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WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump's administration plans to freeze $10 billion in federal funding for five states with Democratic governors — Minnesota, California, New York, Illinois and Colorado — amid alleged welfare fraud.

According to the New York Times, funding, including child care subsidies, social services, and cash assistance for low-income families, was frozen due to allegations of widespread fraudulent practices in the states concerned following the discovery of a major welfare scheme in Minnesota. No evidence of fraud in other regions was cited.

"The funding freeze could jeopardize programs for hundreds of thousands of low-income families in five states," the article said. -0-

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Venezuela will donate 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, with the proceeds "used for the benefit of the people of Venezuela and the United States."

Oil will be sold at market prices, and revenues will be controlled personally by D. Trump as US President, he wrote on the social network Truth Social.

Venezuelan oil will be delivered directly to unloading docks in the United States, D. Trump said, noting that US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has been tasked with implementing this plan.

As a reminder, on Saturday the United States launched a military strike on Venezuela and forcibly captured its president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, who were taken to New York.

Following this operation, the US administration faced widespread criticism and protests. Many view Washington's actions as illegal and believe they are primarily motivated by a desire to gain control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves.

D. Trump mentioned the word "oil" about 20 times at a press conference Saturday following the military operation. On Monday, he told NBC News that Washington could subsidize projects by American oil companies to restore Venezuela's energy infrastructure.

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Mexico, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday rejected any form of foreign interference in the country's affairs following U.S. President Donald Trump's recent proposal to send American troops to combat drug trafficking.

During her daily morning press conference, K. Sheinbaum advocated for dialogue and bilateral cooperation within the framework of shared responsibility and continued respect for national sovereignty as a way to effectively combat drug trafficking.

According to her, Mexico maintains a firm, principled position, without closing channels of communication with Washington.

"We prioritize dialogue above all else. We have our own position, we have our own principles, but we always strive for dialogue with the US government," she said.

She insisted that the appropriate way to work together was to strengthen diplomatic channels and promote agreements based on mutual respect and principles of international cooperation.

K. Sheinbaum also emphasized that Mexico has taken responsibility for combating organized crime, but the United States must also do its part to combat illegal arms trafficking, drug trafficking, and money laundering on its territory. –0–

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Phnom Penh, January 7 (Xinhua) — Cambodia is committed to strictly and fully implementing the ceasefire agreement with Thailand to restore peace in both countries, Cambodian People's Party Chairman and Senate Speaker Hun Sen said on Wednesday.

Restoring peace between Cambodia and Thailand will also contribute to peace, security, stability and prosperity in the region, he added.

“Cambodia expresses its deepest gratitude to all friendly countries and the international community, in particular the United States, the People's Republic of China and the ASEAN member states under the coordination of Malaysia as the ASEAN Chair, for their active assistance and participation in seeking this peaceful solution,” Hun Sen said.

Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an immediate ceasefire on December 27, 2025, after three weeks of armed conflict that has resulted in casualties on both sides.

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XI'AN, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — A complex of 31 ancient tombs dating back nearly 3,000 years has been discovered in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, providing important materials for studying the political and social life of the period, archaeologists said Tuesday.

The discovered tombs are part of the Changchun Ruins and are located in Fuping County, Weinan City. Excavations began in August 2022 and are being conducted jointly by the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology, the Weinan City Museum, and the Fuping County Bureau of Culture and Tourism.

Archaeologists also discovered five burial pits containing carts and horses.

Li Yanfeng, a junior researcher at the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology, reported that the aforementioned tombs can be divided into four categories based on their morphological features. Among them, tombs numbered M1 and M2 are considered relatively high-quality burials. Excavations yielded over 300 artifacts, including copper, jade, stone, and shell objects, as well as lacquered ware. Particularly exquisite among these are jade pendants with human and dragon motifs, jade picks, and stone gongs.

The small tombs contained only single coffins and no bronze artifacts. Researchers found only clay vessels and shell jewelry, leading to the conclusion that the tomb owners were likely commoners.

According to Li Yanfeng, by comparing the shape characteristics of ceramic and bronze artifacts and examining human bones in M1 and M2 using carbon-14 dating, archaeologists determined that the remains in the excavation area may date back to the middle to late Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC – 771 BC). The owner of Tomb M2 is a man, and it is believed he was the ruler of the settlement, while Tomb M1 was the burial place of his wife.

“Although the graves vary in rank, they are arranged in an orderly manner, reflecting the characteristics of ‘family burials’ and the ‘centralized system of public cemeteries,’” Li Yanfeng noted. -0-

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BEIJING, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — Ereenhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, recorded a record volume of trade between residents of border areas of China and Mongolia in 2025, according to a statement posted on the official website of the Ereenhot city government.

Last year, the above-mentioned figure amounted to 27,200 tons in quantitative terms and 823 million yuan (about 117 million US dollars) in value terms, which was 235.8 percent and 54.12 percent higher, respectively, compared to 2024.

Currently, the goods exported and imported through this type of trade include frozen horse meat, wool sweaters and trousers, Mongolian robes, cashmere and carpets, which not only satisfy Chinese consumers' demand for foreign-specific goods, but also fully reflect the national characteristics of border trade and its importance in meeting the vital needs of the population.

As the main trading platform at the largest land port on the Sino-Mongolian border, the Ereenhot Border Residents' Trade Zone has utilized its geographical advantages to continuously promote the direct processing of imported goods in the border areas, thereby enhancing both the scale and efficiency of such trade. -0-

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Beijing, January 7 (Xinhua) — The Moscow State Symphony Orchestra performed a New Year's concert on Monday evening at the Grand Theatre in Qionghai, Hainan Province, southern China. The virtuoso performance of the Russian musicians delighted local residents and visitors from across China.

According to local media, the world-renowned orchestra has chosen Qionghai as one of the highlights of its China tour, which is sure to enhance the popularity and appeal of this coastal city, which, with its beautiful natural scenery and growing openness, is actively promoting its image as a “Living Room for International Cultural Exchange.”

The concert opened with the solemn Chinese composition "Hongqi Song" (Ode to the Red Flag), performed by the orchestra under the direction of renowned conductor Freddy Cadena. The musicians then performed a series of classical works, including the overture to the opera "Ruslan and Lyudmila," "Dawn on the Moscow River," "The Nightingale," and "On the Beautiful Blue Danube."

The highlights were soprano Anna Khrapko's performance of a fragment from the opera "The Nightingale" and baritone Alexander Sukhanov's performance of the song "Chinese Land" in Chinese.

To thunderous applause and ovations from the audience, the symphony orchestra, conducted by Freddie Cadena, performed additional numbers – “Moscow Nights” and “Katyusha,” which are very popular among several generations of Chinese, as well as the Chinese song “Good News Arrived at the Border Village from Beijing.”

“It’s so wonderful that you can enjoy symphonic performances of such a high world standard without leaving the country!” said music teacher Ms. Wang, who traveled especially from Haikou (the administrative center of Hainan Province) to attend the concert.

"This wonderful concert allowed us to deeply experience the charisma of Russian art and also brought a vibrant cultural flavor to the New Year's celebration," said a city resident named Chen after the concert.

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BEIJING, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — Mainland China on Wednesday added two people, Liu Shifang and Zheng Yingyao, to its list of stubborn "Taiwan independence" supporters, bringing the total to 14, State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua said at a regular press conference Wednesday.

Liu Shifang and Zheng Yingyao are officials of the Democratic Progressive Party of Taiwan. Liu Shifang heads Taiwan's internal affairs department, while Zheng Yingyao is responsible for education.

"Taiwan independence" supporters are criminals and outlaws who seek to divide the country and sabotage cross-strait relations, as well as traitors to the Chinese nation who harm the interests of their compatriots, Chen Binhua said.

“We will take all necessary measures to punish them in accordance with the law and hold them accountable for life,” he emphasized.

Chen Binhua also reported that the list of accomplices of separatists seeking “Taiwan independence” and involved in the persecution of Taiwanese compatriots currently includes 12 people. -0-

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PARIS, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — Leaders of the "coalition of the willing" adopted a declaration on security guarantees for Ukraine at a meeting in Paris on Tuesday, agreeing that any future peace settlement must include credible and binding security guarantees for the country.

In a joint declaration, a coalition of approximately 30 Western and European countries expressed their commitment to establishing a just and lasting peace in Ukraine in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter and welcomed the progress made in recent negotiations between the United States, Ukraine, and European partners.

The leaders of the "coalition of the willing" emphasized that Ukraine's ability to defend itself is crucial to its future security and broader Euro-Atlantic stability. They also reaffirmed that protecting Ukraine's sovereignty and long-term security will be an integral part of any peace agreement.

According to the document, the coalition is prepared to establish a system of politically and legally binding guarantees once the ceasefire comes into effect. These measures will include participation in a US-led ceasefire monitoring mechanism, military support for Ukraine, and long-term defense cooperation.

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BEIJING, January 7 (Xinhua) — An industrial demonstration project aimed at producing hydrogen and sulfur by decomposing the highly toxic gas hydrogen sulfide (H2S) was inspected in Beijing on Tuesday. It offers an innovative path to green transformation for traditional industries such as natural gas production, petrochemicals, and coal chemicals.

The project will process 100,000 cubic meters of H2S per year. It was developed by a team led by Academician Li Can from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). It is based on a technology that uses off-site electrocatalysis to completely decompose H2S into hydrogen and sulfur.

The project participants include Shandong Sunway Chemical Group Co., Ltd., the Yulin Institute of Clean Energy Innovation under the CSA, and Dalian Haoming Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

The H2S Emissions Problem

Global energy consumption remains dependent on natural gas, oil, and coal and faces environmental challenges associated with H2S emissions. This highly toxic compound can easily oxidize to sulfur dioxide, leading to acid rain and, consequently, environmental damage and serious health risks.

H2S is primarily generated as a byproduct or co-product of natural gas production, oil refining, and coal combustion. According to the China Sulfuric Acid Association, China requires the treatment of approximately 8 billion cubic meters of H2S annually, while the global total exceeds 70 billion cubic meters. The accumulated global volume of H2S is estimated at over 4 trillion cubic meters.

Given the widespread and hazardous nature of H2S, its complete elimination and disposal has always been a critical issue.

FROM LABORATORY TO FACTORY

Since 2003, Academician Li Can's team has been studying unconventional methods, such as using light and electricity to decompose H2S. Using innovative approaches, the team succeeded in producing sulfur and hydrogen in reactors spatially separated from the electrodes.

After more than 10 years of laboratory research, they succeeded in solving the problem of engineering scalability. More importantly, the innovative method fundamentally changed the reaction paradigm of traditional electrocatalytic systems, ensuring safety and reliability at the conceptual level.

The team then established collaboration with companies in the coal chemical industry to transfer the results from the laboratory to the plant for large-scale production.

GREEN TRANSFORMATION

The demonstration project utilizes H2S generated at the methanol plant of Henan Energy Chemical Group Co., Ltd. Operating data show that the H2S conversion rate at the plant exceeds 99.999%, and the purity of the sulfur and hydrogen products meets the highest commercial standards.

The team's technology offers a new way to completely eliminate and utilize hydrogen sulfide, providing both environmental and economic benefits.

If all 8 billion cubic meters of H2S that require processing annually were utilized using this technology using wind and solar energy, 730,000 tons of low-carbon hydrogen would be produced. -0-

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