(260212) -- BAKU, Feb. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A student from the Confucius Institute at Azerbaijan University of Languages performs Chinese poetry recitation during a Chinese New Year cultural event at Baku Book Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb. 11, 2026. The Confucius Institute at Azerbaijan University of Languages hosted a Chinese New Year cultural event here on Wednesday. Over 80 local audience joined students from the institute as well as representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises to enjoy performances including classical Chinese poetry recitations, classic Chinese songs, Chinese folk-style dances, and Peking Opera excerpts. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)