Hong Kong condemns US sanctions bill targeting judges and prosecutors
香港政府对美国新通过的两党法案表示强烈反对，该法案旨在对包括法官和检察官在内的更多城市官员实施制裁，指责美国国会议员试图恐吓维护国家安全的人员。这项名为《香港制裁法案》的法案由众议员杨金和吉姆·麦戈文于上周五提出，恰逢特朗普重返白宫的几天后。
该法案要求美国总统评估是否对某些被认为侵犯人权的香港官员实施制裁。在法案列出的48人中，包括司法部长林定国、首席法官张举能、国家安全委员会秘书长区志光和警务处处长肖家怡，这些官员此前并未受到制裁。法案还涵盖了多位法官和裁判官，包括终审法院的霍启刚、陈少爱和斯托克，以及高等法院的杜丽萍、李云堂和伍德考克，首席裁判官苏伟德也在名单之中。
法案中的公诉人包括公诉处处长杨美琪及其副手赵天行。杨金表示，该法案旨在“让香港官员对侵犯人权的行为负责，并与在北京国安法下遭受迫害的香港人站在一起”。此举进一步加剧了香港与美国之间日益紧张的关系。
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香港政府对美国新通过的两党法案表示强烈反对，该法案旨在对包括法官和检察官在内的更多城市官员实施制裁，指责美国国会议员试图恐吓维护国家安全的人员。这项名为《香港制裁法案》的法案由众议员杨金和吉姆·麦戈文于上周五提出，恰逢特朗普重返白宫的几天后。
该法案要求美国总统评估是否对某些被认为侵犯人权的香港官员实施制裁。在法案列出的48人中，包括司法部长林定国、首席法官张举能、国家安全委员会秘书长区志光和警务处处长肖家怡，这些官员此前并未受到制裁。法案还涵盖了多位法官和裁判官，包括终审法院的霍启刚、陈少爱和斯托克，以及高等法院的杜丽萍、李云堂和伍德考克，首席裁判官苏伟德也在名单之中。
法案中的公诉人包括公诉处处长杨美琪及其副手赵天行。杨金表示，该法案旨在“让香港官员对侵犯人权的行为负责，并与在北京国安法下遭受迫害的香港人站在一起”。此举进一步加剧了香港与美国之间日益紧张的关系。
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China punishes officials over deadly May Day highway collapse in rain-hit Guangdong
中国广东省因去年发生的致命高速公路坍塌事件，数十名官员受到惩处。该事件造成至少52人遇难，30人受伤，是十多年来最严重的类似事故。坍塌发生在5月1日，受连续降雨影响，梅州-大埔高速公路的一段约18米长的路面崩塌，导致多辆主要载有度假游客的车辆坠入森林斜坡。
根据周四发布的省政府报告，四个政府部门和32名官员对此次事故负有责任。大多数受到惩处的官员，包括副处长和各部门负责人，面临降职、警告、观察一年或书面道歉等处分。此外，广东省交通部门、道路事务中心、负责高速公路建设和运营的国有企业通信公司以及梅州交通局均被要求发表书面道歉。与此同时，前道路事务中心副主任王晓天已被广东省反腐败机构调查。
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中国广东省因去年发生的致命高速公路坍塌事件，数十名官员受到惩处。该事件造成至少52人遇难，30人受伤，是十多年来最严重的类似事故。坍塌发生在5月1日，受连续降雨影响，梅州-大埔高速公路的一段约18米长的路面崩塌，导致多辆主要载有度假游客的车辆坠入森林斜坡。
根据周四发布的省政府报告，四个政府部门和32名官员对此次事故负有责任。大多数受到惩处的官员，包括副处长和各部门负责人，面临降职、警告、观察一年或书面道歉等处分。此外，广东省交通部门、道路事务中心、负责高速公路建设和运营的国有企业通信公司以及梅州交通局均被要求发表书面道歉。与此同时，前道路事务中心副主任王晓天已被广东省反腐败机构调查。
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UK, Ireland start clean-up after record-breaking Storm Éowyn
A powerful storm with record-breaking winds has left at least one person dead and caused over a million power outages in Ireland and Scotland. Emergency crews are working to clear roads and railway lines blocked by fallen trees in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. The storm has caused significant damage, including snapped telephone poles, a destroyed ice rink in Dublin, and a toppled wind turbine. A tragic incident in County Donegal resulted in the death of 20-year-old Kacper Dudek when a tree fell on his car.
Storm Éowyn's impact has been severe, with wind gusts reaching 114mph on Ireland's west coast, breaking a previous record from 1945. The widespread power outages have affected hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin emphasized the unprecedented nature of the storm's destruction and assured that efforts are underway to restore electricity, reconnect homes, and secure water supplies. The response highlights the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions and the ongoing need for robust infrastructure to withstand such natural events.
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A powerful storm with record-breaking winds has left at least one person dead and caused over a million power outages in Ireland and Scotland. Emergency crews are working to clear roads and railway lines blocked by fallen trees in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. The storm has caused significant damage, including snapped telephone poles, a destroyed ice rink in Dublin, and a toppled wind turbine. A tragic incident in County Donegal resulted in the death of 20-year-old Kacper Dudek when a tree fell on his car.
Storm Éowyn's impact has been severe, with wind gusts reaching 114mph on Ireland's west coast, breaking a previous record from 1945. The widespread power outages have affected hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin emphasized the unprecedented nature of the storm's destruction and assured that efforts are underway to restore electricity, reconnect homes, and secure water supplies. The response highlights the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions and the ongoing need for robust infrastructure to withstand such natural events.
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Chinese team says vaccine shows promise in treating breast cancer in mice
Chinese scientists have developed a promising nanovaccine for treating an aggressive form of breast cancer in mice, achieving a tumour inhibition rate of 89.3%. This innovative approach utilises tumour cell membranes to boost the immune response of B cells, which play a crucial role in combating cancer cells. The research, conducted by the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, addresses the challenge of enhancing B cell activation by incorporating components that stimulate the immune response.
Nanovaccines crafted from cell membranes are at the forefront of cancer treatment research. These vaccines involve extracting and transforming tumour cell membranes into nanoparticles while preserving antigens that can trigger a targeted immune response. This method holds potential for creating more personalised and effective cancer treatments, potentially using membranes from a patient's own tumour cells. However, while the approach shows significant promise, it still faces challenges, such as managing potential adverse side effects. The study represents a significant step forward in the quest for advanced cancer therapies.
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Chinese scientists have developed a promising nanovaccine for treating an aggressive form of breast cancer in mice, achieving a tumour inhibition rate of 89.3%. This innovative approach utilises tumour cell membranes to boost the immune response of B cells, which play a crucial role in combating cancer cells. The research, conducted by the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, addresses the challenge of enhancing B cell activation by incorporating components that stimulate the immune response.
Nanovaccines crafted from cell membranes are at the forefront of cancer treatment research. These vaccines involve extracting and transforming tumour cell membranes into nanoparticles while preserving antigens that can trigger a targeted immune response. This method holds potential for creating more personalised and effective cancer treatments, potentially using membranes from a patient's own tumour cells. However, while the approach shows significant promise, it still faces challenges, such as managing potential adverse side effects. The study represents a significant step forward in the quest for advanced cancer therapies.
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Hong Kong’s John Lee visits Hung Hom, Ho Man Tin ahead of Lunar New Year
Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has embarked on a four-day community outreach initiative, engaging directly with residents and businesses in various neighborhoods ahead of the Lunar New Year. During his visit to the Oi Man Estate in Ho Man Tin, a public housing area approximately 50 years old, Lee aimed to understand the everyday lives of the locals and assess the economic climate. His visit included a stop at a "community living room" for tenants of subdivided homes, reflecting his administration's approach to addressing housing issues.
The outreach is part of a broader effort by senior government officials to connect with communities, coinciding with the Year of the Snake celebrations. Lee, accompanied by Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen, met with elderly residents and conversed with shop owners about their business experiences. While shop owners reported sales meeting expectations, they expressed hopes for further economic support and resources, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, to weather the current downturn. This initiative highlights the government's commitment to understanding and improving local living conditions and economic prospects.
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Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has embarked on a four-day community outreach initiative, engaging directly with residents and businesses in various neighborhoods ahead of the Lunar New Year. During his visit to the Oi Man Estate in Ho Man Tin, a public housing area approximately 50 years old, Lee aimed to understand the everyday lives of the locals and assess the economic climate. His visit included a stop at a "community living room" for tenants of subdivided homes, reflecting his administration's approach to addressing housing issues.
The outreach is part of a broader effort by senior government officials to connect with communities, coinciding with the Year of the Snake celebrations. Lee, accompanied by Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen, met with elderly residents and conversed with shop owners about their business experiences. While shop owners reported sales meeting expectations, they expressed hopes for further economic support and resources, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, to weather the current downturn. This initiative highlights the government's commitment to understanding and improving local living conditions and economic prospects.
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Hong Kong man refused to provide breath sample in suspected drink-driving case
香港警方逮捕了一名司机，因为他拒绝提供呼气和血液样本以检测酒精含量。这名嫌疑人名为周，恰好与一家高档中餐厅的烹饪总监同名。警方在周六凌晨4点04分于湾仔的弗莱明道与海港道交界处拦下了这辆车，怀疑司机饮酒后驾驶。
警方消息人士透露，嫌疑人是41岁的周世涛，他的姓名、职业和年龄与位于中环国际金融中心的中餐厅Chinesology的烹饪总监一致。警方表示，周因拒绝提供呼气和血液样本而被逮捕，随后获释并保释。司机在被捕后感到颈部疼痛，已被送往Ruttonjee医院接受治疗。
值得一提的是，Chinesology在2024年成为香港首家获得“清真友好”认证的高档中餐厅，这一成就为其声誉增添了光彩。
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香港警方逮捕了一名司机，因为他拒绝提供呼气和血液样本以检测酒精含量。这名嫌疑人名为周，恰好与一家高档中餐厅的烹饪总监同名。警方在周六凌晨4点04分于湾仔的弗莱明道与海港道交界处拦下了这辆车，怀疑司机饮酒后驾驶。
警方消息人士透露，嫌疑人是41岁的周世涛，他的姓名、职业和年龄与位于中环国际金融中心的中餐厅Chinesology的烹饪总监一致。警方表示，周因拒绝提供呼气和血液样本而被逮捕，随后获释并保释。司机在被捕后感到颈部疼痛，已被送往Ruttonjee医院接受治疗。
值得一提的是，Chinesology在2024年成为香港首家获得“清真友好”认证的高档中餐厅，这一成就为其声誉增添了光彩。
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India probes mystery illness in Kashmir after 17 die
印度查明一种神秘疾病已导致17人死亡，包括13名儿童。这一事件发生在查谟和克什米尔的偏远村庄Badhaal，自12月初以来，村庄内的居民频繁出现严重健康问题。当地政府已将该村划定为封锁区，约230人被隔离以防止疫情扩散。
据Rajouri地区政府医学院负责人阿马尔吉特·辛格·巴蒂亚（Amarjeet Singh Bhatia）介绍，所有遇难者均出现脑部和神经系统损伤。为应对这一医疗警报，学校已取消冬季假期，确保能够集中资源进行调查和治疗。此次疫情影响了三个相关家庭，社区的紧张气氛日益加剧。
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印度查明一种神秘疾病已导致17人死亡，包括13名儿童。这一事件发生在查谟和克什米尔的偏远村庄Badhaal，自12月初以来，村庄内的居民频繁出现严重健康问题。当地政府已将该村划定为封锁区，约230人被隔离以防止疫情扩散。
据Rajouri地区政府医学院负责人阿马尔吉特·辛格·巴蒂亚（Amarjeet Singh Bhatia）介绍，所有遇难者均出现脑部和神经系统损伤。为应对这一医疗警报，学校已取消冬季假期，确保能够集中资源进行调查和治疗。此次疫情影响了三个相关家庭，社区的紧张气氛日益加剧。
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TikTok-loaded smartphones in US lists for thousands of dollars on eBay, Facebook
近期，一些人正在以数万美元的价格在eBay和Facebook市场等在线平台上出售预装TikTok的智能手机。 尽管这些设备的价格昂贵，但不确定是否有很多买家愿意以此价格购买。TikTok在美国上周末曾短暂无法使用，但现已有用户可以正常使用已下载的应用。
这一情况的背景是，美国总统特朗普近期签署了一项行政命令，指示司法部暂停执行TikTok的剥离或禁令，直到四月初。此举是在美国最高法院上周裁定要求TikTok在未能在1月19日前确保非中国买家时禁止该应用在美国应用商店上架后做出的。此外，尽管TikTok在苹果和谷歌的美国应用商店中无法下载，部分用户仍然寻求通过购买预装该应用的设备来获取使用权，这反映了市场对TikTok的持续需求。
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近期，一些人正在以数万美元的价格在eBay和Facebook市场等在线平台上出售预装TikTok的智能手机。 尽管这些设备的价格昂贵，但不确定是否有很多买家愿意以此价格购买。TikTok在美国上周末曾短暂无法使用，但现已有用户可以正常使用已下载的应用。
这一情况的背景是，美国总统特朗普近期签署了一项行政命令，指示司法部暂停执行TikTok的剥离或禁令，直到四月初。此举是在美国最高法院上周裁定要求TikTok在未能在1月19日前确保非中国买家时禁止该应用在美国应用商店上架后做出的。此外，尽管TikTok在苹果和谷歌的美国应用商店中无法下载，部分用户仍然寻求通过购买预装该应用的设备来获取使用权，这反映了市场对TikTok的持续需求。
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China’s viral year-end bonus buzz takes on a more pessimistic tone
今年的春节红包期待已然转变，反映出中国经济的持续困难和外部压力。随着春节临近，年轻员工对年终奖金的期待降低，网络讨论中弥漫着悲观情绪，这使得春节的消费潜力受到影响。
每年春节前夕，中国员工的年终奖金话题都会成为热议焦点，特别是年轻人，他们通过这些奖金来判断公司和行业的经济形势。十年前，科技和房地产行业以丰厚的奖金和奢华礼品著称，如海外旅游和豪车，而如今，随着经济形势的变化，许多员工对2024年的年终奖金充满不安。最近在微博上，关于“年终奖金是一个真正的试金石”的话题已获得超过1亿2千万的浏览量。
根据《凤凰周刊》本月的调查，调查中约20%的受访者表示今年会收到年终奖金，而2023年的调查显示超过80%的受访者收到了奖金。这一巨大的落差不仅反映了当前经济的严峻形势，也表明了员工对未来的担忧，可能会影响到春节期间的消费行为。
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今年的春节红包期待已然转变，反映出中国经济的持续困难和外部压力。随着春节临近，年轻员工对年终奖金的期待降低，网络讨论中弥漫着悲观情绪，这使得春节的消费潜力受到影响。
每年春节前夕，中国员工的年终奖金话题都会成为热议焦点，特别是年轻人，他们通过这些奖金来判断公司和行业的经济形势。十年前，科技和房地产行业以丰厚的奖金和奢华礼品著称，如海外旅游和豪车，而如今，随着经济形势的变化，许多员工对2024年的年终奖金充满不安。最近在微博上，关于“年终奖金是一个真正的试金石”的话题已获得超过1亿2千万的浏览量。
根据《凤凰周刊》本月的调查，调查中约20%的受访者表示今年会收到年终奖金，而2023年的调查显示超过80%的受访者收到了奖金。这一巨大的落差不仅反映了当前经济的严峻形势，也表明了员工对未来的担忧，可能会影响到春节期间的消费行为。
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Malaysian man finds love with Chinese woman who gave him directions to launderette
一名来自马来西亚的男子与一位穆斯林中国女性结婚，这段浪漫关系始于一次偶然的街头相遇。38岁的马来西亚华裔男子Zairy Amir在中国寻找洗衣店时向40岁的王素妃询问方向，随即展开了他们的爱情故事。Amir在中国南方的广州经营着一家快递商店。
二人关系的起初虽然没有确切的日期，但自那次相遇后，他们的交往逐渐深入。Wang感到高兴的是，Amir也是穆斯林，这让她倍感亲切，因为在她的家庭中，仅有她和母亲是信仰这一宗教的人。Amir分享说：“我在一个陌生国家生活时感到很孤独，没有朋友，所以当她说想和我做朋友并且还是穆斯林时，我非常高兴。”
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一名来自马来西亚的男子与一位穆斯林中国女性结婚，这段浪漫关系始于一次偶然的街头相遇。38岁的马来西亚华裔男子Zairy Amir在中国寻找洗衣店时向40岁的王素妃询问方向，随即展开了他们的爱情故事。Amir在中国南方的广州经营着一家快递商店。
二人关系的起初虽然没有确切的日期，但自那次相遇后，他们的交往逐渐深入。Wang感到高兴的是，Amir也是穆斯林，这让她倍感亲切，因为在她的家庭中，仅有她和母亲是信仰这一宗教的人。Amir分享说：“我在一个陌生国家生活时感到很孤独，没有朋友，所以当她说想和我做朋友并且还是穆斯林时，我非常高兴。”
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Hong Kong minister dispels ‘lying flat’ concerns as youth rental flat applications drop
The number of young people in Hong Kong applying for public rental flats has dropped by about 46% over the past four years, signaling that most are not adopting a "lying flat" attitude. This observation was highlighted by Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin, who emphasized the ambition of Hong Kong's youth contrary to societal concerns. The term "lying flat" is used to describe individuals who do the minimum to get by, a notion that some have associated with the city's younger generation.
Ho's remarks come in the wake of suggestions from senior officials that youth should not risk their careers for public housing eligibility. The decrease from 16,000 to 8,600 applications among those under 30 from the financial year 2019-20 to 2023-24 reflects a shift in priorities. This trend suggests that, contrary to some public opinion, many young people are focusing on career development rather than relying on public housing, which could indicate a more proactive and ambitious approach to their futures.
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The number of young people in Hong Kong applying for public rental flats has dropped by about 46% over the past four years, signaling that most are not adopting a "lying flat" attitude. This observation was highlighted by Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin, who emphasized the ambition of Hong Kong's youth contrary to societal concerns. The term "lying flat" is used to describe individuals who do the minimum to get by, a notion that some have associated with the city's younger generation.
Ho's remarks come in the wake of suggestions from senior officials that youth should not risk their careers for public housing eligibility. The decrease from 16,000 to 8,600 applications among those under 30 from the financial year 2019-20 to 2023-24 reflects a shift in priorities. This trend suggests that, contrary to some public opinion, many young people are focusing on career development rather than relying on public housing, which could indicate a more proactive and ambitious approach to their futures.
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Jeju Air crash: South Korea to release crash report by Monday
韩国将在周一发布关于上个月造成179人遇难的济州航空飞机坠毁事件的初步报告，这起事件是该国历史上最致命的空难。交通部表示，报告将重点调查鸟击在12月29日7C2216航班坠毁中的作用，该航班从曼谷飞往务安国际机场。
该报告将提交给国际民航组织以及美国、法国和泰国，韩国方面正与美国国家运输安全委员会和法国民航安全调查局的调查人员合作。交通部指出，分析和验证飞行数据和驾驶舱语音记录将需要几个月的时间，尤其是记录在坠毁前四分钟七秒停止的语音和与控制塔的通信记录。根据报告，飞行员在08:58:11讨论了在波音737-800飞机下方飞行的鸟类，并在08:58:56时发出求救信号，报告在进行复飞时遭遇鸟击。
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韩国将在周一发布关于上个月造成179人遇难的济州航空飞机坠毁事件的初步报告，这起事件是该国历史上最致命的空难。交通部表示，报告将重点调查鸟击在12月29日7C2216航班坠毁中的作用，该航班从曼谷飞往务安国际机场。
该报告将提交给国际民航组织以及美国、法国和泰国，韩国方面正与美国国家运输安全委员会和法国民航安全调查局的调查人员合作。交通部指出，分析和验证飞行数据和驾驶舱语音记录将需要几个月的时间，尤其是记录在坠毁前四分钟七秒停止的语音和与控制塔的通信记录。根据报告，飞行员在08:58:11讨论了在波音737-800飞机下方飞行的鸟类，并在08:58:56时发出求救信号，报告在进行复飞时遭遇鸟击。
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‘Another Hong Kong flavour gone’: congee shop closing branches after over 70 years
在香港经营超过70年的法福记粥面专家餐厅宣布闭店，吸引众多顾客前来告别他们心爱的美食，留下“又一种香港风味消失”的感慨。这家位于中环的餐厅周六下午3点早早打烊，许多顾客趁最后机会品尝了招牌菜肴，如油炸泥鱉球配蛤蜊酱和粥。
67岁的罗达·黄（Rhoda Wong）与68岁的前同学一同前往餐厅，感叹中央地区的改变。黄表示，越来越多的传统老店被快餐连锁和简餐店取代，令她感到遗憾。她特别钟爱位于德辅道的店，因为它便捷地靠近电车站，让她感到方便。尽管城市迅速变迁，许多顾客仍在怀念那些能够传承地道口味的老店。
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在香港经营超过70年的法福记粥面专家餐厅宣布闭店，吸引众多顾客前来告别他们心爱的美食，留下“又一种香港风味消失”的感慨。这家位于中环的餐厅周六下午3点早早打烊，许多顾客趁最后机会品尝了招牌菜肴，如油炸泥鱉球配蛤蜊酱和粥。
67岁的罗达·黄（Rhoda Wong）与68岁的前同学一同前往餐厅，感叹中央地区的改变。黄表示，越来越多的传统老店被快餐连锁和简餐店取代，令她感到遗憾。她特别钟爱位于德辅道的店，因为它便捷地靠近电车站，让她感到方便。尽管城市迅速变迁，许多顾客仍在怀念那些能够传承地道口味的老店。
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Backlash over Hong Kong lawmaker’s verbal attack a wake-up call, observers say
香港立法会议员针对前反对派区议员的指控引发广泛反弹，提醒其他立法者应谨慎使用攻击策略来赢得公众支持。这种反响显现了公众对立法者在经济和民生议题上更积极作为的期待，尤其是在经历了2019年社会动荡后，政治形势趋于稳定。
争议的核心是工联会立法会议员乔菲·陈（Joiphy Chan Wing-yan）对前区议员余德宝（Andy Yu Tak-po）进行的攻击，指控他在帮助东南亚诈骗受害者的同时谋求立法会的席位。余德宝近期引起关注，因为他一直在为陷入诈骗的香港家庭发声。陈在一段YouTube视频中不仅指责余，更表示绝不应让反对派在2019年的抗议活动中逃脱责任，这一言论遭到了大量批评。
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香港立法会议员针对前反对派区议员的指控引发广泛反弹，提醒其他立法者应谨慎使用攻击策略来赢得公众支持。这种反响显现了公众对立法者在经济和民生议题上更积极作为的期待，尤其是在经历了2019年社会动荡后，政治形势趋于稳定。
争议的核心是工联会立法会议员乔菲·陈（Joiphy Chan Wing-yan）对前区议员余德宝（Andy Yu Tak-po）进行的攻击，指控他在帮助东南亚诈骗受害者的同时谋求立法会的席位。余德宝近期引起关注，因为他一直在为陷入诈骗的香港家庭发声。陈在一段YouTube视频中不仅指责余，更表示绝不应让反对派在2019年的抗议活动中逃脱责任，这一言论遭到了大量批评。
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As Indonesia scores a palm oil ‘win’ over EU, what next for its big biofuel gamble?
Indonesia views a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling as a partial victory in its ongoing dispute with the European Union over palm oil-based biofuels. While the WTO upheld the EU's classification of these biofuels as "high risk" due to deforestation concerns, it criticized the EU's lack of transparency and insufficient data review. This decision has emboldened Indonesia, which argues that it highlights discriminatory practices against its products compared to those produced within the EU.
The dispute began in 2019 when Indonesia challenged the EU's environmental rationale as a guise for protectionism. The WTO's findings suggest that the EU treated Indonesian biofuels less favorably than similar alternatives from its own member states, a point Indonesia's economic affairs minister, Airlangga Hartarto, emphasized as validation for palm oil's role alongside other biofuels like rapeseed and soybean. This decision is significant in the broader context of climate policy and international trade relations, where developing nations often clash with developed regions over environmental standards and market access.
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Indonesia views a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling as a partial victory in its ongoing dispute with the European Union over palm oil-based biofuels. While the WTO upheld the EU's classification of these biofuels as "high risk" due to deforestation concerns, it criticized the EU's lack of transparency and insufficient data review. This decision has emboldened Indonesia, which argues that it highlights discriminatory practices against its products compared to those produced within the EU.
The dispute began in 2019 when Indonesia challenged the EU's environmental rationale as a guise for protectionism. The WTO's findings suggest that the EU treated Indonesian biofuels less favorably than similar alternatives from its own member states, a point Indonesia's economic affairs minister, Airlangga Hartarto, emphasized as validation for palm oil's role alongside other biofuels like rapeseed and soybean. This decision is significant in the broader context of climate policy and international trade relations, where developing nations often clash with developed regions over environmental standards and market access.
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China says it drove off Philippine ships that ‘trespassed’ in disputed Spratly Islands
中国海警驱逐了两艘试图在南海争议礁石上“非法登陆”的菲律宾政府船只。这些船只在斯普拉特利群岛附近的桑迪礁水域被拦截，目的是收集沙子样本。中国海警发言人刘德军表示，船只已被“依法拦截、控制并警告离开”。
刘德军强调，中国对南沙群岛及其邻近水域拥有“无可争辩的主权”。他补充说，中国海警将继续在中国管辖的水域内依法开展维权和执法活动，坚决维护国家的领土主权和海洋权益。这一声明是在菲律宾指责中国海警对其两艘进行“海洋科学调查”的船只进行“侵略性操控”后不久发布的。菲律宾海岸警卫队发言人杰伊·塔里拉表示，由于中国海洋力量的持续骚扰和对安全的漠视，菲律宾渔业和水产资源局及海岸警卫队不得不暂停调查行动。
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中国海警驱逐了两艘试图在南海争议礁石上“非法登陆”的菲律宾政府船只。这些船只在斯普拉特利群岛附近的桑迪礁水域被拦截，目的是收集沙子样本。中国海警发言人刘德军表示，船只已被“依法拦截、控制并警告离开”。
刘德军强调，中国对南沙群岛及其邻近水域拥有“无可争辩的主权”。他补充说，中国海警将继续在中国管辖的水域内依法开展维权和执法活动，坚决维护国家的领土主权和海洋权益。这一声明是在菲律宾指责中国海警对其两艘进行“海洋科学调查”的船只进行“侵略性操控”后不久发布的。菲律宾海岸警卫队发言人杰伊·塔里拉表示，由于中国海洋力量的持续骚扰和对安全的漠视，菲律宾渔业和水产资源局及海岸警卫队不得不暂停调查行动。
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Sudan’s civil war sets ablaze country’s largest oil refinery
最近，苏丹最大的油炼油厂因战斗而起火，浓烟笼罩着首都喀土穆。军方首领阿卜杜勒·法塔赫·布尔汉将军忠诚的部队声称已占领这座由苏丹政府和中国国家石油公司共同拥有的炼油厂，这标志着在与叛军快速支援部队的内战中，军方获得了一个重要的战略目标。
位于喀土穆北部约60公里的阿尔-贾伊利炼油厂自2023年4月以来一直处于快速支援部队的控制之下，该部队通过设置地雷围住了炼油厂，以阻止军方的进攻。尽管之前遭遇攻击，该设施能够每天处理10万桶原油，直到周四仍保持基本完整。但卫星数据显示，最近的攻击导致多个区域发生火灾，火焰高高冲天，造成炼油厂的重大损毁。
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最近，苏丹最大的油炼油厂因战斗而起火，浓烟笼罩着首都喀土穆。军方首领阿卜杜勒·法塔赫·布尔汉将军忠诚的部队声称已占领这座由苏丹政府和中国国家石油公司共同拥有的炼油厂，这标志着在与叛军快速支援部队的内战中，军方获得了一个重要的战略目标。
位于喀土穆北部约60公里的阿尔-贾伊利炼油厂自2023年4月以来一直处于快速支援部队的控制之下，该部队通过设置地雷围住了炼油厂，以阻止军方的进攻。尽管之前遭遇攻击，该设施能够每天处理10万桶原油，直到周四仍保持基本完整。但卫星数据显示，最近的攻击导致多个区域发生火灾，火焰高高冲天，造成炼油厂的重大损毁。
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Africa braces as Trump’s WHO withdrawal, aid freeze set to ‘gut global public health’
非洲国家将在特朗普总统下令美国退出世界卫生组织后，失去关键资金用于生命救助的医疗项目。特朗普在多个行政命令中宣布暂停所有外国援助90天，以便进行审核，这将对一些依赖美国资助的医疗计划产生重大影响。
特朗普的决定源于他对世界卫生组织（WHO）不满，指责其向美国要求不公平的支付。尽管美国是该组织的最大捐助国，特朗普声称其他国家如中国在对WHO的贡献上与美国存在巨大差距。此外，他还表示，外国援助的运营与美国的利益不符，认为这种援助体制与美国的价值观相悖。对此，非洲联盟委员会主席穆萨·法基·马哈麦特对此表示失望，认为这一决定将严重影响非洲的健康保健项目。
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非洲国家将在特朗普总统下令美国退出世界卫生组织后，失去关键资金用于生命救助的医疗项目。特朗普在多个行政命令中宣布暂停所有外国援助90天，以便进行审核，这将对一些依赖美国资助的医疗计划产生重大影响。
特朗普的决定源于他对世界卫生组织（WHO）不满，指责其向美国要求不公平的支付。尽管美国是该组织的最大捐助国，特朗普声称其他国家如中国在对WHO的贡献上与美国存在巨大差距。此外，他还表示，外国援助的运营与美国的利益不符，认为这种援助体制与美国的价值观相悖。对此，非洲联盟委员会主席穆萨·法基·马哈麦特对此表示失望，认为这一决定将严重影响非洲的健康保健项目。
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Over 300 mainland Chinese students in Hong Kong lose HK$230 million to scams: Chris Tang
去年，超过300名在港的大陆学生成为电话诈骗的受害者，损失高达2.3亿港元（约2950万美元）。香港安全事务局局长唐英杰透露，仅在今年1月，警方就记录了16起相关案件，损失额达2000万港元。
唐英杰强调，提升公众意识是防范诈骗的重要手段，鼓励学生通过讲座和问卷调查来识别可疑情况。他提到，许多大学已开始要求学生完成防诈骗问卷，以提高他们的警觉性，甚至有学生因未完成问卷而面临失去校园设施使用权的风险。近期，香港大学一名18岁的大陆学生因诈骗而损失920万港元，诈骗者声称她涉及国内的洗钱案件。根据统计，去年大陆学生因电话诈骗所受损失主要源于假冒的大陆执法或政府官员的电话。
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去年，超过300名在港的大陆学生成为电话诈骗的受害者，损失高达2.3亿港元（约2950万美元）。香港安全事务局局长唐英杰透露，仅在今年1月，警方就记录了16起相关案件，损失额达2000万港元。
唐英杰强调，提升公众意识是防范诈骗的重要手段，鼓励学生通过讲座和问卷调查来识别可疑情况。他提到，许多大学已开始要求学生完成防诈骗问卷，以提高他们的警觉性，甚至有学生因未完成问卷而面临失去校园设施使用权的风险。近期，香港大学一名18岁的大陆学生因诈骗而损失920万港元，诈骗者声称她涉及国内的洗钱案件。根据统计，去年大陆学生因电话诈骗所受损失主要源于假冒的大陆执法或政府官员的电话。
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