By the end of 2025, Belarus will see growth in food production in all major processing industries.

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Minsk, February 26 (Xinhua) — Belarus has ensured growth in food production across all major processing industries by the end of 2025. This was announced on Wednesday by First Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Vitaly Kulak.

According to V. Kulak, the index of physical volume of industrial production in organizations of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Belarus amounted to 105% of 2024, including 105.2% in food production.

“The growth rate of food production was ensured in all major processing industries: in the production of meat and meat products – 103.5 percent, dairy products – 108 percent, flour and cereal products, starches and starch products – 105.2 percent, bakery, pasta and flour confectionery products – 105.4 percent, prepared animal feed – 100.2 percent,” the First Deputy Minister reported.

He also noted that, according to analysis, compared to 2024, gross production of major agricultural crops has increased in Belarusian farms of all types. Grain production increased by 110 percent year-on-year, flax fiber by 129 percent, sugar beet by 119 percent, and grass feed by 103 percent.

Furthermore, V. Kulak noted that Belarus's exports of food products and agricultural raw materials last year were 118.4 percent fulfilled, compared to the initial target of 106.5 percent. In physical terms, shipments increased for key items: uncondensed milk and cream, buttermilk, yogurt, kefir, cheeses and cottage cheese, sausages, and meat products.

According to the official, Belarusian agricultural organizations achieved a record milk production volume of 9 million tons last year. The annual milk yield per cow also increased to 6,577 kg.

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A Chinese official strongly rejected Japan's unfounded accusations.

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GENEVA, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) — A Chinese official on Wednesday strongly rejected groundless accusations against China made by Japan and other countries at a high-level meeting of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

The Chinese representative noted that Japan and some other countries are spreading disinformation about Xinjiang, Xinjiang, and Hong Kong, attacking and denigrating China. He emphasized that China is categorically opposed to such practices and resolutely rejects them.

The PRC representative noted that Xinjiang and Xizang are currently experiencing continuous economic development and social stability, with the rights of all ethnic groups fully protected. Hong Kong, he added, has entered a new era of stability and prosperity following the enactment of the National Security Law.

The Chinese representative pointed out that Japan's baseless claims about human rights conditions in other countries cannot conceal its own dismal record. He recalled that Japan refuses to accept responsibility for historical issues such as the recruitment of "comfort women," ignores concerns raised by UN human rights mechanisms, and attempts to create a "chilling effect" through counter-pressure.

Japan has unleashed aggressive wars and committed grave war crimes, but has yet to seriously rethink its actions, the Chinese representative noted, adding that China calls on the Japanese side to immediately reconsider in order to avoid repeating historical mistakes.

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Belarus's foreign trade turnover of goods and services increased by 4.5 percent in 2025, according to the Central Bank.

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Minsk, February 26 (Xinhua) — Belarus's foreign trade turnover in goods and services exceeded $105 billion in 2025, up 4.5 percent year-on-year. The corresponding information was published by the Belarusian National Bank (Central Bank) on Thursday.

Exports of goods and services reached $51.71 billion by the end of 2025, a 4.2 percent increase year-on-year. Meanwhile, imports of goods and services exceeded $53.52 billion (an annual increase of 4.7 percent).

Belarus's balance of foreign trade in goods and services in 2025 was negative, amounting to minus $1.81 billion.

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Lightning: Iran-US talks in Geneva concluded with "significant progress," technical discussions will take place next week in Vienna — Omani Foreign Minister

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Xinhua | February 27, 2026

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Iran-US talks in Geneva concluded with "significant progress," technical discussions will be held next week in Vienna, Omani Foreign Minister said.

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China's central bank will support cross-border interbank financing in yuan.

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BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) — The People's Bank of China (PBOC, the central bank) on Thursday pledged to support standard cross-border interbank financing operations in yuan between domestic and foreign banking institutions.

According to a notice released by the Chinese central bank on Thursday, this support is intended to enhance capital account openness, stimulate the development of the offshore yuan market, and improve macroprudential regulation of cross-border capital flows.

Cross-border RMB interbank financing is an important channel for Chinese banks to provide RMB liquidity to the offshore market and to facilitate the cross-border use of RMB.

The PBOC's notice covers various types of cross-border interbank financing in RMB and sets relevant parameters for macroprudential regulation, allowing for countercyclical adjustments based on market conditions.

The central bank stated that it will steadily advance the implementation of the measures outlined in the notice to effectively utilize the positive role of cross-border interbank financing in serving the real economy and promoting the healthy development of the offshore yuan market. –0–

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Xinjiang to rank first among China's regions in small-scale border trade volume in 2025

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URUMQI, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) — The import and export volume of small-scale border trade in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region reached 209.09 billion yuan (30.2 billion U.S. dollars) in 2025, ranking first in the country for the fourth consecutive year, official data showed.

As an outpost of China's opening-up to the west, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) has in recent years fully utilized its geographical advantages to consistently deepen border trade cooperation with neighboring countries. In 2025, the region's total foreign trade volume exceeded RMB 500 billion for the first time, growing 19.9 percent year-on-year. XUAR ranked first among all regions in the country in terms of trade growth, significantly driven by small-scale border trade.

To further facilitate border trade, Xinjiang continues to steadily improve its checkpoint infrastructure and implement innovative customs clearance models. Breakthroughs have already been achieved in the construction of several smart checkpoints: in particular, the first China-Kyrgyzstan freight corridor has been made operational 24/7, significantly improving the efficiency of customs clearance.

To date, Xinjiang has established eight mechanisms for inter-regional trade and economic cooperation with adjacent areas of neighboring countries.

As announced at a meeting on promoting and planning decisive optimization of the business environment in Xinjiang held on Wednesday, in 2026, Xinjiang plans to accelerate the modernization of border checkpoints, extend the opening hours of major automobile checkpoints, and support the improvement of warehouse logistics conditions for border trade, providing guarantees for its sustainable and healthy development.

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Chinese authorities have called for increased efforts to ensure industrial safety and prevent fires.

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BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) — Senior Chinese officials have called for increased efforts to ensure industrial safety and prevent forest and grassland fires.

As emphasized at the all-China videoconference on industrial safety and forest and steppe fire prevention and suppression held Thursday, fire safety must be prioritized in crowded areas, high-rise buildings, and self-constructed structures used for commercial purposes. Participants also called for comprehensive inspections in key industries to identify and address any hidden risks and curb illegal activity.

Participants emphasized the paramount importance of strengthening security measures in the transportation sector. Furthermore, they emphasized the need to control the use of fireworks to ensure the safety of people and property, especially during the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year, the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year) holiday.

The meeting participants emphasized the importance of strengthening monitoring and early warning systems for forest and steppe fires, and called for stricter control over fire sources and the elimination of fire risks.

Zhang Guoqing, a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, addressed the meeting. The event was chaired by Wang Xiaohong, a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee and a member of the State Council of the People's Republic of China.

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Clashes have flared up again on the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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KABUL, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) — Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on social media Thursday evening that Afghan forces had attacked Pakistani military targets in border areas.

Afghan media reports indicate that sporadic gunfire has been occurring in the eastern Afghan provinces of Khost, Kunar and Nangarhar, which border Pakistan, over the past few days.

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Breaking: Iran-US talks in Geneva resume after "internal consultations" – media

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Tehran, February 26 (Xinhua) — Iranian and US delegations resumed talks in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday evening after both sides left the venue earlier in the day for a short break and "internal consultations" following three hours of intense diplomatic discussions, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.

Oman's Foreign Ministry, which is acting as a mediator, earlier said both sides had demonstrated "unprecedented openness to new and creative ideas and solutions" during the latest round of proximity talks on Iran's nuclear program.

The talks come amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, as well as a buildup of the American military presence in the region.

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Japan's desire to link Ukraine to security in East Asia is illogical, says Russian Foreign Ministry

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Moscow, February 26 (Xinhua) — Japan should support genuine peace efforts by other countries, in particular by sending a message to Kyiv that terrorism is unacceptable, if it truly wants to promote a settlement in Ukraine. This was stated by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova on Thursday.

"If Japan truly wants to contribute to a resolution of the Ukrainian conflict, rather than adding fuel to the fire, it should first and foremost support other countries' genuine efforts to achieve peace. And perhaps use its achievements and its capabilities to send a clear signal to the Zelenskyy regime about the importance of demonstrating reasonableness and constructiveness in the negotiations," Zakharova pointed out.

In her opinion, Tokyo could send a signal to Kyiv that “for Japan, for official Tokyo, the Kyiv regime’s commission of terrorist attacks against civilians is unacceptable.”

"We have repeatedly stated, and have been supported by the global majority, that resolving the Ukrainian crisis requires addressing its root causes," the Russian Foreign Ministry's official spokesperson emphasized.

According to M. Zakharova, “Tokyo’s persistent desire to link the state of affairs in Ukraine with security in East Asia, which has nothing to do with that country, is not only illogical, but also provocative.” –0–

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