Category: Raw News

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — The U.S. European Command said Wednesday it seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker registered as Russian during an operation in the North Atlantic.

"The seizure of the vessel Bella 1 for violating U.S. sanctions was announced today. The vessel was seized in the North Atlantic Ocean pursuant to a warrant issued by a U.S. federal court after being tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard cutter (USCGC) Munro," the command said in a statement on the X social media platform.

USCGC Munro is a Legend-class cutter designed for long-range, high-complexity missions. It is one of the largest vessels in the U.S. Coast Guard fleet.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Xinhua | January 7, 2026

Keywords: USA-Venezuela

Source: Xinhua

Flash: US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker Bella 1 in North Atlantic – US Forces Flash: US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker Bella 1 in North Atlantic – US Forces

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Xinhua | January 7, 2026

Keywords: USA-Greenland

Source: Xinhua

Lightning: D. Trump confirmed that he is considering the possibility of using American troops to establish control over Greenland for “national security reasons” Lightning: D. Trump confirmed that he is considering the possibility of using American troops to establish control over Greenland for “national security reasons”

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — The Chinese government has amended the Funeral Regulations to better regulate the entire service chain and provide affordable and green funeral services to the public.

The revised regulation, which was issued in a decree signed by Chinese Premier Li Qiang, will take effect on March 30.

The document, which contains 8 chapters and 73 articles, points to the socially significant nature of funeral and burial services and affirms the principles of public benefit, economy, civility, and environmental friendliness.

The regulation provides for the optimization of services, the reform of burial customs, and the promotion of land-saving and environmentally friendly funerals.

The scope of essential public funeral services is being clarified, with provisions for their gradual integration into the national system of basic public services, with dynamic adjustments. A funding mechanism is also being established to meet public demand for essential funeral services.

To prevent excessive fees, a price list system for services is being introduced, prohibiting charges for services not included in the approved price list. Regulatory authorities are required to strengthen price monitoring and enforcement, and pricing violations are being detailed.

The document also provides for strengthened law enforcement cooperation and comprehensive oversight of the entire service chain, including the issuance of death certificates, funerals, burials, and memorial services.

The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Civil Affairs of China said in a press release that the amendments were designed to address new challenges in the funeral industry.

The departments' statement indicated that the revised regulation provides for increased public investment, expanded provision of infrastructure facilities, reduced financial burden on families, improved service convenience, and the promotion of civilized, low-carbon, and environmentally friendly practices in funeral and memorial events.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Xinhua | January 7, 2026

Keywords: USA-Venezuela

Source: Xinhua

Flash: US seizes Venezuela-bound oil tanker Bella 1 in North Atlantic – US Forces Flash: US seizes Venezuela-bound oil tanker Bella 1 in North Atlantic – US Forces

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Xinhua | January 7, 2026

Keywords: USA-Venezuela

Source: Xinhua

Flash: The US is conducting an operation to seize an oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the Atlantic Ocean, according to US media.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — The second China (Jilin) Documentary Photo and Video Conference opened in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Wednesday, bringing together Chinese and foreign documentary filmmakers, representatives of production and broadcasting organizations, and industry experts.

According to the Zhongguo Xinwenshe news agency website, this event aims to create a key platform for cultural exchanges and industrial transactions in the field of documentary photography and video materials, covering Northeast Asia.

According to the organizers, the event will include a pre-sale of documentary film ideas, project presentations, international dialogue and exchange, and more. The agenda for this event will be both rich and compact.

Several international exhibitions will be held within its framework, which has attracted representatives of Chinese and foreign media to participate in the dialogue.

At the opening ceremony of the event, the list of key documentaries of Jilin Province in 2026 was released, with special attention paid to the documentary series "Wu Dacheng".

Since the call for proposals was announced in December 2025, a total of 121 applications have been received. Following a professional review and selection process, 17 projects were successfully shortlisted, the organizers reported.

These works cover topics such as social reality, history and culture, and ecosystem protection. The projects are presented by authors from various countries, including Mongolia and Russia, the organizers added.

Let us recall that the first Chinese /Jilin/ conference dedicated to documentary photography and video materials was successfully held in January 2025. -0-

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — China's Ministry of Commerce said Wednesday that it has launched an anti-dumping investigation on imports of dichlorosilane (DCS) originating in Japan since Jan. 7, 2026.

The investigation was launched in response to a request filed by a Chinese electronic materials company on behalf of the domestic dichlorosilane industry, the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement.

In response to a media inquiry, a ministry spokesperson stated that preliminary data provided by the applicant indicates that, from 2022 to 2024, the volume of dichlorosilane imports from Japan generally showed an upward trend, while prices fell by a combined 31 percent. Preliminary verification data indicates that these dumped imports have caused damage to the relevant domestic industry, the ministry spokesperson added.

Dichlorosilane is mainly used in the production of various types of microcircuits.

Upon receiving the complaint, the investigative body processed it in accordance with China's current laws and regulations, as well as the rules of the World Trade Organization, the ministry said.

Based on the review results, it was concluded that the application met the criteria for initiating an anti-dumping investigation, and a decision was made to conduct it, the country's trade agency said in a statement.

The anti-dumping investigation will cover aspects such as imports of dichlorosilane originating in Japan between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, and any injury caused to China's dichlorosilane industry between January 1, 2022 and June 30, 2025.

The investigative body will conduct the investigation in accordance with the law, fully ensuring the rights of all interested parties, and will make an objective and impartial decision based on the results obtained, the representative of the Ministry of Commerce of China concluded. -0-

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) — More and more Taiwanese are beginning to realize that the Lai Qingde administration's persistent calls for separatism will only lead to war and disaster on the island, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday.

Chen Binhua made the statement at a regular departmental press conference, commenting on recent public opinion polls on the island, which showed that more than 60 percent of Taiwanese residents do not want to see themselves or their family members sent to the battlefield in the event of a conflict between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.

Peace is the shared aspiration of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and national reunification is the only realistic path to Taiwan's future, stated Chen Binhua. He called on Taiwan compatriots to oppose separatist activities, jointly safeguard peace and stability on both sides of the Strait, and promote the peaceful development of cross-strait relations.

When asked to comment on Taiwanese media reports that public dissatisfaction with Lai Qingde's rule had remained above 50 percent for six consecutive months, Chen Binhua said the Lai Qingde administration had escalated separatist rhetoric, obstructed cross-strait exchanges, made unprincipled concessions to external forces at the expense of Taiwan's interests, and insisted on actions that undermine Taiwan's development and the well-being of its people, adding that these actions run counter to the island's prevailing public opinion.

Responding to a question about the Taiwan administration's claim that the Chinese mainland launched cyberattacks against the island, Chen Binhua said the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration in Taiwan is spreading slander and smearing the Chinese mainland to divert attention from its own poor governance. He added that relevant mainland agencies had previously identified and exposed cyberattacks carried out by Taiwan-linked organizations. -0-

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.