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BERLIN, Feb.10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Corruption is worsening globally, with even established democracies backsliding amid a concerning picture of long-term decline in leadership to tackle corruption, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released today by Transparency International. CPI 2025 MAP The 31st edition of the CPI shows that the number of countries scoring above 80 has fallen from 12 a decade ago to just five in 2025. Democracies, traditionally stronger performers on anti-corruption, are experiencing a worrying decline, including the United States, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, France and Sweden. Another concerning pattern is a crackdown on civic space. Since 2012, 36 of the 50 countries with significant score declines have also experienced reduced freedoms of expression, association and assembly, making it harder for journalists and civil society to speak out against corruption. In 2025, young people led major anti-corruption protests, particularly in countries in the bottom half of the CPI where scores have stagnated or fallen in the past decade. In Nepal and Madagascar, protesters criticised leaders for abusing power while failing to deliver basic services and economic opportunity, leading to the fall of both governments. Transparency International is warning that the absence of bold political leadership in the global fight against corruption is weakening international anti-corruption efforts and reducing pressure for reform in countries around the world. François Valérian, Chair of Transparency International, said:"Corruption is not inevitable. We know what works when it comes to holding power to account for the common good: democratic accountability, independent oversight, and a free, open civil society. At a time when we're seeing a dangerous disregard for international norms from some states, we're calling on leaders to act with integrity and live up to their responsibilities to provide a better future for people everywhere." Transparency International is calling on governments to: Renew political leadership on anti-corruption by fully enforcing laws, implementing international commitments and strengthening transparency, oversight and accountability. Protect civic space by ending attacks on journalists, NGOs and whistleblowers and halting efforts to restrict independent civil society. Close secrecy loopholes that allow corrupt money to move across borders, including by strengthening beneficial ownership transparency and regulating professional enablers. Spokespeople are available for interviews. Please contact: press@transparency.org The report, results, methodology, press releases and graphics are available here!
BEIJING, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: Amazing view of Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning province [Photo by Chen Fengxiao/provided to chinaservicesinfo.com] If you're planning a winter holiday with a twist or looking to experience a rare blend of snow and sea, Dalian offers just that. More than just a coastal gem of Northeast China, Dalian is a winter wonderland where natural beauty, urban vitality, and warm hospitality converge. For this upcoming Spring Festival, bookings by international visitors have surged by an impressive 240 percent, placing Dalian among the top three destinations nationwide. From Asia to Europe, more travelers are adding Dalian to their must-visit lists. Upon arrival at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, eligible travelers can enjoy 240-hour visa-free transit, 24-hour direct transit without border inspection, and one-stop services designed for international travelers. Shopping is just as convenient: Major commercial areas accept foreign bank cards, and instant tax refunds make shopping smooth and stress-free. Located at 39 degrees north latitude, Dalian boasts an extensive coastline where mountains meet the sea, creating breathtaking scenery even in the coldest months. Ski down professional slopes, and then unwind in seaside hot springs — an unforgettable "ice and fire" experience that melts away winter fatigue. In addition, seafood lovers will feel right at home. Fresh catches from the pristine, icy waters go straight from the sea to your table. Whether it's premium seafood dishes or lively night-market barbecues, every bite carries the pure taste of the ocean. For a slower pace, visitors can take a stroll along one of China's most beautiful coastal roads, enjoy panoramic views from Lianhua Mountain, or explore the marine wonders of Laohu (Tiger) Beach. Every corner offers postcard-worthy moments. This winter, Dalian presents the "Winter Wonderland• Romantic Dalian", featuring five themed experiences — from ice-and-sea fishing adventures and festive Chinese New Year celebrations to gourmet journeys, wellness escapes, and flexible weekend getaways. No matter where you're from, there's a perfect way to experience Dalian. Long-stay winter packages, short city breaks, and attentive services provided by the "Lian Xiao Lyu" volunteer group ensure visitors have a seamless, personalized journey. In this winter, Dalian offers more than snow and hot springs. It offers warmth, stories, and surprises waiting to be discovered. Are you ready to write your own winter story? Dalian is waiting — come and experience the warmth.
AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The second edition of the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies 2026 will commence tomorrow, hosted in AlUla Governorate through a partnership between the Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund, with high-level participation from economic decision-makers, ministers of finance, central bank governors, leaders of international financial institutions, and a distinguished group of experts and specialists from around the world. The launch of the Conference comes at a time when the global economy is undergoing profound transformations in international trade and financial systems, accompanied by growing challenges related to slowing growth, rising uncertainty, and increasing pressures on emerging market economies. This underscores the importance of strengthening international dialogue, coordinating economic policies, and enhancing the resilience of these economies in support of global economic stability. The Conference aims to contribute to shaping the economic policy agenda for emerging market economies in a manner that supports growth and prosperity, while simultaneously reinforcing global economic stability, This will be achieved by providing a high-level international platform for the exchange of views, policy discussions, and the sharing of relevant experiences and expertise. This year's Conference is held under the theme "Policies Amid a Reset of the International Trade and Financial Systems," highlighting the rapid transformations taking place in the global economy and the challenges and opportunities they present for emerging market economies, particularly in the areas of international trade, monetary and financial systems, and macroeconomic policies. The Conference program focuses on a number of priority issues and policy areas, including the reshaping of global trade amid geopolitical and economic shifts, the dynamics of the international monetary and financial system, and the challenges facing monetary policy in an environment characterized by uncertainty and structural transformations. In addition, the Conference will address fiscal policy resilience and frameworks in a shock-prone world, the role of public policies in enhancing economic resilience, and ways to stimulate private sector–led growth, boost productivity, and achieve an appropriate balance between the role of the state and the empowerment of the private sector in emerging market economies. The Conference will conclude with discussions centered on strengthening the resilience of emerging market economies and economic transformation, reviewing key lessons learned, and outlining future steps to support international cooperation, policy coordination, and the development of practical solutions to address global economic challenges. The AlUla Conference is expected to raise global awareness of emerging market economies' issues, highlight their pivotal role in the global economy, and strengthen the presence of these issues on the international economic and media agenda, supporting the achievement of more inclusive and sustainable economic growth over the long term. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://alulaeme.com
BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held separate talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, a rare same-day round of diplomacy. CGTN published an article analyzing the priorities of the two high-level exchanges, and examining China's growing role as a stabilizing force in an increasingly volatile global landscape. Chinese President Xi Jinping held back-to-back talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, a rare same-day round of diplomacy. The same-day interactions, according to analysis, underscore China's efforts to promote major-country coordination, prevent escalation of global tensions and safeguard global strategic stability amid rising global uncertainty. China-Russia talks underscore strategic coordination During a virtual meeting with Putin, Xi reviewed progress in China-Russia ties over the past year, citing advances in strategic coordination, economic cooperation, cultural exchanges and multilateral engagement. Xi noted that the two sides jointly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, reaffirming their commitment to defending the outcomes of World War II and upholding international fairness and justice. Economic and trade exchanges sustained robust development, Xi said. Official data shows that China-Russia trade reached $228.1 billion in 2025, exceeding $200 billion for three consecutive years. On people-to-people exchanges, Xi said the China-Russia Cultural Year concluded successfully, further strengthening cultural cooperation and closer public interaction. On multilateral cooperation, Xi highlighted the two countries' coordination within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which he said contributed to build a more just and reasonable global governance system. Looking ahead, Xi said that both sides should maintain close high-level exchanges and deepen practical cooperation to ensure bilateral relations continue to develop along the right track. Putin responded positively, saying Russia is willing to continue firmly supporting China in safeguarding sovereignty and security, expanding cooperation in education and culture, and promoting shared prosperity for the two peoples. Against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, Xi stressed that China and Russia, as responsible major countries, have the obligation to uphold global fairness and justice, defend the UN-centered international system and the basic norms of international law, and jointly maintain global strategic stability. Putin said Russia is ready to strengthen coordination with China through multilateral platforms including the UN, SCO and BRICS, and voiced support for China's hosting of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen. Xi-Trump call stresses mutual respect, difference management Xi's phone call with Trump focused on steering China-U.S. relations through differences while expanding cooperation. Noting on their meeting in Busan, Xi said it has helped "chart the direction and course for China-U.S. relations." He said both sides have their own concerns and reiterated that China honors its commitments. Xi stressed that as long as the two countries engage each other with equality, respect and mutual benefit, they can find solutions to address mutual concerns. Xi also outlined priorities for bilateral relations in 2026, noting that the year marks the start of China's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) and coincides with the United States' 250th anniversary of independence. Xi called for stronger communication, proper management of differences, expanded practical cooperation and deeper trust, urging both sides to explore a path of peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial cooperation. Trump responded that U.S.-China relations are the world's most important bilateral relationship, saying he welcomes China's success and that the United States is willing to strengthen cooperation and promote stable development of bilateral ties. Xi also stressed the Taiwan question, saying it is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations. He reaffirmed that China will firmly safeguard sovereignty and territorial integrity, urging the U.S. side to handle arms sales to Taiwan prudently. Trump said he understands China's concerns on the Taiwan question and is willing to maintain stable bilateral relations in his term. China injects certainty amid rising global tensions The same-day engagements came as global tensions remained high, with U.S.-Iran military clash on the brink and the last remaining U.S.-Russia nuclear arms control treaty was set to expire on February 5. Meanwhile, uncertainty persists over lingering geopolitical flashpoints such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ongoing political and economic turmoil in Venezuela. Wang Yiwei, a professor at Renmin University of China, told CGTN that China's back-to-back engagements reflect its efforts to promote coordination among major powers, prevent miscalculations and support a more stable international environment. He said as the old international order faces increasing erosion, China aims to work with major global forces to build a more equal and orderly multipolar world and push for a more inclusive form of economic globalization, with the ultimate goal of building a community with a shared future for humanity. In the first month of the year, leaders from the Republic of Korea, Ireland, Canada, Finland, the United Kingdom and Uruguay visited China. Wang said more Western countries are increasingly seeking stability and development cooperation with China despite political differences. Wang added that China has long upheld multilateralism and opposed "the law of the jungle," and has proposed the vision of a community with a shared future for humanity as well as four major global initiatives, providing "rare certainty" to the international community. https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-02-05/Xi-speaks-with-Putin-and-Trump-in-one-day-stressing-global-stability-1KvRsSikpvq/p.html
ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the second edition of the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies (ACEME), to be held February 8-9, 2026, in AlUla Governorate, in partnership between the Saudi Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund. The event will be attended by finance ministers, central bank governors, and policymakers, along with heads of international financial institutions and economic experts from various countries of the world. The conference will be held amid rapid transformations in the global economy. This environment requires emerging market economies to strengthen their resilience and seize new opportunities to ensure sustainable growth and to improve living standards, which will positively reflect on global economic stability. ACEME illustrates the important strategic partnership between the Saudi Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund, and also reflects the Kingdom's growing role in supporting international economic dialogue and strengthening international cooperation. His Excellency the Minister of Finance, Mr. Mohammed Aljadaan, stressed that the Kingdom's hosting of the conference is an extension of its continued commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at enhancing global financial and economic stability. He also noted that emerging market economies represent a pivotal element in the global economic system due to their direct impact on global economic growth and stability. Minister Aljadaan said, "The AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies provides a unique platform for exchanging views on global economic developments and discussing policies and reforms that will support inclusive growth and enhance economic resilience, in light of broader international cooperation that contributes to confronting common challenges." The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, said "The AlUla conference provides a vital platform for emerging economies to discuss how they can navigate the risks and embrace the opportunities ahead. In these times of sweeping transformations in the global economy, driven by technology, demography and geopolitics, policy makers face a more challenging and uncertain environment. Countries should work together to strengthen resilience through sound macroeconomic and financial policies." The conference participants will exchange experiences, coordinate policies, and support economic reform paths, which can help these countries benefit from global economic transformations and achieve more inclusive and sustainable growth. The conference also aims to: raise international awareness of the challenges facing emerging market economies; highlight the successful experiences of some countries in building innovative solutions that enhance international cooperation; support investment attraction; and help improve living standards and achieve economic prosperity. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://alulaeme.com
LONDON, Jan. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Statement from the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) Development Group: The DSRB Development Group welcomes the statement by Canada's Minister of Finance confirming Canada's leading role with regards the establishment of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank. Canada's leadership reflects a shared understanding among allies that strengthening defence and security now requires not only increased spending, but financing structures capable of supporting industrial scale-up, supply-chain resilience, and long-term capacity. The Defence, Security and Resilience Bank is being established to address this challenge by improving access to affordable, predictable financing across defence and security ecosystems, while working alongside existing national and multilateral institutions. The DSRB Development Group is working closely with Canada and other like-minded nations to support the establishment of the Bank, including its design, governance, and operational framework, to ensure it meets the needs of participating nations and their industries.
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