Daily brief
China has removed nine senior military officers from their legislative positions, with multiple reports describing the move as part of a widening crackdown or likely corruption purge ahead of key political meetings.
China has urged its citizens in Iran to evacuate, according to a report from the state news agency Xinhua.
The press center for China's annual 'Two Sessions' political meetings has opened, and the top legislature concluded a standing committee session.
Chinese and Japanese civil groups have called for the return of a cultural artifact, the Tang Honglu Well Stele, to China.
Chile has denied that a Chinese medical ship provided onboard care, a decision reported as coming amid mounting U.S. pressure.