Domestic News
1. Xi Jinping meets with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
2. Xi Jinping meets with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khalid.
3. The first trial of Evergrande Group, Evergrande Real Estate, and Xu Jiayin's case begins.
4. The 2.0 version of the departure tax refund policy is currently under review and is expected to be launched before the end of April.
5. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: If the US imposes additional tariffs on China under the pretext of Iran, China will resolutely retaliate.
6. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce answers reporters' questions regarding the UK government's lack of support for using Mingyang Smart Energy's wind turbine products.
7. Wang Yi holds talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
8. People's Bank of China: Will conduct 500 billion yuan of outright reverse repurchase operations with a term of 6 months (183 days).
9. my country's total import and export value of goods in the first quarter of 2026 will reach 11.84 trillion yuan, exceeding 11 trillion yuan for the first time in the same period in history, representing a year-on-year increase of 15%. International News
1. The U.S. Treasury Department website shows that the U.S. has issued a general license for use with Russia.
2. Israeli and Lebanese representatives held talks in Washington, with Israel refusing to discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah.
3. The U.S. NFIB Small Business Confidence Index for March came in at 95.8, the lowest level since April 2025.
4. German Chancellor Merz: The EU will decide to impose a 20th round of sanctions on Russia to increase pressure on the country.
5. U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessant: The U.S. should "wait and see" before cutting interest rates; near-term inflation will not be embedded in expectations.
6. The IMF lowered its 2026 global economic growth forecast, warning of a global recession in the worst-case scenario.
7. According to Interfax: Russia has imposed temporary export restrictions on helium and is considering imposing a consumption tax on imported steel.
8. European Central Bank President Lagarde: The ECB has no inclination to tighten policy. Action will be needed if inflation expectations become unanchored. 9. Federal Reserve Chair nominee Warsh's hearing will be held next week; financial filings show his assets are worth well over $100 million.
10. ADP Weekly Employment Report: In the four weeks ending March 28, 2026, private sector employers added an average of 39,250 jobs per week.
11. Iran Situation—
① Pakistani Foreign Ministry: We have invited the US and Iran to Islamabad for a second round of negotiations, but the date and time have not yet been determined.
② Pakistani sources say Pakistan is calling for a 45-day extension of the US-Iran ceasefire. The US and Iran have agreed to continue negotiations, but the time and place remain undecided.
③ Reuters, citing an official from the Iranian Embassy in Pakistan, reports that a new round of US-Iran negotiations may be held this week or early next week. The Iranian delegation has reportedly reserved time from the 17th to the 19th.
④ Iranian Embassy Press Officer in Pakistan: Reports in some Western media outlets regarding the next round of negotiations are "baseless." Iran will prioritize Islamabad as the location for the new round of talks.
⑤ Sources familiar with the matter: Iran is considering suspending its shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to avoid jeopardizing peace talks.
⑥ US Central Command: Over 10,000 US troops, more than ten warships, and dozens of aircraft are currently carrying out a blockade of Iranian ports. No ships have broken through the US blockade in the first 24 hours.
