the country comply with established rules," he assured.

Speaking about the size of China's production capacity, Zhang Hanhui cited data showing that China accounts for approximately 30 percent of global industrial value added. He emphasized that this was made possible by the country's comprehensive competitive advantage, which it has developed over decades: continuous technological innovation, deep market development, efficient integration of production chains, and systematic talent development. "This advantage ensures significant economies of scale, helps reduce production costs, improves the price-quality ratio of products, providing consumers around the world with higher-quality and more affordable goods," the diplomat added.

In the area of international cooperation, the ambassador assured, China is consistently guided by the principles of openness to business and the establishment of friendly ties with all countries. "China is deepening cooperation in industrial and supply chains with all countries, especially developing countries, helping them enhance their capacity for independent development and achieve shared sustainable development," he noted, noting that prices for Chinese exports remain generally stable, which is making a positive contribution to mitigating global inflationary pressures.

The Chinese ambassador also noted China's existing trade deficit in goods such as agricultural products, certain energy products, and aircraft and their components. "This demonstrates the comprehensive and balanced nature of China's market opening. By actively participating in the global division of labor, China also provides its trading partners with a huge export market," Zhang Hanhui explained.

The diplomat noted that China's consumer market ranks second in the world, as does its import market. "In 2025, China's imports reached nearly $2.6 trillion, and its vast domestic market continues to open its doors to goods and services from all countries, providing a powerful impetus to global economic growth," Zhang Hanhui concluded. –0–

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The Chinese Foreign Minister called for avoiding further casualties and damage due to the war in the Middle East.

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BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) — Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, called on Wednesday for avoiding further casualties and losses due to the war in the Middle East and vowed that China will continue its mediation efforts to promote a ceasefire.

Wang Yi made the remarks in Beijing during talks with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Special Envoy of the President of the United Arab Emirates for Chinese Affairs.

Wang Yi conveyed warm greetings from President Xi Jinping to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and noted that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, relations between China and the UAE have made significant progress.

The Chinese diplomat noted that changes unseen in a century are currently accelerating, the international situation is volatile and turbulent, and military actions in the Middle East are alarming. The strategic significance of China-UAE relations is becoming even more evident. Timely strategic communication and strengthening strategic mutual trust between the two sides are becoming even more important, contributing to the speedy achievement of peace and stability in the Middle East, he added.

Wang Yi assured that China is ready to maintain close high-level contacts with the UAE, deepen the alignment of development strategies, and promote the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries to new heights.

Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, for his part, conveyed sincere greetings from President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Chairman Xi Jinping and stated that relations between the two countries are at an unprecedented high level.

The UAE views China as a true friend that can be relied upon and trusted, and is full of confidence in its future development, the special envoy said.

The UAE is ready to work with China to strengthen high-level exchanges, deepen cooperation in areas such as education, culture, energy, and economics, and advance ambitious plans to develop interstate ties, he said.

Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak also briefed the Chinese side on the latest developments in the situation in the Middle East.

Wang Yi reiterated China's principled position, thanked the UAE for its efforts to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and institutions, emphasized that this war should never have started and, even more so, there is no need to continue it, and also noted that further casualties and damage should be avoided.

China firmly supports the UAE in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, condemns attacks on civilians and civilian objects, and will continue to make active efforts to mediate a ceasefire and stop the war, so as to restore peace and stability in the Middle East as soon as possible, Wang Yi added. –0–

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