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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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BEIJING, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — A new fundamental science experiment involving lithium-ion batteries was conducted aboard China's Tiangong space station, the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences said Wednesday.

The experiment, conducted by three crew members of the Shenzhou 21 spacecraft, aimed to uncover the mechanisms underlying battery operation under the unique conditions of space.

Lithium-ion batteries are essential for modern space missions due to their high energy density and reliability. However, as the aforementioned institute explained, under terrestrial conditions, it is difficult to fully understand their internal behavior, particularly how chemicals are distributed within the electrolyte, which critically impacts power output and service life.

"The main problem with experiments on Earth is gravity," the institute stated. "Gravity is constantly intertwined with electric fields, making it difficult to determine its influence on the internal processes in batteries."

In contrast, the microgravity conditions on the space station provide an ideal environment for observing these processes without the interference of gravity.

The institute emphasized that the findings from the experiment, conducted in microgravity conditions, are expected to overcome existing limitations in understanding the interaction between gravitational and electric fields.

These results will help improve existing battery systems in orbit and develop a new generation of safer, higher energy density batteries for future space exploration. -0-

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BEIJING, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho from Jan. 7 to 12, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said Wednesday.

Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, will attend the opening ceremony of the China-Africa Year of People's Exchanges at the headquarters of the African Union, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said.

He added that this will be the 36th consecutive year that Africa will be the destination for the Chinese foreign minister's first overseas trip at the beginning of the year. -0-

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BEIJING, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — The China Earthquake Administration has activated a Level 4 earthquake alert after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region early Wednesday.

The earthquake occurred at 3:17 a.m. The epicenter was located at 37.58 degrees north latitude and 74.93 degrees east longitude. The hypocenter was located at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to data from the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

Following the earthquake, the China Earthquake Administration ordered the CCSS and the Xinjiang Seismological Administration to launch emergency response activities, calling for joint consultations with relevant authorities, strengthening seismic monitoring, assessing the post-earthquake situation, and promptly updating information.

According to the department, the average elevation above sea level within a 10-kilometer radius of the earthquake's epicenter is approximately 4,545 meters. There have been no reports of casualties or injuries so far. -0-

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