Exclusive: Under the CPC's leadership, socialism with Chinese characteristics has demonstrated enormous viability – Kyrgyz political scientist

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Bishkek, February 2 (Xinhua) — Modern China is not only a "global factory" but also a world leader in manufacturing, logistics, and communications. Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), socialism with Chinese characteristics has demonstrated tremendous viability. Kyrgyz political scientist and former rector of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Professor Almazbek Akmataliev, stated this in an interview with Xinhua.

China is making great efforts to expand and modernize its market, deepen international cooperation in production and logistics chains, optimize the investment climate, and jointly build the high-quality Belt and Road Initiative, which A. Akmataliev praised.

“I think China’s efforts in these areas, especially the deepening of international cooperation in production and logistics chains within the Belt and Road Initiative, are evidence that today China is not only a global ‘factory’ but also a ‘high culture’ of production, logistics, and communications,” he said.

In his opinion, China has essentially perfected and continues to perfect the entire technological chain, from product creation to delivery to end consumers in other countries. "In Kyrgyzstan, this is evident in the successful operation of the Torugart and Irkeshtam crossing points and the opening of the new Bedel checkpoint. The construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan international railway holds enormous promise," the expert noted.

In recent years, the Chinese government has paid increased attention to ensuring and improving people's well-being, expanding domestic demand and promoting investment in order to ensure long-term social stability and unlock the country's socio-economic development potential.

"China's policy can be viewed as a conscious attempt to synchronize economic development, social stability, and political governance in the face of global uncertainty," noted A. Akmataliev, believing that these measures will increase the country's economic adaptability, reduce its dependence on external factors, build long-term development potential, and support social recognition of the government.

“In these real conditions, when the international atmosphere is very foggy and uncertain, focusing on increasing domestic consumption for a country like China is a rational policy,” he added.

As is well known, China has succeeded in creating a “double miracle” – dynamic economic development and long-term maintenance of social stability.

According to the agency's source, China was able to achieve this because the Chinese government prioritized stability and used the market as a tool rather than a dogma. It also relied on long-term strategic management, such as developing five-year plans, and won popular support through the tangible results of its policies.

At the same time, the Kyrgyz political scientist was deeply impressed by the “rare combination” demonstrated in China’s development: accelerated economic growth, maintained political governance, large-scale poverty reduction, and institutional resilience.

“China has not succumbed to Western dogmas that ‘the state is a bad master,’ but has demonstrated the enormous viability of socialism with Chinese characteristics under the leadership of the CPC,” he emphasized. –0–

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D. Trump is pushing Iran to conclude a nuclear deal amid the US military buildup in the region.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that if Tehran fails to reach an agreement on its nuclear program with Washington, "we will find out" whether Iran's supreme leader was right in warning that a U.S. attack could trigger a regional war.

Earlier, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any attack on his country would trigger a regional conflict as the US continues to build up its forces in the region.

Commenting on A. Khamenei's statement, D. Trump said the United States has deployed what he called the "largest and most powerful" naval forces in the world in the region and expressed hope that the negotiations would lead to an agreement. "I hope we reach a deal," he said.

“If we don’t make a deal, then we’ll find out if he was right,” Trump added.

The American leader said Iran began talks with the United States on Saturday.

US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated the same day that Donald Trump had clearly outlined his demands for Iran, and further steps depended on the decisions of the Iranian leadership. He added that Donald Trump "will not wait forever" for these demands to be met. "The US President has made his position on Iran very clear."

In an interview with CNN on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a "fair, just, and equitable" nuclear deal with the US is still possible in the short term, provided Washington abandons its coercive policies. –0–

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A British think tank is calling for official regulation of AI-generated news.

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LONDON, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) — A British think tank has expressed concern about the state of the news environment in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and called on the government to be more involved in shaping rules, including fair pay and transparent disclosure of sources of AI-generated news.

In a report published this week, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) noted that AI tools are rapidly becoming the primary channel through which the public accesses news, fundamentally changing the news ecosystem.

However, as the largest AI companies emerge as the internet's new "gatekeepers," controlling how citizens access information and shaping public thinking, some established news outlets, such as BBC News, are under-cited by leading AI tools, including ChatGPT and Google Gemini, the report says.

The think tank warned that "disproportionate reliance on some sources over others risks narrowing the range of viewpoints users are exposed to and may lead to the amplification of particular views or agendas without the audience's knowledge." In this regard, the IPPR formulated three key policy recommendations for creating a healthy AI news environment.

First, governments should require AI companies to pay for the news content they use, ensuring fair payment and collective licensing agreements across a wide range of publishers.

Second, it is recommended to introduce clear and standardized “information labels” for AI news so that the public can see the sources of AI responses and understand how they are formed.

Third, governments need to use public funding to protect independent media in the AI era.

The report emphasizes that prompt action by governments is crucial to fostering a healthy AI news environment before the momentum to prevent further damage to the news ecosystem is lost. –0–

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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will close in July for approximately two years for construction, according to Trump.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts — recently renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center — will suspend entertainment operations for about two years, starting in July, to allow for construction work.

"If we don't close, the quality of construction will be significantly lower and the completion time will be much longer due to the constant interruptions caused by the public attending the numerous events taking place at this complex. A temporary closure will allow us to achieve a much faster and higher quality result!" Donald Trump wrote on the social network Truth Social. -0-

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A base of the Chinese-Russian Institute for Fundamental Research has opened in Hainan.

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BEIJING, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) — The opening ceremony of the Hainan Research Institute of Peking University and the Hainan Base of the China-Russia Institute of Fundamental Research was held in the picturesque seaside resort of Sanya in the southern Chinese island province of Hainan on Sunday.

The new facilities, located in the Yazhouwan technology city in Sanya, are a shining example of the comprehensive practical cooperation under the agreement on deepening strategic cooperation signed between the Hainan Provincial Government and Peking University in December 2025, according to the online news portal chinanews.com.cn.

At the opening ceremony, Zhang Jin, Vice President of Peking University and head of the university's daily operations, stated that the Hainan Research Institute of Peking University aims to become a high-level international platform for basic research and an international center for training qualified specialists, while consistently focusing on the needs of the Hainan Free Trade Port construction.

He explained that 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the strategic partnership of coordination between China and Russia, as well as the 25th anniversary of the signing of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation. Established at this extraordinary time, the institute will also serve as the important base for the China-Russia Institute of Fundamental Research, working to expand academic exchanges and cooperation with Russia and, subsequently, globally, in the five core fundamental sciences of mathematics, physics, chemistry, geoscience, and life sciences.

On December 18, 2025, the Hainan Free Trade Port launched an independent customs operation regime throughout Hainan Island, opening up new horizons for the full expansion of the local educational and scientific and technological fields, noted Vice Chairman of the Hainan Provincial Government Xie Jing, assuring that Hainan intends to provide all possible conditions to support Chinese and Russian scientists in conducting fundamental scientific research, in order to transform the Yazhouwan area of Sanya into a model zone for scientific, technological and educational cooperation between the two countries.

As reported, in the subsequent stage, the main efforts of all stakeholders will be directed towards adjusting and improving the management model and operating mechanism of the Hainan Research Institute of Peking University in order to achieve the first high-quality practical results in the framework of efforts to promote the innovative coordinated development of production, education and research activities. -0-

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China enters travel surge with record numbers expected ahead of Spring Festival

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BEIJING, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) — China's Chunyun period, a special season for transportation during the mass migration of Chinese people before, during, and after Spring Festival, began Monday, 15 days before the 2026 Spring Festival, also known as the traditional Chinese New Year or Spring Festival.

During the peak period of the country's transport system, which lasts until March 13, the number of interregional passenger trips made across China during this period is expected to reach a total of 9.5 billion person-times, which in turn is likely to be a new historical high.

Of this total, independent car travel will continue to dominate, accounting for an estimated 80 percent.

Passenger traffic volumes in rail transport and the civil aviation sector are forecast to reach 540 million and 95 million person-times, respectively, with both the total passenger traffic volume and average daily peaks in these sectors expected to exceed historical highs of previous years.

As a reminder, since the Spring Festival is the most important traditional holiday in China, every year during the 40-day Chunyun season, hundreds of millions of people who work, study, or live away from their hometowns return home to reunite with family for the Spring Festival celebrations and then travel back. -0-

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China executed four members of an organized crime group operating in northern Myanmar.

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Shenzhen, February 2 (Xinhua) — Four leaders of organized crime groups operating in northern Myanmar have been executed in China. The gangsters were sentenced to death in November 2025 for a series of crimes, including premeditated murder, telecommunications fraud, and drug trafficking.

The execution was carried out by the Shenzhen City Court (Guangdong Province, South China) with the approval of the Supreme People's Court of the People's Republic of China. -0-

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Alexander Novak chaired the 64th meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee and the meeting of the OPEC Group of Eight countries.

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Alexander Novak chaired the 64th meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee and the meeting of the OPEC Group of Eight countries.

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, as co-chairman, chaired the 64th meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee, as well as a meeting of the Group of Eight OPEC member countries that adopted additional voluntary adjustments to oil production in April and November 2023.

At the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee, the parties reviewed crude oil production data for November and December 2025 and noted the high level of compliance by OPEC and non-OPEC countries participating in the Declaration of Cooperation.

The meeting participants confirmed the importance of adhering to the agreements within the OPEC deal, as well as achieving full compliance with oil production quotas and compensation.

Monitoring of compliance with the production adjustments agreed at the 38th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting and the additional voluntary production adjustments announced by the Group of Eight OPEC countries will continue.

During a meeting of the OPEC Group of Eight (G8) countries, comprising Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, participants emphasized that 1.65 million barrels per day (bpd) could be partially or fully reintroduced depending on evolving market conditions. They will continue to closely monitor the situation. As part of ongoing efforts to maintain market stability, they reaffirmed the importance of a cautious approach and maintaining flexibility to continue suspending or reversing additional voluntary production adjustments, including the previously introduced 2.2 million bpd voluntary adjustments announced in November 2023.

Eight OPEC member countries confirmed their decision of November 2, 2025, to suspend production increases in March 2026 due to seasonality.

The next meeting of the OPEC Group of Eight countries will be held on March 1, 2026, and the 65th meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee is scheduled for April 5, 2026.

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Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' on the 17th anniversary of his enthronement.

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Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' on the 17th anniversary of his enthronement.

On February 1, 2026, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the 17th anniversary of the enthronement of His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'. On this day, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow.

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko conveyed congratulations from Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin:

"Under your leadership, new dioceses are being created, churches are being built, monasteries are being restored, and significant educational, missionary, and charitable projects aimed at preserving traditional spiritual and moral values and the national cultural heritage are being implemented. Your work in educating children and youth and reviving the institution of military chaplains deserves special recognition."

Dmitry Chernyshenko also added that this year, declared by presidential decree as the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, emphasizes the exceptional importance of the cohesion of our society and respect for the country's cultural and spiritual heritage.

"One of the key areas of our collaboration is supporting cultural and educational initiatives aimed at reviving Russia's ancient holy sites. I would especially like to highlight the revival of Solovki. Under your leadership, one of the most ancient holy sites in the Russian North is being transformed, and we are confidently moving toward properly celebrating the 600th anniversary of monastic life on Solovki in 2029," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

He expressed special words of gratitude for the constant care of the servicemen participating in the special military operation and their families.

"Your work in educating children and youth and preserving traditional values lays the foundation for Russia's future. The Church plays a significant role in both sports and in the creation of pilgrimage routes. Your spiritual example, your wisdom, and your selfless service to God and people inspire millions of believers. And your work contributes to the strengthening of peace, the spiritual revival of society, and the preservation of moral values," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

In conclusion, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill addressed the participants of the service: "Once again, I congratulate you all, my dear bishops, fathers, brothers, and sisters, on this day! I rejoice to have the opportunity to pray together with this host of archpastors. All of this strengthens our unity and our shared understanding of the enormous responsibility we bear before God and before our people for the labors the Russian Orthodox Church diligently carries out today."

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EXPLAIN | How the UN is combating organized crime at borders

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February 1, 2026 Peace and security

The volume of global trade, which the UN describes as "an engine of inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction," reached a record $33 trillion in 2024. At the heart of this extensive system are seaports and airports—key hubs through which the majority of global trade flows pass.

According to the World Economic Forum, over 90 percent of global trade is carried in containers, with more than 860 million units shipped annually. Air cargo, which accounts for approximately 35 percent of global trade by value, is also growing rapidly: in 2024, its volume increased by more than 10 percent compared to the previous year.

However, cross-border trade, so vital to global economic stability, remains vulnerable to organized crime and terrorist groups that use international routes to smuggle weapons, drugs, people and other illicit goods.

This article explains why effective border controls are critical to the security and sustainability of the global economy, and how the UN helps countries protect trade and travel.

How criminal groups exploit borders

Border crossings often become entry points for illegal goods—from weapons and drugs to counterfeit medicines, cultural artifacts, and counterfeit goods. They can also be used by criminals themselves, including drug traffickers and terrorists.

Criminals conceal contraband in containers, luggage, and even on the bodies of carriers. Criminal networks bribe border officials, customs officials, and logistics companies to ensure illegal shipments pass undetected. More sophisticated criminals hack port systems or use counterfeit codes to reroute cargo to their desired destinations.

Why is this important?

Insufficient border management capabilities and weak cross-border cooperation create dangerous gaps in trade routes. Criminal networks quickly adapt, merge with other groups, and find new ways to move goods and people, threatening the security of states and consumers.

Effective border control protects public health by restricting the flow of illicit drugs and preventing the distribution of counterfeit medications. It also increases legal revenue for states by supporting legitimate trade and depriving criminal networks of financial resources.

A robust control system prevents chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons from falling into the hands of terrorists and blocks the smuggling of chemical precursors used to produce drugs and explosives. It also helps prevent the illegal trade in wildlife and the movement of hazardous waste, reducing pressure on ecosystems and risks to human health.

What does the UN do?

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), together with the World Customs Organization and Interpol, helps countries strengthen control over air, sea, and land borders. As part of this work, 192 national cargo and passenger control units have been established in 89 countries.

These units conduct risk assessments, identify and intercept high-risk passengers, cargo, and mail. They ensure coordination between countries of origin, transit, and destination, and collaborate with the private sector to disrupt illicit cross-border flows and criminal networks.

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