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On March 12, at 10:00 a.m. Beijing time, train No. 95, bound for Pyongyang, North Korea, departed Dandong Station, China. This marked the official launch of international passenger service between Dandong and Pyongyang. The train consists of five passenger cars and is expected to arrive at Pyongyang Station at 6:07 p.m. local time.

A correspondent at Dandong Station noted that the international train waiting area had train schedules, electronic displays, and service counters all written in Korean.

Trains between Dandong and Pyongyang currently operate daily in both directions. Train No. 51, departing Pyongyang, departs at 10:26 AM local time and arrives at Dandong station at approximately 4:23 PM Beijing time.

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March 12 marks China's 48th Arbor Day. The 2025 National Greening Status Bulletin, published on that day by the Office of the National Greening Committee, states that in 2025, the country established 3.563 million hectares of new forests and restored 4.927 million hectares of degraded grassland. Forest cover reached 25.09%, the combined forest and grassland cover exceeded 56%, and the total timber stock reached 20.988 billion cubic meters.

At the same time, the potential of organic products continues to grow. The combined output of the forestry and pasture industries has approached 11 trillion yuan. Annual timber harvesting amounts to 140 million cubic meters, forest food production exceeds 240 million tons, and camellia oil production has reached 1.18 million tons. Forest restoration and birdwatching continue to thrive, and the annual flow of ecotourism tourists exceeds 3 billion.

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URUMQI, March 16 (Xinhua) — During spring frosts, flower farmers sort, pack and place roses in boxes at a horticultural industrial park in Qapqal Xibo Autonomous County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

The Khorgos border crossing is located on the Chinese-Kazakh border. Flowers and seedlings grown in Xinjiang are of high quality, and the related sector is characterized by constantly improving supply chains. This allows these plant products to be widely sold in Central Asian countries and has earned widespread recognition among international customers. This is further reinforced by convenient customs clearance at the crossing, the geographical proximity of the regions, and high demand on the international market.

Khorgos Jinghan Ecological Landscape Co., Ltd., based in Khorgos, cultivates over 1,300 species of flowers and seedlings. Its CEO, Zhang Junzhu, said that the company is currently in peak export season and is working diligently to stock up on supplies for buyers in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. He added that the company has exported over 7 million seedlings in recent years.

To ensure the successful export of flowers and seedlings, Khorgos Customs opened a "green corridor" for the priority inspection of fresh and perishable agricultural products, which increased the efficiency of their export by 50 percent and helped reduce costs for businesses.

Local customs official Abdulhalil Abdulhalik noted that day-to-day supervision of fresh flower farms has also been strengthened, and assistance has been provided to relevant enterprises in establishing robust quality control systems and enhancing their capacity for crop management, as well as the prevention and control of insect pests and diseases.

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Tashkent, March 15 (Xinhua) — China's experience in combating poverty is gaining importance for Uzbekistan, and the implementation of specific Chinese models is already yielding practical results in the country's regions. Ziedbek Yuldashev, head of the Tashkent Region Department for Poverty Reduction and Employment, stated this in an exclusive interview with Xinhua.

According to him, effective institutional cooperation has developed between the two countries in recent years. "The China-Central Asia Cooperation Center on Poverty Reduction was established as part of the China-Central Asia Summit. This initiative promotes income growth through the development of agriculture, cooperation, and small businesses," the Xinhua source noted.

Z. Yuldashev emphasized that a key element of China's success is a targeted approach. Specifically, a number of pilot projects based on the "cooperative and production chain" model, which has proven successful in Fuping County, Shaanxi Province, are currently being implemented in Uzbekistan.

"Based on this model, the cultivation of medicinal and export-oriented plants, such as saffron, lavender, and essential oil crops, has been established on 20,000 hectares of forest land in our country. Around 10,000 households are involved in this process," the head of the department reported. He added that this work has resulted in new jobs for rural residents and increased export potential for the products.

The official described the exchange of knowledge and the study of Chinese management approaches as an important stage of cooperation. According to Z. Yuldashev, the publication of Chinese President Xi Jinping's book "Freedom from Poverty" in Uzbek was a significant event for Uzbek specialists. "This work thoroughly explores the practical mechanisms and principles of responsible public administration, where the well-being of the people is at the center of policy," he emphasized.

Z. Yuldashev also noted that China's modernization, characterized by attention to human capital and adaptation to national conditions, serves as an important example for developing countries and opens up new economic opportunities for the Global South.

Sharing his personal impressions of his visit to China, the head of the department highlighted the discipline and openness of the Chinese people to innovation as key success factors. "China's developed infrastructure and rapid socioeconomic achievements, achieved in a short period of time, are deeply impressive and deserve in-depth study," concluded Z. Yuldashev.

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BEIJING, March 16 (Xinhua) — China's employment market remains generally stable, with the unemployment rate in cities and urban towns (UTs) estimated at 5.3 percent in January-February of this year, according to data released Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Due to the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year, the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year), the unemployment rate in cities and urban areas in China in January-February was higher than in December 2025, but this figure remained unchanged year-on-year, indicating stable employment in the country, said Fu Linghui, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Employment at a press conference.

"The main economic indicators have improved significantly in the first two months of this year, demonstrating a favorable start for the national economy," Fu Linghui said.

According to the government's work report, China has outlined key development indicators for the current year, including the unemployment rate in cities and urban areas, calculated based on sample surveys. It is expected to be approximately 5.5 percent, with the employment growth in cities and urban areas expected to exceed 12 million.

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Tehran, March 16 (Xinhua) — Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Sunday evening reiterated his country's demand for compensation from the "enemy."

"We will seek compensation from the enemy, and if he refuses, we will take as much of his property as we deem necessary, and if that is impossible, we will destroy the same amount of his property," the Supreme Leader said on Telegram.

On February 28, Israel and the United States launched joint strikes on Tehran and several other Iranian cities, killing Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with senior military commanders and civilians. Iran responded with massive missile and drone strikes against Israel and American targets in the Middle East.

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LONDON, March 16 (Xinhua) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with US President Donald Trump on Sunday evening to discuss the situation in the Middle East and the disruption to global shipping caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

During the conversation, Starmer stressed the importance of reopening the strategic waterway to help restore normal shipping routes and reduce rising global costs, according to a statement from 10 Downing Street.

Both leaders agreed to maintain close contact regarding developments in the region.

UK Energy Security and Carbon Neutrality Secretary Ed Miliband said earlier on Sunday that ending the ongoing conflict was the "best and most credible way" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz – a strategic chokepoint through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes – and warned that the situation was damaging the global economy.

"The sharp rise in oil and gas prices we've seen is due to the closure of the Strait," E. Miliband told British media, adding that Britain wants to work with allies to ensure the Strait opens. –0–

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HANGZHOU, March 16 (Xinhua) — A grand opening ceremony for the Institute of Global Development, which aims to promote international development cooperation, was held at Zhejiang University in east China on Sunday.

The new institute is designed to facilitate the further implementation of the Global Development Initiative, as well as the UN Agenda for Sustainable Development for the period up to 2030 and beyond.

Organized with the support of Zhejiang University, the Institute for Global Development is under the leadership of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, and the People's Government of Zhejiang Province.

The new institute will invite high- and mid-level government officials from around the world, as well as business leaders from around the world, to participate in educational and academic programs.

"Building on Zhejiang University's disciplines of applied economics and public administration, we will offer graduate degree programs and provide long-term strategic support for talent for global sustainable development," said Huang Xianhai, director of the institute.

The Institute has already begun enrolling students globally. The first cohort of doctoral students is expected to begin their studies this September.

The idea of opening the institute was put forward by China at the 20th G20 summit in Johannesburg, where China proposed creating a specialized institution to strengthen cooperation between the countries.

The opening ceremony also highlighted the institute's commitment to developing global partnerships. A memorandum of understanding was signed between Zhejiang University and the United Nations Population Fund to conduct joint research on issues such as population and development and to establish a joint global research platform.

More international organizations have also expressed interest in collaborating with the new institute. Amakobe Sande, Representative of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in China, stated that UNICEF hopes to collaborate with the Global Development Institute to achieve sustainable development results for children.

“Platforms like the Global Development Institute can help transform development expertise into shared knowledge, South-South cooperation, and practical solutions for countries seeking to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals,” she noted. -0-

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JIUQUAN, March 16 (Xinhua) — China on Monday successfully launched the Kuaizhou-11 Y7 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, carrying eight new satellites into space.

The launch vehicle lifted off from the cosmodrome at 12:12 p.m. Beijing time. -0-

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WASHINGTON, March 16 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he has "demanded" about seven Middle East oil-dependent countries join a coalition to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which about 20 percent of the world's oil passes.

"I really demand that these countries come in and start defending their own territory. Because it is their own territory," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, referring to the strait.

D. Trump did not name the countries with which the White House is negotiating. –0–

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