Monday, March 9, 2026 Lunar Calendar: 21st day of the first lunar month

1. Announcement of the 2026 "Most Beautiful Female Pioneers" advanced deeds: Lan Zhen, Zhu Bewei, He Jiaolong, and others, 10 people selected.
2. The open-source AI agent OpenClaw becomes a viral sensation; the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology warns: be alert to a series of security risks such as information leakage and system control.
3. China will fully implement zero tariffs on 100% of tariff lines for products from Africa starting May 1.
4. Our country has unilaterally waived visas for 50 countries and fully mutual visa exemptions with 29 countries.
5. Representative suggestions: build a job platform for overage migrant workers; regulate false agricultural aid live streams, and aid accounts must disclose farmer information.
6. Committee suggestions: strengthen public service safety nets, reduce residents' out-of-pocket costs in childcare, elderly care, medical care, and other fields.
7. Multiple places including Yichang, Hubei, announced reductions in parking fees: specifically lowering starting prices and extending free periods.
8. Shenzhen, Guangdong, piloted the city's first dedicated student pick-up and drop-off lane, solving congestion at school gates.
9. Hebei: Implement a love project for children with congenital heart disease, organize 30 screenings, and waive over a million yuan in costs for children from difficult families.
10. Oil transportation in the Middle East continues to be obstructed; after Iraq and Qatar, other major oil-producing countries such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia will also be forced to cut production.
11. Iranian experts' meeting confirms Mujetaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran.
12. Trump states that without his approval, Iran's new Supreme Leader will not stay in power for long. The Israeli military says it will "hunt down" Iran's new Supreme Leader.
13. After the UK considers sending an aircraft carrier to the Middle East, Trump criticizes UK Prime Minister Stamer again: the UK did not support immediately.
14. The US and Israel are reportedly considering deploying special forces to seize Iran's enriched uranium.
15. Iran states that the 28th round of offensive operations has officially begun; the scale and depth of strikes against enemies will further expand, capable of sustaining high-intensity fighting for at least 6 months.