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The Director of the CPC Central Committee Office for Work with Taiwan congratulated Taiwan compatriots on the upcoming Spring Festival.

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BEIJING, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) — Song Tao, director of the Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee for Work with Taiwan and the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, congratulated Taiwan compatriots on the upcoming Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) and reaffirmed mainland China's commitment to advancing economic cooperation and integrated development across the Taiwan Strait.

Song Tao made the announcement on Wednesday at events to celebrate the Spring Festival, attended by representatives from both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

The events took place in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, East China, and were attended by more than 200 people, including representatives of Taiwan's business community.

According to Song Tao, during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), the Chinese mainland will provide Taiwanese enterprises with ample opportunities to establish roots and develop on the mainland, so as to further boost economic cooperation and integrated development between the two shores.

Song Tao expressed hope that Taiwanese compatriots will resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence," promote national reunification, and adhere to the correct direction for the development of cross-Straits relations.

During the events, Taiwanese entrepreneurs and other compatriots expressed gratitude to the mainland for its long-standing care and attention. –0–

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Half of all cataract patients worldwide cannot undergo the necessary surgery.

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February 11, 2026 Healthcare

The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on countries to do everything possible to ensure that the millions of people living with cataracts receive surgery. The WHO emphasizes that cataract surgery is very simple, takes only 15 minutes, and completely restores vision. However, many people still lack access to this procedure.

Tens of millions of people are sick

A new study published today in The Lancet demonstrates the scale of the problem: nearly half of all people worldwide suffering from blindness caused by cataracts still require surgical treatment.

A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that leads to vision impairment and can lead to blindness. Worldwide, 94 million people suffer from cataracts. Cataract removal is a simple, effective procedure that provides immediate vision restoration that lasts for years.

“Cataract surgery is one of the most powerful tools available to restore vision and change lives,” said Devora Kestel, Acting Director of the WHO Department of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health.

"When people regain their sight, they regain their independence, dignity and opportunity," she added.

The situation is changing for the better

Over the past 20 years, the number of people undergoing this surgery has increased by 15 percent, despite an aging population and rising cataract rates leading to increased demand. This figure is expected to grow by another 8.4 percent over the current decade. The WHO calls for accelerating this growth and increasing the number of people eligible for cataract surgery by 30 percent.

A study analyzing data from 68 countries for 2023 and 2024 shows that the problem is most acute in the African region, where 75 percent of people requiring cataract surgery go untreated. Across all regions, women are less likely to undergo the procedure than men.

Reasons why people do not receive treatment may include a shortage of specialists, low incomes, and lack of information.

Age is the main risk factor for cataracts. They can also be caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation, tobacco use, corticosteroid use, and diabetes.

How to solve the problem

WHO recommends that countries integrate vision screening into primary health care, invest in basic surgical infrastructure, and ensure the availability of necessary specialists, especially in rural areas.

The WHO also calls for eliminating gender and geographical inequalities. The organization emphasizes that cataract surgery may become widely available in the near future.

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Illegal logging in Russia has significantly decreased over the past five years, according to the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.

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Moscow, February 11 (Xinhua) — The Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has recorded a fourfold decrease in illegal logging in Russia from 2020 to 2025. This was stated by the head of the ministry, Alexander Kozlov, speaking in the State Duma on Wednesday, according to the Interfax news agency.

According to him, the volume of illegal logging has decreased from 1.1 million cubic meters in 2020 to 280,000 cubic meters in 2025. A. Kozlov also noted that by the end of 2025, the area of reforestation in Russia will have reached almost 1.4 million hectares, which is 1.4 times greater than the area where forests were cut down or destroyed.

According to the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 report prepared by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Russia, with a forest area of 832 million hectares, occupies a leading position in the world in this indicator. –0–

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The Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China called for the comprehensive promotion of innovation and industrial application of AI.

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BEIJING, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday called for comprehensively promoting scientific and technological innovation, industrial development and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to cultivate new productive forces and promote high-quality development.

Li Qiang made the announcement while chairing a State Council meeting on AI development.

According to the Premier of the State Council, China needs to deeply understand the development trends of AI, encourage breakthroughs across the entire value chain, and widely implement AI in various scenarios to better unleash the development potential of relevant technologies.

The head of the Chinese government called for the development of forward-looking strategies for new technologies and new methods, the promotion of large-scale and commercial applications, better coordination of key resources—from big data to computing power and energy supply, expansion of international technology exchanges, and strengthening AI governance by improving legislation, policy frameworks, application standards, and ethical norms.

In addition, China must create an open and inclusive development environment and cultivate a larger pool of multidisciplinary specialists, Li Qiang added.

Zhou Bowen, head of the Shanghai AI Lab, delivered a keynote address at the meeting. Vice Premiers Ding Xuexiang and Zhang Guoqing, as well as State Councilor Wu Zhenglong, participated in the discussion.

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Evidence of Japan's forced recruitment of "comfort women" is irrefutable, according to China's Foreign Ministry.

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Beijing, February 11 (Xinhua) — Evidence of the forced recruitment of "comfort women" by Japanese militarists is "ironclad" and irrefutable. China expresses serious concern over Japan's erroneous position and dishonest behavior regarding its history of aggression, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Wednesday.

The Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women and girls and other special mechanisms of the UN Human Rights Council recently sent a joint letter to the Government of Japan expressing serious concern that Tokyo is denying comfort women victims the right to truth and reparation.

In response to a question about this, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized that the forced recruitment of "comfort women" is a serious crime of Japanese militarism and a gross violation of the victims' rights. Lin Jian called the evidence of this crime "cast-iron" and irrefutable, noting that it has provoked widespread outrage from the entire international community.

According to a Chinese diplomat, some forces in Japan have long tried to deny and even distort the history of forced recruitment of "comfort women."

Japan needs to deeply reflect on its history of aggression and the terrible suffering it inflicted on the victims of its crimes, properly, fairly and responsibly resolve the issue of “comfort women” and other issues left over from the past, and earn the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community through concrete actions, Lin Jian concluded. –0–

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Ahead of Ramadan, international organizations are calling for immediate de-escalation in Sudan.

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February 11, 2026 Peace and security

Five international organizations and regional associations – the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the League of Arab States, the European Union, and the UN – have called on the parties to the conflict in Sudan to immediately stop the escalation of hostilities, warning of catastrophic consequences for the civilian population.

In a joint statement, the UN and partners expressed "deep concern" about the continuing deterioration of the situation in the country.

Deadly Blows

They demanded an immediate halt to the further build-up of military force, including the use of increasingly destructive weapons that inflict heavy casualties on civilians.

The situation in the Kordofan and Blue Nile regions is particularly alarming. The statement notes deadly drone strikes, tightened sieges of populated areas, and attacks on critical civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and humanitarian facilities. It also reports the forced displacement of residents, severe restrictions on humanitarian access, security threats along key supply routes, and attacks on aid convoys.

"Five" reminded about the tragedy in El Fasher and warnings, which had been voiced before but were not heeded. International organizations emphasized that civilians should not continue to pay the price for the ongoing fighting.

Obligations under international law

The statement's authors called for coordinated efforts, including by those with the greatest influence over the warring parties, to reduce violence, restore conditions for the protection of civilians, and stop the flow of weapons, fighters, and other support that fuel the conflict and lead to further fragmentation of the country.

The protection of civilians, civilian objects, and local infrastructure is an obligation under international law. All parties must comply with humanitarian law, ensuring safe, rapid, and unimpeded access for humanitarian organizations. to all those in needSerious violations, partner organizations stated, cannot go unpunished, and those responsible must be held accountable.

Call for a truce

Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, the P5 urged that the opportunity be seized to negotiate a humanitarian truce that would prevent further casualties and ensure the delivery of vital aid. Such a step, the statement emphasized, could be an important step toward a broader ceasefire, but all efforts must be undertaken within the framework of clearly defined agreements that comply with international law, existing commitments, and relevant UN Security Council resolutions, including Resolution 2736, adopted in 2024.

International partners reaffirmed their commitment to Sudan's sovereignty, unity, independence, and territorial integrity, warning that further escalation would only exacerbate the threat to the population and infrastructure. They emphasized their readiness to facilitate inclusive political dialogue in the country, which should lead to an end to the war and lay the foundation for a peaceful political transition.

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Ukraine: Three children and their father were killed in a strike in the Kharkiv region.

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February 11, 2026 Peace and security

Humanitarian organizations are providing emergency aid to residents of the town of Bohodukhiv in Ukraine's Kharkiv region following a drone attack overnight that killed three young children and their father. The family had recently fled from another frontline area in search of safety, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Wednesday.

According to field personnel, the strike occurred around midnight on February 11. The residential building was completely destroyed. The Proliska humanitarian mission reported that a father, a pregnant mother, and three children, the youngest aged one and two, were inside the house. The man, who had a disability, and the children were killed.

The woman was taken to the hospital. Doctors are providing emergency care; her condition is assessed as extremely serious, including psychologically. Humanitarian organizations plan to provide further support as soon as possible.

Neighboring homes also sustained damage: windows were blown out, roofs were destroyed, a car was burned, and outbuildings were destroyed, according to humanitarian workers. In subzero temperatures, they are helping victims seal their homes and carry out emergency repairs to retain heat and prevent further damage. They are also providing psychological support and legal advice regarding property damage.

On Sunday, February 8, a strike in Bohodukhiv killed a woman and a 10-year-old boy, and wounded three others. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs notes that this town had not previously been subjected to such intense attacks, and for this reason, it was considered a safer place for displaced persons to relocate. However, as the UN has repeatedly noted, there are virtually no safe places left in Ukraine.

Children are under constant threat

The day before, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) also reported casualties among minors.

UNICEF stated that it was shocked by reports of the deaths of a ten-year-old boy and his mother in the Kharkiv region, as well as an eleven-year-old child in the Donetsk region. According to the organization, 14 children have been injured in the past five days.

The foundation's representatives emphasized that Ukrainian children live under the constant threat of attack every day, and many young lives have already been cut short.

Humanitarian workers continue to support affected families, helping local communities cope with loss and destruction.

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OPEC maintains forecasts for global oil demand growth in 2026 and 2027

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VIENNA, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) — The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Wednesday said it would maintain its previous forecasts for global oil demand growth in 2026 and 2027.

In its February monthly oil market report, OPEC forecasts "healthy" global oil demand growth in 2026 at 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd), followed by a 1.3 million bpd increase in 2027, consistent with the previous month's estimates. –0–

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Coins from the 8th to 12th centuries have been discovered in southern Kazakhstan.

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Astana, February 11 /Xinhua/ — Ancient bronze coins dating back to the 8th-12th centuries were recently discovered in the Zhambyl region of southern Kazakhstan. This was reported on Tuesday by the Kazinform news agency, citing specialized publications.

Archaeological finds were made near the village of Besagash. According to historians, some of the coins were minted in the city of Taraz, as well as at the courts of the Chinese Tang and Song dynasties.

Experts associate the finds with the active period of the Great Silk Road, which passed through Taraz. Scientists emphasize that the coins provide further evidence of the region's intensive trade ties between the 8th and 12th centuries.

According to archaeologists, a total of 46 coins and ceramic fragments were discovered during excavations near Besagash last year. In addition to bronze specimens, copper coins from the 13th century and silver dirhams minted in Otrar (a settlement in the Otyrar district of Kazakhstan's Turkestan region) were also found.

All artifacts are planned to be donated to local museums. As noted by the Zhambyl Regional Museum, the region boasts one of the most significant numismatic collections in Kazakhstan, allowing us to trace the historical development of the region and the political history of medieval states.

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Xi Jinping Meets with Non-CPC Leaders Ahead of Spring Festival /more details/

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BEIJING, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, extended Chinese Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) greetings on Wednesday to representatives of Chinese democratic parties, the China Association of Industry and Commerce (CAIC), non-party figures and other members of the united front.

Xi Jinping, who is also China's president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, offered his congratulations during a meeting with non-CPC officials at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

In his keynote speech at the event, Xi Jinping noted that 2025 was a truly extraordinary year. He stated that amid profound and complex changes at home and abroad, the CPC Central Committee united and led the entire Party and the Chinese people of all ethnicities, moving forward, overcoming difficulties, and exerting every effort to successfully achieve the key goals and objectives of socioeconomic development.

The Chinese leader pointed out that the results achieved were not achieved easily, but were the result of the CPC's firm leadership and the joint efforts of all the multi-ethnic people of China, including democratic parties, the Communist Party of China (CPC), and non-party figures.

Recalling that 2026 marks the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan, he expressed hope that democratic parties, the APWP and non-party figures will actively fulfill their duties and focus on implementing the decisions and orders of the CPC Central Committee.

Xi Jinping called on them to strengthen political leadership, unite their efforts to work hard together, contribute to the country's development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, strengthen their own development, and demonstrate a new image of parties and forces participating in national governance under socialism with Chinese characteristics.

The Chinese leader also emphasized the need to strictly maintain discipline and improve work style, as well as strengthen and develop a healthy political ecosystem.

The meeting was attended by Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Wang Huning, Director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee Cai Qi, and Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang (all three are members of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee). –0–

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