South Korea’s Yoon accused of using China as a ‘scapegoat’ in martial law defence
南韩总统尹锡悦的法律团队引用了没有证据的指控，声称中国和北韩干预选举，以为其短暂的戒严法令辩护，这一举动被分析人士形容为不负责任，警告可能引发国际争端。尹锡悦的律师在提交给宪法法院的62页文件中指责自由派反对派为“反民主的团伙”，暗示其有操纵选举的能力。
该文件反映了在南韩的极右YouTube频道上流传的无根据指控，而尹锡悦似乎也是这些频道的追随者。辩护方声称这些团伙欲将国家变成中国和北韩的殖民地，并得到中国经济力量的支持。对此，领导力研究所所长崔晋批评尹锡悦在没有证据的情况下激化有关中国干预的指控，认为总统应避免发表可能引发国际争端的言论，即便其意在国内受众。
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南韩总统尹锡悦的法律团队引用了没有证据的指控，声称中国和北韩干预选举，以为其短暂的戒严法令辩护，这一举动被分析人士形容为不负责任，警告可能引发国际争端。尹锡悦的律师在提交给宪法法院的62页文件中指责自由派反对派为“反民主的团伙”，暗示其有操纵选举的能力。
该文件反映了在南韩的极右YouTube频道上流传的无根据指控，而尹锡悦似乎也是这些频道的追随者。辩护方声称这些团伙欲将国家变成中国和北韩的殖民地，并得到中国经济力量的支持。对此，领导力研究所所长崔晋批评尹锡悦在没有证据的情况下激化有关中国干预的指控，认为总统应避免发表可能引发国际争端的言论，即便其意在国内受众。
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4 arrested in Malaysia for ‘shameful’ video of attack on disabled man as bystanders watch
在马来西亚凯马南市场，一名残疾男子遭四名男子袭击，事件引发广泛愤怒并引起社会对旁观者冷漠的谴责。这起事件发生在周五，47岁的阿哈迈德·诺尔·阿尔·法伊赞·朱索在骑摩托车时失控，撞上路边的面摊，随即遭到袭击，袭击者甚至用油腻的面条抹在他的脸上。
视频在社交媒体上迅速传播，公众对袭击行为和旁观者的无动于衷表示愤怒。尽管阿哈迈德持有马来西亚社会福利部的残疾证明，但在事件发生时并没有人出手相助。凯马南地区代理警察局长万穆罕默德·万贾法尔表示，警方已逮捕四名嫌疑人，其中包括一名摊贩，调查仍在进行中。
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在马来西亚凯马南市场，一名残疾男子遭四名男子袭击，事件引发广泛愤怒并引起社会对旁观者冷漠的谴责。这起事件发生在周五，47岁的阿哈迈德·诺尔·阿尔·法伊赞·朱索在骑摩托车时失控，撞上路边的面摊，随即遭到袭击，袭击者甚至用油腻的面条抹在他的脸上。
视频在社交媒体上迅速传播，公众对袭击行为和旁观者的无动于衷表示愤怒。尽管阿哈迈德持有马来西亚社会福利部的残疾证明，但在事件发生时并没有人出手相助。凯马南地区代理警察局长万穆罕默德·万贾法尔表示，警方已逮捕四名嫌疑人，其中包括一名摊贩，调查仍在进行中。
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Gaza ceasefire: late night tears and hugs for released Palestinian prisoners
在加沙停火协议下，两辆载有被释放的巴勒斯坦囚犯的巴士于周一凌晨2点抵达约旦河西岸。当巴士停下时，门打开，亲属们相拥而泣，现场气氛热烈，欢呼声、挥舞的旗帜和烟花齐飞。人们在贝图尼亚这个通常安静的郊区欢庆，表达对亲人的重聚之喜。
这批囚犯中包括在2024年3月被以色列监禁的巴勒斯坦记者布什拉·塔维尔。根据协议，在接下来的42天里，预计将有约1900名巴勒斯坦人被释放，以换取哈马斯在加沙扣押的33名以色列人质。塔维尔的释放之旅始于前一天凌晨3点，她从监狱被转移到靠近分隔墙的另一所监狱，与其他囚犯一同等待出发。
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在加沙停火协议下，两辆载有被释放的巴勒斯坦囚犯的巴士于周一凌晨2点抵达约旦河西岸。当巴士停下时，门打开，亲属们相拥而泣，现场气氛热烈，欢呼声、挥舞的旗帜和烟花齐飞。人们在贝图尼亚这个通常安静的郊区欢庆，表达对亲人的重聚之喜。
这批囚犯中包括在2024年3月被以色列监禁的巴勒斯坦记者布什拉·塔维尔。根据协议，在接下来的42天里，预计将有约1900名巴勒斯坦人被释放，以换取哈马斯在加沙扣押的33名以色列人质。塔维尔的释放之旅始于前一天凌晨3点，她从监狱被转移到靠近分隔墙的另一所监狱，与其他囚犯一同等待出发。
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China vice-president Han meets Vance, Musk ahead of Trump inauguration
中国副总统韩正于周日与美国副总统当选人J.D. Vance在华盛顿会晤。此次会谈标志着中美两国在新一届政府即将上任之际，双方高层交流的持续。韩正还与特斯拉首席执行官埃隆·马斯克及其他美国商界代表进行了会谈，显示出中国对与美国企业界建立良好关系的重视。
此次会晤的背景是中美关系在经历了一段紧张时期后，双方都希望通过对话来缓解摩擦。韩正的访问不仅是为了加强与新政府的联系，也反映了中国对美国市场的关注和对未来合作的期待。与马斯克的会谈尤其引人注目，因为他在特朗普政府中扮演着重要角色，这可能为中美经济合作开辟新的机会。
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中国副总统韩正于周日与美国副总统当选人J.D. Vance在华盛顿会晤。此次会谈标志着中美两国在新一届政府即将上任之际，双方高层交流的持续。韩正还与特斯拉首席执行官埃隆·马斯克及其他美国商界代表进行了会谈，显示出中国对与美国企业界建立良好关系的重视。
此次会晤的背景是中美关系在经历了一段紧张时期后，双方都希望通过对话来缓解摩擦。韩正的访问不仅是为了加强与新政府的联系，也反映了中国对美国市场的关注和对未来合作的期待。与马斯克的会谈尤其引人注目，因为他在特朗普政府中扮演着重要角色，这可能为中美经济合作开辟新的机会。
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Australia’s Albanese unveils US$1.2 billion plan to make aluminium ‘green’
澳大利亚将为使用可再生电力的铝冶炼厂提供奖励，作为其12亿美元绿色金属计划的一部分。总理安东尼·阿尔巴尼斯在周一宣布了这一计划，旨在鼓励铝生产商转向更环保的生产方式。
铝土矿在大型冶炼厂中被提炼，这些冶炼厂消耗了澳大利亚近10%的电力，长期以来依赖于污染严重的煤电。根据官方数据，澳大利亚是全球第六大铝生产国，铝被广泛应用于飞机部件和饮料罐等产品。阿尔巴尼斯表示，预计将为生产“绿色”铝的公司提供价值20亿澳元（约合12亿美元）的生产信用，进一步推动铝行业向低碳转型。
他指出，全球市场日益寻求进口清洁、可靠的金属，这为澳大利亚提供了在全球经济脱碳过程中巨大的增长机会。未来十年内，企业将能够根据生产的“清洁”铝的吨数，申请尚待确定的奖励金额。
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澳大利亚将为使用可再生电力的铝冶炼厂提供奖励，作为其12亿美元绿色金属计划的一部分。总理安东尼·阿尔巴尼斯在周一宣布了这一计划，旨在鼓励铝生产商转向更环保的生产方式。
铝土矿在大型冶炼厂中被提炼，这些冶炼厂消耗了澳大利亚近10%的电力，长期以来依赖于污染严重的煤电。根据官方数据，澳大利亚是全球第六大铝生产国，铝被广泛应用于飞机部件和饮料罐等产品。阿尔巴尼斯表示，预计将为生产“绿色”铝的公司提供价值20亿澳元（约合12亿美元）的生产信用，进一步推动铝行业向低碳转型。
他指出，全球市场日益寻求进口清洁、可靠的金属，这为澳大利亚提供了在全球经济脱碳过程中巨大的增长机会。未来十年内，企业将能够根据生产的“清洁”铝的吨数，申请尚待确定的奖励金额。
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Hong Kong barristers’ group to keep speaking up on legal issues: Victor Dawes
香港律师公会将继续关注与法律相关的问题，但并非所有观点都需通过公开声明表达。即将卸任的主席Victor Dawes表示，公会在与北京的关系中取得了一定进展，并强调双方进行坦诚对话对香港的利益至关重要。
Dawes在其任期内努力修复了公会与北京之间的关系，此前公会因批评引渡法案和国安法而遭遇冷遇。他指出，尽管需要提出批评，但必须以建设性的方式进行沟通，避免让人觉得公会对任何政策都持反对态度。自2018年以来，律师公会的北京年度访问和在北京大学举办的普通法课程均已暂停，显示出双方关系的复杂性。
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香港律师公会将继续关注与法律相关的问题，但并非所有观点都需通过公开声明表达。即将卸任的主席Victor Dawes表示，公会在与北京的关系中取得了一定进展，并强调双方进行坦诚对话对香港的利益至关重要。
Dawes在其任期内努力修复了公会与北京之间的关系，此前公会因批评引渡法案和国安法而遭遇冷遇。他指出，尽管需要提出批评，但必须以建设性的方式进行沟通，避免让人觉得公会对任何政策都持反对态度。自2018年以来，律师公会的北京年度访问和在北京大学举办的普通法课程均已暂停，显示出双方关系的复杂性。
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China to host world’s first human-robot marathon as robotics drives national goals
北京将于今年春季首次举行人类与机器人共同竞赛的半程马拉松。 活动将在大兴区进行，预计将有来自20多家公司的类人机器人参加，与大约12,000名参赛者一同角逐21公里的赛程。当地政府为获奖前三名跑者提供奖励。
此次赛事是中国在人工智能和机器人技术领域努力的缩影，旨在提升其在科技竞争中的优势，特别是应对老龄化社会带来的挑战及出生率下降的问题。大兴区的经济技术开发区（E-Town）是一个国家级工业区，支持航空制造和半导体等高科技产业，也为此次比赛的举办提供了重要支持。
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北京将于今年春季首次举行人类与机器人共同竞赛的半程马拉松。 活动将在大兴区进行，预计将有来自20多家公司的类人机器人参加，与大约12,000名参赛者一同角逐21公里的赛程。当地政府为获奖前三名跑者提供奖励。
此次赛事是中国在人工智能和机器人技术领域努力的缩影，旨在提升其在科技竞争中的优势，特别是应对老龄化社会带来的挑战及出生率下降的问题。大兴区的经济技术开发区（E-Town）是一个国家级工业区，支持航空制造和半导体等高科技产业，也为此次比赛的举办提供了重要支持。
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Will higher school fees, new taxes turn Hongkongers away from UK properties?
By Cheryl Arcibal
Hong Kong-based investors are the largest foreign buyers of homes in the UK, but additional education fees, a new tax scheme and slowing growth in rental rates could conspire to turn people away from the country.
As of December 5, Hong Kong investors had registered 25,972 property titles in the UK, up 5.7 per cent from 2023, accounting for 13.7 per cent of all foreign homebuyers, according to data provided by London-based property agency Benham and Reeves.
In 2024, about 190,000 properties in England and Wales were owned by foreigners, up 2.6 per cent from a year earlier, the data showed.
Hongkongers’ affinity for UK property has also been a boon for businesses like Skipton International, a Guernsey-based bank and mortgage lender. It said that in 2024, one out of every seven of its UK mortgage loans was held by a Hong Kong resident.
Skipton is now offering customers a five-year, fixed-rate mortgage starting at 4.99 per cent and it also introduced a new three-year, fixed-rate loan starting at 5.89 per cent.
Recent developments in the UK, however, stand to put a damper on demand.
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Hong Kong-based investors are the largest foreign buyers of homes in the UK, but additional education fees, a new tax scheme and slowing growth in rental rates could conspire to turn people away from the country.
As of December 5, Hong Kong investors had registered 25,972 property titles in the UK, up 5.7 per cent from 2023, accounting for 13.7 per cent of all foreign homebuyers, according to data provided by London-based property agency Benham and Reeves.
In 2024, about 190,000 properties in England and Wales were owned by foreigners, up 2.6 per cent from a year earlier, the data showed.
Hongkongers’ affinity for UK property has also been a boon for businesses like Skipton International, a Guernsey-based bank and mortgage lender. It said that in 2024, one out of every seven of its UK mortgage loans was held by a Hong Kong resident.
Skipton is now offering customers a five-year, fixed-rate mortgage starting at 4.99 per cent and it also introduced a new three-year, fixed-rate loan starting at 5.89 per cent.
Recent developments in the UK, however, stand to put a damper on demand.
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Hong Kong should not be rewarding people who snitch on neighbours
为了打击公共住房的滥用并缩短等待时间，香港当局推出了奖励计划，鼓励居民举报滥用公共租住房屋的行为。居民若举报导致房屋被没收的滥用情况，将获得3000港元（约合385美元）的奖励。这一措施旨在重新分配公共资源，确保真正需要的人能够获得住房。
公共住房的滥用现象包括将租住房屋用于盈利或在不再需要的情况下占用公共资源，这些行为应该受到惩罚。法律的支持使得公民有责任向政府报告可疑案件，以便进行调查，并维护公共资源的合理分配。新的奖励制度也为举报者提供了参与公共利益的激励，鼓励更多市民站出来。
此外，明显的违法行为，例如将租住房屋改造成健身房、美容院或补习中心的住户，应该被驱逐并受到惩罚。这一政策不仅是为了维护公共住房的合法性，更是为了确保资源能够惠及更多有需要的人。
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为了打击公共住房的滥用并缩短等待时间，香港当局推出了奖励计划，鼓励居民举报滥用公共租住房屋的行为。居民若举报导致房屋被没收的滥用情况，将获得3000港元（约合385美元）的奖励。这一措施旨在重新分配公共资源，确保真正需要的人能够获得住房。
公共住房的滥用现象包括将租住房屋用于盈利或在不再需要的情况下占用公共资源，这些行为应该受到惩罚。法律的支持使得公民有责任向政府报告可疑案件，以便进行调查，并维护公共资源的合理分配。新的奖励制度也为举报者提供了参与公共利益的激励，鼓励更多市民站出来。
此外，明显的违法行为，例如将租住房屋改造成健身房、美容院或补习中心的住户，应该被驱逐并受到惩罚。这一政策不仅是为了维护公共住房的合法性，更是为了确保资源能够惠及更多有需要的人。
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Singapore’s Shanmugan defends death penalty stance against Biden’s pardons in US
新加坡法律与内务部长K Shanmugam在周日表示，为了保护绝大多数民众，个人情感在死刑问题上会被“放在一边”。他的评论是对《华尔街日报》去年12月一篇文章的回应，该文讨论了美国总统乔·拜登在离任前为37名囚犯减刑的决定。
Shanmugam在社交媒体上指出，拜登在做出这一决定时提及了他的个人良知，同时也提到了《华尔街日报》的评论提到，并非所有死囚都得到了减刑，例如在匹兹堡教堂大屠杀和查尔斯顿教堂枪击案中实施暴力行为的罪犯，拜登均没有对他们的死刑判决进行减刑。这一差异引发了对死刑制度不同观点的讨论，显示出国家间在面对严肃法律问题时所持有的不同态度。
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新加坡法律与内务部长K Shanmugam在周日表示，为了保护绝大多数民众，个人情感在死刑问题上会被“放在一边”。他的评论是对《华尔街日报》去年12月一篇文章的回应，该文讨论了美国总统乔·拜登在离任前为37名囚犯减刑的决定。
Shanmugam在社交媒体上指出，拜登在做出这一决定时提及了他的个人良知，同时也提到了《华尔街日报》的评论提到，并非所有死囚都得到了减刑，例如在匹兹堡教堂大屠杀和查尔斯顿教堂枪击案中实施暴力行为的罪犯，拜登均没有对他们的死刑判决进行减刑。这一差异引发了对死刑制度不同观点的讨论，显示出国家间在面对严肃法律问题时所持有的不同态度。
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With Donald Trump’s inauguration, US-China rivalry opens new and uncertain chapter
Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, marking a significant moment of geopolitical tension, particularly in US-China relations. His presidency is set against the backdrop of his controversial history, including being the first convicted felon to assume office, after being found guilty of 34 charges in New York related to the 2016 election.
This inauguration will be notable for several reasons, including being held indoors for the first time in 40 years due to severe weather. The ceremony will feature heightened security, with 30 miles of fencing around federal buildings and over 25,000 police and military personnel deployed, anticipating more than 200,000 visitors and numerous protesters. Trump's swearing-in at the US Capitol will include an oath, an inaugural address, and the signing of cabinet nominations, alongside a farewell to the outgoing president Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, marking a significant moment of geopolitical tension, particularly in US-China relations. His presidency is set against the backdrop of his controversial history, including being the first convicted felon to assume office, after being found guilty of 34 charges in New York related to the 2016 election.
This inauguration will be notable for several reasons, including being held indoors for the first time in 40 years due to severe weather. The ceremony will feature heightened security, with 30 miles of fencing around federal buildings and over 25,000 police and military personnel deployed, anticipating more than 200,000 visitors and numerous protesters. Trump's swearing-in at the US Capitol will include an oath, an inaugural address, and the signing of cabinet nominations, alongside a farewell to the outgoing president Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Playful China cat sends resignation letter, loses owner job, Thai dog brings home bomb
一位中国女子因她的猫意外发送了辞职信而导致工作丢失，这一事件在网上引起了广泛的关注和笑声。这位25岁的女性来自重庆，养有九只猫。她在1月5日写好辞职信时犹豫不决，因为她需要这份工作来养活自己的宠物，然而就在此时，她的一只猫跳上她的桌子，意外按下了发送键，导致邮件被发出。
事后，她立刻联系了老板解释情况，但并未得到回应，最终不仅失去了工作，还失去了年终奖金。她表示，计划在春节过后寻找新工作，以继续照顾她的猫咪们。这个故事引发了网友们的热议，既让人感到幽默，也反映出养宠物带来的经济压力。
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一位中国女子因她的猫意外发送了辞职信而导致工作丢失，这一事件在网上引起了广泛的关注和笑声。这位25岁的女性来自重庆，养有九只猫。她在1月5日写好辞职信时犹豫不决，因为她需要这份工作来养活自己的宠物，然而就在此时，她的一只猫跳上她的桌子，意外按下了发送键，导致邮件被发出。
事后，她立刻联系了老板解释情况，但并未得到回应，最终不仅失去了工作，还失去了年终奖金。她表示，计划在春节过后寻找新工作，以继续照顾她的猫咪们。这个故事引发了网友们的热议，既让人感到幽默，也反映出养宠物带来的经济压力。
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Indonesia’s relentless Mount Ibu erupts 1,000 times this month, displacing thousands
印尼东部的伊布火山本月已爆发超过一千次，导致当局决定将其警报级别提升至最高，并要求疏散三千名生活在附近村庄的居民。火山最新一次的爆发发生在周三，喷出的烟柱高达四公里（2.5英里）。根据印尼地质局的数据，自1月1日以来，该火山已记录到1,079次爆发，喷出的灰烬高度在0.3至4公里之间。
伊布火山位于北马鲁古省的哈马黑拉岛上，最近一次重大喷发发生在周日凌晨1:15，当时火山喷出了一座高达1.5公里的灰烬云。地质局表示，灰烬呈灰色，强度适中至厚重，向西南方向漂移，观察点传来了轰鸣声。由于火山活动频繁，政府正加紧疏散工作，以保护居民的安全。
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印尼东部的伊布火山本月已爆发超过一千次，导致当局决定将其警报级别提升至最高，并要求疏散三千名生活在附近村庄的居民。火山最新一次的爆发发生在周三，喷出的烟柱高达四公里（2.5英里）。根据印尼地质局的数据，自1月1日以来，该火山已记录到1,079次爆发，喷出的灰烬高度在0.3至4公里之间。
伊布火山位于北马鲁古省的哈马黑拉岛上，最近一次重大喷发发生在周日凌晨1:15，当时火山喷出了一座高达1.5公里的灰烬云。地质局表示，灰烬呈灰色，强度适中至厚重，向西南方向漂移，观察点传来了轰鸣声。由于火山活动频繁，政府正加紧疏散工作，以保护居民的安全。
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Trump promises ‘brand new day’, harsh immigration limits at pre-inauguration victory rally
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US president-elect Donald Trump told thousands of roaring supporters on Sunday that he would impose severe limits on immigration on his first day in office, vowing to swiftly fulfil the central promise of his presidential campaign on Sunday at a rally inside a packed Washington arena a day before he returns to power.
“By the time the sun sets tomorrow, the invasion of our country will have come to a halt,” he said to cheers at a “Make America Great Again Victory Rally” at the Capital One Arena.
Trump repeated his campaign pledge to launch the largest deportation effort in US history, which would remove millions of immigrants. An operation of that scale, however, would likely take years and be hugely costly.
The rally resembled the freewheeling campaign speeches that have been a Trump staple since his first White House run in 2016, with the former and future president delivering a mix of boasts, false claims and sweeping promises to the delight of the crowd.
“This is the greatest political movement in American history, and 75 days ago, we achieved the most epic political victory our country has ever seen,” he said. “Starting tomorrow, I will act with historic speed of strength and fix every single crisis facing our country.”
The event marked his first major address in Washington since his speech on January 6, 2021, that preceded the storming of the US Capitol by an angry mob of his supporters. Trump has said he will pardon many of the more than 1,500 people convicted or charged in connection with the attack.
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US president-elect Donald Trump told thousands of roaring supporters on Sunday that he would impose severe limits on immigration on his first day in office, vowing to swiftly fulfil the central promise of his presidential campaign on Sunday at a rally inside a packed Washington arena a day before he returns to power.
“By the time the sun sets tomorrow, the invasion of our country will have come to a halt,” he said to cheers at a “Make America Great Again Victory Rally” at the Capital One Arena.
Trump repeated his campaign pledge to launch the largest deportation effort in US history, which would remove millions of immigrants. An operation of that scale, however, would likely take years and be hugely costly.
The rally resembled the freewheeling campaign speeches that have been a Trump staple since his first White House run in 2016, with the former and future president delivering a mix of boasts, false claims and sweeping promises to the delight of the crowd.
“This is the greatest political movement in American history, and 75 days ago, we achieved the most epic political victory our country has ever seen,” he said. “Starting tomorrow, I will act with historic speed of strength and fix every single crisis facing our country.”
The event marked his first major address in Washington since his speech on January 6, 2021, that preceded the storming of the US Capitol by an angry mob of his supporters. Trump has said he will pardon many of the more than 1,500 people convicted or charged in connection with the attack.
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Have faith in Hong Kong’s judiciary, outgoing Bar Association chair urges public
香港律师协会的 outgoing chairman 维克托·道斯呼吁市民对司法系统保持信心，强调法官的素质为“顶尖”，并指出国家安全案件只是司法系统的一个方面。他在任期内经历了2020年国家安全法实施后的多起高调检控案件，并认为透明度和公众理解在国家安全立法的实施中尤为重要。
道斯在接受采访时提到，香港正处于一个“微妙而困难的时刻”，复杂的地缘政治环境对司法系统造成了压力。他承认大国之间的动荡会直接影响香港，并表示尽管法官的判决过程未必受到影响，但工作压力显著增加。他希望政府在施行国家安全立法时能更加透明，以提升公众的理解和信任。
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香港律师协会的 outgoing chairman 维克托·道斯呼吁市民对司法系统保持信心，强调法官的素质为“顶尖”，并指出国家安全案件只是司法系统的一个方面。他在任期内经历了2020年国家安全法实施后的多起高调检控案件，并认为透明度和公众理解在国家安全立法的实施中尤为重要。
道斯在接受采访时提到，香港正处于一个“微妙而困难的时刻”，复杂的地缘政治环境对司法系统造成了压力。他承认大国之间的动荡会直接影响香港，并表示尽管法官的判决过程未必受到影响，但工作压力显著增加。他希望政府在施行国家安全立法时能更加透明，以提升公众的理解和信任。
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UK’s Starmer congratulates Trump ahead of US presidential inauguration
By Agence France-Presse
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer wished Donald Trump “warmest congratulations” late on Sunday ahead of Trump’s inauguration, hailing the “unshakeable foundations” of the two countries’ “historical alliance”.
“On behalf of His Majesty’s Government and the United Kingdom, I would like to send my warmest congratulations to President Donald Trump on his inauguration as the forty-seventh President of the United States,” Starmer said in a statement.
“We will continue to build upon the unshakeable foundations of our historic alliance as we tackle together the global challenges we face and take our partnership to the next level,” Starmer added.
Starmer has been at pains to insist the UK-US “special relationship” will flourish under a Trump presidency.
There have been concerns in Britain over possible trade wars, Labour ministers’ unflattering comments about Trump during his first term, and Starmer’s recent row with key Trump ally Elon Musk.
“With President Trump’s long-standing affection and historical ties to the United Kingdom, I know that depth of friendship will continue,” the Labour leader said in the statement.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer wished Donald Trump “warmest congratulations” late on Sunday ahead of Trump’s inauguration, hailing the “unshakeable foundations” of the two countries’ “historical alliance”.
“On behalf of His Majesty’s Government and the United Kingdom, I would like to send my warmest congratulations to President Donald Trump on his inauguration as the forty-seventh President of the United States,” Starmer said in a statement.
“We will continue to build upon the unshakeable foundations of our historic alliance as we tackle together the global challenges we face and take our partnership to the next level,” Starmer added.
Starmer has been at pains to insist the UK-US “special relationship” will flourish under a Trump presidency.
There have been concerns in Britain over possible trade wars, Labour ministers’ unflattering comments about Trump during his first term, and Starmer’s recent row with key Trump ally Elon Musk.
“With President Trump’s long-standing affection and historical ties to the United Kingdom, I know that depth of friendship will continue,” the Labour leader said in the statement.
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Ukraine’s Zelensky calls on allies for more air defence after 1,000 attacks in a week
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a renewed appeal to the country’s allies on Sunday to provide more US-made Patriot air defence systems following a week with more than 1,000 Russian air attacks.
“We need the strong support of our partners,” Zelensky posted on his Telegram channel. “More Patriots for Ukraine mean greater protection for life,” he said.
The Russian attacks caused multiple deaths and injuries.
According to Zelensky, Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 660 glide bombs, around 550 drones and almost 60 missiles over the past week. Ukrainian air defences downed 33 missiles, including ballistic variants, and more than 300 drones.
Zelensky published a video showing the devastation from the attacks, for example in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia over the weekend, and also in the Donbas region in the east of the country.
Zelensky paid tribute to the armed forces, but added: “The task of continuing to protect our airspace remains.” He called for Ukraine’s Western allies to provide more air defence systems.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a renewed appeal to the country’s allies on Sunday to provide more US-made Patriot air defence systems following a week with more than 1,000 Russian air attacks.
“We need the strong support of our partners,” Zelensky posted on his Telegram channel. “More Patriots for Ukraine mean greater protection for life,” he said.
The Russian attacks caused multiple deaths and injuries.
According to Zelensky, Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 660 glide bombs, around 550 drones and almost 60 missiles over the past week. Ukrainian air defences downed 33 missiles, including ballistic variants, and more than 300 drones.
Zelensky published a video showing the devastation from the attacks, for example in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia over the weekend, and also in the Donbas region in the east of the country.
Zelensky paid tribute to the armed forces, but added: “The task of continuing to protect our airspace remains.” He called for Ukraine’s Western allies to provide more air defence systems.
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Trump ‘unlikely to take the initiative to use Taiwan as a bargaining chip’ with Beijing, Bonnie Glaser says
分析认为，特朗普如果再次当选，将可能对台湾的支持采取更加灵活的策略，甚至将其视为与中国谈判的筹码。在特朗普2016年当选后的初期，他曾试图利用台湾问题为自己的对华贸易谈判增加筹码。不过，这一策略并未成功，因为中国拒绝与他谈判，要求他重申对“一个中国”政策的承诺。
特朗普在与习近平的交往中逐步认识到了台湾问题的复杂性，并最终选择了遵循与中国的关系优先。在其第二任期中，特朗普可能不会主动将台湾问题作为谈判工具，但如果习近平提出具体要求，他可能会考虑此请求是否能换取其他利益，例如在贸易上获得让步。这种动态关系让台湾的未来在一定程度上依赖于中美两国之间的互动与特朗普总统的决策。
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分析认为，特朗普如果再次当选，将可能对台湾的支持采取更加灵活的策略，甚至将其视为与中国谈判的筹码。在特朗普2016年当选后的初期，他曾试图利用台湾问题为自己的对华贸易谈判增加筹码。不过，这一策略并未成功，因为中国拒绝与他谈判，要求他重申对“一个中国”政策的承诺。
特朗普在与习近平的交往中逐步认识到了台湾问题的复杂性，并最终选择了遵循与中国的关系优先。在其第二任期中，特朗普可能不会主动将台湾问题作为谈判工具，但如果习近平提出具体要求，他可能会考虑此请求是否能换取其他利益，例如在贸易上获得让步。这种动态关系让台湾的未来在一定程度上依赖于中美两国之间的互动与特朗普总统的决策。
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How Trump could upend South China Sea calculations all round
By Sophie Wushuang Yi
The South China Sea has long been a stage for US-China rivalry, its critical shipping lanes, rich resources and competing territorial claims making it a geopolitical flashpoint.
Last year, tensions escalated as China intensified its actions in the disputed waters, including announcing baselines around Scarborough Shoal and stepping up reef patrols. Simultaneously, the United States maintained its freedom of navigation operations, signalling support for regional allies and challenging Beijing’s territorial assertions.
The South China Sea faces renewed challenges this year, driven by Donald Trump’s return as US president. Trump’s approach during his first term prioritised a transactional style of diplomacy, increasing freedom of navigation operations while fostering ties with regional allies like the Philippines. But this strategy often lacked consistency, as his focus on trade deals with China sometimes overshadowed security concerns. Trump’s return could see the South China Sea potentially used as a bargaining tool in negotiations with Beijing.
China is likely to be bracing for a more unpredictable US approach under Trump. Beijing’s South China Sea actions are a mix of assertiveness and calculated restraint. Last year, it submitted Scarborough baselines to the United Nations while reinforcing its maritime presence and showcasing its growing naval capabilities in a counterbalance to US freedom of navigation operations.
But China also sought to manage tensions through diplomacy, including regional security dialogues and negotiations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for a South China Sea code of conduct. By prioritising bilateral deals over multilateralism, Trump could upset Beijing’s strategic calculations.
As a central party to the South China Sea disputes, the Philippines faces both internal and external pressures. Internally, Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has exposed fractures within the government, which could undermine its ability to formulate coherent foreign policy.
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By Sophie Wushuang Yi
The South China Sea has long been a stage for US-China rivalry, its critical shipping lanes, rich resources and competing territorial claims making it a geopolitical flashpoint.
Last year, tensions escalated as China intensified its actions in the disputed waters, including announcing baselines around Scarborough Shoal and stepping up reef patrols. Simultaneously, the United States maintained its freedom of navigation operations, signalling support for regional allies and challenging Beijing’s territorial assertions.
The South China Sea faces renewed challenges this year, driven by Donald Trump’s return as US president. Trump’s approach during his first term prioritised a transactional style of diplomacy, increasing freedom of navigation operations while fostering ties with regional allies like the Philippines. But this strategy often lacked consistency, as his focus on trade deals with China sometimes overshadowed security concerns. Trump’s return could see the South China Sea potentially used as a bargaining tool in negotiations with Beijing.
China is likely to be bracing for a more unpredictable US approach under Trump. Beijing’s South China Sea actions are a mix of assertiveness and calculated restraint. Last year, it submitted Scarborough baselines to the United Nations while reinforcing its maritime presence and showcasing its growing naval capabilities in a counterbalance to US freedom of navigation operations.
But China also sought to manage tensions through diplomacy, including regional security dialogues and negotiations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for a South China Sea code of conduct. By prioritising bilateral deals over multilateralism, Trump could upset Beijing’s strategic calculations.
As a central party to the South China Sea disputes, the Philippines faces both internal and external pressures. Internally, Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has exposed fractures within the government, which could undermine its ability to formulate coherent foreign policy.
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