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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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Addis Ababa, January 7 (Xinhua) — At least 22 migrants were killed and about 65 others were injured in a road accident in Ethiopia's northeastern Afar region on Tuesday, the regional government's press service reported.

The truck carrying migrants overturned at dawn, the statement said. The victims are currently receiving treatment at nearby medical facilities, many of whom are in critical condition.

"The truck was overcrowded with migrants who had been deceived by illegal brokers and did not understand the dangers associated with the route," the press service stated.

In recent years, desperate Ethiopian migrants have frequently attempted to cross the Red Sea from Djibouti to reach the Middle East via Yemen. Many of them are hoping to find work in Saudi Arabia.

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Paris, January 7 (Xinhua) — "Several thousand" French soldiers may be sent to Ukraine to maintain peace after the ceasefire, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview with France 2 television on Tuesday.

According to him, "France will take part in operations" monitoring the Russian-Ukrainian border after the signing of the ceasefire agreement. However, the president emphasized that French soldiers will not be a combat force. Paris will participate in "the restoration of the Ukrainian army," Macron added.

"Work is being conducted between the Ukrainians, the 'coalition of the willing,' and the Americans. They will be responsible for determining whether there are violations in the border area," the French leader said.

A coalition of about 30 European and other countries agreed at a meeting in Paris on Tuesday that any future peace settlement must include credible and binding security guarantees for Ukraine.

As stated in the joint declaration, they are prepared to establish a system of politically and legally binding guarantees after the ceasefire agreement comes into force. 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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HARBIN, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — Harbin, known as the "Ice Capital of China," and Russia's Murmansk celebrated the 10th anniversary of their sister-city relationship by unveiling a jointly created ice sculpture called "Inspiration."

The unveiling ceremony for the memorial sculpture took place on Tuesday, January 6, in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province, northeast China. It was attended by Harbin Deputy Mayor Li Mian, Murmansk Deputy Mayor Andrei Kostin, Murmansk City Council Chairman of the Committee for Economic Development and Tourism Andrei Varich, and representatives of other relevant government agencies from both cities.

The ice sculpture was developed jointly by the two cities. It skillfully integrates a swan, symbolizing Harbin, and an element of the icebreaker "Lenin," symbolizing Murmansk. The sculpture also depicts winter landscapes of the two cities, as well as waves and ice floes, reminiscent of the Songhua River in Harbin and the ice-free port in Murmansk. At the top of the sculpture is an ice symbol with the number "10," symbolizing the ten-year friendship between the two cities.

According to the Harbin City Hall, the unveiling of the commemorative ice sculpture officially marked the beginning of a series of events dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the establishment of sister city relations between Harbin and Murmansk.

The two cities have already signed a cooperation plan for 2026, covering projects in many areas such as government exchanges, economy and trade, culture, education and sports, which are intended to further promote comprehensive and in-depth high-level exchanges and cooperation between the two cities.

In an interview with Xinhua News Agency, A. Kostin noted that the prospects for cooperation between Murmansk and Harbin remain clear. "We already have experience with Harbin in healthcare, education, and culture. We have ongoing exchanges," he stated.

He highlighted the growing tourist flow between the two cities. "We certainly predict that tourist flow, especially in the winter, will only increase thanks to the friendship between our sister cities growing stronger year after year," he added.

As a reminder, the unveiling of the commemorative ice sculpture took place on the sidelines of the 2026 International Ice and Snow Economy Fair, which is taking place from January 6 to 8 in Harbin. Diplomatic representatives accredited in China, representatives of foreign cities, and officials from leading enterprises from more than 20 countries and regions participated in the fair.

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BEIJING, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — No casualties have been reported so far from the 5.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

According to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC), the earthquake occurred at 3:17 a.m. Wednesday. 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.

Local authorities and emergency response agencies told Xinhua that there have been no reports of material damage. The earthquake did not damage local transportation infrastructure, power supply, or communications facilities, and normal life and work were not disrupted in the disaster area.

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HARBIN, January 6 (Xinhua) — The 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival opened in the capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Monday, January 5. Over the past 41 years, the Harbin festival, conceived as China's first international ice and snow event, has grown into one of the four largest winter shows in the world.

HARBIN, January 6 (Xinhua) — The 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival opened in the capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Monday, January 5. Over the past 41 years, the Harbin festival, conceived as China's first international ice and snow event, has grown into one of the four largest winter shows in the world.

HARBIN, January 6 (Xinhua) — The 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival opened in the capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Monday, January 5. Over the past 41 years, the Harbin festival, conceived as China's first international ice and snow event, has grown into one of the four largest winter shows in the world.

HARBIN, January 6 (Xinhua) — The 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival opened in the capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Monday, January 5. Over the past 41 years, the Harbin festival, conceived as China's first international ice and snow event, has grown into one of the four largest winter shows in the world.

HARBIN, January 6 (Xinhua) — The 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival opened in the capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Monday, January 5. Over the past 41 years, the Harbin festival, conceived as China's first international ice and snow event, has grown into one of the four largest winter shows in the world.

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