Tonight: Overcast with light rain. Tomorrow: Overcast. Northeast wind: 2-3 level. Temperature: 4°C to 10°C. There will be no traffic restrictions for motor vehicles in Zhengzhou tomorrow.

Spring romance has arrived in Henan! Mountain peaches in Xinxiang, rapeseed flowers in Xinyang, pear blossoms in Shangqiu, peach blossoms and plum forests in Luoyang, magnolias and cherry blossoms in Nanyang, and apricot and cherry blossoms in Xuchang are all in bloom, each with its unique charm. Mid-March is the peak blooming period. Keep this flower-viewing guide handy and plan a weekend trip with friends to enjoy Henan's spring beauty.

94.1 billion trips were recorded during the 2026 Spring Festival travel season, setting a new historical record. Data from the Ministry of Transport shows that over the 40-day period from February 2 to March 13, cross-regional passenger traffic reached 94.1 billion trips, an increase of 4.3% compared to the 2025 Spring Festival season.

Two government departments have launched a joint nationwide enforcement action to combat prominent issues such as fake certificates and counterfeit products in markets for traditional crafts, focusing on sectors like jewelry, jade, precious metal accessories, and rosewood products.

The second domestically built large cruise ship, the "AIDA Flower City," successfully completed dock flooding and floated today.

Users are urged to check their devices immediately, as 24 apps and SDKs were reported for infringing on user rights following spot checks organized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

Following a report that a man's personal information was leaked after he filed a real-name complaint about illegal construction in his community via the 12345 platform, Shanghai's Baoshan District Dachang Town announced that the property manager responsible for the leak has been dismissed and penalized by police.

Chengdu traffic police reported that a 19-year-old male, Cao, caused an accident resulting in one death and six injuries by running a red light and colliding with two tricycles and pedestrians. Cao was found to be driving without a license.

Yunnan has established an investigation team to address issues exposed in the freeze-dried strawberry industry chain, conducting on-site inspections of production bases, processing enterprises, and distribution markets. Previous media reports indicated that some batches of freeze-dried strawberries contained cadmium levels of 0.728mg/kg and over 20 types of pesticide residues beyond permitted limits.

Authorities in Changzhi, Shanxi, reported that a suspect has been detained for allegedly listing a stolen national protected glazed artifact for 36,666 yuan on the second-hand platform Xianyu. Investigation and文物鉴定比对 work are ongoing.

ByteDance responded to rumors of layoffs at its Wuhan R&D center, stating the information is false and clarifying that about 50 employees will be relocated due to recent business adjustments.

A Ming Dynasty brick inscribed with "刘德华" found on the Nanjing city wall has been confirmed as authentic by officials. The brick is housed in the Nanjing City Wall Museum, and the inscription refers to a brickmaker from Shanggao County, Jiangxi, who held dual roles. The use of simplified characters was common for convenience during production, as there were no strict formatting requirements in the early Ming era.

To cope with the cold wave, Zhengzhou will extend the heating period in the main urban area until midnight on March 17, 2026, adding two days at no extra charge. Other cities including Luoyang, Hua County, Kaifeng, Luohe, and Nanyang have also announced extensions, with no additional fees during the prolonged periods.

Henan's first municipal pre-paid fund supervision platform integrated with a trust mechanism, "Zheng Prepaid," has officially launched, offering a new solution to issues like difficult refunds ahead of International Consumer Rights Day on March 15.

During the 40-day 2026 Spring Festival travel period, Zhengzhou Railway Bureau transported 25.2265 million passengers, an increase of 1.5854 million or 6.71% compared to 2025.

Zhengzhou Airport handled over 3.7 million passengers during the 2026 Spring Festival, with daily passenger volume exceeding 100,000 for eight consecutive days.

The episode of the CCTV series "Urban Chronicles" featuring Zhengzhou, titled "Songshan as the Ridge, Yellow River as the Vein," will air on CCTV-1 at 8 PM on March 14. Hosts Long Yang and Nigmat along with writer Liu Zhenyun will explore the city's blend of ancient civilization and modern life, revitalized industrial sites, smart governance, and transportation hub.

Yu Donglai further commented on the distribution of 4 billion yuan in assets at Pang Donglai, noting his share is about 5%, equating to approximately 200 million yuan. He also announced that the Pang Donglai Xuchang Dream City project, with a total floor area of 600,000 square meters and an investment of about 6.5 billion yuan, will break ground in April and open to the public in September 2029, sharing renderings and describing it as a future model for Chinese commerce.

The Chinese women's football team advanced to the Women's World Cup quarter-finals by defeating Chinese Taipei 2-0 and will face Australia in the semi-finals, securing qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.

At the WTT Chongqing Champions, defending champion Sun Yingsha was eliminated in the quarter-finals after losing to teammate Kuai Man with a total score of 2-4.

Investigations have uncovered "ghost live streams" on short video platforms where luxury items like 300,000-yuan watches are sold for as low as 340 yuan, and high-end bags for 899 yuan. These streams often operate late at night, claiming to be "direct from factories" or "channel goods," while sellers use tactics like频繁切换账号 and obscuring logos to evade detection.

The Chinese Consulate in Brisbane confirmed that two foreign tourists killed in recent floods in Queensland, Australia, were Chinese citizens.

A senior Iranian commander stated that Iran would consider ending the war under two conditions: full compensation for losses and the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the Persian Gulf. Iran also reported arresting 54 "internal conspirators" and seizing weapons including firearms,冷兵器, a grenade, and ammunition.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran had been "completely defeated" and expressed unwillingness to negotiate. Iran's armed forces command responded that any attack on Iranian oil, economic, or energy infrastructure would result in the destruction of equivalent U.S. facilities.

The U.S. Department of State announced rewards of up to $10 million for information on Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and other military and political figures, totaling 10 individuals.

South Korea implemented a "petroleum price cap system" for the first time in nearly 30 years to stabilize domestic oil prices, with President Lee Jae-myung urging public supervision and reporting of violations.