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February 26, 2026

A Retrospective Look at the 14th Five-Year Plan: Environmental Priority and Green Development

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

From 2021 to 2025, during the implementation of the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Social and Economic Development, China achieved further innovative breakthroughs, transformative changes, and historic achievements in socio-economic development, and this successful experience has attracted the attention of the world.

During the 14th Five-Year Plan, China accelerated its green and low-carbon transformation, continued to improve its ecological environment, and steadily improved the quality of its ecosystems. Thus, the reform of the ecological civilization system has yielded significant results, helping to make a significant contribution to global environmental governance. This has injected green impetus into high-quality development, and the building of a beautiful China has taken a major step forward.

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February 25, 2026

Iran sees "good prospects" for upcoming indirect talks with the US – M. Pezeshkian

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TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that his administration sees "good prospects" for upcoming talks with the United States.

He made the statement at a meeting in the northern province of Mazandaran, commenting on the third round of indirect talks on the Iranian nuclear program between the Iranian and US delegations, led by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Presidential Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, which is scheduled to take place in Geneva on February 26.

M. Pezeshkian expressed hope that the diplomatic process will be organized in such a way as to lead the country out of a situation in which there is “no war, no peace,” adding that his administration is making efforts to achieve this goal under the leadership of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

He said that if the talks yielded favorable results, his administration would be able to more easily remove obstacles to the country's development.

A. Araghchi left Tehran for Geneva on Wednesday at the head of a political delegation to participate in a new round of indirect talks with the United States amid ongoing tensions between the two countries over the buildup of American military presence in the West Asian region.

February 25, 2026

An evening of Chinese culture was held at the Georgian International University.

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Tbilisi, February 25 (Xinhua) — In honor of the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year, the traditional Chinese New Year according to the lunar calendar), an evening of Chinese culture was held at the Georgian International University (GMU) on Tuesday. The evening included presentations of the English-language undergraduate program in Sinology and a new Chinese language textbook for Georgian schoolchildren.

The evening was jointly organized by the State Medical University, the China Institute of International Education and the Confucius Institute at Alta University.

Students and teachers of Chinese language presented musical and cultural performances such as the dragon dance, traditional Chinese dances, songs, and playing traditional Chinese instruments.

The opening ceremony was attended by Dai Chunyun, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Georgia, Eli Elisashvili, Rector of the Georgian State Medical University, and Zhang Wengang, Director of the Confucius Institute at Alte University.

The event also included a presentation of the English-language bachelor's degree program in Sinology at the State Medical University.

"This is the first English-language undergraduate program in Sinology in Georgia, whose academic staff consists of highly qualified Georgian and Chinese Sinologists and provides students with the latest teaching methods, exchange programs, internships, and various employment opportunities," noted GMU Rector E. Elisashvili.

In addition, a presentation of the new Chinese language textbook for Georgian schoolchildren, "Funny Chinese," was also organized. This textbook has already been distributed to students who began studying Chinese in Georgian public schools this year.

February 25, 2026

Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

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BEIJING, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Wednesday with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is in China on an official visit.

Xi Jinping noted that China and Germany are the second and third largest economies in the world, and their bilateral relations affect not only the interests of the two countries, but also have a significant impact on Europe and the entire world.

The international situation is currently undergoing its most profound transformation since the end of World War II, the Chinese leader emphasized, adding that the more chaotic and confusing the global situation becomes, the more important it is for the two countries to strengthen strategic communication, strengthen strategic mutual trust, and achieve new progress in the Sino-German comprehensive strategic partnership.

The Chinese President put forward three proposals for the further development of Chinese-German relations.

First, Xi Jinping pointed out, the two sides must be reliable partners who support each other.

China and Germany are self-reliant and developing rapidly, he emphasized, noting that both countries adhere to the principles of mutual respect, mutual trust, and open cooperation, writing a successful history of mutual benefit and win-win.

According to the Chinese President, China is pursuing a path of peaceful development and has the capacity and confidence to pursue Chinese-style modernization. He assured that China will continue to share its development opportunities with Germany and the world.

The Chinese President expressed hope that the German side will objectively and rationally assess China's development, pursue a positive and pragmatic policy towards it, and work together to ensure the sustainable and stable development of bilateral relations.

Secondly, Xi Jinping continued, the two countries should pursue an innovative partnership, adhering to openness and mutual benefit.

The German government has put forward new development strategies in areas such as technology, innovation and digital development, the Chinese President stated, pointing out that they are largely consistent with China's goals of achieving intelligent, green and integrated development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

Xi Jinping said the two sides should strengthen the alignment of development strategies, support the two-way circulation of talent, knowledge and technology, and promote dialogue and cooperation in artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies.

Both sides need to properly understand the relationship between competition and cooperation, explore ways to collaborate that lead to mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, and jointly maintain the stability and smooth operation of production and supply chains, the Chinese leader added.

Thirdly, Xi Jinping emphasized, the two countries should be partners in cultural and humanitarian exchanges that understand each other and are close to each other.

As countries with deep cultural heritage, he noted, China and Germany should strengthen mutual cultural learning and intensify people-to-people exchanges to strengthen the social foundation of Sino-German friendship.

The Chinese leader stressed that in the face of accelerating global changes unseen in a century, all countries must work together to overcome difficulties and share a common destiny.

According to him, China and Germany should support the central position of the UN, revive its leading role and take the initiative in upholding multilateralism, implementing the rule of international law, protecting free trade, and promoting solidarity and coordination.

Xi Jinping emphasized that China supports Europe's aspirations for independence and self-reliance. He expressed hope that Europe will be able to meet China halfway, firmly uphold the concept of a strategic partnership, openness, inclusiveness, and mutually beneficial cooperation, striving for further progress in China-EU relations and making an even greater contribution to world peace and development.

The two leaders exchanged views on the Ukrainian crisis. Xi Jinping outlined China's principled position and emphasized that the key to resolving the issue is a firm commitment to dialogue and negotiations.

As the Chinese President pointed out, it is important to ensure equal participation of all parties and lay a solid foundation for peace, take into account the legitimate interests of all parties and strengthen the desire for peace, ensure universal security and build a solid peace architecture. –0–

February 25, 2026

At the Future Technologies Forum, Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasized the importance of fundamental research in AI.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko spoke at the plenary session of the Future Technologies Forum 2026 in Moscow.

The forum is supported by the Government and organized by the Roscongress Foundation.

The Deputy Prime Minister answered a question from the moderator, Dmitry Zauers, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Gazprombank.

"Just a year ago, here at the Future Technologies Forum, our President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin spoke about how AI technologies are revolutionary in terms of change—at that time, this was true for chemistry and new materials. Now we can continue this trend, because these are significant changes for the bioeconomy," noted Dmitry Chernyshenko.

He singled out energy efficiency as a problem that science should solve.

"We're counting on our fundamental science. While the focus right now is on rapid implementation, it's important to do both simultaneously. Thanks to our President, who launched an international foresight exercise in AI," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

Dmitry Chernyshenko reported that, at the direction of the head of state, an international foresight exercise—expert sessions involving scientists from 36 countries—was held in 2025. Ten areas of fundamental research and 201 research tasks were identified.

"Technology itself is changing rapidly. My appeal: pay attention to the 13 AI research centers supported by the government. The budget has allocated approximately 18 billion rubles for this from 2025 to the end of 2030. They are conducting fundamental and industry-specific research in artificial intelligence, which allows our country to maintain its leadership and be among the elite of those producing these technologies," he concluded.

February 25, 2026

Armenia's foreign trade turnover decreased by 12 percent in January 2026.

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Yerevan, February 25 /Xinhua/ — Armenia's foreign trade turnover in January of this year decreased by 12 percent year-on-year, amounting to almost $1.27 billion, the Statistical Committee of Armenia reported on Wednesday.

Exports during the reporting period decreased by 13.5 percent to approximately $463 million, while imports decreased by 11.2 percent to approximately $811 million.

At the same time, the economic activity index in Armenia increased by 7.6 percent year-on-year in January. The highest growth rate was recorded in the construction sector.

February 25, 2026

Breaking: Saudi Aramco reports damage at Ras al-Juaimah LPG plant, no leak detected

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RIYADH, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) — Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil and gas company Saudi Aramco said on Wednesday that a small section of the propane and butane supply system at its Ras al-Juaimah liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) plant suffered structural damage on Feb. 23, but no leaks were detected.

February 25, 2026

The Security Council discussed the situation in the Central African Republic.

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February 25, 2026 Peace and security

The largest elections in the history of the Central African Republic – presidential, parliamentary, regional, and municipal – were held in a calm and generally secure environment. This was announced by Valentina Rugwabiza, the Secretary-General's Special Representative for the Central African Republic and head of the UN mission in the country, at a briefing at the UN Security Council on Wednesday.

The vote took place in December 2025. “On 28 December 2025, the Central African Republic reached a significant milestone in strengthening the peace process and state authority by holding combined presidential, parliamentary, regional and municipal elections,” the Special Representative said.

The successful holding of the elections was the culmination of years of joint efforts by the government and the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), which were aimed at strengthening state authority and advancing the implementation of the 2019 Political Agreement.

The UN mission provided assistance to the country's authorities through mediation efforts, as well as technical, logistical and operational support.

This set of measures helped maintain a safe environment during the election campaign and on election day, including in high-risk areas. The second round of by-elections for legislative, regional, and municipal bodies is scheduled for April 26, with final results expected this summer.

Rugwabiza noted the increased inclusiveness of the electoral process: women made up 47 percent of voters and 45 percent of candidates in municipal elections.

She also spoke about the progress of the Political Agreement's implementation: two more armed groups were disbanded and an additional agreement was signed on the participation of the Movement for the Liberation of the People of Central Africa in the peace process with the assistance of the Government of Chad.

"These developments, coupled with MINUSCA's continued support for disarmament and demobilization operations – which have resulted in the disarmament and demobilization of more than 1,200 combatants since July 2025 – have contributed to the creation of a secure environment for the elections," Rugwabiza said.

At the same time, according to the Special Representative, serious security challenges remain in the northeast and southeast of the country. In particular, attacks on civilians and local authorities by armed groups continue. The influx of refugees from Sudan is increasing tensions.

The Special Representative also noted that the UN mission is operating under severe financial constraints. The post-election period will be crucial for consolidating political and peace achievements and for a gradual and planned transfer of the mission's powers to national authorities.

February 25, 2026

Illegal waste trafficking leads to environmental pollution and harms human health.

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February 25, 2026 Healthcare

The illegal waste trade generates up to $18 billion in profits annually, according to experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). They analyzed illegal waste flows worldwide. A report published Wednesday by the UNODC states that illegal waste trafficking leads to environmental pollution and harms human health.

The report examines five main waste categories: electrical and electronic waste (e-waste), plastic waste, end-of-life vehicles and engines, metal and metal-containing waste, and mixed waste.

The report also analyzes the operating methods of criminal groups and corporations involved in illegal waste trafficking. The study's authors conclude that such activities are poorly regulated. Gaps in legislation and limited law enforcement capabilities allow criminals to reap large profits while remaining unpunished.

"Our research shows that illegal waste trafficking remains extremely difficult to detect, investigate and prosecute," says UNP spokesperson Candice Welsh.

She emphasizes that such activities lead to pollution of the environment, including drinking water and soil, with dangerous toxins.

Global problem

Criminal groups are involved in waste crimes worldwide, ranging from localized illegal activities to large-scale intercontinental trafficking. Corporate involvement in illegal waste trafficking is also common: some companies fail to comply with regulations, others knowingly pay for illegal services, and still others conduct illegal activities alongside legitimate ones.

Analysis shows that both organized crime groups and corporations use corruption to conceal illegal waste in legitimate streams, evading audits through fraudulent schemes. These include document forgery, extortion, theft, embezzlement of public funds, abuse of office, and money laundering.

Penalties for illegal waste disposal are often minimal, but the profits can be very high. Furthermore, the cost of illegally dumping toxic waste is significantly lower than the cost of legal waste disposal services. All this creates financial incentives for committing crimes in this area.

The lack of consistent sanctions across countries makes it easier for potential violators to “jurisdiction shop”—choosing countries with the weakest regulations and the least severe penalties.

The study notes that while illegal dumping, burning, transporting, and disposing of waste occurs worldwide, cross-border trafficking involves the movement of the least valuable and most difficult and expensive to dispose of waste from high-income to low-income regions. This waste includes, in particular, plastics and electronics, which may contain harmful chemicals.

Because waste is often sent to countries that have difficulty managing it in an environmentally sound manner, it has serious negative consequences for human health and the environment.

The Office emphasizes that streamlining information exchange in this area, as well as coordinating sanctions policies, will help better track illegal waste flows and bring violators to justice.

February 25, 2026

Chinese Consul General Wu Demin met with Acting Representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Vladivostok E. Volosastov

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Vladivostok, February 25 (Xinhua) — Chinese Consul General in Vladivostok Wu Demin met with Acting Representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry in Vladivostok Yevgeny Volosastov on Tuesday.

The two sides held an in-depth exchange of views on promoting interregional and inter-level contacts between Russia and China in their respective regions, deepening Sino-Russian interregional cooperation, and ensuring convenient and secure people-to-people exchanges. Former Russian Foreign Ministry representative in Vladivostok and leading expert Andrey Brovarets participated in the meeting.

Wu Demin noted that the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination in the new era continues to develop in a healthy and stable manner, reaching its highest level in history. Vladivostok and Primorsky Krai are the vanguard of interregional cooperation between the two countries, the diplomat noted, pledging that the Chinese Consulate General will consistently implement the important agreements reached by the two heads of state and make every effort to improve and modernize cooperation in areas such as trade, cultural and humanitarian exchanges, and people-to-people exchanges. Wu Demin thanked the Russian Foreign Ministry Representative Office in Vladivostok for its long-standing support of the Chinese Consulate General and expressed his readiness to maintain close contacts and cooperation with the Russian side to effectively support people-to-people exchanges and trade and economic cooperation, giving new impetus to interregional exchanges between the two countries.

E. Volosastov warmly congratulated Wu Demin on his appointment as Consul General and praised the development of Russian-Chinese relations. He stated that the Russian Foreign Ministry's representative office in Vladivostok will continue to be guided by the spirit of friendship and cooperation, strengthen coordination and interaction with the Chinese Consulate General, ensure the successful implementation of joint projects, optimize measures to facilitate and ensure the safety of people-to-people exchanges, and work together to deepen and strengthen local cooperation between Russia and China in various fields to promote the further progressive development of bilateral relations.