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Moscow, March 18 (Xinhua) — Japan's remilitarization policy is leading to unwanted tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, provoking a new round of the arms race. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated this Wednesday in response to a question from a Xinhua correspondent.

“This course has an extremely negative impact on both regional and global stability and leads to unwanted tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, provoking a new round of the arms race,” she said.

M. Zakharova noted that the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repeatedly commented on the official line of Tokyo, which is taking consistent steps to remilitarize the country, including the acquisition of strike systems such as cruise missiles, which "simply cannot be classified as defensive weapons."

"We regularly draw Japan's attention to the destructive consequences of the rapid expansion of the military budget. This, of course, particularly applies to arms purchases, which potentially pose a threat to the national security of neighboring states, including Russia," the diplomat emphasized.

The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry called on Japan's leadership to adhere to the provisions of its national constitution that proclaim pacifist principles. "If Japan's leadership does not want to find itself in the same situation the country found itself in during and after World War II, it should learn the lessons of history and rely, first and foremost, on the relevant provisions of the national constitution that still remain in effect and proclaim pacifist principles," she emphasized.

M. Zakharova also warned of Russia's response to the emergence of new threats. "The emergence of additional missile threats to Russian territory will undoubtedly entail a response on our part in terms of the need for compensatory measures to maintain an adequate level of defense capability," the Russian diplomat concluded.

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BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) — Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and World Health Organization (WHO) Goodwill Ambassador for Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Prevention, called on the international community on Wednesday to support and participate in the global prevention and treatment of tuberculosis.

In her written address to the virtual event dedicated to WHO World Tuberculosis Day 2026, Peng Liyuan emphasized the crucial importance of holding the event under the theme "Country-led, People-powered." She stated that this will help unite the international community's efforts to combat tuberculosis as a public health challenge.

As the WHO Goodwill Ambassador pointed out, guided by a strong commitment to the mission of protecting public health and the goal of ending the tuberculosis epidemic, the organization has done a great and effective job, managing to reverse the recent upward trend in the number of cases of the disease worldwide.

The Chinese government has always placed great importance on tuberculosis prevention and treatment, she continued, adding that the country has established coordination among various government agencies to implement response measures, as well as ensured the rapid implementation of technical and organizational innovations thanks to scientific and technological advances. All of this has enabled new achievements in the fight against tuberculosis in China, Peng Liyuan stated.

Peng Liyuan noted that China's healthcare system, which covers over 1.4 billion urban and rural residents, has effectively increased access to tuberculosis prevention and treatment services. This has contributed to a steady decline in the incidence of tuberculosis, placing China among countries with a moderate to low prevalence of tuberculosis.

She recalled that this year marks the 15th anniversary of the launch of China's nationwide volunteer campaign to raise awareness about tuberculosis prevention and control. Over the years, more than 1 million volunteers have participated, implementing over 80,000 programs.

“I have visited local communities, schools, and medical facilities with many of them, and I am proud of their compassion, dedication, and contribution, as well as the progress made in China’s fight against tuberculosis,” Peng Liyuan said.

In her address, Peng Liyuan called on people from all walks of life in all countries to take action, support and participate in the global effort against tuberculosis.

"Let's share warmth and care with each other, and build confidence and hope together. Let's work for progress in the fight against tuberculosis for the benefit of all humanity and join forces to build a community of health for all," she concluded.

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Beijing, March 18 (Xinhua) — China and Turkmenistan should expand cooperation in the natural gas sector and boost trade and investment, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in Beijing on Wednesday.

Xi Jinping made the statement at a meeting with the national leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty (People's Council) of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, adding that the two sides should expand cooperation in non-resource sectors, including connectivity, agriculture, artificial intelligence, the digital economy, and clean energy.

The Chinese President noted that China recently successfully held “two sessions,” during which the country’s 15th five-year socio-economic development plan (2026-2030) was approved.

The Chinese leader stressed that the implementation of this plan will create a solid foundation for China to fundamentally implement socialist modernization, which will benefit countries around the world.

According to Xi Jinping, over the past 35 years since gaining independence, Turkmenistan has developed an independent development path that suits its national conditions.

At the beginning of the Year of the Horse, China is ready to discuss cooperation issues with Turkmenistan and share development opportunities to promote the construction of a Chinese-Turkmen community with a shared future, he added.

Emphasizing that mutual support is the core essence of the China-Turkmenistan comprehensive strategic partnership, the Chinese President stated that regardless of the developments in the international situation, China will always firmly support Turkmenistan in defending its national independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Furthermore, China will always support Turkmenistan in pursuing its policy of perpetual neutrality and will remain a reliable partner for Turkmenistan, he added.

Both sides should accelerate the alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative with Turkmenistan's development strategy, Xi Jinping said, calling on the two sides to speed up the process of establishing Lu Ban Workshops, traditional Chinese medicine centers, and cultural centers.

China and Turkmenistan must resolutely combat the "three evil forces" of terrorism, extremism, and separatism to create a safe environment for the two countries' development, the Chinese leader said.

Amidst numerous emerging global challenges, China stands ready to work with Turkmenistan to firmly uphold the status and authority of the United Nations and implement genuine multilateralism, Xi Jinping assured.

The Chinese President called on the parties to adhere to the global governance philosophy of broad consultation, shared contribution and shared benefit, and promote global governance reform based on the principles of fairness, justice, openness and inclusiveness.

For his part, G. Berdimuhamedov congratulated China on the successful holding of the “two sessions” and the adoption of important decisions and orders on the development of various areas of the country’s life.

According to him, China's prosperity and development benefit the entire world. Turkmen-Chinese cooperation has become a significant positive factor in the socioeconomic development of both countries and serves the long-term interests of their peoples, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov stated.

Turkmenistan, as before, will firmly adhere to the one-China principle and is ready to work with China to strengthen the alignment of development strategies, expand practical cooperation in areas such as energy, trade, and connectivity, and jointly strive for development and prosperity, while jointly promoting security and stability, the national leader of the Turkmen people said.

The Turkmen side thanks China for supporting Turkmenistan's status of eternal neutrality, highly appreciates the four global initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping as a world leader, and expresses gratitude to the Chinese side for consistently adhering to a fair position in international affairs.

Turkmenistan is ready to work with China to strengthen coordination and cooperation on multilateral platforms such as the UN and the China-Central Asia mechanism, and to jointly maintain peace and stability in the region and throughout the world, G. Berdimuhamedov added. –0–

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Almaty, March 18 (Xinhua) — Amid the rapid growth of Chinese tourism in Kazakhstan—over 876,000 visits in the first 11 months of 2025—8B is providing Kazakh companies with the infrastructure to convert this flow into real revenue, the publication "Business Kazakhstan" reported on Wednesday.

The initiative involves the launch of WeChat Pay and access to the Weixin/WeChat ecosystem, which boasts 1.4 billion users. The integration will allow businesses to accept payments from Chinese tourists directly through WeChat Pay, the service most Chinese people use for everyday payments.

2025 has become the Year of Chinese Tourism in Kazakhstan, and initiatives to develop tourism are being actively implemented between China and Kazakhstan. –0–

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JERUSALEM, March 18 (Xinhua) — Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was killed in an overnight Israeli strike, according to a statement released by the Defense Minister's office.

During an assessment of the situation with high-ranking military personnel, I. Katz stated that “E. Khatib was responsible for the internal system of assassinations and repression of the regime in Iran, as well as for promoting external threats.”

“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have authorized the military to act without further authorization if an intelligence operation or other activity threatens the safety of a senior Iranian official,” he added. –0–

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Moscow, March 18 (Xinhua) — The overwhelming majority of Western media reports about Russia allegedly assisting Iran in the Middle East conflict are fabrications, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated at a briefing on Wednesday.

"There are currently a lot of different reports circulating around this war, the vast majority of which are nothing more than fake news. Therefore, we don't consider it necessary to comment on every single one of these reports," noted D. Peskov.

The Russian president's press secretary made the statement in response to a Western media report alleging that Russia is allegedly sharing satellite images of American facilities in the Middle East and UAV production technologies with Iran.

“There were comments on this issue from official representatives of the United States, who themselves said that they had no information on this matter,” the Kremlin representative added. –0–

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BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Special Envoy of the President of the United Arab Emirates for Chinese Affairs, in Beijing on Wednesday.

Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, political mutual trust between China and the UAE has been continuously strengthened, and practical cooperation in various fields has yielded fruitful results.

China always views its relations with the UAE from a strategic perspective, the Vice Premier emphasized, adding that China is willing to work with the UAE to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, deepen high-level exchanges, and strengthen cooperation in areas such as energy, investment, and trade, so as to elevate the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights and continuously improve the well-being of the peoples of the two countries.

China is ready to make active efforts to quickly restore peace and tranquility in the Persian Gulf region, Ding Xuexiang noted.

Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, for his part, emphasized the UAE's readiness to steadily develop bilateral relations and continuously expand cooperation in various fields, and also expressed hope that the Chinese side will play a more active role in promoting regional peace.

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BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) — Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin on Wednesday denounced Japan for inflating China's military budget, saying it was nothing more than an illustration of the proverb "A thief cries: stop thief!" to justify its own hidden ambitions of military expansion.

Jiang Bin made the statement in response to Japanese politicians' misinterpretations of China's defense spending.

"China's defense spending is less than 1.5 percent of its GDP. This is significantly lower than that of major military powers like the United States, as well as below the global average and NATO's target of over 2 percent of GDP," Jiang Bin noted.

According to him, China's defense budget maintains prudent, moderate, and restrained growth. This increase is aimed solely at protecting China's sovereignty, security, and development interests, as well as maintaining global peace and stability.

“We urge the Japanese side to look in the mirror more often, stop its misleading smear campaigns, and never repeat the self-defeating mistake of militarism,” said a spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Defense.

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Xinhua | March 18, 2026

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Flash: Iran warns of possible strikes on targets in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar – state media. Flash: Iran warns of possible strikes on targets in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar – state media.

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BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) — Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin on Wednesday stressed China's firm determination to safeguard its rights in the South China Sea (SCS), criticizing the Philippines' "self-inflicted farce."

China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nanhai Zhudao Islands (South China Sea Islands), including Huangyan Dao Island, and its surrounding maritime areas, and has sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the relevant waters, Jiang Bin said, commenting on recent statements by the Philippine Coast Guard.

The law enforcement activities carried out by the Chinese side in waters under its jurisdiction are fully justified, Jiang Bin noted, adding that China took legal and legitimate countermeasures that were professional and restrained in response to the recent provocations by the Philippine Coast Guard.

"Bringing journalists on board during so-called patrol missions to film and promote the 'victim narrative' has become an unsurprising scenario for the Philippine side," Jiang Bin noted.

Edited videos and fabricated lies will never change China's sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao, nor will they shake China's firm resolve to defend its rights in accordance with the law, he added. -0-

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