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Li Chenggang, China international trade representative with the Ministry of Commerce and vice minister of commerce, said on March 16 that China's position on Section 301 investigations has been consistent, China opposes unilateral probes, and stable bilateral economic and trade relations are beneficial to both countries and the world. #tradetalks cctvplus.com/news/20260316/…

Chinese researchers have achieved a medical breakthrough by using endoderm stem cell-derived islet-like tissues (E-islet) to restore pancreatic islet function in patients with type 1 diabetes, potentially offering a new therapeutic option for millions worldwide. #TechnologyinChina #Technology cctvplus.com/news/20260319/…

Iranians attending a funeral in Tehran on March 18 for senior military commanders and servicemen voiced deep distrust toward the United States, accusing Washington of repeatedly deceiving Iran in past negotiations. cctvplus.com/news/20260319/…

China's trade with countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) surged 20.3 percent to 1.24 trillion yuan (about 180 billion U.S. dollars) from January to February this year, according to the General Administration of Customs (GAC). #ChinaInData cctvplus.com/news/20260319/…

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, special envoy of the president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to China, in Beijing on March 18, to discuss relations between their two countries. cctvplus.com/news/20260319/…

Chinese, British FMs hold phone talks on Middle East tensions

The United Nations (UN) is opposed to anything that "could constitute extrajudicial execution" and urged all relevant parties to avoid further escalation of the Middle East conflict, said Farhan Haq, deputy spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at a press conference in New York City on March 18. cctvplus.com/news/20260319/…

China urged the United States to exercise caution in its words and actions regarding the Taiwan question, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian at a press briefing in Beijing on March 19. cctvplus.com/news/20260319/…

The killing of Iranian leaders and attacks on civilian targets are by no means acceptable, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on March 19, in commenting on the assassination of Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, in an Israeli attack on Tehran earlier this week. cctvplus.com/news/20260319/…

An Israeli airstrike hit a Lebanese residential area in central Beirut on March 18, killing at least 10 people and causing significant destruction. cctvplus.com/news/20260319/…

Chinese stocks closed lower on March 19, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 1.39 percent to 4,006.55 points. The Shenzhen Component Index closed 2.02 percent lower at 13,901.57 points. The ChiNext Index, tracking China's Nasdaq-style board of growth enterprises, lost 1.11 percent to close at 3,309.10 points. #ChinaInData cctvplus.com/news/20260319/…

U.S. stocks saw deep losses on March 18, as investors digested the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision and hotter-than-expected inflation data. cctvplus.com/news/20260319/…

The 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Shanghai Regional was held at the East China Normal University in Shanghai from March 13 to March 15, where teams of young tech enthusiasts engaged in a thrilling showdown of intelligence and speed. #TechnologyinChina #Technology cctvplus.com/news/20260319/…

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement on March 18, expressing deep condolences over the assassination of Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, along with Larijani's son and Iranian officials. Khamenei strongly condemned the assassination, stating that the act exposed the "deep-seated animosity" of hostile forces. He asserted that such bloodshed would only serve to strengthen the Islamic Republic, and emphasized that those responsible would inevitably pay the price for their crimes. cctvplus.com/news/20260319/…

CGTN's Nadim Diab lands in Turpan, China's hometown of grapes and the birthplace of a Muqam genre that takes its name. Between the Valley of Grapes and the Flaming Mountains, the hottest place in the country, Nadim understands why the melodies born there are sweet and the spirit of its people burns with a fiery passion. #ChasingMuqam #PreserveMuqam #XinjiangCulture #China #Xinjiang #Music #Dance #Turpan

Saudi Arabia reserves the right to take military actions if necessary, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said on the early morning of March 19, after the country's air defenses intercepted four ballistic missiles launched towards Riyadh on the evening of March 18. cctvplus.com/news/20260319/…

Join Nadim Diab in Urumqi as he dives into the amazing world of Twelve Muqam. Under top masters' guidance, he tries Uygur dance, singing and traditional instruments—even challenging the dap! His first lesson is full of fun surprises. What's his new secret mission? Follow his thrilling journey to explore Muqam's amazing roots! #ChasingMuqam #PreserveMuqam #XinjiangCulture x.com/CCTV_Plus/stat…

China's top diplomat Wang Yi on March 18 urged avoiding further casualties and losses regarding the war raging in the Middle East, and pledged China's mediation efforts to facilitate a ceasefire. cctvplus.com/news/20260318/…

Large crowds gathered for a funeral ceremony in the Iranian capital Tehran on March 18 to mourn the crew members of a frigate sunk by the United States, as well as one of the country's top security officials and a high-ranking military commander killed in Israeli attacks. cctvplus.com/news/20260319/…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on March 18 said China is ready to share development opportunities with Turkmenistan when meeting with National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Beijing. He said China is willing to jointly build a new pattern of all-round cooperation with Turkmenistan. #Xijinping #ChinesePresident cctvplus.com/news/20260318/…

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for jointly advancing China-Turkmenistan relations when meeting with the visiting National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Beijing on March 18. #Xijinping #ChinesePresident cctvplus.com/news/20260318/…