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The number of internet users in China has reached 1.125 billion, with internet penetration exceeding 80%.

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

On February 5, the 57th "Statistical Report on China's Internet Development" (hereinafter referred to as the "Report") was published in Beijing. According to the report, as of December 2025, the number of internet users in China reached 1.125 billion, and the internet penetration rate exceeded 80%. This means that the benefits of digital development have become accessible to a wider segment of the population.

In the mobile network sector, 4.838 million 5G base stations have been deployed. All urban settlements and 95% of administrative villages in the country are covered by 5G, with 5G Advanced networks already covering more than 330 cities.

As of December 2025, the number of generative AI users reached 602 million, a 141.7% increase compared to the end of 2024. The penetration rate was 42.8%, an increase of 25.2 percentage points compared to the same period last year. Generative AI is accelerating integration into everyday life and production, becoming a key driver of the digital and intelligent transformation of society.

During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China's digital consumption market retained its global leadership. From January to November 2025, total digital consumption reached 17.92 trillion yuan. Furthermore, the level of digitalization and intelligentization of offline service consumption has significantly increased. Digital support services such as digital food ordering, intelligent tour guides, and other solutions provide convenient interactive experiences and can reach and influence non-internet-based consumer groups, deepening the connective value of the internet.

At the same time, China is actively promoting the deep integration of digital technologies and public services. As of December 2025, the number of users of online government services, online medicine, and online education reached 940 million, 411 million, and 327 million, respectively.

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Rosneft expands sales geography of its Pulsar branded fuel

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In 2025, Rosneft expanded the geography of sales of its Pulsar branded fuel; now the Company's branded fuel is available at 1,737 filling stations.

As an environmentally responsible company, Rosneft is constantly improving the production of high-tech petroleum products, enhancing the characteristics of its motor fuels, and expanding the geography of its deliveries and the range of products at the Company's filling stations.

Pulsar, a highly efficient, innovative fuel, is produced at the Company's refineries and oil depots using a unique formula developed by Rosneft specialists. Its special formula ensures fuel system cleanliness and preserves engine performance. Using Pulsar extends vehicle life by preventing metal corrosion and reducing component wear, while also reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The Pulsar line includes gasoline and diesel fuels.

In 2025, sales of Pulsar branded AI-95 fuel began in six new regions: Krasnoyarsk Krai, the Republic of Khakassia, Tomsk and Kemerovo Oblasts, Altai Krai, and the city of Novosibirsk. This means Pulsar gasoline is now sold in 37 regions across the country.

Sales of Pulsar diesel fuel have begun in seven new regions: Krasnodar Krai, Rostov Oblast, Voronezh Oblast, Lipetsk Oblast, Tver Oblast, and Tula Oblast, as well as St. Petersburg. Previously, Pulsar diesel fuel was only available in the Moscow region.

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Rosneft's retail network is the largest in Russia in terms of geographic coverage and number of stations. The Rosneft gas station brand is one of the leaders in Russia in terms of recognition, fuel quality, and a wide range of non-fuel products. The Company operates approximately 3,000 gas stations in total.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft February 12, 2026

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The City as a Quest: The Victorious Route of the Polytechnics' "Siberian Code"

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Fourth-year students of the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations at the SPbPU Institute of Humanities, Maya Kazakova and Daria Savvateeva, won the All-Russian student project competition "Tourism Potential of Siberian Regions" with their creative concept for the urban educational and tourism quest "AZIMUT HOTELS: Siberian Code."

The winners of the "Siberian Code" project aim to develop Novosibirsk's territorial identity and enhance its tourist appeal through a modern format that combines gamification, storytelling, and partnerships with the city's cultural institutions.

The project's goal is to engage tourists in a historical, cultural, and scientific narrative that reveals the essence of Novosibirsk. The authors note that, unlike traditional tours, their case makes the city route interactive, targeting a digital audience aged 18–45, who are open to new formats and the active exchange of experiences on social media.

We offered Novosibirsk residents and guests a lively dialogue with the city. The idea is for the hotel to become a conduit for Novosibirsk's semantic layers—from its cultural cluster to its scientific heritage. "The Siberian Code" is an attempt to "assemble" the city into a story that can be experienced with the main characters," explained project co-author Maya Kazakova.

The "Siberian Code" route covers key points of the city's identity: the railway station, the opera and ballet theater, the philharmonic and musical theater, the local history and art museums, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and the pharmacy museum.

The concept is based on a sequential progression through locations using game mechanics, hints, and digital tools. The focus is on balancing educational and entertaining components, engaging partners to offer prizes and discounts, and creating lasting connections between participants, cultural venues, and the hotel brand.

Marina Arkannikova, Director of the SPbPU Graduate School of Management and Social Sciences, noting the important role of the project's mentor, Associate Professor Irina Melnikova, emphasized the significance of the work for both the Polytechnic University and Novosibirsk: "This case demonstrates how our future graduates are already adept at working at the intersection of various fields of social engineering. The students not only presented a compelling approach in terms of methodological approaches but also proposed a philosophy for the city's brand, its values and semantic components. This is a crucial indicator that the Polytechnic University is preparing specialists capable of addressing the challenges of the city, society, and business—responsibly, measurably, and with consideration for the needs and values of their audiences and the objectives of Russia's cultural sovereignty."

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On February 12, 2026, Avtoradio topped the ratings of popular radio stations in Russia.

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Every day, GPM Radio's flagship format is chosen by more than 7 million people across the country.

Avtoradio ranked first among Russian radio stations in terms of daily audience. Mediascope* released official data for July–December 2025. The Radio Index – Russia (100) study showed that in the second half of the year, the station was listened to daily by over 7.2 million Russians, or 11.1% of the total audience over 12 years old. More than 18.8 million people (29.0%) listened to Avtoradio weekly (as part of GPM Radio, part of Gazprom-Media Holding).

"Avtoradio's leadership isn't just about reach, it's about the millions of moments when we perfectly capture a person's mood. We sense the vibe our audience lives through and create content that resonates with their tastes and needs. All of Avtoradio's projects are stories about dreams. We give aspiring artists the chance to sing alongside the stars on Murzilki Live, support entrepreneurs in Man of Action, and transform the airwaves into pure magic in the game Lots of Money. And when Avtoradio listeners from Vladivostok to Kaliningrad sing in unison to the Victory song "Katyusha," you realize we're in this together. It's truly amazing and inspiring! The world is changing, and we change with it. But one thing remains constant—our drive and sense of belonging."

Vadim Tereshchuk General Director of GPM Radio

Throughout the year, Avtoradio organized numerous high-profile events. High-profile events included the show "Avtoradio. Classics. Duets" at the Kremlin Palace and the all-Russian Avtoradio flash mob "The Country Sings Katyusha!" commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. The "golden season" of the game "Lots of Money on Avtoradio" was also popular. The radio station held the "Know Ours" contest: the winner participated in the "Strong Ideas for a New Time" forum and personally presented their business idea to Russian President Vladimir Putin. This wasn't the only dialogue: during the "2025 Year in Review" direct line and press conference, the head of state answered a question from an Avtoradio correspondent.

Avtoradio's scale is impressive: it's one of the largest federal radio broadcasting networks, with 406 transmitters providing high-quality signal reception in 76,500 towns and cities across the country.** Its broadcasts are available not only on the radio but also through smart speakers, its website, and its mobile app. The station creates content for social media, collaborates with streaming services, and live concerts from stars on the show "Murzilki Live" and celebrity interviews hosted by "Poekhali" are featured on popular video sharing sites. Avtoradio has won over 60 "radio Oscars"—Radiomania Golden Microphones—and last year won the award's Grand Prix. The station has been named "Brand of the Year in Russia" and "Mark No. 1," and is the recipient of the Runet Prize, Silver Mercury, and many other prestigious awards.

* Mediascope, Radio Index – Russia 100, July-December 2025, 12 ** Analytical Department of GPM Radio

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Members of the US House of Representatives voted against D. Trump's imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) — The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted against President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods.

Lawmakers voted 219 to 211 against a resolution to end punitive tariffs on Canadian goods under the pretext of a national emergency, local media reported.

While the vote is largely symbolic, as the resolution still needs to be approved by the U.S. Senate and then by Trump himself, it shows that lawmakers are in a difficult position: vote to “lower the cost of living for American families” or “keep prices high out of loyalty to one man — Donald Trump,” said Democrat Gregory Meeks, the resolution’s sponsor.

During the vote, D. Trump threatened on his social media: “Any Republican, in the House or Senate, who votes against tariffs will suffer greatly at the polls.”

"Tariffs have given us economic and national security, and no Republican should destroy that opportunity," he said.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson tried to block the vote on Tuesday, urging lawmakers to wait for the Supreme Court to rule on the legality of Trump's tariffs, but failed.

Since the beginning of his second presidential term in January 2025, D. Trump has imposed a series of tariffs on goods from Canada. The resolution, proposed by G. Meeks, aims to end the state of emergency that D. Trump declared a year ago with his executive order. –0–

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Six repatriation flights will be organized for Russians from Cuba.

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Moscow, February 12 /Xinhua/ — Rossiya Airlines will operate six repatriation flights from Cuba to Moscow from February 12 to 21, Aeroflot reported on its Telegram channel.

The following flights have been organized to evacuate Russian citizens: from Varadero to Moscow (FV6928) on February 12, 14, 17, 19, and 21, and from Havana to Moscow (FV6850) on February 16. Flight FV6849 from Moscow to Havana is scheduled for February 15 to return foreign tourists from Moscow to Cuba.

“Starting February 24, all subsequent flights to these destinations will be cancelled,” the carrier said in a statement. –0–

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The US will continue talks with Iran to assess the possibility of a deal, according to Donald Trump.

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Washington, February 11 (Xinhua) — The United States insists on continuing negotiations with Iran to assess the feasibility of a deal, US President Donald Trump said Wednesday after a closed-door meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.

“I just completed a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his representatives,” Trump wrote on the social network Truth Social.

"We haven't achieved any concrete results, other than my insistence on continuing negotiations with Iran to see if a deal is possible," Trump said. "If it is, I'll let the Prime Minister know that would be the preferred option. If not, we'll just have to figure out what the outcome is."

He added that they discussed the progress achieved in Gaza and the region as a whole.

B. Netanyahu arrived at the White House on Wednesday morning and left without a press conference or statement to the press.

The meeting, the seventh since the start of Trump's second term, reportedly lasted about three hours. –0–

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The acting president of Venezuela and the US Secretary of Energy discussed energy issues.

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Caracas, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) — Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez met with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright at Miraflores Palace on Wednesday to discuss the bilateral energy agenda.

According to the Venezuelan Presidential Office, the purpose of the meeting was to “discuss a mutually beneficial energy agenda” in the context of the Bolivarian nation’s energy independence and bilateral relations.

The meeting was attended by US Chargé d'Affaires Laura Dogue, President of Venezuela's state-owned oil company PDVSA Hector Obregón Pérez, and the Bolivarian Republic's diplomatic representative to the US, Felix Plasencia.

Wright's trip marks the first visit by a senior U.S. official to Venezuela since the Bolivarian Republic's President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were forcibly removed from the country by the United States on January 3. –0–

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Parliamentary elections have begun in Bangladesh.

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Dhaka, February 12 (Xinhua) — Parliamentary elections began in Bangladesh on Thursday morning. More than 127 million registered voters are expected to vote.

Voting began at 7:30 a.m. local time at more than 42,000 polling stations and will end at 4:30 p.m. local time.

Long queues formed outside polling stations in some parts of Dhaka on Wednesday evening ahead of voting.

"I'm voting for the first time and I'm very excited," Miraz Ahmed, a member of Generation Z, told Xinhua on Wednesday evening. "I'll get a voter number from this information desk so I can skip the line and go straight to the polling station tomorrow morning," he said.

According to the electoral commission, a total of 2,028 candidates are vying for 299 of the 300 seats. The election for the final seat will be held later due to the death of one of the candidates.

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Xi Jinping called for strengthening basic research and developing original innovations

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BEIJING, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping called for strengthening a strategic, forward-looking and systematic approach to basic research and supporting scientific researchers in creating more original innovations.

Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), made the remarks in a recent instruction for the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NNSC).

Noting the positive role of the SFNK in promoting fundamental research and training innovative personnel over the past 40 years, Xi Jinping called on the foundation to seize the opportunities offered by the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, and to deepen the reform of science funding to further improve the funding system and enhance funding efficiency.

He called on the GFENC to promote the creation of a favorable scientific research ecosystem and the expansion of international cooperation, thereby supporting scientific researchers in creating more original innovations, and making greater contributions to achieving a high level of scientific and technological self-sufficiency and self-improvement and building a strong scientific and technological power.

GFENK was established in February 1986 and has become an important channel for government funding of basic research. -0-

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