Trump signs TikTok executive order delaying app ban, threatens tariffs
在上任首日，美国总统唐纳德·特朗普签署了一项行政命令，推迟了对TikTok的禁令，同时警告如果中国未能批准相关交易，将对其施加重大关税。特朗普表示，TikTok如果不经过他的批准，将是“毫无价值的”，并强调有权选择出售或关闭这款应用。
这一行政命令为特朗普政府提供了75天的时间，旨在寻找替代方案以解决TikTok的数据隐私问题，而不必直接实施禁令。同时，这也为与TikTok母公司字节跳动的进一步谈判打开了大门，以期找到满足国家安全要求的解决方案。TikTok首席执行官周受资在特朗普的宣誓就职仪式上被看到与特朗普的国家情报主任提名人塔尔西·加巴德同坐，并于12月16日在佛罗里达州的特朗普度假村与特朗普会面，这表明了双方的接触和潜在合作的意向。
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在上任首日，美国总统唐纳德·特朗普签署了一项行政命令，推迟了对TikTok的禁令，同时警告如果中国未能批准相关交易，将对其施加重大关税。特朗普表示，TikTok如果不经过他的批准，将是“毫无价值的”，并强调有权选择出售或关闭这款应用。
这一行政命令为特朗普政府提供了75天的时间，旨在寻找替代方案以解决TikTok的数据隐私问题，而不必直接实施禁令。同时，这也为与TikTok母公司字节跳动的进一步谈判打开了大门，以期找到满足国家安全要求的解决方案。TikTok首席执行官周受资在特朗普的宣誓就职仪式上被看到与特朗普的国家情报主任提名人塔尔西·加巴德同坐，并于12月16日在佛罗里达州的特朗普度假村与特朗普会面，这表明了双方的接触和潜在合作的意向。
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Hong Kong is embracing change to revitalise its tourism sector
By Rosanna Law Shuk-pui
As we enter 2025, Hong Kong’s tourism industry has embarked on a new phase of development. The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau unveiled a new blueprint for tourism development on December 30, setting out its vision and mission for the industry for the next five years.
The Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0 is not just a road map, but also a pragmatic and forward-looking action plan. It proposes four development strategies: one, nurture and develop tourism products and initiatives with local and international characteristics; two, develop a diversified portfolio of visitor source markets for Hong Kong, with a focus on attracting high value-added overnight visitors; three, promote smart tourism; and four, enhance the service quality and support of the tourism industry on all fronts, and cultivate talent.
Under these strategies, a total of 133 measures will be implemented to achieve the vision of consolidating Hong Kong’s position as a world-class tourism destination and the mission of realising the concept of “tourism is everywhere”. By advocating the healthy and sustainable development of tourism-related industries, these measures will further promote economic development through tourism.
The unwavering support from our motherland, including various measures benefiting Hong Kong in the past year such as the gifting of the two giant pandas and the resumption of multiple-entry permits for the residents of Shenzhen to travel to Hong Kong, to name just two, presents a significant opportunity for revitalising and advancing our tourism industry.
The government and the business sector will make the best use of these advantages to enhance our city’s appeal and foster sustainable growth.
Hong Kong has long been a popular tourist destination for visitors around the globe. In terms of visitors’ sources, we will continue to deepen and consolidate our core source markets while developing new source markets and segments such as Muslim visitors, and the silver-haired, family, study tour and youth markets, by examining their travel needs and preferences, and developing tailored itineraries and supporting facilities to upgrade their experience. This will inject new and sustainable development momentum into Hong Kong’s tourism industry.
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By Rosanna Law Shuk-pui
As we enter 2025, Hong Kong’s tourism industry has embarked on a new phase of development. The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau unveiled a new blueprint for tourism development on December 30, setting out its vision and mission for the industry for the next five years.
The Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0 is not just a road map, but also a pragmatic and forward-looking action plan. It proposes four development strategies: one, nurture and develop tourism products and initiatives with local and international characteristics; two, develop a diversified portfolio of visitor source markets for Hong Kong, with a focus on attracting high value-added overnight visitors; three, promote smart tourism; and four, enhance the service quality and support of the tourism industry on all fronts, and cultivate talent.
Under these strategies, a total of 133 measures will be implemented to achieve the vision of consolidating Hong Kong’s position as a world-class tourism destination and the mission of realising the concept of “tourism is everywhere”. By advocating the healthy and sustainable development of tourism-related industries, these measures will further promote economic development through tourism.
The unwavering support from our motherland, including various measures benefiting Hong Kong in the past year such as the gifting of the two giant pandas and the resumption of multiple-entry permits for the residents of Shenzhen to travel to Hong Kong, to name just two, presents a significant opportunity for revitalising and advancing our tourism industry.
The government and the business sector will make the best use of these advantages to enhance our city’s appeal and foster sustainable growth.
Hong Kong has long been a popular tourist destination for visitors around the globe. In terms of visitors’ sources, we will continue to deepen and consolidate our core source markets while developing new source markets and segments such as Muslim visitors, and the silver-haired, family, study tour and youth markets, by examining their travel needs and preferences, and developing tailored itineraries and supporting facilities to upgrade their experience. This will inject new and sustainable development momentum into Hong Kong’s tourism industry.
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Initial reaction to Trump speech muted in China but space competition could rise
美国总统特朗普在其就职演讲中承诺将美国国旗插上火星，这一声明可能会加剧中美之间的太空竞赛。虽然他对中国的提及很少，主要关注于国内事务和美国的“黄金时代”，但专家们认为他的太空计划和强大军事的承诺将延续与中国的竞争关系。
在特朗普的演讲中，他强调要“改革”美国的贸易体系以保护本国工人，并发出关于关税的一般警告。尽管特朗普在演讲中只提到中国一次，提及了其在巴拿马运河的操作，但他关于将美国宇航员送上火星的雄心，以及打造世界最强军事的愿景，无疑会在国际上引发更多关注和担忧，从而进一步激化中美关系。
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美国总统特朗普在其就职演讲中承诺将美国国旗插上火星，这一声明可能会加剧中美之间的太空竞赛。虽然他对中国的提及很少，主要关注于国内事务和美国的“黄金时代”，但专家们认为他的太空计划和强大军事的承诺将延续与中国的竞争关系。
在特朗普的演讲中，他强调要“改革”美国的贸易体系以保护本国工人，并发出关于关税的一般警告。尽管特朗普在演讲中只提到中国一次，提及了其在巴拿马运河的操作，但他关于将美国宇航员送上火星的雄心，以及打造世界最强军事的愿景，无疑会在国际上引发更多关注和担忧，从而进一步激化中美关系。
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Kindergarten kids in China who played husband and wife at school tie knot 20 years later
一对在中国于本月初结婚的夫妻因20年前在幼儿园的表演而在社交媒体上走红。这对夫妻在广东省潮州市的婚礼上回忆起当年在幼儿园的舞台上假扮新人的情景，令网友们感到十分有趣。
根据《山东商业新闻》的报道，男方姓郑，女方的名字未被披露。两人早在幼儿园时就曾同台演出，郑先生和他的妻子当时分别身着华丽的婚纱和西装，浓妆艳抹，成为当时小朋友们的焦点。在这个表演中，还有其他小朋友作为伴娘和伴郎一起参与，舞台上还展示了一幅描绘手握手的卡通人物画面。虽然之后两人入读了不同的小学，但他们的缘分依然延续到了成年。
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一对在中国于本月初结婚的夫妻因20年前在幼儿园的表演而在社交媒体上走红。这对夫妻在广东省潮州市的婚礼上回忆起当年在幼儿园的舞台上假扮新人的情景，令网友们感到十分有趣。
根据《山东商业新闻》的报道，男方姓郑，女方的名字未被披露。两人早在幼儿园时就曾同台演出，郑先生和他的妻子当时分别身着华丽的婚纱和西装，浓妆艳抹，成为当时小朋友们的焦点。在这个表演中，还有其他小朋友作为伴娘和伴郎一起参与，舞台上还展示了一幅描绘手握手的卡通人物画面。虽然之后两人入读了不同的小学，但他们的缘分依然延续到了成年。
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Unvaccinated Hong Kong girl, 14, in critical condition after contracting flu
香港一名未接种疫苗的14岁少女因感染流感而陷入危急状态。这名女孩有基础疾病，并在1月8日出现发烧和不适症状。两天后，她就医，但在一周后开始出现语言困难，并于1月17日被送入医院治疗。
根据卫生防护中心的报告，这名女孩在入院后被诊断为流感A型（H1），且感染伴随脑炎症。调查显示，她在潜伏期内没有旅行史，并且本季没有接种流感疫苗。这一事件引发了公众对流感疫苗接种的关注，特别是在易感人群中的重要性。
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香港一名未接种疫苗的14岁少女因感染流感而陷入危急状态。这名女孩有基础疾病，并在1月8日出现发烧和不适症状。两天后，她就医，但在一周后开始出现语言困难，并于1月17日被送入医院治疗。
根据卫生防护中心的报告，这名女孩在入院后被诊断为流感A型（H1），且感染伴随脑炎症。调查显示，她在潜伏期内没有旅行史，并且本季没有接种流感疫苗。这一事件引发了公众对流感疫苗接种的关注，特别是在易感人群中的重要性。
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Hong Kong urged to launch all-in-one app to improve tourist experience
香港政府计划通过推出一款综合应用程序来提升游客体验，行业领导者建议利用科技创造更加吸引人的旅游体验。这是政府在名为“香港旅游业发展蓝图2.0”的五年计划中提出的策略之一，旨在通过创新和技术来重塑旅游业。
文化、体育及旅游局局长罗尚美在信中强调，该蓝图不仅是一个计划，还是一个务实和前瞻性的行动方案。她提到，通过在游客旅程的各个环节推广智能旅游应用，香港将提升其旅游业的能力，以为游客带来更大的便利和更好的体验。行业领导者预测，集成的应用程序将成为实现这一愿景的关键要素，并提出若干建议以推动旅游业的发展。
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香港政府计划通过推出一款综合应用程序来提升游客体验，行业领导者建议利用科技创造更加吸引人的旅游体验。这是政府在名为“香港旅游业发展蓝图2.0”的五年计划中提出的策略之一，旨在通过创新和技术来重塑旅游业。
文化、体育及旅游局局长罗尚美在信中强调，该蓝图不仅是一个计划，还是一个务实和前瞻性的行动方案。她提到，通过在游客旅程的各个环节推广智能旅游应用，香港将提升其旅游业的能力，以为游客带来更大的便利和更好的体验。行业领导者预测，集成的应用程序将成为实现这一愿景的关键要素，并提出若干建议以推动旅游业的发展。
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Tourism, student housing to give Hong Kong’s hotel assets a bump, experts say
香港的酒店行业在2024年迎来了游客激增，预计将推动经济增长和酒店业的发展。专家指出，游客人数激增至4450万，将促进行业复苏，酒店运营商和资产拥有者也寄望于获得更高的房产价格。
随着政府推出促进经济的计划，旅客数量的持续增长将支撑这一趋势。此外，香港面临学生宿舍短缺，这进一步推动了酒店改建为学生住宿项目的需求。预计到2029年，酒店行业将对经济增长的贡献提升至5%，而2023年这一比例为2.6%，恢复到2018年水平。计划在未来五年内实现1200亿港币的经济增速，创造65,000个新就业岗位也在进行中。
希尔拉姆·切拉兰，科莱尔亚洲区的高级董事，表示，酒店行业前景光明，尤其是在即将举行的农历新年烟花、拉格比七人赛及Coldplay演唱会等大型活动推动下，入住率预计将有所改善。同时，香港的开发商也在把握市场机遇，如恒基兆业正在改建位于尖沙咀的香槟大厦，以建设新酒店和商业综合体，突显出市场的复苏潜力。
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香港的酒店行业在2024年迎来了游客激增，预计将推动经济增长和酒店业的发展。专家指出，游客人数激增至4450万，将促进行业复苏，酒店运营商和资产拥有者也寄望于获得更高的房产价格。
随着政府推出促进经济的计划，旅客数量的持续增长将支撑这一趋势。此外，香港面临学生宿舍短缺，这进一步推动了酒店改建为学生住宿项目的需求。预计到2029年，酒店行业将对经济增长的贡献提升至5%，而2023年这一比例为2.6%，恢复到2018年水平。计划在未来五年内实现1200亿港币的经济增速，创造65,000个新就业岗位也在进行中。
希尔拉姆·切拉兰，科莱尔亚洲区的高级董事，表示，酒店行业前景光明，尤其是在即将举行的农历新年烟花、拉格比七人赛及Coldplay演唱会等大型活动推动下，入住率预计将有所改善。同时，香港的开发商也在把握市场机遇，如恒基兆业正在改建位于尖沙咀的香槟大厦，以建设新酒店和商业综合体，突显出市场的复苏潜力。
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How US-Philippines quiet show of South China Sea strength sent ‘a clear message’
在特朗普就职前夕，美国向南海部署了一支航母打击群，并与菲律宾进行秘密海军演习。这一举动传达了美国对中国日益挑衅行为的强硬立场，显示出其在该地区的军事存在和影响力。
此次演习在巴拉湾附近的水域进行，持续两天，参与的有美国的卡尔·文森号航母打击群和菲律宾的安东尼奥·卢纳号及安德烈斯·博尼法西奥号舰艇。演习内容包括战术机动和通信演练，旨在增强两国军队之间的协同作战能力。菲律宾武装部队司令罗梅奥·布劳纳少将表示，随着每次演习的进行，双方在应对未来挑战方面的准备和有效性不断提升。
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在特朗普就职前夕，美国向南海部署了一支航母打击群，并与菲律宾进行秘密海军演习。这一举动传达了美国对中国日益挑衅行为的强硬立场，显示出其在该地区的军事存在和影响力。
此次演习在巴拉湾附近的水域进行，持续两天，参与的有美国的卡尔·文森号航母打击群和菲律宾的安东尼奥·卢纳号及安德烈斯·博尼法西奥号舰艇。演习内容包括战术机动和通信演练，旨在增强两国军队之间的协同作战能力。菲律宾武装部队司令罗梅奥·布劳纳少将表示，随着每次演习的进行，双方在应对未来挑战方面的准备和有效性不断提升。
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Marco Rubio on track to take office quickly as US secretary of state
Marco Rubio's nomination to become US Secretary of State has been fast-tracked by a Senate committee, allowing him to potentially assume the role swiftly under President Donald Trump. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which Rubio has served on, voted unanimously to advance his nomination to the full Senate. This quick approval contrasts sharply with other nominees from Trump’s administration who are still awaiting confirmation votes or have not yet begun their hearings.
The bipartisan support for Rubio’s nomination highlights the importance of establishing stable leadership at the State Department, especially regarding national security. Committee leaders, Republican Jim Risch and Democrat Jeanne Shaheen, expressed confidence in Rubio's abilities, stating that his experience equips him well to take charge. Their joint statement reflects a shared commitment to national security and the necessity of having capable leadership in place as soon as possible.
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Marco Rubio's nomination to become US Secretary of State has been fast-tracked by a Senate committee, allowing him to potentially assume the role swiftly under President Donald Trump. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which Rubio has served on, voted unanimously to advance his nomination to the full Senate. This quick approval contrasts sharply with other nominees from Trump’s administration who are still awaiting confirmation votes or have not yet begun their hearings.
The bipartisan support for Rubio’s nomination highlights the importance of establishing stable leadership at the State Department, especially regarding national security. Committee leaders, Republican Jim Risch and Democrat Jeanne Shaheen, expressed confidence in Rubio's abilities, stating that his experience equips him well to take charge. Their joint statement reflects a shared commitment to national security and the necessity of having capable leadership in place as soon as possible.
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Chinese consumer sentiment nears ‘tipping point’ after stimulus barrage: UBS
中国的消费市场可能正接近“转折点”，因为消费者在经历了去年九月的刺激政策后，开始减少储蓄并增加消费。分析师指出，随着家庭过剩储蓄增速放缓以及社会零售销售同比增长3%至4%，这一变化可能标志着经济复苏的开端。
这一转变的原因在于新冠疫情带来的“伤疤效应”逐渐减弱，加上政府的支持政策持续发力。国内品牌和私人标签有望迎来增长，尤其是在市场渗透率较低的情况下。UBS报告提到，消费者对国内品牌的看法也在改变，不再将其视为廉价替代品，而是以务实的态度选择这些品牌。
尽管消费复苏的投资预期仍然谨慎，受到美国可能提高关税和房地产价格持续压力的影响，但根据报告，中国整体实际消费增长预计将在2025年至2026年间维持在3.8%左右。值得注意的是，在一项调查中，近50%的受访者表示在过去一年中选择了国内品牌和私人标签，认为其“性价比更高”，这一趋势在一线和二线城市尤为明显。
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中国的消费市场可能正接近“转折点”，因为消费者在经历了去年九月的刺激政策后，开始减少储蓄并增加消费。分析师指出，随着家庭过剩储蓄增速放缓以及社会零售销售同比增长3%至4%，这一变化可能标志着经济复苏的开端。
这一转变的原因在于新冠疫情带来的“伤疤效应”逐渐减弱，加上政府的支持政策持续发力。国内品牌和私人标签有望迎来增长，尤其是在市场渗透率较低的情况下。UBS报告提到，消费者对国内品牌的看法也在改变，不再将其视为廉价替代品，而是以务实的态度选择这些品牌。
尽管消费复苏的投资预期仍然谨慎，受到美国可能提高关税和房地产价格持续压力的影响，但根据报告，中国整体实际消费增长预计将在2025年至2026年间维持在3.8%左右。值得注意的是，在一项调查中，近50%的受访者表示在过去一年中选择了国内品牌和私人标签，认为其“性价比更高”，这一趋势在一线和二线城市尤为明显。
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Ishiba hopes for ‘enduring’ Japan-US ties as Trump returns to power
日本首相石破茂祝贺美国总统特朗普重返白宫，并表示希望在中国日益强势的背景下加强两国关系。他在社交媒体上表示，期待与特朗普合作，巩固持久的日美伙伴关系，共同追求自由开放的印太地区目标。
特朗普于周一宣誓就职，开始他的第二个总统任期。他承诺恢复“美国优先”的政策，这一立场曾给盟友带来挑战，因其决策不稳定、言辞挑衅和交易式的外交方式。与之形成对比的是，拜登在2021年接任后，致力于重申多边主义，并推动所谓的“网络”伙伴关系，以应对印太地区的各种挑战。
石破茂渴望与特朗普举行首次面对面的峰会，以建立关系并为双边关系设定基准。政府消息人士透露，预计日本首相将在二月上半月访问美国。
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日本首相石破茂祝贺美国总统特朗普重返白宫，并表示希望在中国日益强势的背景下加强两国关系。他在社交媒体上表示，期待与特朗普合作，巩固持久的日美伙伴关系，共同追求自由开放的印太地区目标。
特朗普于周一宣誓就职，开始他的第二个总统任期。他承诺恢复“美国优先”的政策，这一立场曾给盟友带来挑战，因其决策不稳定、言辞挑衅和交易式的外交方式。与之形成对比的是，拜登在2021年接任后，致力于重申多边主义，并推动所谓的“网络”伙伴关系，以应对印太地区的各种挑战。
石破茂渴望与特朗普举行首次面对面的峰会，以建立关系并为双边关系设定基准。政府消息人士透露，预计日本首相将在二月上半月访问美国。
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Immigration crackdown and Paris Agreement pull-out among first acts of second Trump term
By Bochen Han
US President Donald Trump, newly returned to the White House, is expected to issue “close to 100” executive orders on immigration, energy and other issues on Monday, moving swiftly on some of his campaign pledges mere hours after being sworn in for a second term.
Among the numerous expected orders on immigration, Trump is ending the Joe Biden administration’s ‘catch-and-release’ policy that allowed migrants into the community while awaiting court hearings and reinstating the ‘remain-in-Mexico’ policy that requires asylum seekers to live in northern Mexico during their US court proceedings.
Trump is also pulling the US out of the Paris Climate Agreement for the second time and expected to declare an ‘energy emergency’ to boost fossil fuels, dealing blows to the effort to keep global temperatures from rising.
Cracking down on illegal migration and “climate extremism” while championing an “America-first” stance were cornerstones of Trump’s presidential election campaign.
Here are details of the expected executive orders.
Trump will declare a national emergency on the US-Mexican border, which would unlock Defence Department funding and assets to support his promised mass deportation of undocumented migrants.
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By Bochen Han
US President Donald Trump, newly returned to the White House, is expected to issue “close to 100” executive orders on immigration, energy and other issues on Monday, moving swiftly on some of his campaign pledges mere hours after being sworn in for a second term.
Among the numerous expected orders on immigration, Trump is ending the Joe Biden administration’s ‘catch-and-release’ policy that allowed migrants into the community while awaiting court hearings and reinstating the ‘remain-in-Mexico’ policy that requires asylum seekers to live in northern Mexico during their US court proceedings.
Trump is also pulling the US out of the Paris Climate Agreement for the second time and expected to declare an ‘energy emergency’ to boost fossil fuels, dealing blows to the effort to keep global temperatures from rising.
Cracking down on illegal migration and “climate extremism” while championing an “America-first” stance were cornerstones of Trump’s presidential election campaign.
Here are details of the expected executive orders.
Trump will declare a national emergency on the US-Mexican border, which would unlock Defence Department funding and assets to support his promised mass deportation of undocumented migrants.
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Beijing’s US$3.2 trillion question: how much of China’s forex reserves go to Hong Kong?
By Zhou Xin
China’s central bank chief Pan Gongsheng promised to park more of the country’s US$3.2 trillion foreign exchange reserves in Hong Kong, fanning speculation about how much more Beijing can earmark for the city’s assets.
Beijing has always guarded the details of its forex portfolio reserves as classified information, so the exact amount of reserve funds available for Hong Kong markets remains unknown. Pan, who led the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (Safe) for eight years until November 2023, said Beijing would “significantly” increase the weighting of Hong Kong assets, but did not reveal specifics.
Safe has offered a limited glimpse into the composition of China’s forex reserves in its annual reports since 2018, when it started disclosing the share of US dollar-denominated assets with a four-year lag. In its 2023 report, released in October, Safe disclosed the share of US dollar assets in 2019.
According to the officially disclosed data for the years 2014 to 2019, the share of US dollar assets in China’s foreign exchange reserves hovered between 55 per cent and 59 per cent during the period. In 2019, the share of US dollar assets fell to 55 per cent, while “other currencies” accounted for the rest. Safe did not break down what the other currencies consisted of, but it previously disclosed that China’s non-dollar reserves were made of euro, sterling, yen, won and a small percentage of Hong Kong dollars.
China is likely to keep around half of its portfolio in US dollars to prioritise “safety”. After all, the dollar assets, including US treasuries, remain one of the world’s most liquid and secure asset classes for Beijing.
Safe has been comparing the dollar weighting in China’s foreign exchange reserves to the global average. It said China’s reserves were already “more diversified” than the global level of 61 per cent in 2019, suggesting that the country is in no position to greatly cut its US dollar assets.
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By Zhou Xin
China’s central bank chief Pan Gongsheng promised to park more of the country’s US$3.2 trillion foreign exchange reserves in Hong Kong, fanning speculation about how much more Beijing can earmark for the city’s assets.
Beijing has always guarded the details of its forex portfolio reserves as classified information, so the exact amount of reserve funds available for Hong Kong markets remains unknown. Pan, who led the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (Safe) for eight years until November 2023, said Beijing would “significantly” increase the weighting of Hong Kong assets, but did not reveal specifics.
Safe has offered a limited glimpse into the composition of China’s forex reserves in its annual reports since 2018, when it started disclosing the share of US dollar-denominated assets with a four-year lag. In its 2023 report, released in October, Safe disclosed the share of US dollar assets in 2019.
According to the officially disclosed data for the years 2014 to 2019, the share of US dollar assets in China’s foreign exchange reserves hovered between 55 per cent and 59 per cent during the period. In 2019, the share of US dollar assets fell to 55 per cent, while “other currencies” accounted for the rest. Safe did not break down what the other currencies consisted of, but it previously disclosed that China’s non-dollar reserves were made of euro, sterling, yen, won and a small percentage of Hong Kong dollars.
China is likely to keep around half of its portfolio in US dollars to prioritise “safety”. After all, the dollar assets, including US treasuries, remain one of the world’s most liquid and secure asset classes for Beijing.
Safe has been comparing the dollar weighting in China’s foreign exchange reserves to the global average. It said China’s reserves were already “more diversified” than the global level of 61 per cent in 2019, suggesting that the country is in no position to greatly cut its US dollar assets.
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Donald Trump goes light on China on Day 1, except where the Panama Canal is concerned
在特朗普总统的就职演讲中，中国只被提及一次，但这番话却暗含威胁，尤其是对美洲更近的国家来说。特朗普指出，中国在巴拿马运河的行动暗示了对该水道的某种所有权，并指责巴拿马违反了将运河转交给其管理的条约。他表示，美国船只在运河的费用被“大幅提高”，而中国是从中获利最多的国家。
特朗普在演讲中提到保护美国工人和关税问题，这是他在竞选期间常用的对中国的攻击手段，但此次并未具体提及中国或任何惩罚性关税的细节。特朗普重申了美国要重新控制巴拿马运河的雄心，这一想法他在去年11月赢得连任后多次提及。他强调，巴拿马违反了当初协议的目的和精神，并坚称“我们没有将运河交给中国，而是交给了巴拿马，现在我们要把它拿回来。”
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在特朗普总统的就职演讲中，中国只被提及一次，但这番话却暗含威胁，尤其是对美洲更近的国家来说。特朗普指出，中国在巴拿马运河的行动暗示了对该水道的某种所有权，并指责巴拿马违反了将运河转交给其管理的条约。他表示，美国船只在运河的费用被“大幅提高”，而中国是从中获利最多的国家。
特朗普在演讲中提到保护美国工人和关税问题，这是他在竞选期间常用的对中国的攻击手段，但此次并未具体提及中国或任何惩罚性关税的细节。特朗普重申了美国要重新控制巴拿马运河的雄心，这一想法他在去年11月赢得连任后多次提及。他强调，巴拿马违反了当初协议的目的和精神，并坚称“我们没有将运河交给中国，而是交给了巴拿马，现在我们要把它拿回来。”
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Donald Trump returns to tariffs, Panama Canal, theme of ‘winning’ in inaugural address
By Mark Magnier
The inauguration of Donald Trump on Monday as the 47th president of the United States represents one of the greatest political comebacks in history as Trump, the only commander in chief with felony convictions, returns to power four years after his supporters stormed the Capitol building in a bid to prevent the peaceful transition of power.
Any thought that his second term might start on a more high-minded note was quickly brushed aside as he revisited long-standing grievances at the hands of the justice system and political enemies.
Trump’s comments also suggested a confrontational second-term start to relations with Beijing as he called out China for its role in operating the Panama Canal. Sole control of the strategic waterway returned to the Central American nation in 1999.
“We didn’t give it to China,” he said to applause during his inaugural address. “We gave it to Panama, and we’re taking it back.”
At a press conference in early January, Trump refused to rule out the use of force to achieve this goal.
And despite the vast majority of economists who say his threatened tariffs of up to 60 per cent on Chinese and other imported goods will ultimately hurt American consumers, Trump vowed to impose more duties to restore an America that is “proud, prosperous and free”.
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By Mark Magnier
The inauguration of Donald Trump on Monday as the 47th president of the United States represents one of the greatest political comebacks in history as Trump, the only commander in chief with felony convictions, returns to power four years after his supporters stormed the Capitol building in a bid to prevent the peaceful transition of power.
Any thought that his second term might start on a more high-minded note was quickly brushed aside as he revisited long-standing grievances at the hands of the justice system and political enemies.
Trump’s comments also suggested a confrontational second-term start to relations with Beijing as he called out China for its role in operating the Panama Canal. Sole control of the strategic waterway returned to the Central American nation in 1999.
“We didn’t give it to China,” he said to applause during his inaugural address. “We gave it to Panama, and we’re taking it back.”
At a press conference in early January, Trump refused to rule out the use of force to achieve this goal.
And despite the vast majority of economists who say his threatened tariffs of up to 60 per cent on Chinese and other imported goods will ultimately hurt American consumers, Trump vowed to impose more duties to restore an America that is “proud, prosperous and free”.
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Founder of Chinese developer Zhenro faces action on ‘suspected illegal activities’
上海开发商正荣地产集团创始人欧宗荣因涉嫌非法活动被采取法律强制措施，反映出该公司在持续的房地产危机中面临的困境。该公司的控股公司在周一的声明中提到，欧宗荣目前不再担任董事、监事或高级管理职务。此消息发布几天后，其子欧国伟宣布辞去公司的非执行董事及审计委员会成员职务。
正荣地产在2022年发生违约，此前中国政府实施了全国性的去杠杆政策以控制房地产行业的债务。根据该公司最新的中期报告，截至2024年6月底，正荣地产的总负债达到1234亿元人民币（约合169亿美元）。与此同时，其他中国开发商，如中国万科、融创、世茂和碧桂园，也面临新的清算请求和法庭听证的挑战，显示出整个行业的财务压力依然严峻。
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上海开发商正荣地产集团创始人欧宗荣因涉嫌非法活动被采取法律强制措施，反映出该公司在持续的房地产危机中面临的困境。该公司的控股公司在周一的声明中提到，欧宗荣目前不再担任董事、监事或高级管理职务。此消息发布几天后，其子欧国伟宣布辞去公司的非执行董事及审计委员会成员职务。
正荣地产在2022年发生违约，此前中国政府实施了全国性的去杠杆政策以控制房地产行业的债务。根据该公司最新的中期报告，截至2024年6月底，正荣地产的总负债达到1234亿元人民币（约合169亿美元）。与此同时，其他中国开发商，如中国万科、融创、世茂和碧桂园，也面临新的清算请求和法庭听证的挑战，显示出整个行业的财务压力依然严峻。
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Trump taps Republican Mark Uyeda as acting SEC chairman, White House says
美国新任总统唐纳德·特朗普已任命马克·乌耶达为证券交易委员会（SEC）代理主席。乌耶达接替了加里·根斯勒，后者因推动与华尔街和加密货币行业的激烈冲突而受到关注。特朗普还表示将提名前SEC委员保罗·阿特金斯担任该机构的正式主席。
阿特金斯的上任预计将使SEC的管理方向与拜登政府大相径庭。根斯勒在任期间实施了多项新规，以提高透明度、降低风险，并消除华尔街的利益冲突，同时对多家加密货币公司提起诉讼。消息人士透露，乌耶达和现任SEC委员赫斯特·皮尔斯可能在本周启动加密货币政策的全面改革，而乌耶达自2022年6月以来担任共和党SEC委员，曾批评根斯勒的规则制定和执法方式。
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美国新任总统唐纳德·特朗普已任命马克·乌耶达为证券交易委员会（SEC）代理主席。乌耶达接替了加里·根斯勒，后者因推动与华尔街和加密货币行业的激烈冲突而受到关注。特朗普还表示将提名前SEC委员保罗·阿特金斯担任该机构的正式主席。
阿特金斯的上任预计将使SEC的管理方向与拜登政府大相径庭。根斯勒在任期间实施了多项新规，以提高透明度、降低风险，并消除华尔街的利益冲突，同时对多家加密货币公司提起诉讼。消息人士透露，乌耶达和现任SEC委员赫斯特·皮尔斯可能在本周启动加密货币政策的全面改革，而乌耶达自2022年6月以来担任共和党SEC委员，曾批评根斯勒的规则制定和执法方式。
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Hong Kong’s dollar peg is an important bulwark against volatility
随着美国利率上升，香港美元与美国货币的挂钩再次引发争论。一些人认为，美元挂钩限制了香港的货币灵活性，并给经济带来了高借贷成本。然而，这种担忧忽视了更大的局面，即这一制度为香港提供了长期的稳定性和可预测性。
香港金融管理局明确表示，没有改变这一挂钩的打算。四十多年来，这一制度为香港作为国际金融中心奠定了基础，确保了在不确定时期的贸易和投资稳定。取消这一机制不仅会动摇经济信心，还可能危及香港作为全球可靠金融中心的声誉。
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随着美国利率上升，香港美元与美国货币的挂钩再次引发争论。一些人认为，美元挂钩限制了香港的货币灵活性，并给经济带来了高借贷成本。然而，这种担忧忽视了更大的局面，即这一制度为香港提供了长期的稳定性和可预测性。
香港金融管理局明确表示，没有改变这一挂钩的打算。四十多年来，这一制度为香港作为国际金融中心奠定了基础，确保了在不确定时期的贸易和投资稳定。取消这一机制不仅会动摇经济信心，还可能危及香港作为全球可靠金融中心的声誉。
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Palestinian President Abbas ‘ready to work’ with Trump on two-state solution
巴勒斯坦总统马哈茂德·阿巴斯在特朗普就职典礼上表示愿意与美国合作，推动以“两国方案”为基础的和平进程。他强调，巴勒斯坦国与以色列应安全共存，以确保地区及全球的安全与稳定。
阿巴斯在官方Wafa通讯社发布的声明中提到，特朗普在2017年至2021年任期内提出的和平提案遭到巴勒斯坦方面的强烈反对，该提案涉及以色列吞并大部分被占领的西岸地区。尽管美国曾推动一些阿拉伯国家与以色列正常化关系，但这些计划最终未能实现。特朗普声称自己在以色列和加沙冲突中促成了停火协议，而他的中东特使也参与了相关谈判。
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巴勒斯坦总统马哈茂德·阿巴斯在特朗普就职典礼上表示愿意与美国合作，推动以“两国方案”为基础的和平进程。他强调，巴勒斯坦国与以色列应安全共存，以确保地区及全球的安全与稳定。
阿巴斯在官方Wafa通讯社发布的声明中提到，特朗普在2017年至2021年任期内提出的和平提案遭到巴勒斯坦方面的强烈反对，该提案涉及以色列吞并大部分被占领的西岸地区。尽管美国曾推动一些阿拉伯国家与以色列正常化关系，但这些计划最终未能实现。特朗普声称自己在以色列和加沙冲突中促成了停火协议，而他的中东特使也参与了相关谈判。
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Hamas says next hostages to be released on Sunday, a day later than expected
哈马斯宣布将于周日释放人质，这一时间比原定的周六推迟了一天。哈马斯的囚犯媒体办公室负责人纳赫德·阿尔-法库里表示，具体的人质名单将在周六公布，以便与以色列同时公布将释放的囚犯名单。
根据哈马斯与以色列达成的复杂停火协议，原计划周六释放四名人质，并与以色列释放巴勒斯坦囚犯相对应。然而，一位不愿透露姓名的以色列高级官员表示，以色列方面认为释放的最后期限仍然是周六，并强调这一协议必须得到遵守。这一情况可能会影响双方关系的未来走向。
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哈马斯宣布将于周日释放人质，这一时间比原定的周六推迟了一天。哈马斯的囚犯媒体办公室负责人纳赫德·阿尔-法库里表示，具体的人质名单将在周六公布，以便与以色列同时公布将释放的囚犯名单。
根据哈马斯与以色列达成的复杂停火协议，原计划周六释放四名人质，并与以色列释放巴勒斯坦囚犯相对应。然而，一位不愿透露姓名的以色列高级官员表示，以色列方面认为释放的最后期限仍然是周六，并强调这一协议必须得到遵守。这一情况可能会影响双方关系的未来走向。
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