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BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) — The Chinese mainland is ready to provide Taiwan compatriots with stable and reliable energy supplies after peaceful reunification is achieved, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday.

He made the statement at a regular press conference in response to a question about the possible risks of disruptions in oil and gas supplies in Taiwan, as well as widespread concerns on the island about energy reserves and the security of their supplies against the backdrop of the turbulent situation in the Middle East.

Peaceful reunification will create enormous opportunities for Taiwan's socio-economic development and bring tangible benefits to compatriots on the island, Chen Binhua said.

After peaceful reunification, the interconnectedness between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait will be fully realized, making it entirely possible to solve Taiwan's shortage of electricity, natural gas, and crude oil, Chen Binhua noted, adding that mainland China will also provide Taiwanese compatriots with more affordable, environmentally friendly, and stable energy supplies.

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Beijing, March 18 (Xinhua) — The annual Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) will be held in Beijing from March 25 to 29. This year's theme is "Deepening the Integration of Technological and Industrial Innovation," Vice Minister of Science and Technology Lin Xin announced on Wednesday.

More than 1,000 guests from over 100 countries and regions are expected to attend the forum, which will feature more than 100 events, Lin Xin said at a press conference.

The Zhongguancun 2026 Forum has four distinctive features. First, it will highlight the Chinese capital's efforts to build an international science and technology innovation hub by holding forums and announcing relevant policies to deepen coordination between Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei Province in northern China, said Lin Xin.

According to her, the forum will also highlight the importance of deep integration of technological and industrial innovations, with a focus on cutting-edge areas such as 6G, brain-computer interface, and cell and gene therapy.

Furthermore, a distinctive feature of the upcoming forum will be the integrated development of education, science and technology, as well as human resources.

Lin Xin added that this year's forum will place particular emphasis on openness and high-level cooperation in science and technology.

The organizers of the upcoming forum are the Ministry of Science and Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the All-China Society for Science and Technology, and the Beijing Municipal Government.

Established in 2007, the Zhongguancun Forum has evolved over the years into a global, comprehensive, open, and high-level international event aimed at promoting global innovation in science and technology.

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Moscow, March 18 (Xinhua) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke by phone with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, on Tuesday. Both sides expressed their readiness to ensure the security of energy pipelines between the two countries.

The Russian Foreign Ministry reported that an exchange of views on the situation surrounding Iran took place. Russia's principled position on the need for a swift de-escalation of the crisis provoked by Israeli and US strikes against the Islamic Republic and its reliance on non-violent political and diplomatic methods was outlined. Russia's readiness to fully facilitate a settlement and coordinate efforts, including with Turkey, to reduce tensions in the region was expressed.

"Current aspects of the bilateral agenda were also discussed, with an emphasis on the need to create conditions for the uninterrupted operation of strategic Russian-Turkish energy projects. In particular, in light of the Kyiv regime's ongoing attempts to damage the Blue and Turkish Stream gas pipeline infrastructure, particular attention was drawn to the absolute importance of ensuring comprehensive pipeline security," the Russian diplomatic mission said in a statement.

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On March 16, a spring plowing festival was held in the agricultural areas of Xizang. In Jieba Village, Jieba Township, Shannan City, over 200 local residents, dressed in festive attire, held a plowing ceremony, following the spring fieldwork traditions passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years.

Photo: Xinhua correspondent Jinmei Doji

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On March 16, the three-day 21st China International Household Appliances Expo opened at the Cixi Convention and Exhibition Center in Zhejiang Province. This year's theme is "Innovation, Quality, Branding." Across five exhibition halls, approximately 500 home appliance manufacturers showcased a variety of kitchen appliances, household goods, personal care products, water treatment equipment, and smart pet care products.

Photo: Xinhua correspondent Xu Yu

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Moscow, March 18 (Xinhua) – The escalation of tensions around Cuba is a source of serious concern, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated on its website on Tuesday.

"In the context of this artificially fueled atmosphere of confrontation, Russia reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with the government and fraternal people of Cuba. We strongly condemn attempts at gross interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign state, intimidation, and the use of illegal unilateral restrictive measures," the statement reads.

Russia is providing and will continue to provide Cuba with the necessary support, including financial, the Foreign Ministry emphasized. –0–

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Tehran, March 18 (Xinhua) — Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirmed that its secretary, Ali Larijani, was killed in an attack, the local Tasnim news agency reported Wednesday morning.

The council said in a statement that A. Larijani died early Tuesday along with his son Morteza, his deputy for security affairs, Alireza Bayat, and several others.

The Council praised A. Larijani's long service to Iran's development and called for national unity in the face of external threats.

On Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Larijani was killed in the ongoing strikes on Iran.

In addition, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday confirmed the death of Basij militia commander Gholamreza Soleimani as a result of the US-Israeli strike. –0–

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Tehran, March 18 (Xinhua) — Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of Iran's Basij militia, was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday.

The statement said the deceased was a seasoned military officer who played important roles in major conflicts, including the Iran-Iraq War, and held prominent leadership positions in recent years.

The IRGC praised Soleimani as a "strategic and indispensable" Basij commander. It noted that the deceased was involved in mobilizing the public, promoting development, and supporting disadvantaged communities.

The death of Soleimani underscores the Basij's key role in the broader confrontation with the United States, Israel, and their allies, especially in light of recent conflicts, the IRGC said, adding that the corps will continue to avenge the "martyrdom" of its leaders, commanders, and others.

Earlier in the day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani had been killed in ongoing strikes. Tehran later confirmed the information.

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BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) — China has issued guidelines for promoting a child-friendly environment throughout society, aiming to better protect the legitimate rights and interests of minors and promote the healthy growth and all-round development of children, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said Tuesday.

The guideline, jointly issued by the National Commission for Women and Children's Affairs and the Office of the National Working Commission for Women and Children of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, draws on the consolidated experience of implementing pilot programs to create child-friendly cities. It calls for the full-scale promotion of child-friendly cities, using coordinated measures encompassing social policy, public services, rights protection, growth space, and development environment.

The document also calls for continued efforts to improve the provision of public services, implement policies of free access and preferential treatment for children, and take practical measures in areas such as school education, health care, travel, sports and recreation.

The guidance highlights the need to strengthen child protection measures by enhancing coordinated advocacy across families, schools, communities, the internet, governments and the judiciary, improving protection mechanisms and strengthening risk prevention and mitigation measures.

The document also calls for promoting child-friendly policies on a regular and sustainable basis. Both agencies stated that they will strengthen policy coordination and support local authorities in more effectively integrating policies, funds, and projects to comprehensively improve child-related work.

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Bogota, March 17 (Xinhua) — At least 27 people have been killed in bombings near the Colombia-Ecuador border, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday.

"The bombings on the Colombia-Ecuador border were apparently not carried out by armed groups, which lack air power, or by Colombian security forces. I did not give such an order," President X wrote on social media.

He added that there is no reliable information about who carried out the shelling. According to G. Petro, the bombs fell near families, "many of whom decided to peacefully replace coca cultivation with legal agricultural crops."

For his part, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa denied the allegations of attacks on Colombian territory. "President Petro, your statements are untrue. We operate on our territory, not yours," he wrote in X, emphasizing that operations against "narco-terrorism" are conducted exclusively within Ecuador. –0–

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