Domestic News
1. AI-powered lobster farming goes viral; Ministry of Industry and Information Technology warns of potential safety risks.
2. Wang Yi: Continue to optimize personnel exchange policies and further release visa-free benefits.
3. Wang Yi on China-US relations: China and the US cannot change each other, but they can change their way of interacting.
4. Affected by the international situation, several oil-themed funds warn of secondary market risks.
5. Chinese Embassy in Qatar: Qatar Airways flights to China on March 9th are now on sale.
International News
1. Both WTI and Brent crude oil prices surged at the open, with WTI crude oil jumping over 21%, breaking through $111 per barrel.
2. Sources: The Trump administration plans to reach an economic agreement with Cuba.
3. Afghan Defense Minister: Seeking to resolve issues through negotiations with Pakistan.
4. Energy Situation—
① Iraq's daily oil production plummeted from 4.3 million barrels to 1.3 million barrels.
② Multiple Iranian oil storage facilities were attacked; US media: Major disagreements arise between the US and Israel regarding the scope of the strikes. ③ US Energy Secretary: A large oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz 24 hours ago. The resumption of regular shipping is not far off. ④ The US has lifted navigation warnings regarding commercial vessels avoiding the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. ⑤ US media: The US has internally discussed the possibility of seizing Hag Island, Iran's strategic oil export terminal, which handles approximately 90% of Iran's crude oil exports. ⑥ Israeli Energy Minister: Iran's oil refineries and power plants may be bombed. ⑦ South Korea is considering implementing an oil price cap, the first time in 30 years.
5. Iran Situation— ① Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, was elected Iran's new Supreme Leader. ② US media: Trump is considering options for striking Iran, including sending special forces to destroy Iranian nuclear facilities. ③ Trump: Without my approval, Iran's new Supreme Leader will not remain in power for long. ④ Macron spoke separately with both the Iranian and US presidents. ⑤ Israeli Defense Minister stated that the recently appointed military secretary to Iran's Supreme Leader was killed. ⑥ The US State Department has reportedly ordered the evacuation of diplomats from Saudi Arabia.
