The signing ceremony of the strategic cooperation framework agreement between the Ministry of Natural Resources and China Media Group (CMG) and the launch ceremony of a series of TV programs under the theme of "Nature China" were held in Beijing on Friday.
Under the agreement, the CMG and the Ministry of Natural Resources will establish a strategic relationship of cooperation in the fields of themed publicity activities, media integration, and international communication.
Efforts will be made to give full play to each other's advantages to create a series of integrated media programs and carry out publicity and knowledge popularization activities on natural resources, with the purpose of telling the beautiful Chinese story of harmonious coexistence between man and nature, and showcasing China's achievements and experience in natural resource management and ecological civilization advancement to audience at home and abroad.
The "Nature China" includes series of TV programs focusing respectively on building a strong maritime country, protecting farmland, making breakthroughs in mineral exploration, and ecological protection and restoration achievements.
The programs combine the use of 5G telecommunication and 8K ultra-high-definition technologies and robot dogs for the first time to capture a large amount of precious footage, realizing the simultaneous advancement of scientific research and footage recording. This marks a key step for the CMG to make a stride towards ultra-high-definition production and intelligent shooting. The first program, which focuses on China's efforts to develop the marine economy and build a strong maritime country in the new era, is slated to be aired on CMG's TV channel, mobile app and website on Sunday, coinciding with the 17th World Oceans Day and the 18th National Oceans Awareness Day.
Chinese state broadcaster holds launch ceremony of ecological civilization-themed TV programs
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
