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Helsinki, January 7 (Xinhua) — Greenland's status is "not negotiable," Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Tuesday, emphasizing that decisions regarding the autonomous territory rest solely with Denmark and Greenland.

"Greenland is an autonomous territory within Denmark. Only Denmark and Greenland make decisions regarding the island," A. Stubb told Finnish media in Paris, where he was participating in a meeting of the "coalition of the willing" on Ukraine.

The Finnish leader noted that a year ago, few could have imagined the need for such discussions. "We support Denmark," he reiterated.

Responding to a question about Venezuela, A. Stubb said the US is pursuing its own narrow interests there. He warned that disregarding international law in one place could set a precedent elsewhere.

"The consequences could be widespread and unpredictable. We are moving toward a more dangerous world," he added.

A. Stubb called for a return to common rules, including respect for state sovereignty, territorial integrity and human rights.

US President Donald Trump said in a phone interview with The Atlantic on Sunday that his country "absolutely" needs Greenland.

In December 2025, he announced the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as US special envoy for Greenland, leading to renewed diplomatic tensions between Washington and Copenhagen.

Since taking office in January 2025, Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in gaining control of Greenland, saying he would not rule out using “military or economic coercion” to achieve this goal.

A. Stubb wrote on the social media site X on Sunday that no one can make decisions for Greenland and Denmark except themselves, supporting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's call for the United States to stop threatening the kingdom. "Our Scandinavian friend Denmark and Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have our full support," Stubb added. –0–

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Washington, January 6 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump and his team are exploring various options for acquiring Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, including using the military, White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt announced in an emailed statement to Xinhua on Tuesday.

"The President and his team are discussing a range of options to achieve this important foreign policy objective, and, of course, the use of the U.S. military is always an option for the Commander-in-Chief," she said. "President Trump has made clear that the acquisition of Greenland is a national security priority for the United States and vital to deterring our adversaries in the Arctic region," Leavitt noted.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller stated on Monday that no one would go to war with the United States over Greenland. Washington's official position is that Greenland should be part of the United States, he said in an interview with CNN.

"We absolutely need Greenland. We need it for defense," Trump emphasized in a telephone interview with The Atlantic on Sunday. Others can decide for themselves what the recent American operation in Venezuela means for Greenland, the White House chief added.

"If the US decides to attack another NATO country, then everything will end, including NATO, and therefore the security system that was founded after the end of World War II," Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned on Monday.

The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom and Denmark issued a joint statement on Tuesday saying that "Denmark and Greenland, and they alone, must decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland."

The leaders emphasized that Arctic security remains a key priority for Europe and is crucial to international and transatlantic security. NATO has made clear that the Arctic region is a priority, and European allies are increasing their presence in the region, the statement noted.

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BEIJING, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — China's postal industry is expected to handle 216.5 billion pieces of mail by 2025, up 11.5 percent year-on-year, according to data released Wednesday at the National Conference on Postal Work in 2026.

In particular, the volume of shipments in the express delivery sector amounted to 199 billion units, which is 13.7 percent more than in 2024.

Zhao Chongju, Director General of the State Postal Administration of the People's Republic of China, announced at a meeting that the operating revenue of China's postal industry in 2025 will reach 1.8 trillion yuan (approximately $256.5 billion), an increase of 6.4 percent year-on-year. In particular, revenue from the express delivery sector increased by 6.5 percent to 1.5 trillion yuan.

China's postal industry has maintained stable and positive growth momentum, and its role in promoting the country's socio-economic development will continue to increase in 2025, Zhao Chunjiu noted. -0-

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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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