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  • Documentary on ‘Delivery Poet’ resonates in Italy

    Documentary on ‘Delivery Poet’ resonates in Italy

    The Italian literary community has warmly received a documentary celebrating an extraordinary Chinese delivery worker whose poetic talents have transcended occupational and national boundaries. “Three in the Afternoon: The Global Echo of a Delivery Poet,” which profiles the remarkable journey of Wang Jibing, recently enjoyed a special screening at the prestigious Italian Writers Association in early March.

    Wang, who delivers food in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, has developed an unconventional creative process: transforming his daily experiences and observations into poetry during brief pauses in his demanding delivery schedule. His verses, often initially scribbled on scrap paper or even his own palm, capture the essence of ordinary Chinese life with striking clarity and emotional depth.

    The documentary chronicles how Wang has composed over 6,000 poems throughout his career, with many appearing in poetry journals and literary publications across China and internationally. His growing global recognition is evidenced by translations of his work into multiple languages and publication in five countries.

    This screening marked the second European showcase for the documentary, following its successful premiere last December at the Sino-Italian Economic and Cultural Exchange Center in Rome. Both events have demonstrated the universal appeal of Wang’s story and creative output.

    Adding to his international literary presence, Wang’s poetry collection “Flying Low” is scheduled for publication in English and French translations later this year, further expanding the global reach of his unique artistic voice.

  • Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war

    Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has engaged in his second telephone conversation with Iranian leadership within a week, strategically positioning Moscow as an international peace broker amid escalating Middle East tensions. This diplomatic maneuvering occurs as the United States and Israel continue military operations against Iranian targets.

    The Kremlin’s peacemaking posture presents a complex geopolitical paradox. While publicly advocating for “swift de-escalation and political resolution” of the Iran conflict, Russia simultaneously maintains its prolonged military campaign in Ukraine—a contradiction that undermines Moscow’s credibility as an impartial mediator.

    Russia’s relationship with Iran operates under a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” agreement, with Putin recently reaffirming Moscow’s “unwavering support” for Tehran. However, this alliance stops short of mutual defense obligations, allowing Russia flexibility in its diplomatic approach.

    During Monday’s discussion with US President Donald Trump, Putin proposed several diplomatic initiatives for resolving the Iran crisis, drawing on his communications with Gulf state leaders and other regional stakeholders. This engagement provides Russia with dual advantages: enhanced influence throughout the Middle East and opportunities to strengthen ties with Washington.

    The Kremlin perceives its relationship with the Trump administration as strategically beneficial for Russian objectives in Ukraine. This calculation explains Putin’s deliberate avoidance of personal criticism toward Trump regarding the Iran conflict—a diplomatic restraint noted by Trump himself during post-call remarks.

    Beyond diplomatic gains, Russia stands to benefit economically from Middle East instability. The recent oil price surge to nearly $120 per barrel—well above Russia’s budget benchmark of $59—delivers substantial financial relief to Moscow’s war economy. Potential easing of oil-related sanctions, as suggested by Trump, could provide additional revenue streams for Russia’s military operations in Ukraine.

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that sanction relief would deal a “serious blow” to Kyiv’s defense efforts, creating tension between Western allies regarding appropriate responses to both conflicts.

  • Ukraine says hit ‘key’ Russian military factory in missile strike

    Ukraine says hit ‘key’ Russian military factory in missile strike

    In a significant escalation of cross-border strikes, Ukrainian forces targeted a critical Russian military manufacturing facility in the western city of Bryansk on Tuesday. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the operation, characterizing it as a justified retaliatory measure against Russia’s sustained assault campaign.

    The targeted facility, identified as the Kremniy El microelectronics plant, specializes in producing sophisticated semiconductor components and integrated microchips that serve as essential guidance systems for Russian missile arsenals, including Iskander ballistic missiles. Ukrainian military officials disclosed that the strike was executed using British-supplied Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missiles, which reportedly inflicted substantial damage to production infrastructure.

    Russian authorities reported contrasting casualty figures, asserting the attack resulted in six civilian fatalities and at least thirty-seven injuries—claims that Ukraine has not formally addressed. Regional Governor Aleksandr Bogomaz confirmed the wounded were receiving medical treatment at Bryansk Regional Hospital.

    This strategic operation occurs against the backdrop of intensified military engagements in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region, where Russian strikes recently killed four individuals in the town of Sloviansk. Simultaneously, diplomatic efforts continue as the United States proposes renewed trilateral negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, potentially scheduled for next week in Switzerland or Turkey according to President Zelensky’s statements.

  • Iranian missiles might be testing Nato air defences in Turkey to target crucial radar base

    Iranian missiles might be testing Nato air defences in Turkey to target crucial radar base

    NATO air defense systems have successfully intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles entering Turkish airspace over the past week, according to Middle East Eye analysis. The incidents have raised serious concerns about potential targeting of critical NATO infrastructure in the region.

    The first interception occurred near Hatay, approximately 100 kilometers east of Incirlik Air Base, a facility previously hosting U.S. military personnel. A second missile launched toward Turkey on Tuesday was neutralized by U.S. destroyers using RIM-161 Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) interceptors. NATO analysis indicates the missiles originated from east of Tehran, with open-source reports suggesting possible launches from the Revolutionary Guard’s Damghan missile base in Semnan province.

    Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan conveyed strong objections to Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, declaring ballistic missile incursions into Turkish territory ‘unacceptable.’ While Iranian leadership denied responsibility and suggested possible Israeli false-flag operations, Turkish experts point to Iran’s decentralized command structure following recent high-ranking official casualties as a potential factor in these unauthorized launches.

    Strategic analysts believe the missiles may have been testing NATO’s air defense capabilities to assess vulnerabilities in the Kurecik radar base in Malatya. This facility hosts a TPY-2 X-band radar critical to NATO’s European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) missile defense system. According to Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) analysis, this radar represents the cornerstone of NATO’s air defense architecture, providing essential tracking data for Iranian missiles bound for Europe.

    In response to these developments, NATO has deployed advanced PAC-3 Patriot missile systems from Germany’s Ramstein base to Malatya, upgrading from the insufficient PAC-2 models previously stationed in southern Turkey since 2015. These new systems will provide comprehensive coverage for eastern Turkey and the eastern Mediterranean, integrating with regional NATO assets for autonomous interception capabilities.

    Defense experts note that Iran has previously targeted radar systems across the Gulf region, including facilities in Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. The strategic positioning of Turkey’s TPY-2 radar makes it particularly vulnerable, as its failure would critically degrade NATO’s early warning capabilities against Iranian missile threats to Europe.

  • Driver stops out of control SUV with his own vehicle

    Driver stops out of control SUV with his own vehicle

    A remarkable act of roadside heroism was captured on cellphone video in Texas, where a quick-thinking motorist averted potential catastrophe by using his own vehicle to stop an out-of-control SUV. The incident unfolded when an SUV was seen moving erratically without a driver in apparent control, creating a dangerous situation for other road users.

    The vigilant truck driver, recognizing the imminent threat, positioned his vehicle to safely intercept the runaway automobile. With precise timing and calculated maneuvering, he made contact with the stray SUV, gradually bringing it to a complete stop through controlled resistance. This intervention prevented what law enforcement officials later suggested could have developed into a multi-vehicle collision with potentially severe consequences.

    Eyewitness accounts describe the SUV as having been moving at moderate speed but without directional control, creating a hazardous scenario particularly given Texas’s typically busy roadways. The footage shows bystanders reacting with a mixture of alarm and relief as the situation resolved without injury or significant property damage. Local authorities have commended the driver’s actions as exemplifying exceptional civic responsibility and presence of mind in an emergency situation.

  • China’s first domestically bred meat goat breed becomes key engine of prosperity

    China’s first domestically bred meat goat breed becomes key engine of prosperity

    The Nanjiang yellow goat, China’s inaugural domestically developed meat goat breed, has emerged as a powerful economic catalyst, transforming from a struggling local specialty into a prosperity engine for Bazhong, Sichuan province, over the past twenty years. This remarkable transition stems from the visionary efforts of Wang Qide, a deputy to the 14th National People’s Congress and chairman of the Wulang Yellow Goat Breeding Cooperative. Wang made a pivotal decision in 2006 to abandon his successful catering enterprise in Fujian province upon discovering a significant price discrepancy for Nanjiang yellow goats during Spring Festival celebrations. Despite commanding premium prices in distant markets, the local farmers raising these goats remained trapped in poverty. Upon returning to his hometown, Wang encountered a critical challenge: years of unregulated crossbreeding had severely depleted the purebred goat population, pushing the distinctive genetic lineage to the brink of disappearance. In collaboration with the Nanjiang Yellow Goat Research Institute, Wang established a comprehensive breeding facility and a scientific innovation center. This initiative created a dual conservation framework that has successfully preserved 5,000 core breeding goats alongside 3,000 superior genetic samples, ensuring the breed’s long-term viability and genetic diversity. The project has fundamentally revolutionized local agricultural practices, providing sustainable livelihoods for regional farmers while establishing a model for rural economic development through specialized animal husbandry and genetic preservation.

  • Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu close Paris Fashion Week with competing visions of nature

    Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu close Paris Fashion Week with competing visions of nature

    PARIS — The grand finale of Paris Fashion Week witnessed two contrasting yet equally powerful visions from fashion’s leading houses. Louis Vuitton’s Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquière transformed the historic Cour Carrée at the Louvre into a dramatic, artificial mountainscape, while Miuccia Prada at Miu Miu presented a philosophy of radical minimalism on a runway resembling a forest floor.

    At Louis Vuitton, the spectacle was immense. Models navigated a constructed alpine environment, clad in a collection Ghesquière dubbed ‘Super Nature.’ This exploration of global mountain cultures—from the Alps to the Andes—manifested in shaggy capes, shearling caps, and utilitarian walking sticks doubling as handbag displays. The show merged folklore with high fashion, featuring intricate embroidery by Ukrainian artist Nazar Strelyaev-Nazarko depicting wolves, sheep, and rabbits, alongside reinterpretations of a Man Ray parure. Accessories became focal points, with the reintroduction of the 1932 Noé bag and mini Malles in soft new iterations. Heels carved like antlers and coats lined with hemp-based faux fur exemplified the house’s ‘hyper-craft’ approach—a sublimation, not imitation, of nature.

    The front row glittered with celebrities including Zendaya, Ana de Armas, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, K-pop stars Felix and Lisa, and director Ava DuVernay, underscoring the event’s cultural significance.

    Hours later, Miu Miu offered a stark counterpoint. Where Vuitton built a world, Prada deconstructed one. The set was a raw, churned earth landscape scattered with twigs and moss. The collection, comprising tiny tank dresses, shrunken leather jackets, and crinkled blazers, felt intentionally sparse—like ‘the last things left in someone’s wardrobe.’ Prada’s statement was clear: ‘You, as a human person, you are enough… That should be enough against whatever happens.’

    This philosophy extended to the casting. A multi-generational lineup featuring Gillian Anderson, Chloë Sevigny, Kristen McMenamy, and Gemma Ward lent profound weight to the minimalist garments. The only embellishments were deliberate contrasts: crystallized belts, bedazzled sneakers, and embellished chapkas against the quiet fabrics. In a season dominated by protective armor and overwhelming texture, Miu Miu’s closing argument championed the inherent sufficiency of the human form, suggesting that clothing should merely complement, not conceal.

  • Zhou Guanyu: I hope to return to full-time seat soon

    Zhou Guanyu: I hope to return to full-time seat soon

    Shanghai welcomed home its racing pioneer Zhou Guanyu on March 10th as China’s first Formula 1 driver made a triumphant appearance at the Checkered Flag Carnival ahead of the 2026 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix. The hometown hero engaged enthusiastically with fans, creating an electric atmosphere at the pre-race festivities.

    During his homecoming event, Zhou reflected candidly on his current career trajectory and future aspirations. The Shanghai-native driver revealed he has established a clear personal objective: to secure a permanent racing position and make his competitive return to the Formula 1 circuit in the near future.

    Zhou’s appearance marks a significant moment for Chinese motorsports, demonstrating the growing global influence of China’s racing talent. His journey from Shanghai to the pinnacle of international motorsport has inspired a new generation of Chinese racing enthusiasts and professionals alike.

    The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix represents more than just another race on the calendar—it symbolizes China’s expanding presence in global motorsport and provides Zhou with an ideal platform to showcase his determination to reclaim his position among Formula 1’s elite drivers.

  • ‘Realities of war’: UK minister refuses to call US massacre at Iranian school a war crime

    ‘Realities of war’: UK minister refuses to call US massacre at Iranian school a war crime

    A British government official has sparked international controversy by declining to characterize the bombing of an Iranian girls’ school that killed 165 people, predominantly children, as a war crime, instead describing it as the “realities of war.

    Courts Minister Sarah Sackman made the contentious remarks during a Sky News interview on Tuesday when confronted with emerging evidence about the February 28th attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab. The assault occurred during coordinated US-Israeli military operations against Iranian targets.

    Recent investigative findings and newly released footage strongly indicate that a US Tomahawk missile struck the educational facility. When pressed for her assessment of the evidence, Minister Sackman responded: “You watch footage like that and what you see is the realities of war, and in particular the way that civilians right across the region are caught up in military conflict.”

    The minister explicitly avoided legal classification of the incident, stating: “I’m not going to speculate on whether this is a war crime, but what it is is a war, and in that context devastating things can happen.” She did, however, criticize Iranian military actions while emphasizing the necessity for evidence-based judgments regarding international law violations.

    Sackman’s comments have ignited fierce criticism from political figures and commentators. Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Meral Hussein-Ece asserted that the US and Israel were “in clear violation of international law,” while journalist Mehdi Hasan condemned the minister’s apparent double standard in exclusively criticizing Iran.

    The diplomatic fallout occurs amid revelations that the United States has been utilizing British military installations, including RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, to launch bomber missions targeting Iranian positions. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has thus far resisted opposition calls for direct RAF involvement in strikes against Iran while refraining from condemning the US-Israeli offensive.

    Tensions in the UK-US security partnership have further intensified due to Britain’s initial refusal to permit American forces to use the joint UK-US base on Diego Garcia for operations against Iran. This diplomatic strain was reportedly discussed during a Sunday phone conversation between Starmer and US President Donald Trump, who has previously criticized the British leader as “unhelpful” and inadequate in comparison to Winston Churchill.

  • New quality productive forces fuel industrial upgrade in Binzhou, Shandong

    New quality productive forces fuel industrial upgrade in Binzhou, Shandong

    The industrial city of Binzhou in Shandong Province is undergoing a remarkable transformation, leveraging technological innovation to develop new quality productive forces and accelerate its industrial modernization. This strategic shift was highlighted by Li Chuntian, Mayor of Binzhou and deputy to the 14th National People’s Congress, during the ongoing two sessions.

    Binzhou’s manufacturing sector demonstrates impressive credentials, hosting 91 national and provincial champion enterprises and 82 products that dominate both global and domestic markets. Contrary to conventional wisdom, Mayor Li emphasizes that traditional industries aren’t inherently backward—their potential can be unlocked through strategic technological application.

    A prime example of this transformation is Binzhou’s aluminum advanced manufacturing laboratory, Shandong’s first provincial-level lab established by a private enterprise. This facility has been instrumental in transitioning the aluminum industry from resource-intensive operations toward a circular, recycling-based economic model.

    The city has cultivated a vibrant innovation ecosystem that continues to yield substantial results. Binzhou’s new energy and new materials cluster has surpassed 100 billion yuan in revenue, marking the city’s sixth industry to achieve this significant milestone.

    During the legislative sessions, Mayor Li advocated for enhanced government support for local platforms that facilitate the commercialization of research成果. He stressed the importance of refining pilot testing policies and streamlining the transition from laboratory research to industrial application. As part of its innovation agenda, Binzhou plans to establish more than five additional provincial-level innovation platforms within the year.