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guid: https://words.mattiasdesmet.org/p/trumps-inauguration-the-biometric
title: Trump's Inauguration: The Biometric Tracking System 'on Land, at Sea, and in the Air'.
author: ;Mattias Desmet
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<p>Dear friends,</p><p>Today is Donald Trump's inauguration – I don't need to tell you that. We can now let go of certain illusions: Trump will certainly not put an end to the frenetic urge for control that is intrinsic to our Enlightenment culture.</p><p>He vehemently announces that he will implement the 'biometric entry-exit visa tracking system.' And it will be used on land, at sea, and in the air, he adds. Voilà, now we know that as well.</p><p>Trump previously advocated for digital profiling based on big data to predict when someone might commit a mass shooting. I understand that the problems we face are enormous and that the temptation to resort to hyper-control as a solution is extraordinarily strong. </p><p>Finding another solution seems—and indeed is—extremely difficult. Letting go of (the illusion of) control is one of the hardest things for humans. It requires transcending oneself, acting from a commitment to ethical principles, and accepting the risks of human coexistence to a certain extent. The ability to achieve self-transcendence cannot be forced, neither in ourselves nor in others. In that sense, patiently waiting for it seems like a luxury a leader cannot afford.</p><p>I understand, therefore, why this urge for control exists in Trump. Yet, I still view his relentless enthusiasm for building, among other things, a biometric-virtual wall with (much) suspicion. Excessive control is counterproductive: it provokes more aggression and other negative affects. This, in its turn, leads to even more craving for control. </p><p>For some, control is not merely an (illusory) tool to combat chaos and social unrest; it becomes an end in itself. They envision themselves as the shepherds of a future human animal farm, overseeing a world they seek to dominate. Like the Ring of Power, the allure of control draws them irresistibly. Chaos is their best friend. The system must collapse to justify the introduction of a new one. </p><p>I suspect that the step toward a 'Digital ID' and Central Bank Digital Coins could be taken very quickly. In other words, it might not just be immigrants who are tracked and traced 24/7.</p><p>Of course, I know that some people will again play the 'if-you-have-nothing-to-hide-you-have-nothing-to-fear' card. In my view, that is a naïve and harmful premise. Human beings are flowers that can only bloom when they regularly find themselves in the shade of privacy.</p><p>That is one reason not to go too far with tracking, tracing, and controlling. There are many other reasons, mostly psychological in nature, which I won’t elaborate on for now. Maybe later.</p><p>Meanwhile, it’s not just Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg who have shifted towards Trump; Bill Gates also enthusiastically announced that his dinner with Trump went remarkably well.</p><p>I am glad that people are willing to change their opinions and that insight can progress, but with Gates and his peers, progress seems to happen at a remarkably fast pace.</p><p>"It can change," as we say in the Low Countries. Curious to see what else might change. The maneuverability of the mainstream media ships may also soon be demonstrated.</p><p>For those interested: feel free to read my Substack article about Team Trump, which I published a few weeks ago.</p><p>Mattias</p><div data-sanitized-class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F88439a97-775c-4a81-8e73-5cd03879a8e7_1126x652.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM" data-sanitized-class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img"><div data-sanitized-class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F88439a97-775c-4a81-8e73-5cd03879a8e7_1126x652.png" width="1126" height="652" data-attrs='{"src":"https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/88439a97-775c-4a81-8e73-5cd03879a8e7_1126x652.png","srcNoWatermark":null,"fullscreen":null,"imageSize":null,"height":652,"width":1126,"resizeWidth":null,"bytes":1195959,"alt":null,"title":null,"type":"image/png","href":null,"belowTheFold":true,"topImage":false,"internalRedirect":null,"isProcessing":false}' alt="" loading="lazy" data-sanitized-class="sizing-normal"></picture><div data-sanitized-class="image-link-expand"><div data-sanitized-class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><div data-sanitized-class="pencraft pc-reset icon-container restack-image"><path d="M3 12a9 9 0 0 1 9-9 9.75 9.75 0 0 1 6.74 2.74L21 8"></path><path d="M21 3v5h-5"></path><path d="M21 12a9 9 0 0 1-9 9 9.75 9.75 0 0 1-6.74-2.74L3 16"></path><path d="M8 16H3v5"></path></div><div data-sanitized-class="pencraft pc-reset icon-container view-image"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></div></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><div data-attrs='{"url":"https://words.mattiasdesmet.org/subscribe?","text":"Subscribe","language":"en"}' data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM" data-sanitized-class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor"><div data-sanitized-class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div data-sanitized-class="preamble"><p data-sanitized-class="cta-caption">Mattias Desmet is a reader-supported publication. 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guid: https://words.mattiasdesmet.org/p/robert-kennedy-feeding-his-falcons
title: Robert Kennedy feeding his falcons – Some humor in times of disinformation.
author: ;Mattias Desmet
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<p>Dear friends, </p><p>This morning, I read in Belgian mainstream newspaper <em>HLN</em> that Robert Kennedy happily crushed live mice and birds in a blender to feed his falcons. His niece, Caroline Kennedy, supposedly said this in an interview. </p><p>By coincidence, I just saw the interview in question pass by on X. However, the word 'live' was not mentioned. Most likely, he is doing what almost every falconer does: buying day-old chicks as food for his falcons.</p><p>I propose that <em>HLN </em>rewrite the article under the following title: "Robert Kennedy had the habit of feeding his falcons." </p><p>A touch of corrective humor never hurts in times of disinformation and fake news!</p><p>Mattias </p><div data-sanitized-class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff95f5682-9bb9-49a0-aac8-edc75675ae01_988x758.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM" data-sanitized-class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img"><div data-sanitized-class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff95f5682-9bb9-49a0-aac8-edc75675ae01_988x758.png" width="988" height="758" data-attrs='{"src":"https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f95f5682-9bb9-49a0-aac8-edc75675ae01_988x758.png","srcNoWatermark":null,"fullscreen":null,"imageSize":null,"height":758,"width":988,"resizeWidth":null,"bytes":1205035,"alt":null,"title":null,"type":"image/png","href":null,"belowTheFold":false,"topImage":true,"internalRedirect":null,"isProcessing":false}' alt="" fetchpriority="high" data-sanitized-class="sizing-normal"></picture><div data-sanitized-class="image-link-expand"><div data-sanitized-class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><div data-sanitized-class="pencraft pc-reset icon-container restack-image"><path d="M3 12a9 9 0 0 1 9-9 9.75 9.75 0 0 1 6.74 2.74L21 8"></path><path d="M21 3v5h-5"></path><path d="M21 12a9 9 0 0 1-9 9 9.75 9.75 0 0 1-6.74-2.74L3 16"></path><path d="M8 16H3v5"></path></div><div data-sanitized-class="pencraft pc-reset icon-container view-image"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></div></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p></p><div data-attrs='{"url":"https://words.mattiasdesmet.org/subscribe?","text":"Subscribe","language":"en"}' data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM" data-sanitized-class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor"><div data-sanitized-class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div data-sanitized-class="preamble"><p data-sanitized-class="cta-caption">Mattias Desmet is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><div data-sanitized-class="fake-input-wrapper"><div data-sanitized-class="fake-input"></div><div data-sanitized-class="fake-button"></div></div></div></div>

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guid: https://words.mattiasdesmet.org/p/totalitarian-rules-no-more-drinking
title: Totalitarian rules - no more drinking, smoking, and ... kissing.
author: ;Mattias Desmet
link: https://words.mattiasdesmet.org/p/totalitarian-rules-no-more-drinking
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<p>Dear friends,<br>I'm sharing this here because I find it very important that everyone behaves like a model citizen. In Leuven (Belgium), city employees are no longer allowed to criticize policy decisions (see comments).<br>And it is strongly discouraged to give kisses in the workplace for birthdays and other biochemically unnecessary events.</p><p>Whenever I read something like this, I genuinely wonder for a moment whether it’s April 1st. Unfortunately, it’s February 6th.</p><p>Take special note of the phrase: <em>"These examples partly come at the request of the employees themselves."</em> It's not just Klaus who has totalitarian tendencies; every person who considers eliminating risks in life more important than life itself is navigating by a totalitarian compass.</p><p>In a society where smoking, drinking, kissing, shouting, and laughing are forbidden, the fully totalitarian model citizen finds pleasure in only one thing: strictly ensuring that everyone follows the absurd rules. </p><p>This is one factor contributing to the popularity of snitching behavior in every totalitarian society, alongside the process of mass formation, which erodes solidarity between people in favor of allegiance to state ideology.</p><p>The crime of the totalitarianized subject is the opposite of 'ordinary' crime, dixit Hannah Arendt. Ordinary crime consists of breaking rules; totalitarian crime consists of continuing to follow the rules, even when the rules themselves become criminal.</p><p>Sometimes, rules are only good for one thing: to completely ignore them.</p><p>Mattias</p><div data-sanitized-class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8d61bab-f066-4b93-be5f-62bc14de6b3a_962x838.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM" data-sanitized-class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img"><div data-sanitized-class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8d61bab-f066-4b93-be5f-62bc14de6b3a_962x838.png" width="962" height="838" data-attrs='{"src":"https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b8d61bab-f066-4b93-be5f-62bc14de6b3a_962x838.png","srcNoWatermark":null,"fullscreen":null,"imageSize":null,"height":838,"width":962,"resizeWidth":null,"bytes":565213,"alt":null,"title":null,"type":"image/png","href":null,"belowTheFold":false,"topImage":true,"internalRedirect":null,"isProcessing":false}' alt="" fetchpriority="high" data-sanitized-class="sizing-normal"></picture><div data-sanitized-class="image-link-expand"><div data-sanitized-class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><div data-sanitized-class="pencraft pc-reset icon-container restack-image"><path d="M3 12a9 9 0 0 1 9-9 9.75 9.75 0 0 1 6.74 2.74L21 8"></path><path d="M21 3v5h-5"></path><path d="M21 12a9 9 0 0 1-9 9 9.75 9.75 0 0 1-6.74-2.74L3 16"></path><path d="M8 16H3v5"></path></div><div data-sanitized-class="pencraft pc-reset icon-container view-image"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></div></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><div data-attrs='{"url":"https://words.mattiasdesmet.org/subscribe?","text":"Subscribe","language":"en"}' data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM" data-sanitized-class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor"><div data-sanitized-class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div data-sanitized-class="preamble"><p data-sanitized-class="cta-caption">Mattias Desmet is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><div data-sanitized-class="fake-input-wrapper"><div data-sanitized-class="fake-input"></div><div data-sanitized-class="fake-button"></div></div></div></div>

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guid: https://words.mattiasdesmet.org/p/iain-mcgilchrist-and-mattias-desmet
author: ;Mattias Desmet
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Iain McGilchrist &amp; Mattias Desmet in conversation: The Modern World, Totalitarianism and the Brain

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<p>Dear friends, </p><p>I have the honor and pleasure of announcing an online event with Dr. Iain McGilchrist (please find link in comments). </p><p>Iain is one of the few psychiatrists who has gained worldwide recognition for a theory that, in many ways, challenges the materialistic view of human consciousness. He is the man who put the difference between the left and right brain hemispheres on the map—an achievement that has etched his name into the history books for eternity. </p><p>But Iain is so much more than that. Both intellectually and as a human being, I have rarely spoken with someone and experienced such mutual recognition. The words carried their full meaning from one Soul to another. </p><p>Together, we will discuss the problems of our Enlightenment culture, the limits and the necessity of reason and rationality, the risks of left- and right-wing totalitarianism, the musical and semantic dimensions of language, the psychology of intuition, and much more. </p><p>I hear you thinking: what do all these topics have to do with each other? A great deal. Hopefully, you’ll be there! </p><p>Mattias</p><div data-sanitized-class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd9343bf7-d691-40f8-a351-946516c79a58_2102x1312.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM" data-sanitized-class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img"><div data-sanitized-class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd9343bf7-d691-40f8-a351-946516c79a58_2102x1312.png" width="1456" height="909" data-attrs='{"src":"https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d9343bf7-d691-40f8-a351-946516c79a58_2102x1312.png","srcNoWatermark":null,"fullscreen":null,"imageSize":null,"height":909,"width":1456,"resizeWidth":null,"bytes":964928,"alt":null,"title":null,"type":"image/png","href":null,"belowTheFold":false,"topImage":true,"internalRedirect":null,"isProcessing":false}' alt="" fetchpriority="high" data-sanitized-class="sizing-normal"></picture><div data-sanitized-class="image-link-expand"><div data-sanitized-class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><div data-sanitized-class="pencraft pc-reset icon-container restack-image"><path d="M3 12a9 9 0 0 1 9-9 9.75 9.75 0 0 1 6.74 2.74L21 8"></path><path d="M21 3v5h-5"></path><path d="M21 12a9 9 0 0 1-9 9 9.75 9.75 0 0 1-6.74-2.74L3 16"></path><path d="M8 16H3v5"></path></div><div data-sanitized-class="pencraft pc-reset icon-container view-image"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></div></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><div data-attrs='{"url":"https://words.mattiasdesmet.org/subscribe?","text":"Subscribe","language":"en"}' data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM" data-sanitized-class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor"><div data-sanitized-class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div data-sanitized-class="preamble"><p data-sanitized-class="cta-caption">Mattias Desmet is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><div data-sanitized-class="fake-input-wrapper"><div data-sanitized-class="fake-input"></div><div data-sanitized-class="fake-button"></div></div></div></div>

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guid: https://words.mattiasdesmet.org/p/from-michigan-to-california-lapis
title: From Michigan to California - Lapis Lazuli.
author: ;Mattias Desmet
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<p>Dear friends,<br>I have just returned from a lecture tour in the United States. I began in the north, in Michigan. I was invited by Hillsdale College, a university like few others, determined in its own vision and ideology but with a real openness to the Other.</p><p><br>It was an honor to speak at a place where so many remarkable individuals have preceded me, and at a moment when America is seeking its way to the future between feverish enthusiasm and wary anticipation. Many thanks, straight from the heart, to Hillsdale.</p><div data-attrs='{"url":"https://words.mattiasdesmet.org/subscribe?","text":"Subscribe","language":"en"}' data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM" data-sanitized-class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor"><div data-sanitized-class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div data-sanitized-class="preamble"><p data-sanitized-class="cta-caption">Mattias Desmet is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><div data-sanitized-class="fake-input-wrapper"><div data-sanitized-class="fake-input"></div><div data-sanitized-class="fake-button"></div></div></div></div><p><br>I ended in California, all the way in the South, invited by THINQ, a conservative association that appreciates my interpretation of the spirit of the times. It was the second time I spoke in their midst, and I feel the warmth and friendship growing.</p><p><br>The organization had arranged for me to stay for three days at one of the most beautiful resorts in the US, on the rocky coast of California. Normally, such stays aren't my thing – the prices are ridiculous, and I usually prefer to keep it simple.</p><p><br>After three days, I must say: there are worse things than staying at The Montage. I’m quite particular when it comes to food and wine, but I now know that there exists a cuisine that is truly American – not a failed imitation of French or any other cuisine – yet subtle and full of feeling, serving the diversity of nature on a plate.</p><p><br>As for wine, America still needs to find its self-confidence. They need to stop trying to imitate France and get French winemakers to work with French oak barrels on their best vineyards. The best American wine comes from American winemakers who use American oak to create red wine with subtle vanilla flavors. French wine gets ruined with American oak; American wine is brought to its highest level with it.</p><p><br>The second evening, when I went to the lobby for a glass of wine, the pianist asked me if he could play a song of my choice. “On the Nature of Daylight” – that’s the one I’d like. He said, “I don’t know it. Let me hear it.”</p><p><br>I found it a bit strange. A pianist who doesn’t know Max Richter’s most famous piece. I didn’t feel like using my phone in that lobby where the shine of the wood made me long for days gone by.</p><p><br>“Then try another one, Arvo Pärt, Spiegel im Spiegel.” He didn’t know that one either. I played both pieces for him on YouTube. To my surprise, he then played both pieces one after the other, with so much feeling that my eyes closed, and musical notes and wine flavors merged into a world where no boundaries existed. The waitress passed by: “He doesn’t actually know music, he never studied, but let him hear anything and he plays it perfectly.”</p><p><br>On the last day, the sun broke through the clouds. After my morning swim in the cold waters of the wintry Pacific Ocean, I looked with tingling skin towards Mexico. The sunlight sparkled on the choppy waves and cheered like Champagne pouring into a crystal goblet, welcoming freedom.</p><p><br>I turned around and looked towards Los Angeles. The sea had a color that might be my favorite color: the royal blue of Lapis Lazuli. In my mind, I couldn’t get further than the words, “How beautiful it is….”</p><p><br>The busiest months of the year are approaching now. But from time to time, you experience moments that you carry with you, moments that give you confidence that real beauty and goodness exist. Tomorrow, I will dive into the new semester, but for now, I’ll put this into a story. 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guid: 67c35eec073095000113aa37
title: The Europeans Are in Shock
author: ;Carl Osgood
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<p>March 1, 2025 (EIRNS)—The first response of the Europeans to the Feb. 28 blowup between President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy was one of shock. “It’s too fresh to give a serious and considered opinion on it,” a European diplomat [told the <em>Washington Post]</em>(<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/02/28/trump-zelenskyy-meeting-russia-peace-deal/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/02/28/trump-zelenskyy-meeting-russia-peace-deal/</a>) of the Oval Office meeting. “It shifts the tone, but the fundamentals of why we need a peace settlement have not changed.” The diplomat, who was not named, said that while Trump’s “aggression” was striking, Zelenskyy “hit the wrong tone” in publicly challenging him.</p>
<p>EU leaders are trying to rally to Zelenskyy’s side. “Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy,” tweeted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/02/28/trump-zelenskyy-ukraine-europe-reactions">reported Axios</a>. The leaders of Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Portugal, Lithuania, Sweden, and dozens of other EU countries issued similar statements heaping praise on Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people. Zelenskyy—whom Vice President Vance accused of not saying “thank you” during his White House visit—individually thanked each European leader who expressed solidarity with Ukraine.</p>
<p>“We will step up our support to Ukraine so that they can continue to fight back the aggressor,” tweeted the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas. Then she added: “Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. It’s up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge.”</p>
<p>French President Emmanuel Macron said: “There is an aggressor: Russia. There is a victim: Ukraine. We were right to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago—and to keep doing so.”</p>
<p>Friedrich Merz, presumably the next Chancellor of Germany posted (in English): “Dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy, we stand with Ukraine in good and in testing times. We must never confuse aggressor and victim in this terrible war.”</p>
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title: Russian Foreign Ministry Comments on ‘Epic Failure’ of Zelenskyy&amp;#039;s White House Visit
author: ;Carl Osgood
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<div><img src="https://eir.news/content/images/2025/03/photo_2024-10-16_21-46-07.jpg" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>March 1, 2025 (EIRNS)—Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman <a href="https://www.mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/2000774/">Maria Zakharova</a>, in a statement issued today, called Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Feb. 28 visit to the White House “an epic political and diplomatic failure of the Kiev regime.”</p>
<p>“With his outrageously rude behavior during his stay in Washington, Zelenskyy re-affirmed his status of the most dangerous threat to the international community as an irresponsible figure that can stir up a big war,” she said. “It must be clear to everyone that this kind of attacks coming from a terrorist leader are quite unambiguous.”</p>
<p>Zelenskyy “will stoop to anything in pursuit of his goals and is obsessed with preserving the power he has usurped,” Zakharova went on. “This is why he has destroyed the opposition, built a totalitarian state and is ruthlessly sending millions of his fellow citizens to their deaths. Under the increasingly deteriorating political conditions, this figure is unable to show a sense of responsibility and is therefore obsessed with continuing the war and rejects peace, which means death to him.</p>
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guid: 67c35f95073095000113aa4d
title: Some Russian Expert Responses to Trump-Zelenskyy Blowup
author: ;Carl Osgood
link: https://eir.news/2025/03/news/some-russian-expert-responses-to-trump-zelensky-blowup/
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<p>March 1, 2025 (EIRNS)—Russian newspaper <a href="https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/7549678"><em>Kommersant</em></a>, in an article <a href="https://www.rt.com/russia/613488-zelenskyy-trump-russian-experts/">translated and published by RT</a>, rounded up some responses of Russian experts to the blowup between President Donald Trump and Kiev regime leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.</p>
<p>• Anastasia Likhacheva, dean of the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs at HSE University: “Zelenskyy, with incredible persistence, demonstrated the behavior of a person without a plan B, which violates any negotiation logic. The simple conclusion is that his main goal was to demonstrate an unwillingness to negotiate.”</p>
<p>• Maksim Suchkov, director of the Institute of International Studies at MGIMO University: “Zelenskyy pressed all the ‘buttons’ that should never be pressed in negotiations with Trump—both in his style of communication with the U.S. president and in the content of his arguments. ... However, one shouldn’t be too optimistic about what was witnessed. The U.S. holds the keys to ending the conflict: it could disable Starlink, on which Ukraine’s entire military command system relies, and within a week, the war would be over. But the U.S. does not do this, because it feels it can extract even more from the situation. Zelenskyy’s visit gives Moscow an opportunity for an additional move. It must be used wisely.”</p>
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title: No Phase 2 Negotiations Between Hamas and Israel
author: ;Carl Osgood
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<p>March 1, 2025 (EIRNS)—The Israeli delegation walked out of the Cairo negotiations on Phase 2 of the Gaza ceasefire yesterday. The walkout came after Hamas rejected the Israeli gambit of trying to extend Phase 1 rather than negotiating Phase 2.</p>
<p>“There are no negotiations with the movement regarding the second phase so far,” <a href="https://t.me/PalestineResist/74181">Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem</a> said in a statement to Al-Arabi TV. “The occupation bears full responsibility for not starting the second-phase negotiations of the Gaza agreement, which was supposed to begin on the 16th day after the ceasefire came into effect.”</p>
<p>“The occupation’s talk of extending the first phase aims to recover its captives while potentially resuming aggression on the Gaza Strip—contrary to the agreement’s text,” the statement continues. “The occupation evades its commitment to ending the war and fully withdrawing from Gaza. Extending the first phase in the form proposed by the occupation is unacceptable to us. Mediators and guarantor states must compel the occupation to adhere to the agreement in all its stages. The occupation is trying to reset matters to square one by shuffling the cards with its proposal to extend the first phase.”</p>
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guid: 67c36092073095000113aa63
title: State Department Approves New U.S. Arms Sale to Israel
author: ;Carl Osgood
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[unable to retrieve full-text content]<p>March 1, 2025 (EIRNS)—The State Department announced its approval of more arms sales to Israel yesterday amounting to about $3 billion. The announcement came in three tranches. <a href="https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/israel-munitions-and-munitions-support">The first</a> was for 35,529 Mk 84/BLU-117 2,000 lb. bomb casings, along with 4,000 penetrator warheads, valued</p>


guid: 67c360c2073095000113aa6f
title: U.S. Federal Prosecutor Leading Crusade Against ‘Anti-Semitism’
author: ;Carl Osgood
link: https://eir.news/2025/03/news/federal-prosecutor-leading-crusade-against-anti-semitism/
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<p>March 1, 2025 (EIRNS)—The U.S. Department of Justice-led Task Force To Combat Anti-Semitism will soon file federal hate crime indictments against campus activists “supporting Hamas and trying to intimidate Jews,” Leo Terrell, who leads the efforts, told Israel’s Channel 12 News on Feb. 26, <a href="https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/head-of-doj-antiSemitism-task-force-well-put-hamas-supporters-in-jail-for-years/">reported the <em>Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle</em></a>. The effort follows from President Donald Trump’s Feb. 3 executive order entitled “Additional Measures To Combat AntiSemitism.”</p>
<p>Terrell, ironically a civil rights lawyer, is leading this charge to suppress freedom of speech by deliberately misdefining criticism of Israeli genocide against the Palestinians as hatred of Jews. Are Jews who protest against the murderous behavior of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also prosecutable as “anti-Semites”?</p>
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title: Treasury Secretary Bessent on Zelenskyy&amp;#039;s Great ‘Diplomatic Mishap’
author: ;Megan Dobrodt
link: https://eir.news/2025/03/news/treasury-secretary-bessent-on-zelenskyys-great-diplomatic-mishap/
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<p>March 1, 2025 (EIRNS)—U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave a <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/video/6369466873112">candid interview</a> to Fox’s Laura Ingraham on Feb. 28, following the Zelenskyy Oval Office fiasco, which Bessent called “one of the greatest diplomatic mishaps of all time.” He told Ingraham that he traveled to Kiev earlier this month to work out the economic deal with Ukraine in order to “show Russia that there’s no daylight” between the U.S. and Ukrainian people. The “very tough” 45-minute meeting with Zelenskyy was “at a very loud decibel level,” and afterward, Zelenskyy told Bessent he wouldn’t sign the agreement that day, but that he would sign it in Munich at the Munich Security Council meeting. When that didn’t happen, Zelenskyy insisted that he would come to Washington to sign the agreement.</p>
<p>On Thursday, Feb. 27, the day before the ill-fated (for Zelenskyy) meeting, Bessent, with a much more reserved tone, <a href="https://x.com/SecScottBessent/status/1895280488958533749">told Fox Business</a> that the deal is done, it’s on paper, approved by the Ukrainian government, and that it only awaited the signature of the two Presidents—which would happen the next day.</p>
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title: The Jester&amp;#039;s Tale
author: ;Paul Gallagher
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<p>by Paul Gallagher</p>
<p>When that the Winter’s long and solid freeze</p>
<p>Gave way to March, and to a changing breeze,</p>
<p>Europe’s barons, with their teeth on edge</p>
<p>In fear, agreed to make a pilgrimage</p>
<p>To seek to meet th’ uncouth American kinge,</p>
<p>Who dared to say that peace was a good thinge;</p>
<p>They vowed to teach him warre, and gave their pledge.</p>
<p>First came the French pretender, sly Macron—</p>
<p>Whose name is sounded like the English “raw”—</p>
<p>He gripped the arm and patted the knee of Trump,</p>
<p>And if he dared he would have pinched the rump,</p>
<p>To show he was a jolly warrior boye</p>
<p>And tempt the kinge to think that warre is joye.</p>
<p>They smiled at him; he retreated in a slump.</p>
<p>Next flew the Lady Kallas from Estonia,</p>
<p>Suffering anti-Russian megalo-monia;</p>
<p>She knew that Rubio would welcome her,</p>
<p>And swore that with a chance, that she could stir</p>
<p>Even Trump to warre, and make him Putin’s foe.</p>
<p>But even Minister Rubio failed to showe.</p>
<p>The Lady’s furies are not what they were.</p>
<p>The British knight, Sir Keir—at home he snarls—</p>
<p>Now fawned on Trump with invites from King Charles</p>
<p>And a promise to spend more pounds on defence,</p>
<p>Scrooging the extra from the indigents.</p>
<p>But the British boffin paled at what he heard</p>
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title: Zelenskyy Flees Washington Into the Welcoming Arms of Keir Starmer
author: ;Megan Dobrodt
link: https://eir.news/2025/03/news/zelenskyy-flees-washington-into-the-welcoming-arms-of-keir-starmer/
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<div><img src="https://eir.news/content/images/2025/03/3cf9c6d55ea5dc1ea2acb39592745571_1740861533_extra_large.jpeg" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>March 1, 2025 (EIRNS)—After leaving Washington following the dramatic and disastrous Oval Office meeting on Feb. 28, Ukraine’s Voloydymyr Zelenskyy flew to the embrace of Keir Starmer in London. Zelenskyy was welcomed warmly by the British Prime Minister outside 10 Downing Street with a comforting hug. Starmer promised him the U.K.’s undying support for Ukraine, “for as long as it may take.” The two went inside for an hour and twenty minute meeting which culminated in the signing of a loan agreement between Ukraine and the UK for $2.84 billion, to be repaid, <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/01/donald-trump-volodymyr-zelenskyy-ukraine-peace-latest/">according to <em>The Telegraph</em></a>, with proceeds from frozen Russian assets.</p>
<p>Zelenskyy will stay in London through Sunday, March 2 for a meeting of some European leaders over Ukraine’s security in light of the change in U.S. policy (i.e., the desire for peace), and for a meeting with King Charles on Sunday evening.</p>
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guid: 67c388bd073095000113aaf1
title: Smear Campaign Launched To Prevent Dilma Rousseff’s Second Term as NDB Chief
author: ;Gretchen Small
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<p>March 1, 2025 (EIRNS)—The Wall Street-City of London “money boys” are worried that the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) could be transformed into the key credit-issuing institution for the development of the Global South that it was intended to be, if former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is reappointed as president of the bank next July, as is currently scheduled. At the end of the 2024 BRICS summit in Kazan, host Russian President Vladimir Putin had thrown his considerable political weight behind Rousseff serving a second term.</p>
<p>The campaign to oust her was launched through <em>Folha de São Paulo</em>, one of Brazil’s big Anglo-American-allied Establishment dailies, which published an <a href="https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mercado/2025/02/mandato-de-dilma-no-banco-dos-brics-tem-metas-atrasadas-relatos-de-assedio-moral-e-alta-rotatividade.shtml">ad hominem attack</a> against Rousseff’s role at the bank on Feb. 28. <em>Folha</em>’s article was not journalism, but a hit-job, making wild assertions based on anonymous documents and sources to create an illusion that there might be something true in its claim that “about to start a second term at the helm of the New Development Bank, the BRICS bank, former President Dilma Rousseff has left a trail of late targets, reports of bullying, dismissals and criticism for mismanagement at the institution since she took over in April 2023.”</p>
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title: Prime Minister Fico Insists, Slovakia Will Not Back Continuation of Ukraine War
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<p>March 1, 2025 (EIRNS)—On March 1, Slovakian <a href="https://x.com/RobertFicoSVK/status/1895817406779703566">Prime Minister Robert Fico issued</a> a six-point statement titled, “Regarding Yesterday’s Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting.” The first two items get right to the point and belie the idea of a “unified” EU policy on the Ukraine war:</p>
<p>1. Slovakia will not support Ukraine either financially or militarily to enable it to continue the war. If others choose to do so, we will respect that.</p>
<p>2. Slovakia has reservations about the unrealistic strategy of “peace through strength,” which is only intended to serve as a justification for continuing the war in Ukraine. Ukraine will never be strong enough to negotiate from a position of military power.</p>
<p>The statement also says that Slovakia (which, like Hungary, is an EU/NATO country that borders Ukraine) proposes a ceasefire be supported at the upcoming March 6 EU summit, and demands that the transit of gas through Ukraine be reopened to meet Slovakian and European needs.</p>
<p>Point 5 warns, “If the summit does not respect that there are other opinions besides simply continuing the war, the European Council may not be able to agree on conclusions regarding Ukraine on Thursday,” March 6, at the EU Summit.</p>

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title: How Much Longer Can Milei Last in Argentina?
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<p>March 1, 2025 (EIRNS)—Since Feb. 14, when a cryptocurrency scam—$LIBRA—blew up in his face and engulfed his government in an international scandal, Argentina President Javier Milei has shown increasing signs of mental instability while desperately trying to distract Argentines’ attention away from the magnitude of what he has done. On the evening of Feb. 14, he sent a message on social media promoting the $LIBRA crypto token, whose price quickly rose before crashing, causing losses of $250 million for investors while those who bailed out early raked in huge profits. Far from being an innocent bystander as he claimed, Milei was in on the scam early—dating back to mid-2024 if not earlier—as was his sister Karina, the Secretary General of the Presidency.</p>
<p>The role in this scam of a sordid group of crypto experts, both American and Argentine, has also come to light, revealed in a lengthy <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/world/americas/argentina-crypto-scandal-president.html"><em>New York Times</em> article</a> published late on Feb. 28 which has rocked the country with its wealth of detail. Among other things, it revealed that Milei’s involvement in failed crypto projects dated back to 2022; that huge sums of money were involved in selling access to Milei in mid-2024, and that his sister Karina was confirmed accepting bribes from international investors to “sell” access to her brother. All this while Argentines suffer the ravages of Milei’s vicious austerity program which has dismantled the state, thrown 45,000 state workers out of jobs, gouged retirees’ pensions and increased the poverty rate to 53.9%.</p>
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title: Merz Again Raises Possibility of British and French Nukes for Europe
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<p>March 1, 2025 (EIRNS)—In an <a href="https://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/friedrich-merz-im-interview-ueber-seine-plaene-fuer-deutschland-und-die-usa-110327264.html">interview with <em>Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung</em></a> published on Friday, Feb. 28, Friedrich Merz, the likley next German Chancellor, reiterated his call for nuclear sharing with France and Britian.</p>
<p>Just prior to the Feb. 23 elections in which Merz’s CDU/CSU party came out on top, the former BlackRock executive <a href="https://eir.news/2025/02/news/britain-to-europes-rescue-with-tactical-nukes/">told <em>The Telegraph</em></a> that a discussion needed to happen with Britain and France to see whether nuclear sharing could apply to Germany. Now likely to take the Chancellorship, Merz doubled down in his interview with <em>FAZ</em>: “Today we have what is known as nuclear sharing with the Americans. I want to discuss whether we can go in this direction with France or the U.K. in the coalition negotiations and also with our partners in Europe, the EU and NATO.” Merz added, “The credibility of so-called extended deterrence by the Americans, which is also the backbone of German defense policy, is more in doubt than ever before. Never before has an American president shaken this credibility as much as Donald Trump.”</p>
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title: Rubio: Zelenskyy Not Acting Like Someone Who Wants Peace
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<div><img src="https://eir.news/content/images/2025/03/54351291441_7582d336d5_c.jpg" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>March 1, 2025 (EIRNS)—In an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1-bnv0YWbc">interview</a> with CNN following the Feb. 28 meeting of Trump and Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was straightforward in his assessment that Zelenskyy doesn’t behave like someone who actually wants peace: “Attacking Putin, no matter how anyone may feel about him personally, forcing the President into a position where you’re trying to goad him into attacking Putin, calling him names, maximalist demands about Russia having to pay for the reconstruction—all the sorts of things that you talk about in a negotiation. And so you start to perceive that maybe Zelenskyy doesn’t want a peace deal. He says he does, but maybe he doesn’t. And that act of open undermining of efforts to bring about peace is deeply frustrating for everyone who’s been involved in communications with them leading up to today.”</p>
<p>Side-stepping an attempt by interviewer Kaitlan Collins to get him to denounce Putin, Rubio stated, “I’m not going to fall into this trap of who’s bad and who’s evil…. [A]t the end of the day, this is not a political campaign, okay? This is a high-stakes international diplomacy and an effort to bring about an end to a very, very dangerous war.”</p>
<p>On the role of the State Department, Rubio insisted, “the State Department doesn’t fight wars, it ends them…. And that’s usually, by the way, celebrated…. I think we should be very proud and happy that we have a President whose prime objective is not to get into wars but to prevent wars and to get out of wars.”</p>
<p>Coming back to Zelenskyy, he reiterated: “What I have doubts about is whether he’s willing to say and do the things that we need in order to get a negotiation…. [M]y hope is that this all can be reset and maturity can kick in. Tonight, people will die in this conflict. We’re trying to bring an end to this conflict which is unsustainable.”</p>

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title: It&amp;#039;s Time To Ensure Humanity&amp;#039;s Successful Survival
author: ;Megan Dobrodt
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<div><img src="https://eir.news/content/images/size/w1200/2025/03/Screen-Shot-2025-03-01-at-9.30.13-PM.jpg" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>March 1, 2025 (EIRNS)—As has been proven by economist and statesman Lyndon H. LaRouche, Jr., successful—and not merely momentary—survival of the human species is characterized by a series of seemingly sudden, revolutionary changes in the mode of behavior of society which abandon outmoded and sometimes grossly flawed ideas in favor of a more truthful set of principles and way of operating. Such a monumental shift is underway today, though the successful establishment of a new paradigm is by no means secured.</p>
<p>In that light, consider the developments of the past 48 hours.</p>
<p>Described variously as a “fiasco,” “a fierce scolding in the Oval Office,” and “one of the greatest diplomatic mishaps of all time,” the meeting on Friday, Feb. 28 of U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Vlodymyr Zelenskyy has further demonstrated what Helga Zepp-LaRouche told the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/KAd3kMCPu9s?si=FOLQhU3JryvbPpjp">91st weekly meeting</a> of the International Peace Coalition: “we are experiencing a very unprecedented change in the strategic situation,” with “tectonic shifts going on which leave some people completely flabbergasted.…”</p>
<p>Departing Washington humiliated, empty-handed, and very publicly discredited, Zelenskyy’s next stop, unsurprisingly, was London, where he was warmly embraced and consoled outside 10 Downing Street by a Keir Starmer who renewed his vow of the U.K.’s undying, 100-year support for the Ukrainian cause. After meeting with Starmer on March 1, Zelenskyy will attend a meeting of European elite on March 2, “a moment to take stock” and discuss the next steps in keeping the war in Ukraine going, down to the last Ukrainian.</p>
<p>U.S. officials struck a refreshingly different tone in public comments following the Oval Office meeting, indicative of what Russian <a href="http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76338">President Vladimir Putin</a> noted in a Feb. 27 address to the Federal Security Service Board: “[A] realistic vision of things, [having] abandoned numerous stereotypes, the so-called rules, and messianic, ideological clichés of their predecessors, which, in fact, causes the crisis of the entire system of international relations.”</p>
<p>To wit: U.S. Secretary of State <a href="https://eir.news/2025/03/news/rubio-zelenskyy-not-acting-like-someone-who-wants-peace/">Marco Rubio called</a> Zelenskyy’s “act of open undermining of efforts to bring about peace … deeply frustrating for everyone,” and declared, “[M]y job working for the President is to deliver peace…. Ultimately, that is the job of the State Department. The State Department doesn’t fight wars; it ends them… And that’s usually celebrated.” Treasury Secretary <a href="https://eir.news/2025/03/news/treasury-secretary-bessent-on-zelenskyys-great-diplomatic-mishap/">Scott Bessent echoed</a> this primary goal, stating, “It’s impossible to have an economic partnership with someone who doesn’t want to be your partner in peace.”</p>
<p>The situation remains perilous. A flight forward into a European military posture aimed at keeping the Ukraine war going, as the British are demanding, and even, as probable next German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has <a href="https://eir.news/2025/03/news/merz-again-raises-possibility-of-british-and-french-nukes-for-europe/">called for</a>, extending the nuclear umbrella of British and French nuclear weapons to cover all of Europe, could quickly relight the fuse to World War III.</p>
<p>The situation in Southwest Asia also paints a perilous picture. Phase 1 of the Gaza ceasefire deal reached its end today with no Phase 2 in sight—Israeli negotiators walked out of talks with Hamas representatives on Friday, Feb. 28. A conference will occur in Cairo on March 4 to work out a counterproposal for the reconstruction of Gaza which includes the Palestinians—this or other interventions to pivot the trajectory of the situation in Israel and Palestine are desperately needed.</p>
<p>There is no solution within the habits of thinking which created the problem in the first place; the diseased thinking of geopolitics must be completely and happily abandoned and a new kind of relations among nations formed, which takes into account the security and anti-entropic development of all nations of the human family. This is something that Lyndon and Helga LaRouche and their organization have spent a lifetime in fighting for and is the level onto which the global strategic discussion must be catapulted. Indicative of the necessary level of proposals is Putin’s Feb. 27 call for “a dialogue on creating a system that will truly ensure a balance and mutual consideration of interests, an indivisible European and global security system for the long term, where the security of some countries cannot be ensured at the expense or to the detriment of the security of others countries,” a proposal that resonates strongly with Helga Zepp-LaRouche’s November 2022 call for [a new international security and development architecture](<a href="https://schillerinstitute.com/blog/2022/11/30/ten-principles-of-a-new-international-security-and-development-architecture/">https://schillerinstitute.com/blog/2022/11/30/ten-principles-of-a-new-international-security-and-development-architecture/</a> ).</p>
<p>Let us build our capability for successful survival. The Schiller Institute is holding a <a href="https://schillerinstitute.com/blog/2025/03/01/conference-invitation/">conference on May 24-25</a>, “A Beautiful Vision for Humanity in Times of Great Turbulence” to greatly advance that aim.</p>

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title: Chinese vice premier to talk with U.S. treasury secretary
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<p>Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will hold a video call with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday evening upon invitation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday.</p>
<p>Guo told a regular news briefing that He, also Chinese lead person for China-U.S. economic and trade affairs, will communicate with the U.S. side on important economic issues.</p>
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title: China, South Africa vow to strengthen ties, boost Global South&amp;#039;s voice
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-21/China-South-Africa-vow-to-strengthen-ties-boost-Global-South-s-voice-1BbfuKuKj8k/img/4a6acb7f854d4d99ba515ed7ba2b39b4/4a6acb7f854d4d99ba515ed7ba2b39b4-750.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed China-South Africa relations with his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola on Friday, on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa.</p>
<p>Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, congratulated South Africa on successfully hosting the meeting. By assuming the G20 presidency, South Africa represents Africa in making a strong voice on the global stage, which demonstrates the historic shifts in international political and economic landscapes, and holds great significance, Wang noted.</p>
<p>As multilateralism faces growing threats amid the rise of unilateral bullying and protectionism, the foreign ministers' meeting under the theme "Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability" has reflected the common aspirations of most countries, especially those from the Global South, Wang said, also conveying China's firm support for South Africa in fulfilling the G20 presidency.</p>
<p>Noting that South Africa is a major African country with substantial influence and immense development potential, Wang said that China is willing to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation with South Africa, accelerate respective development and revitalization, and join hands to raise the voice and representation of countries from the Global South, especially African countries, in international agenda.</p>
<p>Lamola, for his part, thanked China for supporting South Africa's G20 presidency. In the face of a volatile international situation, South Africa remains committed to strengthening close coordination and cooperation with China to safeguard the common interests of the Global South countries, Lamola said.</p>
<p>Lamola expressed delight over the fruitful outcomes of mutually beneficial cooperation between South Africa and China, looking forward to deepening practical cooperation in various areas such as economy and trade, infrastructure, energy, and emerging industries.</p>
<p>He welcomed China to increase investment in South Africa to facilitate its efforts in accelerating industrialization and achieving diversified development.</p>

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title: Wang Yi calls for G20 cooperation to build a just, sustainable world
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-21/Wang-Yi-calls-for-unity-equality-sustainability-of-G20-cooperation-1Bbg9A7XQ4w/img/ea8dd208362a434bb3abb2b4a311ffc8/ea8dd208362a434bb3abb2b4a311ffc8-750.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday called on the G20 countries to work together to build a just world of common development.</p>
<p>Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during his speech on the second day of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city and economic hub.</p>
<p>In his speech, Wang noted that China is ready to work with all parties to implement South Africa's G20 presidency theme of "Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability," open a new chapter of G20 cooperation, and join hands to build a just world of common development.</p>
<p>The foreign minister outlined China's suggestions for the future objectives of G20 cooperation. "First, we need to strengthen the foundation of G20 cooperation through solidarity," Wang said. "We should seek common ground while shelving differences, refrain from division and confrontation, and oppose bloc confrontation."</p>
<p>He emphasized that major countries should play an exemplary role, promote the reform of the global economic governance system, and increase the representation and voice of the Global South. Therefore, the G20 countries should work together to build an open world economy, jointly oppose unilateralism and protectionism, and advance universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.</p>
<p>According to Wang, the second suggestion is to empower the G20 on the basis of equality. He called on the G20 countries to pursue extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, treat each other as partners rather than rivals, and see each other's development as opportunities rather than challenges.</p>
<p>"China supports South Africa in establishing the task force on artificial intelligence and in hosting the global summit on AI in Africa," he said.</p>
<p>"Third, we need to open up new prospects for the G20 through sustainable development," Wang said, noting that the G20 countries should continue to prioritize development on the G20 agenda and translate the spirit of multilateralism into concrete actions for sustainable development.</p>
<p>He added that China, which supports cooperation in priority areas such as disaster reduction, debt sustainability, just energy transition and critical minerals, is ready to explore ways to reduce financing costs for developing countries and help them reduce their debt burden in line with the principle of "joint action and fair burden."</p>
<p>Wang further noted that Africa is undergoing a new awakening, during which the G20 should mobilize more development resources, support the synergy of global development actions, cooperate with Africa in areas such as industrialization, infrastructure and green minerals, and accelerate the path to modernization.</p>
<p>China, while working with its African partners to comprehensively advance 10 partnership actions for modernization, is also ready to collaborate with all parties to empower Africa's development and achieve common prosperity and progress through G20 cooperation, he added.</p>

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title: Wang Yi, Tete Antonio strengthen China-Angola ties at G20
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-21/Wang-Yi-meets-with-Angolan-Foreign-Minister-Tete-Antonio-1Bbg8KZC2l2/img/3903c75d256c40e9a132ecc408c32fb8/3903c75d256c40e9a132ecc408c32fb8-750.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed China-Angola relations with his Angolan counterpart, Tete Antonio, on Friday, on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa.</p>
<p>Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China and Angola fought side by side in the struggle against imperialism and colonialism and later joined hands in the pursuit of development and revitalization.</p>
<p>Noting that the friendly cooperation between the two countries has facilitated Angola's national reconstruction and economic recovery, bringing tangible benefits to the Angolan people, Wang said the two sides should cherish their time-honored friendship and enhance mutual understanding and trust.</p>
<p>Wang congratulated Angola on assuming the rotating presidency of the African Union, saying that China has never sought selfish gains in Africa or interfered in African countries' internal affairs. China has firmly supported African integration and is committed to maintaining sound relations with African countries, he added.</p>
<p>Comprehensive cooperation between China and Africa has not only helped accelerate Africa's development but also encouraged more attention and input from the international community to the continent. China will remain Africa's most sincere and reliable partner in its future development journey, Wang noted.</p>
<p>For his part, Antonio said that Angolan President Joao Lourenco paid a state visit to China last year and held a successful meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, promoting new achievements in bilateral practical cooperation and bringing tangible benefits to both peoples. He thanked China for supporting Angola's economic and social development and Chinese enterprises for their contributions to Angola's national construction.</p>
<p>Antonio said that Angola is willing to expand cooperation with China in various fields such as economy and trade, investment, finance and energy, and to stand firmly with China on issues concerning the latter's core interests.</p>
<p>Angola is ready to take the presidency of the African Union as an opportunity to strengthen communication and coordination with China, deepen Africa-China cooperation, and enhance African solidarity, Antonio added.</p>

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title: Trump says to impose retaliatory tariffs on digital taxes
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-22/Trump-says-to-impose-retaliatory-tariffs-on-digital-taxes-1BcwvNdnlOo/img/2ef4d239d48c492c94f9aa40f6afd3a3/2ef4d239d48c492c94f9aa40f6afd3a3-750.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on countries that levy digital taxes on U.S. tech companies.</p>
<p>When asked whether he would sign an order regarding digital taxes, Trump gave an affirmative answer.</p>
<p>"We are going to be doing that, digital. What they're doing to us in other countries is terrible with digital, so we're going to be announcing that," he said.</p>
<p>"Though America has no such thing, and only America should be allowed to tax American firms, trading partners hand American companies a bill for something called a digital service tax," read a fact sheet released earlier this month by the White House.</p>
<p>"Canada and France use these taxes to each collect over $500 million per year from American companies," the White House said. "Overall, these non-reciprocal taxes cost America's firms over $2 billion per year."</p>
<p>In recent years, several European countries have actively pushed for digital taxes on the operations of large tech companies like Google, Amazon, Apple and Meta in their countries, which has been strongly opposed by the United States.</p>
<p>During Trump's first term, he initiated a "301 investigation" into the digital services taxes of several trade partners, accusing these tax measures of unfairly affecting American businesses.</p>
<p>After Joe Biden took office, the United States reached a compromise with Austria, Britain, France, Italy and Spain regarding the digital services tax dispute in October 2021, and agreed to resolve the issue under the framework of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)'s global tax deal.</p>
<p>But on his first day back in office on January 20, Trump signed a presidential memorandum that the global corporate minimum tax deal reached under the OECD framework had "no force or effect" in the United States, effectively withdrawing from the agreement that the Biden administration had negotiated with nearly 140 countries.</p>

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title: China: Military drills off Australia&amp;#039;s east coast comply with intl law
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<p>Chinese navy's military drills off Australia's east coast comply with relevant international laws and practices, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday. </p>
<p>When asked about the drills at a daily news briefing, spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that the drills were organized by the Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) as part of routine training exercises in distant waters, which were carried out in a safe, regulated and professional manner.</p>
<p>The Australian government had issued a warning to airlines on Friday regarding potential live-fire exercises by the Chinese navy in the Tasman Sea, which lies between Australia and New Zealand. </p>
<p>The Australian side said that it had been closely monitoring the Chinese navy task group in the country's exclusive economic zone off its east coast since the group entered Australia's maritime approaches last week. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles stated on Thursday that the ships did not pose any threats and did not breach any maritime laws.</p>
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title: Wang Yi says China to continue supporting WTO reform
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-22/Wang-Yi-says-China-to-continue-supporting-WTO-reform-1Bcvh1twIh2/img/c9f54010693c44efbfb4db05411fc630/c9f54010693c44efbfb4db05411fc630-1920.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>China firmly supports the free trade system with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core and will continue to support the reform of the international body, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday.</p>
<p>Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, the largest city and economic hub of South Africa.</p>
<p>During the meeting, Wang noted that China, as a founding member of the United Nations (UN) and a steadfast defender of the current international order, pursues genuine multilateralism and firmly supports both the international system with the UN at its core and the free trade system with the WTO at its core.</p>
<p>He pointed out that while unilateralism and protectionism are prevalent today, the trend of economic globalization is irreversible. Therefore, all parties should work together to promote trade liberalization and facilitation while accelerating global economic recovery.</p>
<p>China will continue to support the director-general in advancing WTO reform, listening to the voices of countries in the Global South, and keeping pace with the progressive trends of the times, Wang said.</p>
<p>"China adheres to its position as a developing country, but it never shirks its international responsibilities," he said. "We will continue to fulfill our due obligations and demonstrate our responsibility as a major country."</p>
<p>Okonjo-Iweala, for her part, noted that amid the chaos in the world, China has moved in the right direction, achieved the UN poverty reduction target ahead of schedule, advanced industrialization rapidly and made remarkable achievements in education. China's success has set a model for other developing countries to follow, she said.</p>
<p>The WTO highly appreciates China's commitment to resolving trade disputes through dialogue and consultation within multilateral mechanisms in a mature and rational manner. It also hopes to continue receiving strong support from China in promoting WTO reform, she added.</p>

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title: Chinese FM reaffirms two-state solution to lasting peace in Gaza
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<p>Palestinians gather as Hamas fighters escort Red Cross vehicles after the handover of Israeli hostages in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025. /VCG</p>
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<p>A lasting peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be achieved through the two-state solution, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a phone conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Saturday while returning from the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa.</p>
<p>During the conversation, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held in-depth discussions on regional issues with Abdelatty.</p>
<p>Abdelatty provided an update on the latest developments in Gaza, noting that Egypt is committed to promoting the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement and is working with other Arab countries to develop a reconstruction plan. He emphasized that Egypt opposes the forced displacement of the Palestinian people.</p>
<p>China is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and the council's rotating president this month, and Arab countries highly value China's unique and important role, Abdelatty said, adding that Arab countries hope for China's support in restoring peace and rebuilding Gaza.</p>
<p>Wang said that China is a friend of Arab countries and a comprehensive strategic partner of Egypt. He expressed China's support for the just position of Arab nations and opposition to the forced displacement of the Palestinian people, calling for the full and effective implementation of the ceasefire agreement.</p>
<p>Gaza is part of Palestinian territory, and any future arrangement concerning it must respect the will of the Palestinian people while adhering to the principle of "Palestinians governing Palestine" in post-conflict governance, Wang said, stressing the urgency of formulating reconstruction and governance plans.</p>
<p>China appreciates the efforts of Egypt and other Arab countries, he added. Only by adhering to the two-state solution can the root causes be fully resolved and a lasting peace ultimately achieved, Wang noted.</p>
<p>The two sides also exchanged views on issues related to Sudan and Syria.</p>
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<p>Source(s): Xinhua News Agency</p>

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title: Polls open in high-stakes German election
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-23/news-1Be2aKixg4M/img/fa4d3edc7ce044109a3d6a326de6a3b4/fa4d3edc7ce044109a3d6a326de6a3b4-750.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>German voters went to polls Sunday to decide the composition of the next Bundestag, the country's lower house of parliament.</p>
<p>The election was scheduled for September this year, but a snap election was triggered by the collapse of the current ruling coalition of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, and the Free Democratic Party last year.</p>
<p>The latest polls show that the sister parties of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) are taking the lead.</p>
<p>According to Friday's survey conducted by the Forsa Institute, support for CDU and CSU stood at 29 percent, compared with 21 percent for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and 15 percent for Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD.</p>
<p>It takes a majority of the 630 seats in the Bundestag to form a stable federal government.</p>
<p>The Forsa survey also showed that 22 percent of respondents were still unsure of their choice shortly before the election.</p>
<p>Polling stations opened at 08:00 local time (07:00 GMT) and will closes at 18:00 local time (17:00 GMT) when ballot counting will start and exit polls will be released.</p>
<p>A total of 4,506 candidates stand for the election in 299 constituencies, with at least 59.2 million people eligible to vote, official figures show.</p>
<p><strong>High-stakes election</strong></p>
<p>Germans were voting in a national election that is expected to restore power to Friedrich Merz's conservatives while the far-right AfD party is forecast to achieve its best result yet in Europe's ailing economic powerhouse.</p>
<p>Merz's CDU/CSU bloc has consistently led polls but is unlikely to win a majority given Germany's fragmented political landscape, forcing it to sound out coalition partners.</p>
<p>Those negotiations are expected to be tricky after a campaign that exposed sharp divisions over migration and how to deal with the AfD in a country where far-right politics carries a particularly strong stigma because of its Nazi past.</p>
<p>That could leave Scholz in a caretaker role for months, delaying urgently needed policies to revive Europe's largest economy after two consecutive years of contraction, as companies struggle against global rivals.</p>
<p>It would also create a leadership vacuum in the heart of Europe even as it deals with a host of challenges, including U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of a trade war and attempts to fast-track a ceasefire deal for Ukraine without European involvement.</p>
<p>Germany, which has an export-oriented economy and has long relied on the U.S. for its security, is particularly vulnerable.</p>
<p>Germans are more pessimistic about their living standards now than at any time since the financial crisis in 2008. The percentage who say their situation is improving dropped sharply from 42 percent in 2023 to 27 percent last year, according to pollster Gallup, Inc.</p>
<p>Attitudes towards migration have also hardened in a profound shift in German public sentiment since its "Refugees Welcome" culture during Europe's 2015 migrant crisis.</p>
<p><strong>Read more:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-21/Germans-set-to-go-to-the-polls-with-AfD-helping-shape-agenda-1BaK8xepEUo/p.html">Germans set to go to the polls with AfD helping shape agenda</a></p>
<p><a href="https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-21/Migration-and-integration-on-voters-minds-in-Germany-1B8904ovuhy/p.html">Migration and integration on voters' minds in Germany</a></p>
<p>(With input from agencies)</p>

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title: EU leaders arrive in Kyiv to mark 3 years of ongoing conflict
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<p>EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, president of the European Council, arrived in Kyiv on Monday to attend a summit marking three years of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.</p>
<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that leaders from 13 countries are expected to arrive in Kyiv on Monday, along with 24 leaders joining online, as reported by European Pravda, to "join the discussions, which will focus on Ukraine's strategy and security guarantee formats."</p>
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title: China&amp;#039;s key document highlights supply stability of grain production
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<p>Farmers harvest carrots at a demonstration base in Binyang County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, January 19, 2025. /VCG</p>
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<p data-sanitized-class="title">Farmers harvest carrots at a demonstration base in Binyang County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, January 19, 2025. /VCG</p>
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<p><em><strong>Editor's note:</strong> China will hold its annual Two Sessions in early March. Ahead of this year's key political meetings, CGTN presents a special series that takes an in-depth look at the country's endeavors in promoting people's livelihood, economic development, sci-tech innovation and opening up.</em></p>
<p>China has pledged to continue enhancing the country's ability to ensure the supply of important agricultural products such as grains, and increase production capacity to ensure stable and abundant grain production and supply.</p>
<p>In the newly-released "No. 1 central document" for 2025 – the first policy statement released by China's central authorities this year – the country outlined priorities to deepen rural reforms, calling for efforts to enhance agricultural efficiency, safeguard grain security, and improve agricultural product quality and safety supervision.</p>
<p>In 2024, China continued to consolidate the work related to agriculture, rural areas and farmers, achieved stable and increased grain production and stable supply of important agricultural products, setting an example for the world in achieving food self-sufficiency.</p>
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<p><strong>A bumper harvest</strong></p>
<p>Enhancing China's capacity to ensure the supply of key agricultural products, such as grain, was prioritized in this year's policy document.</p>
<p>Despite the impact of several natural disasters, including high temperatures, droughts, extreme floods, and super typhoons, the country's total grain output exceeded 706 million tonnes in 2024, an increase of 1.6 percent over the previous year, setting a new record, according to China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.</p>
<p>The bumper harvest was accompanied by a rise in grain planting areas, which reached over 119 million hectares, up 0.3 percent year on year. Additionally, grain output per unit area expanded by 1.3 percent, the data showed.</p>
<p>The rural residents' per capita disposable income reached 23,119 yuan (about $3,186), marking a year-on-year increase of 6.3 percent.</p>
<p>The expansion of soybean and oilseed cultivation has been effectively consolidated, with soybean output reaching 20.65 million tonnes, further improving the country's self-sufficiency rate for edible vegetable oils.</p>
<p>The comprehensive mechanization rate of crop cultivation and harvesting has exceeded 75 percent, with China having completed its annual tasks of constructing, renovating, and upgrading high-standard farmland, which plays a crucial role in drought and flood prevention across various regions.</p>
<p>By the end of 2024, China had built more than 1 billion <em>mu</em> (around 66.7 million hectares) of high-standard farmland and more than 10 million kilometers of various field irrigation and drainage channels.</p>
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<p>Farmers weigh the harvested cauliflower at an agricultural trading center in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, February 18, 2025. /VCG</p>
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<p><strong>Consolidating, expanding poverty alleviation achievements</strong></p>
<p>In recent years, China has continued to consolidate and expand its achievements in poverty alleviation.</p>
<p>By identifying 160 major counties for national rural revitalization assistance, China allocated over 177 billion yuan in subsidies to support their development in 2024.</p>
<p>The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, along with other relevant departments, has increased efforts in areas such as technical and talent support, technical services and the training of industry leaders to promote the continued development and growth of the assistance industry.</p>
<p>All 832 counties removed from the poverty list have developed two or three leading industries, with a combined output value exceeding 1.7 trillion yuan.</p>
<p>In the first three quarters of 2024, the farmers' per capita disposable income in delisted counties reached 12,384 yuan, up 6.5 percent compared to the same period last year.</p>
<p>Work-relief programs aimed at boosting employment have also been implemented this year. By the end of last year, more than 33.05 million previously impoverished workers had found jobs, with the number consistently exceeding 30 million for four consecutive years.</p>
<p>Efforts to consolidate and expand poverty alleviation achievements are also evident in rural construction and improving people's livelihoods.</p>
<p>Thanks to the joint efforts of all parties, the level of rural water supply security and health services in key assisted counties has steadily improved. In 2023, rural tap water coverage in 83 counties exceeded the national average, and 67 county-level hospitals met the recommended standards for service capabilities.</p>
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title: Graphics: Three years of Russia-Ukraine conflict
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<p>It's been three years since the conflict broke out. Both Russia and Ukraine have faced tremendous losses and tough challenges.</p>
<p>In the first year of the conflict, both Russia and Ukraine experienced an economic downturn. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ukraine's GDP dropped by 28.8 percent, while Russia's GDP dropped by 1.2 percent year on year. This led to the largest recession in Ukraine's history. The export volume of Russia dropped significantly in 2023, mainly due to the EU's ban on Russian refined petroleum products, which was implemented in February 2023. In the following two years, both countries' GDP showed an upward trend. Starting in the first quarter of 2024, Russia and Ukraine's imports and exports began to recover slowly.</p>
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<p>U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was trying to get money back for the billions of dollars sent to support Ukraine's war against Russia. The U.S. has been the biggest single contributor of funding for Ukraine since the conflict began in 2022, according to the database from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.</p>
<p>From January 24, 2022, to December 31, 2024, Europe allocated €132.3 billion assistance to Ukraine and the U.S. allocated over €100 billion. The report released by U.S. Department of State this month showed that, the U.S. has provided $65.9 billion in military assistance since February 23, 2022, and used the emergency Presidential Drawdown Authority on 55 occasions to provide military assistance to Ukraine totaling approximately $27.688 billion from the U.S. Department of Defense stockpiles since August 2021.</p>
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<p>Missile and rocket attacks have caused widespread death, destruction of homes and businesses and severely damaged energy infrastructures across Ukraine. Millions of Ukrainians have fled their homes, either to other parts of Ukraine or other countries. </p>
<p>As of February 19, 2025, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) had recorded 6,346,300 refugees from Ukraine in Europe and 560,200 refugees from Ukraine outside of Europe as of February 17. The International Organization for Migration had estimated that by December 2024, around 950,000 refugees from Ukraine would return to their places of origin and remain in Ukraine for at least three months. Additionally, approximately 316,000 refugees would return to areas different from their former homes.</p>
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title: Xi welcomes efforts by Russia, relevant parties on Ukraine crisis
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-24/Xi-holds-phone-conversation-with-Putin-1BfTe7iBQys/img/d4278adbf63f4adcbc16c3d2a30a032f/d4278adbf63f4adcbc16c3d2a30a032f-1280.jpeg" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China welcomes the positive efforts made by Russia and relevant parties to resolve the Ukraine crisis.</p>
<p>Xi made the remarks during a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.</p>
<p>Xi noted that soon after the full escalation of the Ukraine crisis, he had outlined China's basic position, including four points about what must be done to address the crisis.</p>
<p>The Chinese president proposed that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be respected, the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter must be fully observed, and the legitimate security concerns of all countries need to be taken seriously.</p>
<p>During Monday's phone call, Xi also noted that last September, China, Brazil, and other Global South countries launched the group of Friends for Peace to foster the atmosphere and conditions for the political settlement of the crisis.</p>
<p>Putin provided an update on the latest interactions between Russia and the United States and Russia's principled position on the Ukraine crisis.</p>
<p>He said that Russia is committed to removing the root causes of the conflict and reaching a sustainable, long-term peace plan.</p>
<p>The two leaders also agreed to maintain communication and coordination in various ways.</p>
<p><strong>'Good neighbors, true friends'</strong></p>
<p>During the phone conversation, Xi said that both history and reality show that China and Russia are destined to be good neighbors and that the two countries are true friends who share weal and woe, support each other and pursue common development.</p>
<p>He said the bilateral relationship has a strong internal driving force and unique strategic value. "It is neither targeted at any third party nor affected by any third party."</p>
<p>Noting that both countries have long-term development strategies and foreign policies, Xi said that no matter how the international landscape changes, the China-Russia relationship shall move forward at its own pace, contribute to the two countries' respective development and revitalization, and inject stability and positivity into international relations.</p>
<p>Putin, for his part, said that developing relations with China is a strategic choice made by Russia from a long-term perspective.</p>
<p>"It is not an act of expediency, not affected by any temporary incidents, and not subject to interference by external factors," he said.</p>
<p>Under the current situation, close communication between Russia and China aligns with the two countries' comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era and will send a positive message that Russia and China play a stabilizing role in international affairs, Putin said.</p>

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title: China slams U.S. restrictions on bilateral trade, investment
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<p>China's business community strongly opposes the United States overstretching the concept of national security and hindering bilateral economic and trade exchanges, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) said on Monday.</p>
<p>A spokesperson for the CCPIT made the remarks in response to a query about the "America First Investment Policy" memorandum.</p>
<p>The United States is not only restricting investment from China in sectors such as technology, critical infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, energy and raw materials through security reviews but also using economic sanctions and financial audits to strengthen controls over investment in China in terms of industry scope, investment types and funding sources, the spokesperson said.</p>
<p>The spokesperson warned that if implemented, these measures would severely affect normal business operations, undermine international economic and trade order, and disrupt the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains.</p>
<p>The spokesperson urged the U.S. side to respect the laws of market economy and the principle of fair competition, clarify the boundaries of national security in economic and trade fields, and lift restrictions on two-way investments between China and the United States, so as to create a sound environment for mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation between the two countries' business communities.</p>
<p>According to an "America First Investment Policy" memorandum signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, the United States said it will "use all necessary legal instruments" to restrict China-affiliated persons from investing in U.S. "technology, critical infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, energy, raw materials or other strategic sectors."</p>
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title: Chinese FM calls for fair global governance, stronger multilateralism
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-24/Chinese-FM-calls-for-fair-global-governance-stronger-multilateralism-1BfRUfvgFzi/img/a37ed1f9c2664b128f781ddc07c26ba5/a37ed1f9c2664b128f781ddc07c26ba5-250.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>China calls for establishing a fair and equitable global governance system and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday.</p>
<p>Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks while briefing Chinese media on his visits to Britain and Ireland, attending the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany, chairing the UN Security Council's high-level meeting in New York, and participating in the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in South Africa.</p>
<p>China will take the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations as an opportunity to work with all parties to draw wisdom from history, usher in a new era of multilateralism, build a fair and equitable global governance system, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, Wang said.</p>
<p>He said that global governance has reached a historical crossroads as the current international landscape undergoes transformation and turbulence, with growing deficits in peace, development and governance.</p>
<p>The international community has high expectations for how to strengthen the role of the UN and jointly address global challenges and regional hotspots, he added.</p>
<p>Wang said that as the rotating president of the UN Security Council for February, China chaired the Security Council's high-level meeting on "Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance" to reaffirm the original aspiration of the United Nations, build consensus on multilateralism and inject new momentum into strengthening global governance.</p>
<p>He said that during the discussion, all parties agreed that the role of the UN is indispensable, the trend toward multilateralism is irreversible, and reforming and improving global governance cannot be delayed.</p>
<p>Regarding this year's MSC focus on multipolarity, Wang said that despite the complex challenges facing the world, peace, development and win-win cooperation remain unstoppable trends of the times.</p>
<p>The historical shift toward multipolarity and economic globalization is irreversible, he added.</p>
<p>A multipolar world is not only a historical inevitability but is also becoming a reality, Wang said, stressing that China will be a factor of certainty in this multipolar system and strive to be a steadfast constructive force in a changing world.</p>
<p>Noting that the G20 Summit will be held on the African continent for the first time this November, he said it is an "African moment" for both the G20 and global governance, demonstrating historic changes in the international political and economic landscape and carrying great significance.</p>
<p>Wang also said that during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, China proposed listening to Africa's voice, taking its concerns seriously, supporting its actions, and empowering Africa's development through G20 cooperation to achieve common prosperity and progress, a proposal widely recognized by participants.</p>
<p>China will play an active and constructive role in G20 cooperation, firmly support South Africa's presidency, and encourage all parties to focus on the theme of "Unity, Equality and Sustainability" to meet the common expectations of the Global South, Wang added.</p>

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title: Graphics: Key takeaways from China&amp;#039;s 2025 No. 1 central document
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<p>On Sunday, China unveiled its "<a href="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-23/China-outlines-tasks-to-advance-rural-revitalization-in-No-1-document-1BeclSZyBLa/p.html">No. 1 central document</a>" for 2025, which outlines key priorities for further deepening rural reforms and taking concrete steps toward comprehensive rural revitalization. As the first policy statement released by China's central authorities each year, the document is a crucial indicator of the country's policy direction.</p>
<p>Prominent words such as "rural area," "agriculture," "development," "farmers," and "arable land" were frequently emphasized, highlighting the country's focus on sustainable and high-quality growth.</p>
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<p>Infographic editors: Sun Yiwen, Chen Rong, Chen Qiaoshen and Chen Guifang</p>
<p>Infographic designers: Liu Shaozhen and Liang Qian</p>
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title: China&amp;#039;s NPC deputies spearhead policy reforms across key sectors
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-24/China-s-NPC-deputies-spearhead-policy-reforms-across-key-sectors-1BfUVF9TLCo/img/f9f5a04a22d84e209444ba0af14aa08d/f9f5a04a22d84e209444ba0af14aa08d-1280.jpeg" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>As China prepares for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in early March, the pivotal role of NPC deputies in addressing the nation's most pressing challenges remains at the forefront. Representing a diverse array of professions and backgrounds, these deputies have consistently worked to propose and advance solutions to a wide range of economic, social, and technological issues.</p>
<p>According to the NPC's Deputies Affairs Commission, a record 9,235 proposals were submitted during the 2024 NPC annual session, which were reviewed and processed by 213 agencies. These proposals have played a crucial role in shaping China's national policies, with collaboration between lawmakers and government departments leading to tangible policy changes aimed at fostering development across various sectors.</p>
<p><strong>Deputies impact policy and industry</strong></p>
<p>The NPC is the supreme organ of state power and the national legislature. It has the authority to amend the Constitution, pass laws, approve major policies, and oversee government actions. With nearly 3,000 NPC deputies at the national level and over 2.5 million at all levels of the people's congresses, they play a vital role in linking the government to the public.</p>
<p>Township-level and county-level deputies are directly elected by voters, while deputies at other levels are indirectly elected by respective lower-level people's congresses. There is a permanent body of NPC – Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. When the NPC concludes its annual session, the NPC Standing Committee will exercise its power. The system ensures that the will of the people is reflected in government's work.</p>
<p>A notable example is Huang Li, chairman of a high-tech company and an NPC deputy. During the second session of the 14th National People's Congress in 2024, Huang made a proposal highlighting the need to accelerate the development of brain-machine interface (BMI) technology, a field with immense potential for revolutionizing healthcare and human-computer interaction.</p>
<p>He called for the establishment of a national brain science and technology innovation center to bring together leading experts in neuroscience, engineering, and medicine to advance BMI research. Huang also advocated for national standards for clinical BMI applications and faster regulatory approvals for related medical devices. His proposal is part of a broader push within the tech industry, which has been calling for the acceleration of BMI technology and the establishment of China as a global leader in this emerging field in recent years.</p>
<p>In response to these efforts, the National Science and Technology Ethics Committee introduced the first-ever ethical guidelines for BMI research in February 2024. By mid-year, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology began planning a BMI Standardization Technical Committee to develop regulatory and safety standards. Additionally, Beijing and Shanghai released five-year action plans for the BMI industry in January this year, signaling strong governmental support.</p>
<p><strong>Ensuring legislative action on critical issues</strong></p>
<p>The NPC's work is marked by collaboration and responsiveness. Unlike some parliamentary systems characterized by adversarial debates, China's NPC system emphasizes problem-solving and pragmatic decision-making. Deputies engage in extensive consultations with experts, local communities, and the public to draft well-informed proposals that address critical challenges.</p>
<p>While high-tech sectors have garnered significant attention from deputies like Huang, NPC proposals span a broad spectrum of issues, including social welfare, environmental protection, and economic development. With China's economy facing more domestic challenges and external pressure in recent years, NPC deputies are paying more attention on stimulating the economy, especially the private sector.</p>
<p>A prime example is the drafting and introduction of the Private Economy Promotion Law. Since 2023, NPC deputies, members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and other organizations have submitted proposals advocating for legislation to protect and promote the private sector. In response, relevant government departments accelerated feasibility studies.</p>
<p>In February 2023, the Ministry of Justice, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the NPC Standing Committee's Legislative Affairs Commission jointly organized a legislative symposium, which kick started the drafting process. Currently, the draft law is set to undergo a second reading by the NPC Standing Committee and is expected to be adopted later this year.</p>
<p>As the NPC convenes in March, the role of deputies will remain essential in steering China toward solutions that address the most innovative and urgent challenges. Whether advancing technology, improving public welfare, or fostering a stronger economy, NPC deputies continue to drive government work, pushing forward policies that meet both current needs and future aspirations.</p>

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<p>The Trump administration has ended deportation protections for over half a million Haitians in the United States. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revoked an 18-month extension, meaning Temporary Protected Status will expire this year in August.</p>
<p>This decision comes amid ongoing gang violence and political instability in Haiti.</p>
<p>CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports.</p>
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title: Premier Li stresses advancing sci-tech innovation in frontier areas
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<p>A stacking robot works at a 5G smart manufacturing innovation center, Qinhuangdao City, north China's Hebei Province, February 25, 2025. /VCG</p>
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<p>Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday called for advancing scientific and technological innovation in frontier and emerging areas, better cultivating new quality productive forces and promoting the country's high-quality development.</p>
<p>Premier Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during his inspection tour to companies owned by China Telecom, China Unicom and China Mobile – the country's three leading telecom operators.</p>
<p>Efforts should be made to steadily advance independent innovation, accelerate the research and development in key areas and strive to achieve original technological breakthroughs in a bid to inject new impetus into industrial transformation and upgrading, Li said.</p>
<p>He called for promoting the deep integration of digital economy and real economy as well as enhancing the construction of new-type infrastructure.</p>
<p>Efforts should be made to quicken the technological research and standards development on 6G while accelerating the large-scale application of 5G, Li said, calling for providing better services for private firms and medium and small-sized enterprises.</p>
<p>The premier urged the three leading telecom operators to enhance their sense of responsibility, stick to innovation-driven development, and strive to provide powerful support for the country's development of emerging and future industries.</p>
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title: China, Mongolia agree to strengthen exchange between legislatures
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-26/China-Mongolia-agree-to-strengthen-exchange-between-legislatures-1BizWc7oPNC/img/aafbb0421cf84ff3a9406fb02dfbc7b6/aafbb0421cf84ff3a9406fb02dfbc7b6-750.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>China's top legislator Zhao Leji and Dashzegve Amarbayasgalan, chairman of Mongolia's State Great Hural (Parliament), on Tuesday agreed to strengthen exchange and cooperation between the national and local legislatures of the two countries.</p>
<p>During a meeting in Beijing, Zhao, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Mongolia in various fields has achieved fruitful results in recent years.</p>
<p>China is willing to work with Mongolia to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, use the construction of a China-Mongolia community with a shared future as a guide, and push forward the steady and sustained growth of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, he said.</p>
<p>Zhao noted that upholding good-neighborliness and friendship is a strategic choice that both sides have made, conforming to the fundamental interests of the two peoples, adding that China and Mongolia should pursue mutual benefits and strengthen cooperation in various fields.</p>
<p>He said that the two sides should hold history as a mirror, work together to safeguard the UN-centered international system, and defend the victorious outcomes of World War II. China's NPC is willing to maintain long-term friendly relations with Mongolia's State Great Hural and is ready to strengthen exchange and cooperation between the national and local legislatures as well as special committees to contribute to the development of the two countries in an improved manner.</p>
<p>Zhao also spoke about the system of China's NPC as the third session of the 14th NPC is set to open soon.</p>
<p>Echoing Zhao's remarks, Amarbayasgalan said that Mongolia adheres firmly to the one-China principle and stands ready to deepen the synergy of development strategies between the two countries and strengthen cooperation in fields such as transportation ports, energy, agriculture and electric vehicles.</p>
<p>The Mongolian State Great Hural is willing to strengthen friendly exchange with China's NPC, give full play to the role of the regular exchange mechanism between the two countries' legislatures, and make positive contributions to promoting the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two sides, he said.</p>
<p>(With input from Xinhua)</p>

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title: Xi stresses new responsibilities in advancing Chinese modernization
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<p>Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has asked senior Party officials to take on new responsibilities and initiate fresh actions in advancing Chinese modernization.</p>
<p>Xi made the remarks after reading through the annual work reports of senior Party officials recently submitted to the CPC Central Committee and to the general secretary.</p>
<p>The officials included members of the Political Bureau and the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, members of the leading Party members' groups of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the State Council, and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, as well as secretaries of the leading Party members' groups of the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate.</p>
<p>Xi noted the arduous tasks of advancing reforms and development while maintaining stability, as this year marks the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) and is also an important year for further deepening reform comprehensively.</p>
<p>He urged resolutely implementing the major policies and decisions made by the CPC Central Committee and achieving the targets set forth in the 14th Five-Year Plan with high quality to lay solid foundations for a good start to the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) period.</p>
<p>Xi called for calmly responding to any challenges arising from evolving dynamics at home and abroad, accelerating the establishment of a new development pattern, further deepening reform comprehensively, expanding high-standard opening up, and promoting sustained economic recovery and growth.</p>
<p>Xi also asked the officials to enhance research and studies, adhere strictly to the central Party leadership's eight-point decision on improving conduct, and consciously fulfill their political responsibilities for Party self-governance.</p>
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title: Brazil hosts first BRICS Sherpas meeting as bloc president
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-26/Brazil-hosts-first-BRICS-Sherpas-meeting-as-bloc-president-1BiIyujgc5G/img/b07d0e1df6284ee7949c9b7f38adf62e/b07d0e1df6284ee7949c9b7f38adf62e-750.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>Brazilian Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira on Tuesday opened the first meeting of BRICS Sherpas, or chief negotiators, with Brazil holding the rotating presidency of the bloc.</p>
<p>In his opening speech, Vieira affirmed that the response to the crisis of multilateralism "is more multilateralism, stronger and more inclusive in all spheres."</p>
<p>Brazil's top diplomat noted the international order is undergoing profound changes and existing institutions are struggling to adapt, while at the same time, emerging economies are demanding greater participation in global decisions.</p>
<p>"In this evolving scenario, BRICS plays a fundamental role in promoting a more just, inclusive and sustainable world order. A multipolar world is not only an emerging reality, but a shared objective," he said.</p>
<p>"A rebalanced global system must have stronger foundations of equity and representation, and no such foundation can be built without the voice of BRICS. This group embodies the aspirations of the Global South, and our role in shaping the future has never been more significant," he added.</p>
<p>The meeting taking place at the Itamaraty Palace, Brazil's Foreign Ministry headquarters in the capital Brasilia, comprises two days of debates around issues related to promoting a fairer, multipolar world order, in keeping with the priorities of the bloc's Brazilian presidency.</p>
<p>This is the first meeting of negotiators since the BRICS bloc of emerging economies was expanded last year to include Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Iran and Indonesia, from the former members of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.</p>
<p>In addition, there are associated countries such as Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan.</p>
<p>The discussions seek to redefine global governance to reflect the realities of the 21st century, Vieira stressed in his speech, ensuring that developing countries are protagonists, not mere spectators.</p>
<p>In the area of economics, he said the protectionism in vogue threatens to deepen inequalities.</p>
<p>BRICS should "advocate" for an "open, fair and balanced" multilateral trade system that addresses the needs of the Global South and promotes a truly multipolar economic order, Vieira said.</p>
<p>Countries should continue to make progress in "alternative" financial mechanisms such as the New BRICS Development Bank, which plays a "vital" role in financing infrastructure and sustainable projects in emerging economies, he said.</p>
<p>Brazil, as BRICS president, will prioritize cooperation with the Global South and an agenda of social, economic and environmental development, with emphasis on six key areas: health, trade, climate change, artificial intelligence, reform of the multilateral security system and institutional strengthening of the bloc.</p>
<p>The second day of the BRICS Sherpas meeting on Wednesday will see a special session with the participation of Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and a summary of the discussions released in the afternoon.</p>

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title: China, Germany eye closer cooperation amid rising protectionism
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-26/China-Germany-eye-closer-cooperation-amid-rising-protectionism-1BiLlYlk2NG/img/84212760f0d9486caeb5211f969bb31e/84212760f0d9486caeb5211f969bb31e-750.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>With protectionism emerging as one of the strongest headwinds faced by the global economy, some 200 representatives from Chinese and German government and business circles have backed the idea of closer cooperation between the two nations.</p>
<p>The consensus among participants in the China-Germany Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum, which was held on Monday in Stuttgart, Germany, was evident: international cooperation should be strengthened, not undermined.</p>
<p>Under the theme of "New Opportunities for China-Germany Economic and Trade Cooperation in the Context of Global Supply Chain Restructuring," the forum was organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).</p>
<p>Johannes Jung, director of strategy, commercial law, foreign trade and Europe at the Baden-Wuerttemberg Ministry of Economic Affairs, shared his concerns over the rise of protectionism at the forum. Fears have been growing among many internationally active companies about protectionist tendencies, said Jung.</p>
<p>These companies need "open markets, fair trade relations and reliable international perception" and the confidence that their investments abroad are safe, Jung said, adding that these companies need to make sure they will find equal, fair, competitive conditions abroad.</p>
<p>Jung believes that regular political and private visits are important building blocks to ensure mutual understanding and to further deepen cooperation.</p>
<p>Despite the rise of trade protectionism, the trend of economic globalization is irreversible, and all parties should strengthen international cooperation based on trust, according to Jung.</p>
<p>The CCPIT is willing to join hands with German partners to tap into the potential of trade cooperation, continue to provide opportunities for high-quality German products such as autos and agricultural machinery to enter the Chinese market, and strengthen cooperation in industrial and supply chains, said Ren Hongbin, chairman of CCPIT.</p>
<p>The CCPIT intends to promote the development of bilateral investment, create a good environment for business cooperation, and encourage more competent Chinese companies to invest in Germany, Ren added.</p>
<p>Tim Wenniges, deputy chief executive officer (CEO) of Entrepreneurs Baden-Wuerttemberg Association, considers the forum as a "positive signal" that "cooperation is both possible and desired."</p>
<p>As a leading organization representing the economy of Baden-Wuerttemberg state, Entrepreneurs Baden-Wuerttemberg Association consists of 65 associations from 50 industries and represents businesses across various sectors, from industry and services to trade and craftsmanship.</p>
<p>According to Wenniges, China is one of the most important trading partners for the German economy, and economic ties between the two nations are extensive, with mutual investments and engagements.</p>
<p>"Around the world, we see increasing tendencies toward economic closure, but businesses are resisting these trends. Together, we aim to promote innovation, engage in trade, and foster deeper exchanges in various fields," he said.</p>
<p>The global supply chain is undergoing a profound revolution, which will inevitably have a great impact on cooperation between Chinese and German companies, said Wang Xiao, director of Genertec International Holding Co., Ltd.</p>
<p>Enhanced cooperation based on the principles of openness, tolerance and mutual benefit, is the best way to overcome challenges and achieve a win-win result, said Wang.</p>
<p>China has been an appealing destination for foreign investments due to its open approach, Huang Yiyang, the consul general of China in Frankfurt, underlined. Huang is looking forward to seeing more German companies benefiting from the opportunities that arise from the industrial transformation and technological innovation currently underway in China.</p>
<p>Lin Shunjie, chairman of China International Exhibition Center Group Limited, presented the third China International Supply Chain Expo, which is set to kick off on July 16 in China. The company signed letters of intent and cooperation memorandums for the exhibition with German partners like Wolqe GmbH and the China Network Baden-Wuerttemberg.</p>
<p>A total of 19 German companies attended the last China International Supply Chain Expo, Lin said. The German companies, which come from smart auto, clean energy and advanced manufacturing industries, are important players along the global supply chain, and their presence demonstrates the interconnection of the supply chain, added Lin, convinced that there will be more German companies at the third China International Supply Chain Expo.</p>

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title: China&amp;#039;s economic momentum aligns with 14th Five-Year Plan targets
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<p>In 2025, China will wrap up its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), which calls for a steady GDP expansion and more proactive efforts in the face of a complicated and challenging environment of increasing external pressure and growing internal difficulties.</p>
<p>The 14th Five-Year Plan has set some major indicators of economic development during the period including GDP, labor productivity rate and urbanization rate.</p>
<p>In terms of GDP growth target, the 14th Five-Year Plan said proposals for the average annual growth of GDP should be maintained in a reasonable range based on the situation each year.</p>
<p>According to the data released by National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in January, China's GDP grew 5 percent year on year in 2024, reaching 134.9084 trillion yuan (about $18.77 trillion) and meeting the government's full-year target.</p>
<p>The Plan stressed that the country's annual overall labor productivity growth should be greater than its GDP growth. In 2023, labor productivity grew by 5.7 percent year on year, higher than the GDP growth of 5.2 percent, reflecting improved resource efficiency, accelerated industrial transformation, and enhanced competitiveness. With significant strides in cultivating new quality productive forces, China is also likely to reach this target in 2025.</p>
<p>The Plan also set the target of increasing the permanent resident population's urbanization rate to 65 percent, while China's urbanization rate of permanent residents had already reached 66.16 percent by the end of 2023, a marked rise from 53.1 percent by the end of 2012.</p>
<p>Last year, the government announced that the country plans to support more rural migrant workers in settling down in urban areas and aims to lift the urbanization rate of permanent residents to nearly 70 percent within five years.</p>
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<p>When setting economic growth targets for 2025, China will consider both needs and possibilities and ensure coherence with medium and long-term planning, Yuan Da, a senior official with the country's top economic planner, National Development and Reform Commission, told a press conference in early January.</p>
<p>"We are full of confidence in promoting the continuous recovery of the economy in 2025, and also fully confident in completing the goals and tasks of the 14th Five-Year Plan with high quality," Yuan said.  </p>
<p>Based on government reports unveiled at local Two Sessions – the annual meetings of provincial legislative and political advisory bodies generally taking place before the national Two Sessions – most of China's provincial-level regions have set their local GDP growth targets for 2025 at about 5 percent or higher. These local growth targets provide a clue to the prospects of the national economy in the final year of the country's 14th Five-Year Plan.</p>
<p>The tone-setting Central Economic Work Conference held last December has already outlined a number of key measures and tasks for the Chinese economy in 2025. It said China would adopt a more proactive fiscal policy and a moderately loose monetary policy in 2025.</p>
<p>The meeting listed priorities for economic work in 2025 in nine aspects, from stimulating consumption and developing new quality productive forces to preventing and addressing risks in key areas, consolidating poverty alleviation achievements and boosting green development, which all align with the 14th Five-Year Plan.</p>
<p>The meeting also called for more efforts to further promote high-level opening up and secure the steady growth of foreign trade and foreign investment.</p>
<p>Last week China issued <a href="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-21/Foreign-investment-plan-reflects-China-s-opening-up-resolve-Experts-1BaFYQ1y2VG/index.html">an action plan</a> to stabilize foreign investment in 2025, vowing to support pilot regions in effectively implementing opening-up policies related to such areas as value-added telecommunication, biotechnology and wholly foreign-owned hospitals, providing whole-journey services for foreign-invested projects in these sectors.</p>
<p>China will lift restrictions on domestic loans for foreign-invested enterprises, allowing these firms to use domestic financing for equity investments, according to the plan.</p>
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<p>U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday floated the idea of replacing a visa program for foreign investors with a so-called "gold card" that could be bought for $5 million as a route to American citizenship.</p>
<p>Trump told reporters he will replace the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program, which allows foreign investors of large sums of money that create or preserve U.S. jobs to become permanent residents, with a so-called "gold card."</p>
<p>The EB-5 program grants "green cards" to foreigners promising to invest in U.S. businesses.</p>
<p>"We are going to be selling a gold card," Trump said. "We are going to be putting a price on that card of about $5 million," he continued.</p>
<p>"It's going to give you green card privileges plus its going to be a route to (American) citizenship, and wealthy people would be coming into our country by buying this card," Trump said, adding that details about the scheme will come out in two weeks.</p>
<p>Trump added it is possible Russian oligarchs could qualify for the "gold cards," when asked by a journalist if those people would be eligible. "Yeah, possibly. Hey. I know some Russian oligarchs that are very nice people," he said.</p>
<p>The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, was created by Congress in 1990 to "stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors," according to the USCIS website.</p>
<p>"The EB-5 program ... It was full of nonsense, make believe and fraud, and it was a way to get a green card that was low price. So the president said, rather than having this sort of ridiculous EB-5 program, we're going to end the EB-5 program. We're going to replace it with the Trump gold card," Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told reporters on Tuesday.</p>
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<p>Source(s): Reuters</p>

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<p>Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian speaks at a press conference in Beijing, December 5, 2024. /VCG</p>
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<p>China on Wednesday urged the United States to stop arming the Taiwan region and to desist from undermining peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits.</p>
<p>Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a regular press briefing when asked to comment on reports claiming that the Trump administration had released $5.3 billion in previously frozen foreign aid, which includes $870 million designated for security programs in Taiwan.</p>
<p>Lin said China is seriously concerned about such reports – noting that China has always resolutely opposed the provision of military assistance by the United States to China's Taiwan region as such behavior seriously violates the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiqués, significantly violates China's sovereignty and security interests, and sends a very wrong signal to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces.</p>
<p>"China will closely follow the development of the situation and firmly safeguard national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity," Lin added</p>
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<p>Source(s): Xinhua News Agency</p>

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title: Chinese vice president meets with New Zealand deputy prime minister
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<p>Chinese Vice President Han Zheng (R) shakes hands with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of New Zealand Winston Peters in Beijing, China, February 26, 2025. /Xinhua</p>
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<p>Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of New Zealand Winston Peters in Beijing on Wednesday.</p>
<p>Han said that leaders of both sides met on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting last November, providing strategic guidance for the continued development of China-New Zealand relations from a new starting point.</p>
<p>Noting that as the China-New Zealand comprehensive strategic partnership enters its second decade, Han said that China attaches great importance to the development of China-New Zealand relations and stands ready to work with New Zealand to implement the important consensus reached by leaders of the two countries, enhance mutual understanding, and promote the sustained, sound and steady development of the China-New Zealand comprehensive strategic partnership.</p>
<p>Peters, meanwhile, said that New Zealand attaches importance to developing relations with China and is willing to strengthen dialogue, enhance understanding, and deepen economic and trade cooperation as an active partner of China.</p>
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<p>Source(s): Xinhua News Agency</p>

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title: Senior CPC official urges efforts to advance national reunification
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<p>Wang Huning (C), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, addresses a work conference on Taiwan affairs. The conference was held in Beijing, February 25-26, 2025. /Xinhua</p>
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<p>Wang Huning, a senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC), has stressed the importance of maintaining the initiative and the ability to steer in relations across the Taiwan Straits.</p>
<p>Addressing a work conference on Taiwan affairs held in Beijing from Tuesday to Wednesday, Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, called for resolute efforts to advance the cause of national reunification.</p>
<p>Stressing the importance of upholding the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, he called for standing closely with Taiwan compatriots, giving firm support to patriots in Taiwan who desire reunification, and resolutely combating provocations aimed at "Taiwan independence."</p>
<p>Wang urged efforts to facilitate cross-Straits exchanges and cooperation, expand personnel exchanges, support the development of Taiwan-funded businesses on the mainland, and create favorable conditions for young people from Taiwan to pursue and fulfill their dreams on the mainland.</p>
<p>The integrated development of the two sides should be deepened to allow Taiwan compatriots to share development opportunities and outcomes of Chinese modernization, he said.</p>
<p>Wang also called for firm opposition to external interference and stressed efforts to consolidate the international community's commitment to the one-China principle.</p>
<p>He emphasized implementing the Party's overall policy for resolving the Taiwan question in the new era and strengthening the centralized, unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee over work related to Taiwan.</p>
<p>Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting.</p>
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<p>Source(s): Xinhua News Agency</p>

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title: Mainland slams DPP for blocking cross-Straits educational exchanges
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<p>A file photo of Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, southeast China's Taiwan region. /CFP</p>
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<p>A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday condemned Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for obstructing educational exchanges across the Taiwan Straits.</p>
<p>The DPP authorities' actions have "reached an unprecedented and unscrupulous level," said Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, at a press conference.</p>
<p>Zhu's remarks came in response to recent statements by Taiwan's education authorities, which declared a ban on local universities from cooperating with mainland institutions such as Jinan University and Huaqiao University. Taiwan has also prohibited high schools from assisting students in enrolling in mainland universities, citing concerns over "infiltration."</p>
<p>Zhu dismissed these claims as "ridiculous and absurd," stressing that both Jinan University and Huaqiao University are well-respected institutions that have fostered many outstanding students, including those from Taiwan.</p>
<p>She accused the DPP of attempting to control public opinion and restricting students' rights to higher education in pursuit of its independence agenda.</p>
<p>"The DPP sees normal cross-Straits exchanges as a threat and labels student interactions as 'united front tactics,'" Zhu said. "This is a blatant attempt to create an 'information cocoon' and escalate hostility between the two sides."</p>
<p>She further criticized the recent removal of a student leader at Taiwan University for allegedly receiving visiting mainland students and teachers, referring to it as another intimidation tactic from the DPP.</p>
<p>Zhu warned that suppressing cross-Straits exchanges would not succeed, as people on both sides, especially young students, support greater interaction.</p>
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<p>Source(s): Xinhua News Agency</p>

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title: Mainland backs Taiwan compatriots&amp;#039; participation in Chinese democracy
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<p>Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, speaks at a press briefing in Beijing, China, February 26, 2025. /VCG</p>
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<p>A mainland spokesperson pledged on Wednesday to promote Taiwan compatriots' participation in Chinese democracy and to improve policies and systems that enhance their well-being.</p>
<p>Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks in response to a media query about the growing interest from people in Taiwan in the Two Sessions, annual sessions of China's national legislature and national political advisory body.</p>
<p>The Two Sessions, Zhu stressed, serve as a key platform for whole-process people's democracy, as well as an important window for Taiwan compatriots to understand the socialist system with Chinese characteristics.</p>
<p>The spokesperson noted that in recent years, more Taiwan compatriots have shared their views and suggestions on cross-Straits relations through various channels. She added that the mainland will create more opportunities for people from Taiwan, especially the youth, to observe and participate in whole-process people's democracy, and will fully consider their opinions and suggestions.</p>
<p>"We are ready to work with compatriots in Taiwan to advance national reunification and rejuvenation," Zhu said. </p>
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<p>Source(s): Xinhua News Agency</p>

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title: Chinese FM Wang Yi meets New Zealand&amp;#039;s Deputy PM and FM Winston Peters
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<p>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Winston Peters, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister of New Zealand, in Beijing on Wednesday.</p>
<p>Wang called on both sides to adhere to mutual respect, saying all countries, regardless of size or strength, are equal and have the right to choose a development path suitable for themselves.</p>
<p>Faced with the intertwined international situation of change and chaos, it is more important for China and New Zealand to strengthen multilateral coordination, he said.</p>
<p>Wang said China's high-level opening-up and its supersize market will continue to provide greater opportunities for cooperation with New Zealand. </p>
<p>Wang also expressed hopes that New Zealand will continue to provide a good environment for Chinese students and overseas Chinese. </p>
<p>The Asia-Pacific region is a common home for China and New Zealand, he said, adding that China respects the traditional relations between New Zealand and the Pacific island countries.</p>
<p>Peters said since the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between New Zealand and China, the relationship between the two countries has made great progress.</p>
<p>Peters added that New Zealand has always adhered to the one-China policy and looks forward to further close exchanges at all levels, strengthening cooperation and exchange in economics and trade, agriculture, defense, the Antarctic, and other fields; deepening communication and coordination in regional and international affairs; and is willing to strengthen cooperation with China in multilateral institutions to promote greater development in New Zealand-China relations.</p>
<p>The two sides agreed to maintain high-level exchanges and communicate on China's accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement.</p>
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title: China urges U.S. to rethink tariff policies
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<p>Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has written a letter to Jamieson Greer, the newly appointed United States Trade Representative, congratulating him on his appointment and expressing China's concern about the U.S. tariff policy.</p>
<p>Since the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the United States, economic and trade relations have seen significant progress, Wang said, adding that the two countries' economic and trade cooperation has played a key role in driving economic growth, boosting employment and enhancing the well-being of people in both countries.</p>
<p>A healthy and sound China-U.S. economic and trade relationship aligns with the common interests of both countries and meets the expectations of the international community, he said.</p>
<p>He said that China is willing to work with the United States to create a better business environment for enterprises in both countries and deliver more tangible benefits to the two peoples.</p>
<p>China has expressed firm opposition to the United States' decision to impose an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods on the grounds of fentanyl-related issues and has taken corresponding countermeasures. This is a necessary move to protect China's legitimate rights and interests, he said.</p>
<p>China has also noticed that it is targeted by multiple investigations under a memorandum titled "America First Trade Policy," Wang said, adding that China hopes the United States will conduct these investigations with an objective, rational and professional attitude while enhancing transparency throughout the process.</p>
<p>"It is natural for China and the United States to have differences in the economic and trade field. We should address our respective concerns through equal dialogue and consultation," the minister said.</p>
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<p>Source(s): Xinhua News Agency</p>

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title: Russia against any European peacekeepers in Ukraine, Lukashenko says
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<p>Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk, Belarus, January 26, 2025. /VCG</p>
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<p>Russia is categorically against the deployment of peacekeeping forces from European states to Ukraine, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday.</p>
<p>In an interview with American blogger Mario Nawfal in Minsk, the Belarusian leader said Russia will never agree to EU peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. "At least, this is Russia's position today. Especially since the leadership of the European Union, primarily Germany and France, is taking a very aggressive position at the moment," Lukashenko said.</p>
<p>Increasingly alarmed that U.S. security priorities lie elsewhere, a group of European countries has been quietly working on a plan to send troops into Ukraine to help enforce any future peace settlement with Russia, the Associated Press has reported.</p>
<p>Britain and France are at the forefront of the effort, though details remain scarce.</p>
<p>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that Britain would "play our part" in any peacekeeping role in Ukraine, but could only do so with some kind of backup from the United States.</p>
<p>On Thursday, Lukashenko also said that during his latest contacts with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the Russian leader confirmed his readiness for negotiations to resolve the situation in Ukraine, including with the Ukrainian side. No one will resolve Ukraine's issues without Ukraine, the Belarusian president stressed.</p>
<p>Touching on a possible U.S.-Ukraine deal on rare earth metals, Lukashenko said this "deal may be alarming for Russia and most likely is alarming" if it goes beyond economic relations.</p>
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title: Trump dismisses Starmer&amp;#039;s call for U.S. military guarantees in Ukraine
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-28/Trump-dismisses-Starmer-s-call-for-U-S-military-guarantees-in-Ukraine-1BlX4L59lCg/img/377c928b51e945de8455df9bbb2936d5/377c928b51e945de8455df9bbb2936d5-1920.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a minerals deal with Ukraine is the security guarantee Kyiv needs against Russia, brushing aside a plea from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for a commitment of U.S. military support.</p>
<p>Starmer, who was meeting Trump at the White House for the first time since the U.S. leader took office, turned on the charm, saying peace in Ukraine had only become possible because of Trump.</p>
<p>However, underlying differences between the allies remained, including transatlantic frictions over U.S.-Russia talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Trump's tariff threats.</p>
<p>Before the meeting, Starmer had said there could be no long-term peace in Ukraine without firm U.S. security guarantees – an argument Trump all but dismissed.</p>
<p>"We are a backstop because we'll be over there, we'll be working," Trump said, referring to the economic partnership. "We're going to have a lot of people over there."</p>
<p>Asked whether he could trust Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump said, "Trust and verify," echoing former U.S. President Ronald Reagan's views on negotiations with the Soviet Union.</p>
<p>Noting that talks towards ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict were moving briskly, Trump said, "It will either be fairly soon, or it won't be at all." Starmer said not just any deal would do, underscoring the concern among European nations that a rushed peace deal with Russia might lead to further instability in Europe.</p>
<p>"We have to get it right," Starmer said at a joint press conference with Trump. "It can't be peace that rewards the aggressor."</p>
<p>Starmer is the latest European leader to meet Trump, after French President Emmanuel Macron came to the White House on Monday for a friendly encounter that also displayed stark differences over the Russia-Ukraine conflict.</p>
<p>Starmer has signaled that Britain will increase defense spending and has tried to reassure the U.S. president that Europe will provide support and security guarantees to Kyiv if peace talks with Russia are successful.</p>
<p>On Thursday, Trump reaffirmed the United States' long-standing commitment to the mutual defense of NATO nations, even if European peacekeepers end up in Ukraine. "I support it. I don't think we're going to have any reason for it," he said.</p>
<p>Starmer has said he is open to British troops providing security guarantees to Ukraine but only alongside other European nations and with "the right conditions in place."</p>
<p>The two leaders also negotiated a bilateral trade agreement. A wide-ranging free trade deal has eluded the countries since Trump's 2017-2021 term in office, but the U.S. president said the two countries could reach a deal "very shortly."</p>
<p>Asked by a reporter whether Starmer had convinced him to abandon threats to impose tariffs on Britain, Trump said, "He tried. He was working hard, I'll tell you that."</p>
<p>"We could very well end up with a real trade deal where the tariffs wouldn't be necessary," Trump said. "We'll see."</p>
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<p>U.S President Donald Trump's swift reversal of Joe Biden's decision to remove Cuba from the U.S. "State Sponsors of Terrorism" list highlights the ongoing U.S. flip-flopping on Cuba. In this video, we examine the harmful effects of U.S. sanctions, the questionable rationale behind its policies, and how global support for Cuba is pushing back against American pressure.</p>
<p>Is it time for the U.S. to change its approach, or will this cycle of hostility continue? Watch the video and share your thoughts in the comments below!</p>
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title: Backgrounder: Trump, Zelenskyy to meet amid war of words
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<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the United States on Thursday ahead of a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump scheduled for Friday.</p>
<p>The first face-to face meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy since the former was inaugurated on January 20, expected to focus on a rare minerals agreement, comes after a recent slew of high-profile verbal clashes between the pair.</p>
<p><strong>'Behind our backs'</strong></p>
<p>Trump and Zelenskyy have been trading barbs following a high-level U.S.-Russia meeting over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, held in Saudi Arabia on February 18.</p>
<p>Senior Russian and U.S. officials, including top diplomats from both countries, agreed on charting a path toward ending the conflict.</p>
<p>However, Ukraine was not invited, and in response Zelenskyy postponed a scheduled visit to Saudi Arabia on February 19, emphasizing that "negotiations should not take place behind our backs."</p>
<p>His reaction prompted a wave of verbal attacks from Trump, triggering a rare public back-and-forth between the leaders of two countries that have been steadfast allies since the conflict began three years ago.</p>
<p>Hours after the U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, Trump told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida that he was "much more confident" that the conflict would end.</p>
<p>When asked about Ukraine's absence at the negotiating table, Trump responded, "I hear that they're upset about not having a seat. Well, they've had a seat for three years and a long time before that. This could have been settled very easily."</p>
<p>He further suggested that Kyiv bore responsibility for starting the conflict, a stark departure from the long-standing stance of the United States and its allies. "You should have never started it. You could have made a deal," Trump added.</p>
<p>Trump also claimed that Zelenskyy's approval rating had plummeted to "4 percent" and called for new presidential elections in Ukraine as Zelenskyy's mandate has long expired.</p>
<p>Ukraine postponed its presidential election that was scheduled for 2024 because of the ongoing conflict.</p>
<p>Zelenskyy responded sharply to Trump's comments, accusing him of falling for Russian "disinformation."</p>
<p>"I believe that the United States helped (Vladimir) Putin break out of years of isolation," Zelenskyy told reporters on Wednesday, delivering some of his strongest criticism yet of the new U.S. administration.</p>
<p>He also urged Trump's team "to be more truthful" in their statements.</p>
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<p><strong>'Dictator' accusations</strong></p>
<p>The war of words further escalated when Trump labeled Zelenskyy a "Dictator without Elections" on his social media platform, Truth Social, on February 19.</p>
<p>"Zelenskyy better move fast or he is not going to have a country left," Trump wrote.</p>
<p>In the same post, Trump referred to Zelenskyy as "a modestly successful comedian" who "talked the United States into spending 350 billion dollars to go into a war that couldn't be won, that never had to start," and "will never be able to settle" without the United States and himself.</p>
<p>Zelenskyy pushed back by saying that the United States had given $67 billion in military aid and $31.5 billion in support for Ukraine's budget.</p>
<p>He also pointed out that his approval rating stands above 50 percent, referring to a recent poll conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology.</p>
<p>However, on the eve of Zelenskyy's visit, Trump on February 27 voiced respect for the Ukrainian president, downplaying the earlier jibe that he was a "dictator."</p>
<p>"Did I say that? I can't believe I said that," Trump said when asked by journalists about his recent comment.</p>
<p><strong>'Zelenskyy has no cards'</strong></p>
<p>Trump depicted Zelenskyy's presence at peace talks as "not very important" on February 21.</p>
<p>In an interview on Fox News Radio's The Brian Kilmeade Show, Trump criticized Zelenskyy's handling of the war. "I've been watching this man for years now, as his cities get demolished, as his people get killed, as the soldiers get decimated."</p>
<p>Trump went on to argue that Zelenskyy lacks leverage in negotiations. "He has no cards," said Trump.</p>
<p>The American president said that Zelenskyy's participation in talks over the past three years had not led to any substantial progress.</p>
<p>"He's been at meetings for three years, and nothing got done," Trump said.</p>
<p>While acknowledging the devastation in Ukraine, Trump argued that Zelenskyy's involvement in peace talks has made it more difficult to reach deals. "He makes it very hard to make deals. But look what's happened to his country, it's been demolished."</p>
<p><strong>'Ukraine can forget about joining NATO'</strong></p>
<p>Trump said on February 26 that Ukraine could "forget about" joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and he would try to get Ukraine as much land as possible from Russia.</p>
<p>"NATO, you can forget about it," Trump told reporters before convening a meeting of his cabinet members inside the White House.</p>
<p>"I think that's probably the reason the whole thing started," he said.</p>
<p>The U.S. president made the remarks when asked what concessions he would like to see at the negotiating table with Russia.</p>
<p>Trump, who has been trying to broker peace for the three-year conflict between Kyiv and Moscow, also said that he will try to let Ukraine take back as much Ukrainian territory currently occupied by Russia as possible.</p>
<p>"We're going to do the best we can to make the best deal we can for both sides, but for Ukraine, we're going to try very hard to make a good deal so that they can get as much back as possible. We want to get as much back as possible," he said.</p>
<p>Zelenskyy said that he was willing to step down as president if that would mean Ukraine could become a member of NATO.</p>
<p>(With input from agencies)</p>
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title: Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to discuss draft govt work report
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-28/Xi-chairs-CPC-leadership-meeting-to-discuss-draft-gov-t-work-report-1BmhF9UXbfG/img/fc633a0b1b0e413aa46f7ed3e4c6387c/fc633a0b1b0e413aa46f7ed3e4c6387c-750.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday chaired a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to discuss a draft government work report to be submitted by the State Council to the upcoming national legislature session for review.</p>
<p>It was noted at the meeting that China's economy maintained overall stability and made steady progress in the past year. The country has achieved solid advancement in pursuing high-quality development and maintained overall social stability, making solid strides forward in advancing Chinese modernization.</p>
<p>The meeting said it is necessary to follow the arrangements made at the Central Economic Work Conference, adhere to the general principle of pursuing progress while maintaining stability, and fully and accurately implement the new development philosophy on all fronts.</p>
<p>It is also essential to accelerate the forging of a new pattern of development, solidly promote high-quality development, further deepen reform comprehensively, expand high-standard opening up, build a modern industrial system and better coordinate development and security, according to the meeting.</p>
<p>Efforts should be made to implement more proactive and impactful macro policies, expand domestic demand, promote the integrated development of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, stabilize the real estate and stock markets, prevent and defuse risks in key areas and external shocks, stabilize expectations, and stimulate vitality.</p>
<p>The meeting also stressed the need to promote sustained economic recovery, continuously improve people's living standards, maintain social harmony and stability, fulfill the goals and tasks in the 14th Five-Year Plan with high quality, and lay a solid foundation for achieving a good start in the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).</p>
<p>The annual session of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, is scheduled to open on March 5. </p>

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title: Xi&amp;#039;s article on properly handling economic work to be published
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-28/Xi-s-article-on-properly-handling-economic-work-to-be-published-1BmpCO22yRi/img/8a1a83342d4a41cd94d7e6ca311fe54d/8a1a83342d4a41cd94d7e6ca311fe54d-250.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on properly handling several key relationships in economic work will be published on Saturday.</p>
<p>The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year's fifth issue of Qiushi Journal, the flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee.</p>
<p>The article noted that as adverse impacts from the changing external environment intensify, China's economic operation still faces difficulties and challenges.</p>
<p>At the same time, the Chinese economy is underpinned by a stable foundation, abundant strengths, strong resilience and vast potential, and the supporting conditions and fundamental trend for long-term growth have not changed, it said.</p>
<p>"We must face up to the difficulties, strengthen our confidence, and strive to transform all positive factors into actual achievements in development," the article said.</p>
<p>Economic work is complex and multifaceted, and there are five key relationships that must be properly handled, the article said.</p>
<p>It is essential to coordinate the relationship between an efficient market and a well-functioning government, and the government must act decisively when necessary while also knowing when to refrain from intervention, according to the article.</p>
<p>The article also stressed the relationship between total supply and demand to ensure smooth economic circulation. Efforts must be made to address weakness in domestic demand, which should serve as the major driver and stabilizer of growth.</p>
<p>The relationship between developing new growth engines and upgrading traditional industries is another priority that should be handled well, according to the article.</p>
<p>It further emphasized properly managing the relationship between optimizing incremental resources and making good use of existing resources, as well as the relationship between quality improvements and scale expansion.</p>

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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-28/Chinese-top-diplomat-holds-strategic-dialogue-with-Russia-s-Shoigu-in-Beijing-1BmESWmFbnG/img/1aa9177c41084d1eacedd965117c6fff/1aa9177c41084d1eacedd965117c6fff-250.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi held a strategic dialogue with Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council, in Beijing on Friday.</p>
<p>Wang noted that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Russia relations will continue to remain rock-solid and unshakable.</p>
<p>Recently, leaders of both sides had a phone conversation after the video meeting at the beginning of the year and conducted communication on deepening strategic coordination and promoting the stability of the international situation. This fully reflected the high level and particularity of China-Russia relations and highlighted the responsible role played by the heads of state of the two major powers, Wang said.</p>
<p>He called on the two sides to stick to the implementation of the consensus reached by the two heads of state, maintain close coordination, and continue to deepen mutual trust and cooperation in strategic security.</p>
<p>History and reality have proved time and again that China-Russia relations have a strong internal driving force, solid public support, and unique strategic value, and are not aimed at and should not be influenced by third parties, Wang said.</p>
<p>He noted that China-Russia relations in the new era increasingly demonstrates the resilience and calm of the new model of major-country relations.</p>
<p>Wang said that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the founding of the UN, which is of landmark significance in the history of both China-Russia ties and broader international relations.</p>
<p>As two major victors of World War II and permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and Russia have the responsibility to join hands to defend the outcomes of WWII and maintain global peace and development, he added.</p>
<p>Shoigu said that the two heads of state have outlined the direction for the development of bilateral relations and strategic coordination. The two countries enjoy a high degree of political and strategic mutual trust, and are unaffected by external factors, he said.</p>
<p>The establishment of the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination is a firm choice that has been made by both sides, serving the fundamental interests of the two countries and their peoples, he said.</p>
<p>Russia and China hold highly consistent positions on international affairs, and coordinate closely within mechanisms such as the UN, the G20 and APEC, Shoigu said, adding that Russia will fully support China's chairing of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and its hosting of summits, while expressing gratitude for China's support of Russia's chairing of BRICS last year.</p>
<p>The two sides exchanged in-depth views on the Ukraine crisis. Shoigu outlined the latest situation of Russia-U.S. contact, as well as considerations for Russia's position, saying that Russia is committed to eliminating the root causes of the Ukraine crisis and seeking a permanent, fair and sustainable plan for peace.</p>
<p>Wang said that China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting peace talks and pushing for a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.</p>
<p>The two sides agreed to hold a new round of strategic China-Russia security consultations at an appropriate time. They also exchanged views on the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East and Afghanistan, and other international or regional issues of common concern.</p>

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title: President Xi meets Russian Federation Security Council secretary
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<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, February 28, 2025. /Xinhua</p>
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<p data-sanitized-class="title">Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, February 28, 2025. /Xinhua</p>
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<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council, on Friday.</p>
<p>Noting that China and Russia are friendly neighbors and true friends, Xi said he and President Vladimir Putin have communicated twice this year, making overarching plans for the development of China-Russia relations and having in-depth exchanges on a series of major international and regional issues.</p>
<p>Xi noted that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victories of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.</p>
<p>In such a year of special historical significance, China-Russia relations will embrace a series of important agendas, Xi said.</p>
<p>He said the two sides should maintain close communication at all levels to fully implement the consensus reached between the two heads of state and promote lasting good-neighborliness and friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.</p>
<p>He called on both sides to continuously deepen strategic coordination and practical cooperation to contribute to the common development and rejuvenation of the two countries.</p>
<p>The two sides should continue to strengthen coordination in international and regional affairs, give full play to the role of BRICS countries and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and help consolidate solidarity and cooperation in the Global South, Xi said.</p>
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<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, February 28, 2025. /Xinhua</p>
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<p>Shoigu conveyed President Putin's cordial greetings to President Xi, saying that President Putin highly values the sincere friendship and close contact with President Xi.</p>
<p>The relations between Russia and China have reached an unprecedented high level and do not target any third party, Shoigu said.</p>
<p>The Russia-China partnership plays a significant role in the world, setting a model for relations among major powers, Shoigu said.</p>
<p>Noting that Russia and China have always maintained mutual trust and engaged in equal dialogue, Shoigu said their strategic cooperation serves the common interests of both nations.</p>
<p>The Russian side is committed to implementing the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and will steadfastly strengthen cooperation with China, he said.</p>
<p>He said Russia highly appreciates China's continuous efforts to promote a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine crisis.</p>
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<p>Source(s): Xinhua News Agency</p>

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title: European countries vow retaliation against Trump&amp;#039;s tariff threat
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-28/European-countries-vow-retaliation-against-Trump-s-tariff-threat-1BmrI29LzFK/img/e1f2cf9e3bb942f38d92dca87202d68a/e1f2cf9e3bb942f38d92dca87202d68a-750.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>Transatlantic trade tensions have escalated following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25 percent tariff on European imports, with European countries warning that Europe will react "firmly and immediately" against unjustified barriers.</p>
<p>The tariff plan announced by Trump on Wednesday covers various European imports, including cars and other goods. Speaking at a White House cabinet meeting, he claimed that the EU has "taken advantage of" the United States by blocking American cars and agricultural products.</p>
<p>In response, European Commission spokesperson Olof Gill said on Thursday at a press briefing that American businesses have reaped significant profits from investments in Europe.</p>
<p>"By creating a large and integrated single market, the European Union (EU) has facilitated trade, reduced costs for EU exporters and harmonized standards and regulations across all our member states. As a result, U.S. investments in Europe are highly profitable," he stressed.</p>
<p>Regarding the tariffs, the European Commission said on Wednesday that the EU would react "firmly and immediately" against unjustified barriers to free and fair trade, including when tariffs are used to challenge legal and non-discriminatory policies.</p>
<p>Speaking in Washington on Thursday, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola underscored that Europe and the United States have shared values and warned against isolation. She reaffirmed that the EU is ready to respond "firmly and immediately against unjust barriers to free and fair trade."</p>
<p>France and Spain shared the EU stance on retaliation, calling for unity to defend Europe's interests.</p>
<p>According to French media Le Figaro, French Economy Minister Eric Lombard, who is now participating in the G20 finance minister meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, said that the EU must protect its interests by doing the same as what the United States did.</p>
<p>"We need to have a firm and proportionate reaction," French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu told France Info in an interview on Thursday. "The EU must react in the firmest possible way, in the most immediate way and I insist in the most proportionate way, because that's how it works," he said.</p>
<p>The EU will defend itself "against those who attack it with absolutely unjustified tariffs that threaten our economic sovereignty," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said at an event in the Basque Region of northern Spain. He stressed that the EU was "prepared" and the member states will "adopt measures proportionate" in response to the tariffs.</p>
<p>He emphasized EU's commitment to open trade and cooperation, in contrast to Trump's promotion of "isolation." "We will not abandon that route, because we will keep on looking for collaboration between countries, commercial openness and a multilateral system that is more important than ever," Sanchez said.</p>
<p>In addition, he rejected Trump's statement made on Wednesday that the EU was "formed to screw the United States," arguing that many of the rich in America are, in fact, "thanks to Europe."</p>
<p>On social media platform X, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk echoed Sanchez's stance. He posted: "The EU was not formed to screw anyone. Quite the opposite. It was formed to maintain peace, to build respect among our nations, to create free and fair trade, and to strengthen our transatlantic friendship."</p>
<p>Adolfo Urso, Italian Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, expressed concern over escalating trade tensions with the United States, noting that Italy, with its export-driven economy, is "obviously worried." Speaking to the media in Paris on Thursday, he stressed the need to avoid a trade war, emphasizing that the West should remain united rather than divided.</p>
<p>However, Italian industrial leaders have called for a stronger response, blaming Trump's policy for hindering Europe's economic development. Emanuele Orsini, president of the Italian industry association Confindustria, warned that Trump's tariffs disrupt trade dynamics and threaten European businesses and jobs.</p>
<p>"The real goal of the U.S. is the deindustrialization of our continent," he said in a statement. "Europe must change the gear: time is up. The measures announced today in Brussels are insufficient," he added, calling it a "dark hour" for Europe.</p>

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title: Key indicators show China&amp;#039;s economic recovery gaining momentum
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-01/Key-indicators-show-China-s-economic-recovery-gaining-momentum-1BooCoN7TIA/img/fbc01da157244f2f83563d1e3d22c211/fbc01da157244f2f83563d1e3d22c211-750.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>China's economic recovery gathered momentum in February, with the purchasing managers' index (PMI) for both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors revealing strong performances, experts said on Saturday.</p>
<p>The PMI for China's manufacturing sector came in at 50.2 in February, up 1.1 percentage points from the previous month and bouncing back to the expansion zone, official data showed.</p>
<p>A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below 50 reflects contraction.</p>
<p>National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) statistician Zhao Qinghe said the PMI data in February was influenced by factors including enterprises resuming production after the Spring Festival holiday.</p>
<p>NBS data also revealed that the sub-indices of production and new orders came in at 52.5 and 51.1, respectively.</p>
<p>The February PMI for the equipment manufacturing sector and high-tech manufacturing sector stood at 50.8 and 50.9, respectively, according to the NBS.</p>
<p>The PMI for China's non-manufacturing sector came in at 50.4 in February, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous month and remaining in expansion territory, official data showed.</p>
<p>Business activity indices in sectors such as air transport, postal services, telecommunications, radio, television, satellite transmission services, monetary and financial services, and capital market services remained above 55 in February, indicating robust growth in overall business volume, Zhao said.</p>
<p>However, the statistician also pointed out that business activity indices in sectors related to consumer spending, such as retail, accommodation and catering, significantly declined in February, influenced by factors including intensive purchasing ahead of the Spring Festival holiday and waning holiday effects during the post-festival period.</p>
<p>In February, the construction sub-index came in at 52.7, an increase of 3.4 percentage points from the previous month, according to NBS data.</p>
<p>China's composite PMI stood at 51.1 in February, up 1 percentage point from the previous month, the NBS confirmed.</p>
<p>All three key indicators, namely the PMI for both the manufacturing sector and non-manufacturing sector, as well as the composite PMI, stood in expansion territory in February in China, reflecting that an overall recovery was gathering speed, Zhao explained.</p>
<p>"The recovery in February's manufacturing PMI is a structural one, backed by seasonal factors and a combination of policies, driven by both the supply and demand sides," said Wen Tao, an analyst at the China Logistics Information Center.</p>
<p>Notably, several sub-indices reached new recent highs last month, indicating high-quality economic recovery, the analyst added.</p>

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title: China&amp;#039;s top political advisory body opens standing committee session
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<p>Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, attends the 10th session of the standing committee of the CPPCC National Committee in Beijing, China, March 1, 2025. /Xinhua</p>
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<p data-sanitized-class="title">Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, attends the 10th session of the standing committee of the CPPCC National Committee in Beijing, China, March 1, 2025. /Xinhua</p>
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<p>The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, or China's top political advisory body, opened the 10th session of its standing committee on Saturday in Beijing to prepare for the upcoming annual session of the CPPCC National Committee.</p>
<p>Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, attended Saturday's opening meeting.</p>
<p>A decision on convening the third session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, set to start on March 4 in Beijing, was reviewed and adopted at the standing committee session.</p>
<p>The session heard explanations on the drafting of a work report of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee and a report on how the proposals from political advisors have been handled since the second session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, as well as other reports.</p>
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<p>Source(s): Xinhua News Agency</p>

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title: China&amp;#039;s top political advisory body to hold press conference
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title: NPC to hold press conference ahead of annual session
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<p>The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, will hold a press conference on Tuesday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, one day before the opening of its annual session.</p>
<p>A spokesperson for the third session of the 14th NPC will answer media questions regarding the session's agenda and the work of the people's congresses, according to the session's press center.</p>
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title: U.S.-Europe divide on Ukraine crisis further widens transatlantic rift
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<p>The ongoing Ukraine crisis has highlighted significant diplomatic rifts between the United States and Europe, a division that has deepened since the return of Donald Trump to the White House. Under his administration, U.S.-Europe relations have been marked by conflicting approaches to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, revealing stark strategic differences and raising new challenges for European governments in the Trump era.</p>
<p>On Saturday, following a contentious exchange with Trump in Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in London to a warm reception from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer reaffirmed the UK's strong support for Ukraine, signing a 2.26 billion pound ($2.84 billion) loan agreement to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities.</p>
<p>In sharp contrast to Trump, Starmer said Ukraine has "full backing across the United Kingdom." He stressed Britain's "unwavering determination" to achieve lasting peace. Similar sentiments were echoed by French and German leaders, who reiterated their commitment to Ukraine's security. </p>
<p>However, the growing rift between the U.S. and its European allies became apparent when the Trump administration sidelined European countries, including Ukraine, in peace talks with Russia last month.</p>
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<p><strong>U.S. strategic shift sparks European concerns</strong></p>
<p>Zhao Huirong, a research fellow at the Institute of Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, told CGTN that Trump's leadership style prioritizes short-term gains, adding that in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Trump's goal is to "freeze" the situation as quickly as possible, extract economic benefits and minimize U.S. commitments to its allies.</p>
<p>"For Trump, the most immediate and tangible benefit is to swiftly halt the conflict while securing access to Ukraine's vast mineral resources, particularly rare earth elements," Zhao said. She added, "Trump believes the U.S. has the leverage to pressure both Ukraine and Europe into accepting his terms. His confidence in this approach was evident during his White House meeting with Zelenskyy."</p>
<p>During a meeting with Trump at the White House on Friday, Zelenskyy and the U.S. president clashed in a tense exchange, with a planned joint press conference being abruptly canceled and the much-anticipated U.S.-Ukraine mineral agreement unsigned.</p>
<p>The growing U.S. pressure on Europe extends beyond Ukraine. In addition to military aid, Trump has been imposing demands on European countries to shoulder a greater share of military expenses and threatening to impose more trade tariffs, further straining transatlantic relations. </p>
<p>Zhao noted that such actions are eroding trust between the U.S. and Europe and destabilized NATO, calling into question the future of the Western alliance.</p>
<p><strong>Europe's pursuit of strategic independence</strong></p>
<p>European leaders are increasingly calling for greater strategic autonomy in response to U.S. isolationist tendencies.</p>
<p>In a recent <a href="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-21/CGTN-poll-reveals-broad-criticism-of-Trump-s-first-month-in-office-1Bb8BVXKyqc/p.html">CGTN survey</a> conducted in collaboration with Renmin University of China and the Institute of International Communication, 57 percent of respondents from G7 countries expressed skepticism about their future relations with the U.S., with the highest levels of concern from Germany and Canada, followed by Japan, the UK and France.</p>
<p>Germany's chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, has warned that Europe must strengthen its defenses and even consider alternatives to NATO if the U.S. continues to neglect European security.</p>
<p>"My absolute priority will be to strengthen Europe as quickly as possible so that, step by step, we can really achieve independence from the USA," Merz said.</p>
<p>Similarly, French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly stated that Europe cannot afford to remain a "vassal" of the U.S., urging the continent to chart its own course in international diplomacy.</p>
<p>His remarks came after he visited Washington, where he sought to convince Trump to commit to security guarantees for Ukraine, but failed to receive any clear commitments.</p>
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<p data-sanitized-class="title">UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Downing Street, London, March 1, 2025. /VCG</p>
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<p><strong>Ukraine's dilemma: Seeking U.S. security guarantees</strong></p>
<p>Since negotiations on the mineral agreement began, Zelenskyy has repeatedly emphasized that signing a deal with the U.S. must come with security guarantees. However, Trump dismissed this idea during a recent cabinet meeting and said, "We're going to have Europe do that."</p>
<p>"For Ukraine, the ultimate security guarantee is NATO membership," said Zhao, but the U.S. and Western allies have shown reluctance, fearing direct confrontation with Russia. Trump, in particular, has refused to offer such commitments, instead pushing Europe to take more responsibility for Ukraine's defense.</p>
<p>Given Trump's strategy of maximum pressure, Zhao explained, Ukraine has been forced to lower its expectations. Instead of NATO membership, Kyiv is now seeking security assurances in the form of military aid. This could include training for military personnel, supplies of weapons and ammunition, and even the production of arms within Ukraine.</p>
<p><strong>How far away is a ceasefire?</strong></p>
<p>According to the Kiel Institute, between January 2022 and December 2024, Europe committed $138.7 billion in aid to Ukraine, compared to $119.7 billion from the U.S. </p>
<p>"Over the past three years, the U.S. has played a pivotal role in providing military aid to Ukraine. If the U.S. were to halt its support in the future, Europe, in its current state, would likely struggle to bridge the gap left by America's withdrawal," Zhao said.</p>
<p>She predicted that, given the continued U.S. pressure and efforts to push for a ceasefire, there is a possibility that Russia and Ukraine could reach a truce within the next six months to a year.</p>
<p>However, she stated that such a ceasefire is unlikely to lead to a permanent peace agreement as territorial disputes between Russia and Ukraine will remain unresolved, with both sides likely presenting their own interpretations of the territorial status quo.</p>
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<p>China's food and energy security has remained robust in the past years, steadily progressing towards the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) targets.</p>
<p>The Plan identifies grain production capacity and energy as two important indicators of the country's economic and social development.</p>
<p>It highlights the need to maintain overall grain output above 650 million tons and bringing the annual domestic energy production capacity to over 4.6 billion tons of standard coal by 2025.</p>
<p>China has seen grain output stay above 650 million tons for nine consecutive years. Despite challenges posed by severe natural disasters, the country achieved a historic grain production milestone in 2024, with grain output surpassing 700 million tons for the first time.</p>
<p>By the end of 2024, China had developed over 1 billion mu (about 66.7 million hectares) of high-standard farmland and built irrigation networks spanning over 10 million kilometers.</p>
<p>China solidified its position as the world's largest energy producer. In 2023, its total primary energy output was 4.83 billion tons of standard coal, a 202.6-fold increase from 1949, with an average annual growth rate of 7.4 percent.</p>
<p>The 14th Five-Year Plan further calls for accelerating the energy revolution, build a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient energy system, and improve energy supply assurance capabilities.</p>
<p>China's energy production has undergone a significant transformation over the past years, shifting from reliance on traditional power sources to new energy. By the end of 2023, the renewable energy power generation capacity in China surpassed half of the total installed capacity for the first time in history.</p>
<p>According to data from the National Energy Administration released in January, renewable energy dominated China's newly installed power capacity in 2024, comprising 86 percent of the total, while the cumulative installed capacity of renewable energy made up a record high of 56 percent of the nation's total.</p>
<p>Also, China's first-ever energy law, aiming to promote high-quality energy development, ensuring national energy security, accelerating green transition, and supporting the country's efforts to achieve carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals, takes effect on January 1, 2025.</p>
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<p><strong>'Not relaxed'</strong></p>
<p>The recently released <a href="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-24/Consolidating-agricultural-foundation-to-advance-rural-revitalization-1BfoZTK3jr2/p.html">"No. 1 central document"</a> underscores safeguarding food security and the stable supply of key agricultural products as a top national security priority.</p>
<p>The Document stressed that China will focus on increasing per-unit yields of grain by expanding projects aimed at improving these yields and intensifying the promotion of high-yield and efficient production models.</p>
<p>"The 'No. 1 central document' made it clear that efforts related to grain production can only be strengthened, not relaxed," said Han Wenxiu, an executive deputy director at the Office of the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs, at a State Council Information Office press conference.</p>
<p>"In recent years, extreme weather conditions and other natural disasters have occurred more frequently and severely, causing uncertainties to rise. We must focus on achieving a good harvest and resisting disasters, anticipate difficulties in advance, and set a higher safety margin," Han added.</p>
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title: Peaceful coexistence of China, U.S. an obligation and a must: Xie Feng
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-02/Peaceful-coexistence-of-China-U-S-an-obligation-and-a-must-Xie-Feng-1BpPABTiUmc/img/57eb1d055c8c4f0aa743fe8eefdd00f1/57eb1d055c8c4f0aa743fe8eefdd00f1-750.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng on Friday stated that as two major global powers, China and the U.S. have an obligation to achieve long-term peaceful coexistence on this planet.  </p>
<p>Xie made the remarks while delivering a speech via video at the 2025 Duke-UNC China Leadership Summit.</p>
<p>Xie called on the U.S. to adopt a correct perception of China, saying "If we see each other as a rival and engage in a race to the bottom, neither of us would be a winner, and the world would suffer. If we choose to be each other's partner and help one another succeed, we can prosper together, with the whole world benefiting from it."</p>
<p>He stressed that the pressing priority is for the U.S. to earnestly abide by the one-China principle, properly handle the Taiwan question in accordance with the three China-U.S. Joint Communiqués, resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence", stop upgrading its substantive relations with Taiwan, and cease efforts in helping Taiwan expand its so-called "international space."  </p>
<p>Trying to "use Taiwan to contain China" would only invite trouble for oneself, Xie added.</p>
<p>The Chinese ambassador pointed out that bilateral trade between China and the U.S. last year exceeded $680 billion, with around 73,000 American companies investing in China. He cautioned that any attempt to decouple and disrupt supply chains would cause a heavy blow, and any trade war or tariff war would inflict greater harm on those who initiate it.</p>
<p>Xie reiterated that as early as in 2019, China became the first country in the world to officially schedule fentanyl-related substances as a controlled category. "The progress in China-U.S. counternarcotics cooperation in recent years has also been widely recognized. Wielding the baton of tariffs on the pretext of the fentanyl issue would only be counterproductive."</p>
<p>Noting the emerging global challenges and the flaring up of hotspot issues, Xie urged both countries to live up to their responsibility as major powers by upholding peace, development and cooperation, while rejecting hegemonism, unilateralism and protectionism.</p>

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<p>China's organic farmland area has shown steady growth, positioning the country as the fourth-largest organic farming nation globally.</p>
<p>As consumer demand for food safety, variety, and quality continues to rise, organic agricultural products are gaining increasing popularity.</p>
<p>Labels such as pollution-free, green, and organic have become popular for vegetable sales, and many entrepreneurs use organic agriculture as an entry point to start a business.</p>
<p>However, for Wang Jing, running an organic farm goes beyond business. Through supporting local farmers, her farm promotes the development of the local rural economy while enriching the cultural life of local communities.</p>
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title: Live: A blend of tradition and transformation in dreamlike Xiadang
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<p>Ningde, a coastal city in northeast China's Fujian Province, is renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and advanced green energy industry. Xiadang Town in Ningde, once struggling with poverty, has transformed through government initiatives and local efforts, now boasting modern infrastructure. During the Spring Festival, residents celebrate with unique folk activities to bid farewell to the old days and welcome the new. Join CGTN to take a look!</p>
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title: Live: Displaced Palestinians wait to return to N Gaza
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<p>Thousands of displaced Palestinians are still being prevented from returning to their homes in northern Gaza after Israel accused Hamas of breaching the terms of a ceasefire deal. On January 25, Hamas freed four female Israeli soldiers in return for 200 Palestinian prisoners. However, a dispute broke out when Israeli civilian Arbel Yehud was not included in the swap. Hamas insists she is alive and will be freed next week; however, Israel reacted by delaying the planned withdrawal of some troops from Gaza, which would have allowed Palestinians to return to homes in the north.</p>
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title: Live: Gubei Water Town – Attraction at the foot of the Great Wall
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<p>Happy Chinese New Year! Gubei Water Town invites tourists from all over the world to join in the celebrations. Located in Simatai Village, Gubeikou Town of Beijing's Miyun District, at the foot of the Great Wall, the water town boasts a unique layout of "six zones and three valleys," highlighting the rustic grandeur of northern ancient towns. During the Spring Festival, visitors can enjoy traditional performances, such as dragon and lion dances and street juggling, alongside modern activities like drone-simulated fireworks shows and concerts.</p>
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-28/Live-Gubei-Water-Town-Attraction-at-the-foot-of-the-Great-Wall-1AwAeZdsFeE/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Watch: Spring Festival – A cultural heritage of humanity
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<p>The Spring Festival marks the celebration of the Chinese New Year and is one of the most important festivals in China and around the world. In December last year, UNESCO added the Spring Festival and its social practices for celebrating the traditional New Year to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. To celebrate this, the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum in Beijing is currently showing a special exhibition called "Guo Nian: Exhibition of the Spring Festival." To find out more about this special event and also about the special craftspeople in China who carry on ancient cultural craftmaking, tune in to this Dialogue Spring Festival special, airing at 7:30 p.m. BJT on January 29!</p>
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-28/Watch-Spring-Festival-A-cultural-heritage-of-humanity-1AxkPhtCvdu/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: Stunning Wuhan skyline views from Chutian Terrace
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<p>Known as the "thoroughfare of nine provinces," Wuhan in central China is a significant transportation hub in the country. Renowned for its iconic Yellow Crane Tower, which has witnessed centuries of history, the city is bisected by the majestic Yangtze River, the longest in Asia. Standing in the Moshan Scenic Area of Wuhan, Chutian Terrace is a magnificent ancient-style building representing the grandeur of the Chu Culture. Its unique architecture and scenic charm provide a perfect stage for experiencing the historical heritage and natural beauty here. This year, China Media Group's Spring Festival Gala featured a special sub-venue in this vibrant and ancient city. Stay tuned and don't miss out on this spectacular show!</p>
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-29/Live-Stunning-Wuhan-skyline-views-from-Chutian-Terrace-1Ay7S0MJh1C/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: Third swap of detainees under Gaza ceasefire deal
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<p>The third swap of detainees is expected to take place as the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas enters its 12th day. Eight people held in Gaza – three Israelis and five Thai nationals – are to be freed by Hamas, and 110 Palestinians are to be released by Israel. CGTN brings you the latest on the ground.</p>
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-30/Live-Third-swap-of-detainees-under-Gaza-ceasefire-deal-1AzOaH1WGsM/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: View of Washington&amp;#039;s Reagan airport after &amp;#039;aircraft incident&amp;#039;
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[unable to retrieve full-text content]Live of scene at Reagan Airport after a passenger jet collided Wednesday with a military helicopter while landing near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River.

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title: Live: Latest on fourth round of hostage swap under Gaza ceasefire deal
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<p>The Palestinian armed group Hamas has released the names of three hostages it says it will free on Saturday under the ceasefire deal with Israel. It will mark the fourth such exchange of hostages for prisoners since the ceasefire came into effect on January 19. CGTN brings you the latest on the ground. </p>
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-01/Live-Latest-on-fourth-round-of-hostage-swap-under-Gaza-ceasefire-deal-1ACg35xzqEg/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: Lively night of Spring Festival at Folk Culture Village – Ep. 3
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<p>Located in Shenzhen, China Folk Culture Village is the first large-scale cultural and tourism spot in China to integrate folk arts, customs and ethnic architecture in one park. It displays the rich folk cultures of China's ethnic groups through performances, handicraft exhibitions and festivals like the Spring Festival Temple Fair, Water-Splashing Festival and Torch Festival. This allows visitors to experience the charm of the Chinese nation from various angles. Join CGTN and enjoy the lively Spring Festival atmosphere together!</p>
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-01/Live-Lively-night-of-Spring-Festival-at-Folk-Culture-Village-Ep-3-1ADhQ6G82By/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: A blend of tradition and transformation in dreamlike Xiadang
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<p>Ningde, a coastal city in east China's Fujian Province, is renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage and advanced green energy industry. Xiadang Town in Ningde, once struggling with poverty, has transformed through government initiatives and local efforts, now boasting modern infrastructure. During the Spring Festival, residents celebrate with unique folk activities to bid farewell to the old days and welcome the new. Join CGTN to take a look!</p>
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-03/Live-A-blend-of-tradition-and-transformation-in-dreamlike-Xiadang-1AGEY75mgJq/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: Gubei Water Town: An attraction at the foot of the Great Wall
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<p>Gubei Water Town invites visitors from all over the world to join in the celebrations. Located in Simatai Village, Gubeikou Town of Beijing's Miyun District, at the foot of the Great Wall, the water town boasts a unique layout of "six zones and three valleys," highlighting the rustic grandeur of northern ancient towns. Join CGTN to enjoy the winter scenery of Gubei Water Town!</p>
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title: Live: A picturesque view of China&amp;#039;s Harbin from Jihong Bridge – Ep. 3
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<p>Jihong Bridge, standing gracefully in Harbin, is not only a remarkable architectural landmark but also a witness to the city's long-standing history. As the city gears up to host the upcoming Asian Winter Games, Jihong Bridge shines even brighter, symbolizing Harbin's warm welcome to athletes and visitors from all over Asia. It serves as a connection, not just across the Songhua River but also between different cultures and traditions. Come and explore the charm of Jihong Bridge and feel the exciting atmosphere of the approaching Asian Winter Games in Harbin!</p>
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link:
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-05/Live-A-picturesque-view-of-China-s-Harbin-from-Jihong-Bridge-Ep-3-1AKeryTI9TW/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: A sneak peek into the charms of Nanxun ancient town – Ep. 3
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<p>Located along the Grand Canal in eastern China, Nanxun was once one of the country's wealthiest towns, thanks to the prosperous silk trade. Today, this charming water town invites you to explore its streets and canals, which are steeped in the rich history of its commercial and cultural past. Discover the legacy of the silk trade that shaped the town's dynamic history.</p>
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link:
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-07/Live-A-sneak-peek-into-the-charms-of-Nanxun-ancient-town-Ep-3-1AN1MfUqIy4/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: A picturesque view of China&amp;#039;s Harbin from Jihong Bridge – Ep. 4
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<p>Jihong Bridge, standing gracefully in Harbin, is not only a remarkable architectural landmark but also a witness to the city's long-standing history. As the city gears up to host the upcoming Asian Winter Games, Jihong Bridge shines even brighter, symbolizing Harbin's warm welcome to athletes and visitors from all over Asia. It serves as a connection, not just across the Songhua River but also between different cultures and traditions. Come and explore the charm of Jihong Bridge and feel the exciting atmosphere of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin!</p>
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link:
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-07/Live-A-picturesque-view-of-China-s-Harbin-from-Jihong-Bridge-Ep-4-1ANyMs71jfG/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: Latest on fifth round of hostage swap under Gaza ceasefire deal
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<p>An Israeli campaign group urged the government on Friday to stick with the Gaza truce ahead of a fifth hostage-prisoner swap, after explosive comments by U.S. President Donald Trump raised questions over the future of the deal. The planned exchange on Saturday follows Trump's statement that the U.S. would "take over Gaza" and relocate Palestinians from the area, igniting widespread outrage throughout the Middle East and beyond.</p>
<p>Since January 19, Israel and Hamas have conducted four swaps as part of the initial phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal. CGTN brings you the latest updates.</p>
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link:
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-07/Live-Latest-on-fifth-round-of-hostage-swap-under-Gaza-ceasefire-deal-1ANF9C1rm1O/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: A blend of tradition and transformation in Xiadang Town
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<p>Ningde, a coastal city in southeast China's Fujian Province, is renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and advanced green energy industry. Xiadang Town in Ningde, once struggling with poverty, has transformed through government initiatives and local efforts and now boasts modern infrastructure.</p>
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title: Live: Updates on rescue work after Sichuan landslide in SW China
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<p>A landslide struck Jinping Village, Junlian County in southwest China's Sichuan Province at 11:50 a.m. Beijing Time on Saturday, burying multiple houses. Two people have been rescued and hospitalized, while 29 others remain missing. Rescue operations are underway. CGTN brings you the latest.</p>
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link:
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title: Live: Latest on rescue efforts in Sichuan landslide
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<p>One person has died, two are injured, and 28 remain missing after a landslide struck Jinping Village in Junlian County, southwest China's Sichuan Province on Saturday. As of Saturday midnight, the landslide had buried 10 residential houses and a production building. Over 200 residents have been evacuated, and a temporary shelter has been set up at a local school. Rescue efforts are underway. Join CGTN live for the latest updates.</p>
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link:
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-09/Live-Latest-on-rescue-efforts-in-Sichuan-landslide-1AQPCgebjhe/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: A picturesque view of China&amp;#039;s Harbin from Jihong Bridge – Ep. 5
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<p>Jihong Bridge, standing gracefully in Harbin, is not only a remarkable architectural landmark but also a witness to the city's long-standing history. As the city gears up to host the upcoming 9th Asian Winter Games, Jihong Bridge shines even brighter, symbolizing Harbin's warm welcome to athletes and visitors from all over Asia. It serves as a connection not only across the Songhua River but also between diverse cultures and traditions. Come and explore the charm of Jihong Bridge and feel the exciting atmosphere of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin!</p>
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link:
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-09/Live-A-picturesque-view-of-China-s-Harbin-from-Jihong-Bridge-Ep-5-1AR9ZpUIDg4/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: Come and join us to build a snowman!
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<p>To promote the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, CGTN launched an online challenge, inviting people worldwide to build a snowman and share their creations with us. The challenge quickly drew enthusiastic participation from a global audience. On February 11, CGTN brings together participants, winter sports enthusiasts, international media and special guests at Sun Island in Harbin for an on-site snowman-building showdown, aiming to further ignite the spirit of the Harbin Asian Winter Games. Stay tuned!</p>
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title: Live: Enjoy the Ice and Snow Carnival at Beijing&amp;#039;s Taoranting Park
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<p>Beijing's Taoranting Park blends classical architecture with contemporary garden design. This winter, the 15th Taoranting Ice and Snow Carnival offers a wide range of exciting ice and snow activities, including snow saucers, snowmobiles and ice slides. Join us live to experience the winter fun!</p>
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link:
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-11/Live-Enjoy-the-Ice-and-Snow-Carnival-at-Beijing-s-Taoranting-Park-1ATHAZ0z0pG/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: Snow-covered plain at China&amp;#039;s northernmost point – Ep. 9
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<p>The northernmost point of China is on the Wusuli Shoal within the Longjiang First Bay Scenic Area in Mohe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, facing Russia across the Heilong River. Visitors can enjoy the scenery of the river, flowing quietly through the pristine forest. In winter, they can also experience such games as ice sledding and snowmobiling. </p>
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link:
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-11/Live-Snow-covered-plain-at-China-s-northernmost-point-Ep-9-1ATJoILbX7a/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: Rescue efforts underway after landslide in SW China
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<p>Rescue efforts are underway as 28 people remain missing after a landslide struck Jinping Village in Junlian County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Saturday. A total of 360 people have been relocated, and a temporary shelter has been set up at a local middle school. China's national disaster prevention, reduction and relief commission has activated a Level-IV national disaster relief emergency response. CGTN brings you the latest from the scene.</p>
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link:
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-11/Live-Rescue-efforts-underway-after-landslide-in-SW-China-1ATKQQSe7vO/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Watch: The Tariff Boomerang
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<p>As we step into 2025, the shadow of the trade war still lingers. The U.S. is once again brandishing the tariff stick. On February 10, President Donald Trump ordered 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. The U.S. also threatens to levy hundreds of billions or even trillions of dollars in tariffs on companies that don't produce products in the U.S. Can the U.S. usher in a "golden age" relying on tariffs? Acting in the name of free trade while practicing trade protectionism, how can we understand so-called fairness and reciprocity under U.S. double standards? Looking back at history, the U.S. has suffered the consequences of its wanton tariff hikes. U.S. retrogressive actions beg the question: Who will ultimately bear the costs? Don't miss the CGTN documentary "The Tariff Boomerang" at 7:30 p.m. BJT on February 11 to hear the economic truth about tariffs.</p>
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title: Live: Snow-covered plain at China&amp;#039;s northernmost point – Ep. 10
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<p>The northernmost point of China is on the Wusuli Shoal within the Longjiang First Bay Scenic Area in Mohe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, facing Russia across the Heilongjiang River. Visitors can enjoy the scenery of the river, flowing quietly through the pristine forest. In winter, they can also experience ice and snow activities, such as ice sledding and snowmobiling. </p>
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title: Live: Several injured after car drives into group of people in Munich
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<p>A car has driven into a group of people in the German city of Munich, leaving several people injured, police said on Thursday. Bavarian state premier Markus Söder said that the incident is being treated as a "suspected attack." CGTN brings you the latest.</p>
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title: Live: Special coverage of the 9th Asian Winter Games closing ceremony
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<p>The closing ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games takes place at the Harbin International Conference, Exhibition, and Sports Center on February 14. Themed "Wang Chun," which means looking forward to spring in English, the closing ceremony jointly looks ahead to the prosperous development and bright future of Asia.</p>
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title: Live: View of Jinghang Grand Canal in China&amp;#039;s Zhejiang Province
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<p>The Jinghang Grand Canal plays an important role in promoting and stabilizing China's economic development. It served as a crucial transportation route for various necessities during ancient times, and is celebrated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in recognition of its cultural and historical significance. Traversing the canal, the Maojiadu Bridge offers a harmonious view of the towns along both sides of the waterway. Join CGTN live to take a look at the Jinghang Grand Canal in China's Zhejiang Province. </p>
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title: Live: Sixth swap of hostages and detainees under Gaza ceasefire deal
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<p>Israel confirmed on Friday that it has received a list of three hostages set to be released on Saturday from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, Israeli army radio reported that 369 Palestinian prisoners will be released. This will be the sixth batch of prisoner-for-hostage exchanges between Israel and Hamas as part of the initial phase under the ceasefire agreement that took effect on January 19.</p>
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title: Live: View of Jinghang Grand Canal in China&amp;#039;s Zhejiang Province
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<p>The Jinghang Grand Canal plays an important role in promoting and stabilizing China's economic development. It served as a crucial transportation route for various necessities during ancient times, and is celebrated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in recognition of its cultural and historical significance. Traversing the canal, the Maojiadu Bridge offers a harmonious view of the towns along both sides of the waterway. Join CGTN live to take a look at the Jinghang Grand Canal in China's Zhejiang Province. </p>
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title: Live: Explore the charm of Two Rivers and Four Lakes of Guilin
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<p>Located in Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Two Rivers and Four Lakes is a breathtaking scenic area that highlights the city's natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. It features a network of lakes and rivers, surrounded by lush landscapes and places of historical interest. </p>
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title: Live: Discover Shenjian Stone Forest, south China&amp;#039;s Guangxi
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<p>Shenjian Stone Forest between Mt. Damian and Nuba Village is situated in Fuchuan Yao Autonomous County, Hezhou City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. This scenic area features a typical karst landscape. The stone forest is adorned with peculiarly-shaped rocks that resemble swords, flowers, gates, fairies, and beasts, among others. Join us live to take a look!</p>
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title: Live: Explore China&amp;#039;s Avatar Hallelujah Mountains in Zhangjiajie
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<p>Zhangjiajie, a city of wonders carved by nature, has thousands of spectacular peaks rising abruptly from the ground and hundreds of beautiful waters winding across. The clouds are like gossamer among the peaks, floating gently with the wind, creating a dreamy and illusory scene. This was the source of inspiration for the director of "Avatar." The fascinating Hallelujah Mountains in the movie were filmed in Zhangjiajie. The unique landforms of Zhangjiajie blend perfectly with the fantasy scenes in the film, fascinating countless tourists. They all set foot on this magical land, seeking that touch of fantasy from the movie.</p>
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title: Watch: China&amp;#039;s private sector enjoys broad prospects, great potential
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<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday attended a symposium on private enterprises in Beijing. After listening to representatives of private companies, the president ‪urged efforts to promote the healthy and high-quality development of the country's private sector, adding that the private sector enjoys broad prospects and great potential. What signal does the symposium send? What are the factors holding back the China's private sector development? How does a vibrant private sector contribute to China's economic development? Join CGTN for a special roundtable discussion on private sector development in China.</p>
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title: Live: Discover the enchanting allure of Gusheng Village in Dali
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<p>Gusheng Village in Dali, Yunnan Province, is a time-honored Bai ethnic village with a history of over 2,000 years. The village is renowned for its well-preserved traditional Bai architecture, featuring white walls, green tiles and delicate carvings, which are a vivid manifestation of Bai people's wisdom and aesthetic taste. </p>
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title: Live: Gubei Water Town at the foot of the Great Wall – Ep. 3
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<p>Join our livestream of Gubei Water Town, located at the foot of the Great Wall in Beijing. The town features unique scenery, where ancient buildings harmoniously blend with flowing water.You can witness the charm of this water town in spring, with its traditional architecture and serene waterways.</p>
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title: Live: Seventh swap of hostages and detainees under Gaza ceasefire deal
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<p>Hamas announced that it would release six detainees on Saturday, February 22. A statement issued by Hamas official Hazem Qassem said that this decision was made to continue efforts to make the first phase of the ceasefire agreement with Israel a success, prepare for participation in the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, and also in response to the mediation efforts of the mediating parties. He offers to release all captives for an end to Israel's war on Gaza in the second phase.</p>
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title: Live: Enchanting view of Xiangshan Scenic Area in Guilin, China
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<p>Join us for a stunning view from Xiangshan Scenic Area, a renowned national park in Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Enjoy panoramic views of the lush landscapes, winding rivers and karst mountains that define this beautiful region. </p>
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link:
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-23/Live-Enchanting-view-of-Xiangshan-Scenic-Area-in-Guilin-China-1BdKBvLT6uc/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Watch: How Shenzhen fuels Gen Z&amp;#039;s entrepreneurial dreams
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<p>Are you ready? The latest episode of "The Power of Youth+" is coming! In this episode, CGTN host Merna travels to Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, where she sits down with three young entrepreneurs from Renmin University of China to explore the city's dynamic spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. What makes Shenzhen a magnet for young talent? How are young entrepreneurs shaping the future of tech innovation and sustainable development? Tune in to "The Power of Youth+<em>"</em> at 8 p.m. on February 24 Beijing Time to explore their inspiring stories!</p>
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title: Live: &amp;#039;Ne Zha 2&amp;#039;: Unleashing Chinese mythology on the global stage
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<p>After the animated film "Ne Zha 2" was released in China, it received an enthusiastic response, setting a new box office record and triggering widespread discussions on social media. As of February 23, the box office revenue of "Ne Zha 2" had exceeded 13.5 billion yuan (around $1.86 billion). It ranks eighth on the global all-time box office chart and has received high ratings of 8.3/10 on IMDb and 8.5/10 on Douban.</p>
<p>In this episode of the program, we invite famous film critic Raymond Zhou, CEO and director of Heywow Studios Meng Zhihui, who participated in the production of "Ne Zha 2," reporter Salionova Alina Sergeevna from Russia Today, and content creator and game localization expert Jack Forsdike from the UK. Together, we will interpret the wonderful plot of "Ne Zha 2," deeply explore the cultural connotations in the film, gather and display the real comments of overseas audiences, explore the filming locations of the fantasy mythological world, and help Chinese culture spread more effectively worldwide.</p>
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link:
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-23/Live-Ne-Zha-2-Unleashing-Chinese-mythology-on-the-global-stage-1Bc5MQgzwVa/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: Discover Fujian tulou – inspiration behind Mulan&amp;#039;s hometown
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<p>Tulou, or earth buildings, in Yongding are some of the most representative buildings of their kind in southeast China's Fujian Province. These grand and uniquely structured ancient Chinese buildings have a long history. They are not only a special cultural symbol of the ethnic Hakka people but also a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. Notably, these wonderful architectures inspired Mulan's hometown in Disney's 2020 film of the same name. They also served as an important filming prototype for the famous Chinese animated movie "Big Fish &amp; Begonia."</p>
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link:
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title: Live: Discover Shenjian Stone Forest, S China&amp;#039;s Guangxi
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<p>Located between Mount Damian and Nuba Village, Shenjian Stone Forest can be found in Fuchuan Yao Autonomous County, Hezhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The scenic area features a typical karst landscape. The stone forest boasts peculiarly shaped rocks resembling swords, flowers, gates, fairies, and beasts, among other items. Join us live to take a look!</p>
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link:
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-25/Live-Discover-Shenjian-Stone-Forest-S-China-s-Guangxi--1Bhs4cCxcNq/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: Palestinians gather in Khan Younis to receive released prisoners
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<p>Preparations have begun at Gaza's European Hospital in Khan Younis to receive Palestinian prisoners who were released on Wednesday, after Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages in an overnight exchange marking the final swap under the first phase of a truce deal.</p>
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title: Live: Discover Fujian Tulou in Yongding County
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<p>Yongding Tulou, also known as earth buildings, are among the most quintessential examples in Fujian Province, southeastern China. These splendid and unique ancient Chinese structures possess a profound historical heritage. They stand not only as a unique cultural emblem of the Hakka ethnic group but have also been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. These remarkable architectural wonders served as the crucial filming prototype for the renowned Chinese animated feature "Big Fish &amp; Begonia."</p>
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link:
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title: Live: Explore the night sky and the mysterious planet parade
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-27/Live-Explore-the-night-sky-and-the-mysterious-planet-parade-1Bl5UuWP3CU/img/fc7c383a7dcc43e5a888df4fe9e71fcc/fc7c383a7dcc43e5a888df4fe9e71fcc-1920.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><div readability="43" data-sanitized-class="text en">
<p>A stunning "parade of planets" will grace the night sky this week, with all seven of Earth's celestial neighbors – Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury and Saturn – being briefly visible in the evening sky. The planetary parade occurs when multiple planets line up along the great circle that represents the Earth's orbit around the sun. </p>
<p>Join CGTN to explore the breathtaking night sky and the mysterious planet parade!</p>
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link:
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-27/Live-Explore-the-night-sky-and-the-mysterious-planet-parade-1Bl5UuWP3CU/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: Captivating scenery of Xiangshan Scenic Area in Guilin
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-27/Live-Captivating-scenery-of-Xiangshan-Scenic-Area-in-Guilin-1Bl0sgDz5Ze/img/971ad3ded62d4c3091ba1f7ec1c788b1/971ad3ded62d4c3091ba1f7ec1c788b1-1280.jpeg" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><div readability="37" data-sanitized-class="text en">
<p>Join us for a stunning view from Xiangshan Scenic Area, a renowned national park in Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Enjoy panoramic views of the lush landscapes, winding rivers and karst mountains that define this beautiful region. </p>
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link:
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-27/Live-Captivating-scenery-of-Xiangshan-Scenic-Area-in-Guilin-1Bl0sgDz5Ze/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: Explore the prototype of Avatar Hallelujah Mountains in C China
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<div><img src="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-01/Live-Explore-the-prototype-of-Avatar-Hallelujah-Mountains-in-C-China-1BnMEY6J6jm/img/7b987ef5cb944bedb80175336d07e3ee/7b987ef5cb944bedb80175336d07e3ee-750.jpeg" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><div readability="42" data-sanitized-class="text en">
<p>Zhangjiajie, a natural wonderland, features thousands of spectacular peaks rising abruptly from the ground, waters winding across, and clouds floating gently with the wind, creating a dreamy and illusory scene. It served as the inspiration for the movie <em>Avatar</em>. The fascinating Hallelujah Mountains in the movie were filmed here. The unique landforms of Zhangjiajie blend perfectly with the fantasy scenes in the film, captivating countless tourists. They all set foot on this magical land, seeking that touch of fantasy from the movie.</p>
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-01/Live-Explore-the-prototype-of-Avatar-Hallelujah-Mountains-in-C-China-1BnMEY6J6jm/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Live: View of Jinghang Grand Canal in China&amp;#039;s Zhejiang Province
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<p>The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal plays an important role in promoting and stabilizing China's economic development. It served as a crucial transportation route for various necessities during ancient times and is celebrated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in recognition of its cultural and historical significance. Traversing the canal, Maojiadu Bridge offers a harmonious view of the towns along both sides of the waterway. Join CGTN live to take a look at the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in east China's Zhejiang Province.</p>
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link:
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-01/Live-View-of-Jinghang-Grand-Canal-in-China-s-Zhejiang-Province--1Bo5daS3AYw/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&amp;UTM_Medium=rss&amp;UTM_Campaign=Video

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title: Watch: NPC deputies in action for the people
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<p>From bustling city streets to remote mountain villages, from snow-capped plateaus to vast grasslands, China's grassroots voices are being heard. Deputies of the National People's Congress (NPC) from all walks of life are taking public concerns and bringing real changes and solutions – promoting rural revitalization, protecting the environment, safeguarding workers' rights, and driving the development of new-quality productive forces. This is China's whole-process people's democracy in action, close to the people, making a difference. CGTN presents "People's Choice, Deputies' Voice" – a special documentary following NPC deputies across China as they turn public concerns into meaningful changes.</p>
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title: Top Russian diplomat informs Hungarian colleague of terror attack on TurkStream
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>MOSCOW, March 1. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a phone conversation with his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto has explained the situation around a terrorist attack on the TurkStream gas pipeline, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.</p>
<p>"The Hungarian minister was interested in assessments related to the Kiev regime’s attempts to carry out a terrorist attack against TurkStream’s infrastructure. Lavrov has provided the necessary explanations," the Russian foreign policy agency said. The conversation took place at the initiative of the Hungarian side.</p>


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title: Trump wants to stop ‘meat grinder, ’ Zelensky needs money to continue — Musk
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<div><img src="https://cdn-media.tass.ru/width/1200_4ce85301/tass/m2/en/uploads/i/20250301/1439697.jpg" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>WASHINGTON, March 1. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump during a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky in the White House insisted on halting the Ukraine conflict while Zelensky wanted money for it to continue, American entrepreneur Elon Musk who is in charge of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) said.</p>
<p>"Trump pushed for a ceasefire that would have stopped the meat grinder. Zelensky wanted it to continue with the money," he said in a commentary on the X social network.</p>
<p>On February 28, Zelensky arrived at the White House for a meeting with Trump. Their televised exchange, with reporters present, unraveled into a shouting match, with Trump scolding Zelensky for being disrespectful to the US, and Vice President JD Vance noting that Zelensky had not ever said a "thank you" for all the support provided to Kiev. A news conference scheduled to follow the meeting was canceled, and Trump posted a statement on the Truth Social media platform saying that Zelensky was disrespectful and not ready for peace.</p>


guid: https://tass.com/world/1921041
title: Trump’s entire team supports halting talks with Zelensky — US national security advisor
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<div><img src="https://cdn-media.tass.ru/width/1200_4ce85301/tass/m2/en/uploads/i/20250301/1439701.jpg" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>NEW YORK, March 1. /TASS/. The entire team of US President Donald Trump has unanimously advised him to stop any negotiations with Vladimir Zelensky after the heated exchange in the White House on Friday, US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said.</p>
<p>“We had a meeting after that exchange, after the press was asked to leave, and we advised the president pretty much unanimously that after that insult in the Oval Office we just do not see how that could move forward, that any further engagement would only go backwards from this moment on,” he told <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fox News</a>.</p>
<p>Waltz added that productive negotiations and a minerals deal would have been a “positive moment for Ukraine.” “Instead, what became clear and, I think, what has the president so frustrated and, frankly, angry, is that it’s not clear that Zelensky truly wants to stop the fighting,” he noted.</p>
<p>The US national security advisor also noted that, following the argument, the Ukrainian envoy to Washington and Zelensky’s aides “practically in tears” begged to continue with the talks but Zelensky continued to argue because he got used to Washington’s unconditional support. “That’s what he heard for years from Biden,” Waltz noted. “He has not gotten the memo that this is a new sheriff in town, this is a new president, and we are determined to take a new approach towards peace,” the US official concluded.</p>
<p>“I think he did his country a true disservice,” Waltz emphasized while noting that Zelensky’s behavior was unacceptable.</p>
<p>On February 28, Zelensky arrived at the White House for a meeting with Trump. Their televised exchange, with reporters present, unraveled into a shouting match, with Trump scolding Zelensky for being disrespectful to the US, and Vice President JD Vance noting that Zelensky had not ever said a “thank you” for all the support provided to Kiev. A news conference scheduled to follow the meeting was canceled, and Trump posted a statement on the Truth Social media platform saying that Zelensky was disrespectful and not ready for peace.</p>
<p><em>The news has been edited (22:03 Moscow time) - corrects quote in para 4.</em></p>


guid: https://tass.com/defense/1921047
title: Up to 150 Ukrainian militants eliminated in Russian strike on testing ground
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>MOSCOW, March 1. /TASS/. Russian forces, using an Iskander missile system, have carried out a strike on a testing ground of the Ukrainian armed forces in the Dnepropetrovsk Region, eliminating up to 150 militants, including up to 30 foreign instructors, the Russian Defense Ministry said.</p>
<p>"The crew of an Iskander-M missile system has delivered a strike on the Novomoskovsky military testing ground in the Dnepropetrovsk Region where servicemen from the Ukrainian 157th mechanized brigade were being trained. As a result of the strike, up to 150 Ukrainian nationalists, including up to 30 foreign instructors, were eliminated," the ministry said.</p>


guid: https://tass.com/world/1921049
title: About 20 armed individuals attack polling station in Abkhazia
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>SUKHUM, March 1. /TASS/. A polling station in Abkhazia was attacked by a group of armed masked individuals who were threatening members of the election committee, the republic’s Office of the Prosecutor General said in a statement.</p>
<p>Following the incident in the town of Tsandrypsh, the election committee said that the situation was under control. Law enforcement agencies tried to detain the perpetrators who opened fire, wounding two individuals. Criminal charges were filed over the incident.</p>
<p>The attack took place during the second round of the presidential election underway in Abkhazia.</p>


guid: https://tass.com/politics/1921051
title: ‘Unprecedented dressing down’: Russian diplomat on Trump-Zelensky meeting
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>MOSCOW, March 1. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump has given Vladimir Zelensky an "unprecedented" "dressing down" in the White House, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.</p>
<p>"Unprecedented in the history of international politics and diplomacy, a dressing down given to Zelensky by the US president in the White House is also indicative of the political weakness and extreme moral degradation of the European leaders who continue to support the maniac leader of the Nazi regime who has lost touch with reality," the diplomat noted as <a href="https://mid.ru/ru/foreign_policy/news/2000774/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">cited</a> by the Russian Foreign Ministry.</p>
<p>"Head of the neo-Nazi regime Vladimir Zelensky’s visit to Washington D.C. on February 28 is an epic political and diplomatic failure of the Kiev regime," she asserted.</p>
<p>"Under the increasingly deteriorating political conditions, this figure is unable to show a sense of responsibility and is therefore obsessed with continuing the war and rejects peace, which means death to him," Zakharova noted.</p>
<p>"With his outrageously rude behavior during his stay in Washington, Zelensky reaffirmed his status of the most dangerous threat to the international community as an irresponsible figure that can stir up a big war. It must be clear to everyone that this kind of attacks coming from a terrorist leader are quite unambiguous. This cynical individual will stoop to anything in pursuit of his goals and is obsessed with preserving the power he has usurped. This is why he has destroyed the opposition, built a totalitarian state and is ruthlessly sending millions of his fellow citizens to their deaths," the Russian diplomat concluded.</p>
<p>On February 28, Zelensky arrived at the White House for a meeting with Trump. Their televised exchange, with reporters present, unraveled into a shouting match, with Trump scolding Zelensky for being disrespectful to the US, and Vice President JD Vance noting that Zelensky had not ever said a "thank you" for all the support provided to Kiev. A news conference scheduled to follow the meeting was canceled, and Trump posted a statement on the Truth Social media platform saying that Zelensky was disrespectful and not ready for peace.</p>


guid: https://tass.com/economy/1921053
title: Rotation of IAEA observers takes place at Zaporozhye nuke plant
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>MOSCOW, March 1. /TASS/. A rotation of observers from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has taken place at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), the press service of Russia’s Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation said.</p>
<p>It noted that the rotation route went via Russian territory for the first time.</p>
<p>"A rotation of IAEA observers took place at the Zaporozhye NPP. The 27th team of IAEA observers consists of three inspectors," the press service said in a statement.</p>


guid: https://tass.com/world/1921055
title: NATO chief tells Zelensky to restore relations with Trump
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>BRUSSELS, March 1. /TASS/. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged Vladimir Zelensky to restore ties with US President Donald Trump and branded their heated exchange as "unfortunate."</p>
<p>In an interview with BBC, the NATO chief said: "I told Zelensky: you have to find a way to restore your relationship with Donald Trump and the American administration."</p>
<p>"I think it was very unfortunate," Rutte said about the incident in the White House.</p>
<p>On February 28, Zelensky arrived at the White House for a meeting with Trump. Their televised exchange, with reporters present, unraveled into a shouting match, with Trump scolding Zelensky for being disrespectful to the US, and Vice President JD Vance noting that Zelensky had not ever said a "thank you" for all the support provided to Kiev. A news conference scheduled to follow the meeting was canceled, and Trump posted a statement on the Truth Social media platform saying that Zelensky was disrespectful and not ready for peace.</p>


guid: https://tass.com/world/1921057
title: Yamandu Orsi takes office as president of Uruguay
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>BUENOS AIRES, March 2. /TASS/. Yamandu Orsi, a member of the left-wing Broad Front coalition, has been sworn in as president of Uruguay, with the ceremony taking place at the parliament building.</p>
<p>"We will build a better Uruguay. And we will start today," Orsi said during his first speech as the head of state, which was broadcast on the YouTube channel of the presidential administration.</p>
<p>Uruguay's new leader promised to implement measures to combat child poverty and strengthen the agricultural sector. He also reiterated that one of his priorities would be the fight against crime, the rate of which has risen in Uruguay in recent years.</p>
<p>The ceremony was attended by the presidents of Bolivia, Brazil, Germany, Colombia, and Chile, as well as the King of Spain.</p>
<p>Orsi won the second round of elections, which took place on November 24, 2024. During the election campaign, the politician, who served as the mayor of the Canelones Department from 2015 to 2024, promised to generate new jobs and raise the salaries of low-income workers. His foreign policy priorities include the need to accelerate integration processes within the regional organizations, including the Southern Common Market (Mercosur).</p>


guid: https://tass.com/world/1921059
title: Tucker Carson urges to ‘start blaming’ Zelensky for serious war crimes
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<div><img src="https://cdn-media.tass.ru/width/1200_4ce85301/tass/m2/en/uploads/i/20250302/1439705.jpg" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>NEW YORK, March 2. /TASS/. American journalist Tucker Carlson has called for putting the blame on Vladimir Zelensky and the Ukrainian authorities for crimes committed with the tacit support of the West.</p>
<p>The journalist drew attention to the way Republican Senator Lindsey Graham (put on Russia’s list of terrorists and extremists), who was one of the most vocal supporters of the Kiev authorities, said that Zelensky should resign after his clash with US President Donald Trump. Carlson suggested that such a drastic change in the senator's attitude is linked to the fact that he "knows what's coming."</p>
<p>"Over the past three years, with the tacit support of its western patrons, the Ukrainian government has committed a remarkable number of serious crimes," he wrote on X. "God knows what the Ukrainians have done with the pathogens in American biolabs in their country. Even US intel agencies aren’t sure. The Ukrainians have also murdered a number of people in various countries in political assassinations, and tried to murder others, including American journalists and a European head of state. This is all true, and it’s all going to come out at some point. Better to start blaming it on Zelensky now."</p>
<p>On February 28, Zelensky arrived at the White House for a meeting with Trump. Their televised exchange, with reporters present, unraveled into a shouting match, with Trump scolding Zelensky for being disrespectful to the United States, and Vice President JD Vance noting that Zelensky had not ever said a "thank you" for all the support provided to Kiev. A news conference scheduled to follow the meeting was canceled, and the signing of the agreement on minerals between Ukraine and the US did not take place. Trump posted a statement on the Truth Social media platform saying that Zelensky was disrespectful and not ready for peace.</p>
<p>In May 2022, the International Public Tribunal on the crimes of Ukrainian neo-Nazis and their supporters was established in Russia. More than 1,000 witnesses and victims of war crimes have been interviewed since then. All testimonies are documented, with the names and last names of the victims of the crimes put on the record. All data is compiled and sent to international organizations and Russian investigative agencies. The International Public Tribunal includes representatives of civil society from more than 30 countries. The testimonies of the victims of the Ukrainian military, which were collected by the tribunal and published on the Internet, have been viewed more than 80 million times.</p>


guid: https://tass.com/world/1921073
title: Israel endorses Trump’s special envoy’s temporary ceasefire proposal — Netanyahu&amp;#039;s office
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<div><img src="https://cdn-media.tass.ru/width/1200_4ce85301/tass/m2/en/uploads/i/20250302/1439709.jpg" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>TEL AVIV, March 2. /TASS/. Israel has accepted the proposal of US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff for a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during Ramadan and Passover, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement, noting that the radical Hamas movement "has so far refused to accept this proposal."</p>
<p>"Israel has accepted the proposal presented by US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, for a temporary ceasefire during Ramadan and Passover. On the first day of this plan, half of the living and deceased hostages will be released, and the remaining hostages, living and deceased, will be released at the end, if an agreement is reached on a permanent ceasefire," the statement said.</p>
<p>The Israeli PM's office noted that Witkoff "proposed a plan to extend the ceasefire due to the fact that it is not possible at this stage to bring the sides' positions closer together to end the war and additional time is needed for negotiations for a permanent ceasefire." The agency added that "If Hamas changes its position" and accepts the US special envoy’s proposal, "Israel will immediately enter negotiations on all the details of the Witkoff plan."</p>
<p>In mid-January, Egypt, Qatar and the US brokered an agreement between Israel and Hamas to declare a ceasefire in Gaza. The truce took effect on January 19. The first phase of the deal ends on March 1. Over 42 days, 33 hostages were returned to Israel from Gaza. The Muslim holy month of Ramadan has begun on Friday evening since the new moon, with Saturday becoming the first day of fasting in most Middle Eastern countries. The Jewish holiday of Passover (Pesach) in 2025 is celebrated between April 12 and 19.</p>
<p>Netanyahu’s office said that Hamas "has repeatedly violated past agreements," while Israel "has not breached any terms." "According to the agreement, Israel can return to fighting after the 42nd day (March 2) if it feels that the negotiations are ineffective," it added, noting that "this provision was stipulated in an additional letter from the previous US administration and was endorsed by the [US President Donald] Trump administration".</p>
<p>According to the Israeli side's latest data, the radicals still hold 59 hostages in the Gaza Strip, including Maxim Kharkin, a Donbass native, whose close relatives have Russian citizenship.</p>


guid: https://tass.com/politics/1921079
title: Ukraine attacks 34 Russian regions since February 2022 — top investigator
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<div><img src="https://cdn-media.tass.ru/width/1200_4ce85301/tass/m2/en/uploads/i/20250302/1439713.jpg" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>MOSCOW, March 2. /TASS/. More than 30 Russian regions located outside the special military operation zone have been attacked by Ukraine since February 2022, Russia's Investigative Committee Chairman Alexander Bastrykin told TASS in an interview.</p>
<p>"Since the beginning of the special military operation, the Ukrainian side has targeted the territories of 34 entities of Russia. These are regions located beyond the territory of the military operation," he said.</p>
<p>The Investigative Committee chief said that to do this, the Ukrainian armed forces use, among other things, Western weapons: tactical missile systems, multiple rocket launchers and artillery systems, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles.</p>


guid: https://tass.com/world/1921081
title: Ukrainian attack on TurkStream threatens Hungary’s sovereignty — MFA
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>BUDAPEST, March 2. /TASS/. Hungary views Ukraine’s attack on the infrastructure of the TurkStream gas pipeline as an attack on its sovereignty, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said after a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.</p>
<p>"My Russian colleague Sergey Lavrov told me by phone that overnight a Ukrainian drone had attacked the Russkaya station, an important compressor station of the TurkStream gas pipeline. Three drones were neutralized by Russian air defenses. The TurkStream pipeline safeguards the reliability of natural gas supplies to Hungary, so a potential inoperability of the pipeline may seriously undermine our energy security," Szijjarto wrote on Facebook (banned in Russia; owned by Meta designated as extremist in Russia).</p>
<p>"Energy security is a matter of sovereignty, so such attacks should be viewed as an attack on sovereignty. The European Commission has recently issued a guarantee that Ukraine would not target the infrastructure of the gas pipeline leading to the European Union, so we urge the European Commission to immediately clarify whether it honors its guarantees," the Hungarian minister said.</p>
<p>In February, Hungary received guarantees for its energy security from the European Commission. They cover negotiations with Ukraine on the resumption of Russian gas transit to Central Europe, the continuation of the transit of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, and non-aggression by the Ukrainian armed forces against the TurkStream pipeline, which delivers fuel from Russia to Hungary. Hungary has bound the compliance with these requirements to the matter of the extension of EU sanctions against Russia, as well as the launch of talks with Ukraine on its accession to the association.</p>
<p>Hungary continues to receive most gas under long-term contracts with Gazprom through the TurkStream pipeline and its branches via Bulgaria and Serbia. According to Hungary's estimates, this amounted to 5.6 billion cubic meters in 2023, while in 2024 it reached a record high of 7.6 billion cubic meters.</p>
<p>The Russian Foreign Ministry stated on Saturday that Lavrov briefed his Hungarian counterpart on Ukraine's attempted terrorist attack on the TurkStream infrastructure. The conversation took place at the initiative of the Hungarian side. Overnight on February 28, Kiev once again tried to attack the station ensuring the supply of gas through TurkStream. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that Ukrainian forces used three UAVs in the attack. The drones were shot down at a safe distance from the station.</p>


guid: https://tass.com/science/1921083
title: Russia’s Progress MS-30 carrying new suit, equipment, other cargo docks at ISS
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>MOSCOW, March 2. /TASS/. The Progress MS-30 space freighter, which was launched from the Baikonur space center on Friday, has docked with the Zvezda module of the Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS), Russia’s state-run space corporation Roscosmos reported.</p>
<p>The process was managed by the Flight Control Center’s specialist on Earth and by Roscosmos cosmonauts Ivan Vagner (special TASS correspondent), Alexey Ovchinin, and Alexander Gorbunov aboard the ISS.</p>
<p>The spacecraft delivered 2,599 kg of various cargoes to the ISS, including 1,179 kg of equipment, stowage for scientific experiments, clothing, food, medical and hygienic sets for the crew, 950 kg of refueling propellant, 420 kg of potable water for cosmonauts, and 50 kg of nitrogen to replenish the ISS atmosphere.</p>
<p>The new Orlan-ISS No. 6 spacesuit for cosmonauts’ spacewalks has been delivered to the station. This model differs from the previous Orlan-MK version by a new inner containment shell made of high-tech fabric with a long service life, as well as a new automated water cooling system, which automatically maintains the most comfortable temperature for the operator. Moreover, a new information display system is installed on the spacesuit.</p>
<p>The spacecraft also delivered stowage for conducting the Aseptic, Biodegradation, Virtual, Cascade, Lasma, Mirage, Neuroimmunity and Photobioreactor scientific experiments to the ISS.</p>
<p>The Progress MS is a Russian automated cargo spacecraft developed specially for servicing orbital stations. It is used to deliver various cargo to the orbital outpost (propellant, scientific equipment, oxygen, potable water, food and other items), and also to adjust its orbit.</p>


guid: https://tass.com/politics/1921089
title: Ukrainian attacks on Russian regions kill 652 — top investigator
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>MOSCOW, March 2. /TASS/. More than 650 people, including 23 children, have been killed in Ukrainian attacks on Russia's borderline and rearmost regions, with nearly 3,000 injured, Russian Investigative Committee Chairman Alexander Bastrykin told TASS in an interview.</p>
<p>"As a result of &lt;...&gt; criminal actions by the Ukrainian side, 652 civilians were killed, of whom 23 were children. A total of 2,980 people, including 169 children, suffered injuries. Criminal investigations are underway on all the aforementioned facts," he said.</p>
<p>Bastrykin stated that the Investigative Committee has launched a total of 2,690 criminal cases on the shelling of Russia’s borderline and rearmost areas.</p>


guid: https://tass.com/world/1921091
title: Emergency summit for coordination of European position on Ukraine to be held in London
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>LONDON, March 2. /TASS/. Leaders of 14 NATO states will visit London to attend a meeting dedicated to the discussion of peace in Ukraine, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer being the organizer.</p>
<p>According to the British PM's office, the leaders of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and the Netherlands, as well as Vladimir Zelensky, European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen, EU Council President Antonio Costa, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have been invited to the meeting, which is scheduled to take place at the Lancaster House mansion in downtown London. Turkey will be represented by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.</p>
<h2>Discussing sanctions against Russia</h2>
<p>The UK prime minister's office said that the leaders at the summit will focus on addressing three clusters of topics, with the first being "strengthening Ukraine’s position now - including ongoing military support and increased economic pressure on Russia." The second topic was entitled "the need for a strong lasting deal that delivers a permanent peace in Ukraine." And finally, the attendees plan to discuss "next steps on planning for strong security guarantees."</p>
<p>On February 17, French President Emmanuel Macron organized a similar meeting in Paris, but on a smaller scale. The true goal of both the Paris and London summits is to attempt to coordinate the European position in response to US President Donald Trump's peace efforts. Earlier, the US leader said he was determined to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine as soon as possible, after which US and Russian representatives discussed the topic in person. Europeans, however, did not receive an invitation to the negotiating table, after which they increased their activities.</p>
<p>Thus, Starmer announced for the first time that British ground troops could be sent to Ukraine at the end of the conflict as a peacekeeping force. Recognizing that such a plan would be difficult to implement without the United States, Starmer and Macron paid visits to Washington this week. While Trump responded was indirect in his response to suggestions for the US to become a shield for European forces, the French and British leaders' talks at the White House were deemed a success.</p>
<h2>Aftermath of Zelensky’s White House spat</h2>
<p>Zelensky's visit to the United States, which was described as disastrous by many global media outlets, caused adjustments to Europe's plans to secure support from the United States. On February 28, Zelensky’s meeting with the US president, with reporters present, unraveled into a shouting match, with Trump scolding Zelensky for being disrespectful to the United States, and Vice President JD Vance noting that Zelensky had not ever said a "thank you" for all the support provided to Kiev. The news conference scheduled to follow the meeting was canceled. Trump posted a statement on the Truth Social media platform saying that Zelensky was disrespectful and not ready to negotiate peace for Ukraine.</p>
<p>After that, Zelensky traveled to London, where he will take part in today's meeting. Meanwhile, whereas the majority of EU leaders expressed their support for him, the NATO Secretary General urged him to restore relations with the US president and described their clash as "unfortunate."</p>
<p>The spat in Washington, according to British analysts, can only add to the disagreements between the US and Europe. Today's meeting may show how relations between Brussels and Washington will develop in the future, as well as London, which is attempting to act as a mediator in this situation, while keeping its own (primarily trade) interests and promises to Kiev in mind.</p>
<p>Ahead of the meeting, Starmer promised that the support for Ukraine would stay unwavering. "Today I will reaffirm my unwavering support for Ukraine and double down on my commitment to provide capacity, training and aid to Ukraine, putting it in the strongest possible position," the British PM said.</p>


guid: https://tass.com/world/1921093
title: Trump-Zelensky meeting most disastrous in US history — senator
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>WASHINGTON, March 2. /TASS/. Chairman of the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Ted Cruz believes that US President Donald Trump’s talks with Vladimir Zelensky will go down in history as the most disastrous Oval Office meeting.</p>
<p>"President Zelensky showed up in the Oval Office and decided he was there to battle Donald Trump, decided he was there to insult Donald Trump, decided he was there to attack and belittle Donald Trump," he said during a podcast posted on his X page. "And without exaggeration, I believe this will go down as the most disastrous Oval Office meeting in the history of our nation," he added.</p>
<p>On February 28, Zelensky arrived at the White House for a meeting with Trump. Their televised exchange, with reporters present, unraveled into a shouting match, with Trump scolding Zelensky for being disrespectful to the United States, and Vice President JD Vance noting that Zelensky had not ever said a "thank you" for all the support provided to Kiev. A news conference scheduled to follow the meeting was canceled, and the signing of the agreement on minerals between Ukraine and the US did not take place. Trump posted a statement on the Truth Social media platform saying that Zelensky was disrespectful and not ready for peace.</p>


guid: https://tass.com/world/1921095
title: US to speed up $4 bln in military aid to Israel — State Department
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>WASHINGTON, March 2. /TASS/. US authorities will speed up the delivery of around $4 bln in military aid to Israel, according to a statement released by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.</p>
<p>"I have signed a declaration to use emergency authorities to expedite the delivery of approximately $4 bln in military assistance to Israel. The decision to reverse the Biden Administration’s partial arms embargo, which wrongly withheld a number of weapons and ammunition from Israel, is yet another sign that Israel has no greater ally in the White House than President Trump," the statement said.</p>
<p>According to the statement, the administration of US President Donald Trump has approved the sale of weapons and military equipment to Israel totaling $12 bln since January 20 of this year.</p>


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title: European politicians must answer for Russian deaths at the hands of Ukrainian forces
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>MOSCOW, March 2. /TASS/. European politicians must be held responsible for the deaths of Russian civilians caused by the weapons they supply to the Ukrainian armed forces, Chairman of the Russian Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin said in an interview with TASS.</p>
<p>"European politicians can talk all they want about facts that are far from reality. But we know that they make decisions about the supply of weapons to Ukraine and therefore these people must also be held accountable for the victims among the civilian population of our country," he said.</p>
<p>Earlier, EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said at the Munich conference that Russian civilians were not dying as a result of the conflict in Ukraine.</p>
<p>According to Bastrykin, since the beginning of the special military operation, the Ukrainian side has attacked the territories of 34 Russian regions located outside the borders of the special military operation. For this purpose, the Ukrainian Armed Forces also use Western weapons, including tactical missile systems, multiple launch rocket systems and barrel artillery, unmanned aerial vehicles. As a result of the criminal actions of the Ukrainian side, 652 civilians were killed, including 23 children. At the same time, 2,980 people were injured, including 169 children.</p>


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title: Russian troops liberate around 5 sq km near DPR border, Zaporozhye region
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>MELITOPOL, March 2. /TASS/. Russian troops advanced from the previously liberated settlement of Burlatskoye to the north in the direction of the village of Veseloye, liberating about 5 square kilometers of territory near the border of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) and the Zaporozhye region, Chairman of Russia’s Civic Chamber Commission on Sovereignty, Patriotic Projects, and Veteran Support Vladimir Rogov told TASS.</p>
<p>"After the liberation of Burlatskoye, our troops are building on their success, liberating about 5 square kilometers to the north in the direction of the settlement of Veseloye," he said.</p>
<p>On March 1, the Russian Defense Ministry released footage of the combat work of attack aircraft of the 127th brigade of Russia’s East battlegroup, which liberated the village of Burlatskoye from Ukrainian forces.</p>


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title: Karin Kneissl: Europe’s borders may be changed
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<div><img src="https://cdn-media.tass.ru/width/1200_4ce85301/tass/m2/en/uploads/i/20250302/1439717.jpg" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p><strong>- The Alternative for Germany party has achieved great success at the latest elections in Germany and in other European countries the opposition parties are gaining momentum. What’s your opinion: which drawbacks in the German and EU leadership does this reveal?</strong></p>
<p>We’ve got protest parties and in general they cannot be compared with more conservative parties in other EU states. Each should be considered separately through the lens of its historic development.</p>
<p>At the same time, absolutely all political parties in the EU are facing hurdles not only in terms of attracting voters, but also with searching for officials, I mean people who are ready to work for these parties. I think many already realize that if they go into politics, that is to say if they work for the government – either at the regional or federal level – are not involved in corruption, after this it will be very difficult. It’s becoming harder to find motivated people, who are ready to work for the sake of their country or a certain idea. Politics has turned into business, where people profit off and establish connections in order to get advantageous positions in the future. A protest is a big topic, it concerns various issues. This is not only about migration, but also a protest against high taxes, corruption and problems of a social system. For example, in Germany and Austria it’s difficult to make an appointment to see the doctor or to undergo surgery. These are well-known problems and it seems to me that the situation will continue developing in this direction. So far, this protest remains at the parliamentary level, but it may take to the streets and go beyond the parliament.</p>
<p><strong>- What is the foreign policy line’s significance for voters in European countries in the current conditions?</strong></p>
<p>As an American saying goes, what is good for Kentucky [a US state – TASS] is good for the world. It means that domestic policy always comes first. I especially felt this as a person who has worked as a diplomat for a long time. Foreign policy does not play a key role in any country. What interests people the most is their purchase power, tax burden, security while it’s very hard to bring foreign policy issues to the society. </p>
<p>I’ll give an example. One of my first initiatives was an attempt to normalize relations between Austria and Turkey. I went to Turkey because I believed that we should have normal ties with that country. As a result of my trip I faced a wave of hatred and protests just because I went to Turkey and declared the need to bring relations to normal. There were many reasons behind this but the situation once again showed to me – although this came as a surprise – that very few people worry about foreign policy.</p>
<p><strong>- If the situation in Germany in the economic field were better, would voters be happier?</strong></p>
<p>Yes, I would say that the economic situation in Germany is indeed a crucial factor.</p>
<p>Certainly, the migration and security issues do play a role, but as I see the situation in Germany and to a certain degree in France, people are more preoccupied by their purchase power. When inflation is constantly growing, when people can afford less and less, whey they realize that their children will live a worse life than they did, this undermines the main idea that is the foundation of the EU and national governments. This is a kind of logic – people expect that the next generation will live a better life than the current one does now. But now this is becoming impossible in the conditions of the modern economy. We are now only at the beginning of major shocks. At the moment, the state is still able to mitigate certain problems but this resource is being exhausted. More and more companies go bankrupt, more employers and, this also means tax payers, disappear. The energy supply problem is added to the list. When the economy is thriving, moderate parties gain greater support. But in Germany we see that the far-right and the far-left parties are winning votes: The Left – 10% and the Alternative for Germany – 20%. Political extremes are not necessarily something negative, but obviously there are great concerns about the future. Do voters believe that AfD can solve these problems or do they prefer the Christian Democratic Union of Germany? I think that nobody in fact knows the answer to the current challenges. Germany with its destroyed industry has almost no prospects. Now it is not a global leader in any spheres anymore.  The car industry, which used to be the most important economic pillar, is not operating anymore.</p>
<p>Now Germany is literally sandwiched between the anti-Russian sanctions, which it initiated itself, and US tariffs and duties, which are to come into effect on March 2. This creates huge problems for the German economy. And behind the German industry are numerous suppliers: Austrian, Czech, Slovenian enterprises - millions of jobs across Europe depend on it. But at the same time Italy, Spain and France find themselves in a completely different situation. Today, Germany is once again “the sick man of Europe.” If we remember 2010-2012, then Berlin was telling Italy, Greece and Spain what to do. Now, by purely economic indicators, countries such as Italy and Portugal are in a better position.</p>
<p><strong>- Do you think European goods should return to the Russian market?</strong></p>
<p>- Over the past three years, I have repeatedly said: if I were a Russian decision-making official, I would not simply open the doors again. Too much has happened. Many people have lost money, nerves, and strength. First of all, we need to talk about compensation [to Russia from the EU], because companies disappeared, jobs were lost, the Russian side had to look for solutions, which were eventually found. Russia was able to adapt to the sanctions. Now they are discussing the return of brands, such as fashion companies. But I believe that fashion is a secondary issue. Russian counterparts have already formed in this sphere. More important are large industrial sectors and the oil and gas industry. Of course, there is a lack of technology in some areas - that is a fact. But still, I would not be in a hurry to open up the market and let everyone back in. We see that German car producers, for example, have lost their positions, with their facilities having been taken by Chinese companies. The German car industry has no prospects due to various reasons. It has ruined its positions on the Russian market, and now it is ruining them on the Chinese market. The demand for expensive German cars will remain niche, for a small group of people who consider them as a status symbol. Whereas mass demand will be taken by other car makers. This is why I don’t think that the return of some companies to the Russian market will solve their problems.</p>
<p><strong>- How do you think relations between Europe and the US will change with Trump's comeback?</strong></p>
<p>- We can already see the changes. If you carefully read some articles published in the recent months, you will see that Europe has turned into a secondary player on the international stage. This did not begin with Trump’s [victory in the US presidential election]. Europe cornered itself.</p>
<p><strong>- Do you think Trump will eventually force Kiev to sign an agreement on rare earth minerals? What significance will such an agreement have for Ukraine?</strong></p>
<p>- The United States sees it more as a deal, as something similar to what the US did back in 1941 when it entered World War II and introduced the so-called Lend-Lease Act. That is, all US allies, be it the UK, France, or the Soviet Union, had to pay the US back for the weapons, money, and fuel it provided. Trump is acting in line with this tradition and believes that the Ukrainians should pay. I am not familiar with Ukraine’s geological map, but I know in general that the main minerals are located in the areas which joined Russia in the autumn of 2022. It has been repeatedly said in the past few weeks that the areas that are now under Russia’s control have major deposits of lithium, the demand for which is growing.</p>
<p>It is called a strategic raw material because it is needed for the production of various screens, whether in the communications industry or in the solar industry.</p>
<p>However, in my opinion, there is another aspect that goes beyond oil, coal, lithium and so on, and that is agriculture. Ukraine, like Russia, has very fertile land, and already in the past we have seen a huge interest from investment companies like BlackRock, as well as Chinese investors in the agricultural sector interested in the Ukrainian land. Foodstuffs in the broadest sense, from orange juice to grain, soybeans, etc., are often much more important to many investors, including sovereign wealth funds from the Arab countries. Why? Because they need to feed people, and Ukraine is an attractive object not only in terms of rare earth minerals, but, in my opinion, in the long term the issue of agriculture will be much more significant.</p>
<p><strong>- Do you think the territorial partition of Ukraine by European countries can happen?</strong></p>
<p>- We have seen that borders in Europe have changed many times. In 1975, the Helsinki Final Act was signed, which enshrined the principle of inviolability of borders. I grew up with this concept that borders should remain as they are. But then we saw the war in Yugoslavia, the creation of new countries, the reunification of Germany, the breakup of Czechoslovakia. We've seen a lot of changes around the world. So, the stability of borders is not as obvious as it was perceived in the 1970s and 1980s.</p>
<p>If we talk about the borders of Ukraine, they also underwent changes after the First and Second World Wars. The borders moved westward, some territories, including the former East Prussia, were given to Poland. As a result, there were major changes on the map. I personally dealt with this issue in my thesis and have always been fascinated by the topic of borders and border zones.</p>
<p>Two weeks ago, I took part in a historical debate, which was also attended by [the head of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service] Sergey Naryshkin, and we touched on this topic. I pointed out that Ukraine, in a certain sense, has always been a zone of contact between different states and empires. It was a place where the interests of different nations were intertwined, and there were not always clear and fixed borders. I can't say for sure which countries might claim these territories, but Poland might be one of the candidates, given its historical claims. However, I am not inclined to make such predictions as the situation is too uncertain. I believe that these border zones are disputable and only where there is a really clear border, where there is mutual recognition - here sovereign A, there sovereign B - can we talk about stability and peace.</p>
<p>Ukraine's problem is not limited only to Donbass or Russian-speaking regions, it also covers the Russian community in Odessa. There are facts that, on the one hand, were created militarily and, on the other hand, have historically always existed. It is wrong to say that Eastern Ukraine was conquered by Russia. This territory has always been part of Russian-speaking and Russian history and then Soviet history. It also has close ties with Serbia, because many Serbs, for example, founded the towns that are now on the territory of Donbass. All of this plays a role.</p>
<p>We have here an interesting, but certainly explosive mixture of history, geography, natural resources and new dynamics that are emerging from a new geopolitical reality. We will see how all this will develop. It will largely depend on the new relations that are being built between Washington and Moscow. Current events are very interesting, including [the outcome of the UN General Assembly vote on the anti-Russian resolution] in New York. And no doubt, there will be new changes in territorial boundaries, so on the issue of Ukraine's territorial integrity, which the EU is demanding, the facts speak a very different language indeed.</p>
<p><strong>- Can we now say that Russia has won the special military operation?</strong></p>
<p>For me Russia has won in a sense that it has not been defeated. It had been said that Russia could allegedly be smashed on the battlefield, that it would fall to the Middle Ages level, that the Russian society would be ruined. However, that never happened. No mass riots that Europe expected or would like to see, ever happened either. The population supports the government, people are coping with the new reality. No one expected Russia to be so stable. We often heard that the country was going to fall into 40 new states, but it never happened as well. Given the mentioned factors, I think that yes, Russia has won.</p>
<p><strong>- Would you like to attend the Victory Parade on May 9 in Moscow? How do you assess the decision of European countries not to participate in this event?</strong></p>
<p>- You know, I was in Moscow for the first time in 2014, by chance on May 9. I saw the atmosphere of the holiday, and this special, impressive atmosphere on the streets left a strong impression. Had I had the opportunity to watch the parade from Red Square, it would have been a completely different perception. So if I received an invitation, yes, I would certainly accept it.</p>
<p>Now, in 2025, the situation is completely different, and none of us could have predicted that the world would change to such a degree. But I'm happy for the organizers, for the hosts of the parade, that Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to participate, that's great. Also, maybe some European leaders, like [Slovak Prime Minister] Robert Fico, might want to take part. He has already announced this, and perhaps others will join as well.</p>
<p>As for the decision of European countries not to participate, it is really sad. I always say that in Brussels and many other European capitals, people do not know much about history, but rather have no interest in it. History doesn't matter to them, only ideologies and markets matter. But in fact history does matter.</p>
<p>I grew up in a neutral country and we were told that the US liberated us and we were grateful to our parents and grandparents for that. That was our historiography. Today, however, in Europe, the view of history has become even more distorted. It is not just sad, it is tragic - when at the EU level such an approach to history becomes normal. There is a rather catastrophic attitude towards history in Europe today. This is particularly evident in the context of World War II, but not only that. I believe it was also ridiculous when Italy, Spain and Greece were referred to as the “periphery” of Europe, despite the fact that these countries are central to European culture. These are all manifestations of historical forgetfulness. Without the knowledge of our own history, it is impossible to build a sustainable future for the next generations.</p>


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title: Macron has not yet taken real steps to communicate with Putin — Kremlin
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>MOSCOW, March 2. /TASS/. French President Emmanuel Macron has not yet taken any real steps to communicate with Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite statements about his readiness for dialogue, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with television host Pavel Zarubin.</p>
<p>"He said earlier that he was ready to communicate with Putin. At the same time, no real steps have been taken in this direction," he said.</p>
<p>The Kremlin spokesman emphasized that France, on the contrary, takes a position supporting "continuing the war by any means". Peskov noted that in time it will become clear how exactly the position of the Europeans will change after their contacts with the US administration and in the context of the "suddenly emerging dynamics in Russian-US relations".</p>
<p>Earlier, Macron said in an interview with French Sunday newspapers that he did not rule out the possibility of restoring dialogue with his Russian counterpart.</p>


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title: Quick results in Russia-US cooperation should not be expected — Kremlin
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<div><img src="https://cdn-media.tass.ru/width/1200_4ce85301/tass/m2/en/uploads/i/20250302/1439721.jpg" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>MOSCOW, March 2. /TASS/. The range of possible topics for cooperation between Russia and the United States should be outlined now, but quick results should not be expected, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with television host Pavel Zarubin for Rossiya-1 TV channel.</p>
<p>Answering a question about possible cooperation on rare earth metals, the Kremlin representative pointed to the position of the US side, which notes that "first a settlement around Ukraine, then the economy".</p>
<p>"It seems to me that even now we need to outline the range of possible topics for cooperation, but we should not expect any quick results in this area right now," Peskov said.</p>
<p>Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow would be happy to cooperate with any foreign partners in the rare earths industry, including the US, as it is a capital-intensive project. US President Donald Trump has shown particular interest in the development and extraction of rare earth metals, a key element in modern microelectronics and high technology. Last year, the Federal Agency for Mineral Resources reported that Russia ranks second in the world in terms of rare earth reserves.</p>


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title: Ukrainian forces lost up to 475 servicemen in Russia’s Center battlegroup area
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>MOSCOW, March 2. /TASS/. The losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of responsibility of Russia’s Center battlegroup amounted to 475 servicemen in one day, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.</p>
<p>"Units of Russia’s Center battlegroup improved their position along the front line. They defeated formations of six mechanized brigades, three ranger brigades, two assault brigades, an airborne brigade, an unmanned systems brigade, an assault regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, a marine brigade, and two brigades of the National Guard in the areas of the settlements of Novopavlovka, Udachnoye, Krasnoarmeysk, Zverevo, Nadezhdinka, Grodovka, Dimitrov, Elizavetovka, Andreyevka, Kotlino, Ivanopolye, Muravka, and Uspenovka in the Donetsk People's Republic," the ministry said.</p>
<p>According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the enemy lost up to 475 servicemen, an M113 armored personnel carrier and a US-made HMMWV armored fighting vehicle, as well as five vehicles. Five artillery pieces were destroyed, including a German-made 155 mm RCH 155 self-propelled artillery unit and a US-made ANT/PQ-36 counter-battery radar station.</p>


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title: Russian troops defeat Ukrainian forces near Kramatorsk in DPR
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>MOSCOW, March 2. /TASS/. Russian servicemen have defeated formations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Kramatorsk in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry reported.</p>
<p>"Units of Russia’s South battlegroup took more advantageous positions. They defeated formations of four mechanized, one airmobile, and two motorized infantry brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near the settlements of Predtecheno, Shevchenko, Seversk, Markovo, Chasov Yar, Konstantinovka, Serebryanka and Kramatorsk in the Donetsk People's Republic," the ministry said.</p>
<p>According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 320 servicemen, four vehicles and five field artillery pieces, including a 155 mm FH-70 howitzer. Two ammunition warehouses were destroyed.</p>


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title: Ukraine’s losses in Russia’s North and Dnepr battlegroups’ zones reach 140 servicemen
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>MOSCOW, March 2. /TASS/. The Ukrainian Forces of Ukraine have lost up to 140 servicemen in the area of responsibility of Russia’s North and Dnepr battlegroups, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.</p>
<p>"In the direction of Kharkov, units of Russia’s North battlegroup inflicted losses on formations of the motorized infantry brigade and the territorial defense brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the areas of the settlements of Metallovka, Granov, and Volchansk in the Kharkov region. The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 25 servicemen, one infantry fighting vehicle, one armored combat vehicle, four vehicles, and three artillery pieces,"the ministry said.</p>
<p>It was noted that the units of Russia’s Dnepr battlegroup inflicted losses on the personnel and equipment of the mechanized, mountain assault, infantry brigades, two coastal defense brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and two territorial defense brigades in the areas of the settlements Pyatikhatki, Novodanilovka, Stepovoye, Kamenskoye, Lobkovoe in the Zaporozhye region, Antonovka and Veletskoye in the Kherson region. The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost over 115 servicemen, two armored combat vehicles, four cars, an electronic warfare station, and an ammunition depot.</p>


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title: Ukrainian forces’ losses in Russia’s East battlegroup zone amount to 190 servicemen
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<div><img src="https://tass.com/img/blocks/common/tass_logo_share_eng.png" data-sanitized-class="ff-og-image-inserted"></div><p>MOSCOW, March 2. /TASS/. The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 190 servicemen in one day in the zone of Russia’s East battlegroup, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.</p>
<p>"Units of Russia’s East battlegroup continued to advance deep into the enemy's defense. They defeated formations of four mechanized, ranger brigades, an assault regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, a marine brigade, and three territorial defense brigades in the areas of the settlements of Otradnoye, Bogatyr, Voskresenka, Komar, Dneproenergiya, Novopol, Shevchenko, Burlatskoye, Privolnoye in the Donetsk People's Republic, Chervonoye, Zeleny Gai, and Gulyaipole in the Zaporozhye region," the ministry said.</p>
<p>According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the enemy's losses amounted to 190 servicemen, two combat armored vehicles, five cars, and four field artillery guns.</p>
<p>At the same time, the Russian Armed Forces in one day hit gas processing facilities supporting the operation of Ukrainian enterprises of the military-industrial complex, the ministry reported.</p>
<p>"Operational-tactical aviation, attack unmanned aerial vehicles, missile troops and artillery groups of the Russian Armed Forces hit the infrastructure of military airfields, gas processing facilities that support the operation of Ukrainian military-industrial sector enterprises, unmanned aerial vehicle production workshops, and storage facilities, as well as concentrations of manpower and equipment of armed formations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 147 districts," the ministry said.</p>


