HK$2 fare scheme: 56% of Hongkongers support raising age level, survey finds
超过半数香港人支持提高65岁以下的港币2元(26美分)交通计程补贴方案的年龄门槛至原设定的65岁水平，一项由民主党发布的民调显示。 这项民调显示，改变交通计程补贴方案不会是“灾难”。民主党要求当局公布更多数据。
政府正在审查该计划，该计划已被认为对政府造成巨大经济负担，据估计政府预计赤字将达到约港币100亿元。一些提议包括提高年龄门槛或设定补贴上限。政府在过去五年中已向运营商退还超过港币10亿元的费用，金额从2019-20年的港币1.27亿元增加到2023-24年的港币3.99亿元。预计本财年将达到港币6亿元。
民调显示，居民普遍认为计程补贴有助于老年人的福利。民主党主席洛锦熙表示，居民是理性和客观的，政府应该对他们有信心，并公布更多交通数据以便进行更有意义的讨论。
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超过半数香港人支持提高65岁以下的港币2元(26美分)交通计程补贴方案的年龄门槛至原设定的65岁水平，一项由民主党发布的民调显示。 这项民调显示，改变交通计程补贴方案不会是“灾难”。民主党要求当局公布更多数据。
政府正在审查该计划，该计划已被认为对政府造成巨大经济负担，据估计政府预计赤字将达到约港币100亿元。一些提议包括提高年龄门槛或设定补贴上限。政府在过去五年中已向运营商退还超过港币10亿元的费用，金额从2019-20年的港币1.27亿元增加到2023-24年的港币3.99亿元。预计本财年将达到港币6亿元。
民调显示，居民普遍认为计程补贴有助于老年人的福利。民主党主席洛锦熙表示，居民是理性和客观的，政府应该对他们有信心，并公布更多交通数据以便进行更有意义的讨论。
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From tropics to tundra: why Filipinos are flocking to Iceland
Filipinos are increasingly migrating to Iceland in search of better opportunities, particularly in the healthcare sector. Despite the stark geographical and cultural differences, Iceland has emerged as a promising destination for Filipinos, offering higher wages, job stability, and a gateway to Europe. As of last year, the Filipino community in Iceland numbered 2,631, making them the largest Asian group and the fifth-largest foreign nationality in the country. This influx is most noticeable in Iceland's healthcare system, where Filipino nurses have become vital in addressing staffing shortages.
The significant presence of Filipino nurses, who constitute 70% of the foreign nursing workforce at Landspitali, Iceland's only university hospital, highlights their critical role. These nurses are not only attracted by the substantial salary increase—around 650,000 krona per month compared to just US$490 in the Philippines—but also by the respect and professional autonomy they experience. Challenges such as language barriers exist, yet the benefits and opportunities in Iceland and its Nordic neighbors continue to draw Filipino healthcare professionals. The trend suggests that by 2030, there could be 10,000 Filipino nurses across the Nordic region, further strengthening the healthcare systems in countries like Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
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Filipinos are increasingly migrating to Iceland in search of better opportunities, particularly in the healthcare sector. Despite the stark geographical and cultural differences, Iceland has emerged as a promising destination for Filipinos, offering higher wages, job stability, and a gateway to Europe. As of last year, the Filipino community in Iceland numbered 2,631, making them the largest Asian group and the fifth-largest foreign nationality in the country. This influx is most noticeable in Iceland's healthcare system, where Filipino nurses have become vital in addressing staffing shortages.
The significant presence of Filipino nurses, who constitute 70% of the foreign nursing workforce at Landspitali, Iceland's only university hospital, highlights their critical role. These nurses are not only attracted by the substantial salary increase—around 650,000 krona per month compared to just US$490 in the Philippines—but also by the respect and professional autonomy they experience. Challenges such as language barriers exist, yet the benefits and opportunities in Iceland and its Nordic neighbors continue to draw Filipino healthcare professionals. The trend suggests that by 2030, there could be 10,000 Filipino nurses across the Nordic region, further strengthening the healthcare systems in countries like Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
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Belarus strongman set to win a 7th term in an election the opposition calls a farce
Belarusians began voting in an election where President Alexander Lukashenko is expected to secure a seventh term unchallenged, extending his nearly 30-year authoritarian rule. As a long-time leader closely aligned with Moscow, Lukashenko's continued presidency seems assured amid a tightly controlled political environment. Since coming to power in 1994, he has maintained a strong grip on Belarus, and this election is the first since he suppressed mass protests in 2020.
The 2020 protests were sparked by accusations of election rigging, leading to a severe crackdown by authorities, with over a thousand people still imprisoned. Many of Lukashenko's political opponents are incarcerated or exiled, reflecting the lack of political competition. Additionally, Lukashenko's alignment with Russia has been evident as he allowed Belarusian territory to support Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This ongoing relationship with Moscow and the suppression of dissent highlight the challenges faced by opposition forces in Belarus.
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Belarusians began voting in an election where President Alexander Lukashenko is expected to secure a seventh term unchallenged, extending his nearly 30-year authoritarian rule. As a long-time leader closely aligned with Moscow, Lukashenko's continued presidency seems assured amid a tightly controlled political environment. Since coming to power in 1994, he has maintained a strong grip on Belarus, and this election is the first since he suppressed mass protests in 2020.
The 2020 protests were sparked by accusations of election rigging, leading to a severe crackdown by authorities, with over a thousand people still imprisoned. Many of Lukashenko's political opponents are incarcerated or exiled, reflecting the lack of political competition. Additionally, Lukashenko's alignment with Russia has been evident as he allowed Belarusian territory to support Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This ongoing relationship with Moscow and the suppression of dissent highlight the challenges faced by opposition forces in Belarus.
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India, Modi mark Republic Day with Indonesia’s Prabowo
India celebrated its 76th Republic Day with a grand parade showcasing military strength and cultural diversity, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the guest of honour. The event took place on Kartavayapath in New Delhi, attended by tens of thousands who braved the cold to witness the display. The parade commemorates the adoption of India's Constitution on January 26, 1950, a significant milestone following the country's independence from British rule.
The parade featured soldiers from India's military and paramilitary forces, accompanied by bands and vibrant cultural floats. Among these was a depiction of the Maha Kumbh festival, highlighting India's rich cultural tapestry. For the first time, a contingent from the Indonesian National Armed Forces participated, symbolizing strengthened ties between India and Indonesia. Historically, India has invited international leaders to this event to foster diplomatic relations, with past guests including French President Emmanuel Macron and former US President Barack Obama. The avenue, previously known as Rajpath, was renamed Kartavayapath as part of the 75th anniversary of Indian independence celebrations, underscoring the nation's ongoing transformation and growth.
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India celebrated its 76th Republic Day with a grand parade showcasing military strength and cultural diversity, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the guest of honour. The event took place on Kartavayapath in New Delhi, attended by tens of thousands who braved the cold to witness the display. The parade commemorates the adoption of India's Constitution on January 26, 1950, a significant milestone following the country's independence from British rule.
The parade featured soldiers from India's military and paramilitary forces, accompanied by bands and vibrant cultural floats. Among these was a depiction of the Maha Kumbh festival, highlighting India's rich cultural tapestry. For the first time, a contingent from the Indonesian National Armed Forces participated, symbolizing strengthened ties between India and Indonesia. Historically, India has invited international leaders to this event to foster diplomatic relations, with past guests including French President Emmanuel Macron and former US President Barack Obama. The avenue, previously known as Rajpath, was renamed Kartavayapath as part of the 75th anniversary of Indian independence celebrations, underscoring the nation's ongoing transformation and growth.
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China tells India Yarlung Tsangpo mega dam in Tibet will not be at ‘expense of neighbours’
中国试图向印度保证，其在西藏高原建设的超大型水坝项目不会损害邻国利益。该水坝位于雅鲁藏布江上，预计将成为全球最大的水电项目，但也引发了对其对下游布拉马普特拉河水源影响的严重担忧，这条河对数百万印度民众至关重要。
这一项目可能加剧水资源的竞争，印度也计划加强自身的水坝建设，进而威胁到两国之间近期减少紧张局势的努力。中国驻印度大使馆的代理大使王磊在一篇文章中回应了这些担忧，称批评该项目的人误将其视为“中国的武器”。他强调，中国始终遵循与邻国建立友谊与合作伙伴关系的政策，并不会追求单方面利益。
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中国试图向印度保证，其在西藏高原建设的超大型水坝项目不会损害邻国利益。该水坝位于雅鲁藏布江上，预计将成为全球最大的水电项目，但也引发了对其对下游布拉马普特拉河水源影响的严重担忧，这条河对数百万印度民众至关重要。
这一项目可能加剧水资源的竞争，印度也计划加强自身的水坝建设，进而威胁到两国之间近期减少紧张局势的努力。中国驻印度大使馆的代理大使王磊在一篇文章中回应了这些担忧，称批评该项目的人误将其视为“中国的武器”。他强调，中国始终遵循与邻国建立友谊与合作伙伴关系的政策，并不会追求单方面利益。
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China has brokered another ceasefire in Myanmar civil war. But will it hold?
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The latest China-brokered truce in Myanmar’s civil war is likely to hold for now but lasting peace may still be a pipe dream, according to observers.
Myanmar’s military government and a major northeastern ethnic rebel group agreed to a ceasefire this month in the Chinese border city of Kunming – the second such pact to be signed there in just over a year.
The agreement between the incumbent junta and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) took effect on January 18, China’s foreign ministry announced last Monday.
The MNDAA, made up of the ethnic Chinese Kokang minority, is part of Myanmar’s “Three Brotherhood Alliance” rebel coalition.
China shares a 2,000km (1,242-mile) border with Myanmar, and shares close ties with both the junta and rebel groups. Beijing has been deeply involved in mediation as the fighting impacts border stability and disrupts trade, and puts its substantial infrastructure investment in Myanmar at risk.
In early January last year, the two sides signed their first ceasefire in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan – the southwestern Chinese province bordering Myanmar. But the deal fell apart within six months.
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The latest China-brokered truce in Myanmar’s civil war is likely to hold for now but lasting peace may still be a pipe dream, according to observers.
Myanmar’s military government and a major northeastern ethnic rebel group agreed to a ceasefire this month in the Chinese border city of Kunming – the second such pact to be signed there in just over a year.
The agreement between the incumbent junta and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) took effect on January 18, China’s foreign ministry announced last Monday.
The MNDAA, made up of the ethnic Chinese Kokang minority, is part of Myanmar’s “Three Brotherhood Alliance” rebel coalition.
China shares a 2,000km (1,242-mile) border with Myanmar, and shares close ties with both the junta and rebel groups. Beijing has been deeply involved in mediation as the fighting impacts border stability and disrupts trade, and puts its substantial infrastructure investment in Myanmar at risk.
In early January last year, the two sides signed their first ceasefire in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan – the southwestern Chinese province bordering Myanmar. But the deal fell apart within six months.
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European fintech firms eyeing Hong Kong as Asia base, Paul Chan says
一些欧洲领先的金融科技公司计划将香港作为其在亚洲的基地。香港财政司司长陈茂波在瑞士全球经济论坛期间指出，此行旨在扩大香港的国际网络，并强调北京对合作的支持为全球经济提供了稳定性。
陈茂波在为期五天的行程中与多位金融官员和商界领袖会面，邀请他们带领代表团访问香港及大湾区，探讨商业机会。他透露，欧洲的金融科技公司在会议上表达了希望在香港落户的意向，尽管未透露具体公司名称。他表示，香港将继续加大宣传力度，让更多国内外朋友了解并参与香港的发展。
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一些欧洲领先的金融科技公司计划将香港作为其在亚洲的基地。香港财政司司长陈茂波在瑞士全球经济论坛期间指出，此行旨在扩大香港的国际网络，并强调北京对合作的支持为全球经济提供了稳定性。
陈茂波在为期五天的行程中与多位金融官员和商界领袖会面，邀请他们带领代表团访问香港及大湾区，探讨商业机会。他透露，欧洲的金融科技公司在会议上表达了希望在香港落户的意向，尽管未透露具体公司名称。他表示，香港将继续加大宣传力度，让更多国内外朋友了解并参与香港的发展。
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In Malaysia, a Rohingya bodybuilder chases Mr Olympia glory: ‘anything is possible’
在经历了家乡缅甸若开邦的暴力和贫困后，30岁的罗兴亚难民法鲁克·阿里安正在追求成为首位在国际健美赛事“奥林匹亚”比赛的罗兴亚健美运动员的梦想。他在青少年时期曾遭到缅甸军队的枪击，随后逃往马来西亚，最终在吉隆坡找到安全。在他看来，身体的力量象征着他对自己民族的重新定义和抗争。
法鲁克的故事不仅仅是个人的奋斗，他的经历反映了罗兴亚社区在过去几年中所遭受的苦难与歧视。年轻时目睹同胞权利被剥夺，他感受到社区的无力与绝望。如今，通过健美运动，他不仅在塑造自己的身体，也在努力改变外界对罗兴亚人的看法，力求展示出他们的韧性与力量。
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在经历了家乡缅甸若开邦的暴力和贫困后，30岁的罗兴亚难民法鲁克·阿里安正在追求成为首位在国际健美赛事“奥林匹亚”比赛的罗兴亚健美运动员的梦想。他在青少年时期曾遭到缅甸军队的枪击，随后逃往马来西亚，最终在吉隆坡找到安全。在他看来，身体的力量象征着他对自己民族的重新定义和抗争。
法鲁克的故事不仅仅是个人的奋斗，他的经历反映了罗兴亚社区在过去几年中所遭受的苦难与歧视。年轻时目睹同胞权利被剥夺，他感受到社区的无力与绝望。如今，通过健美运动，他不仅在塑造自己的身体，也在努力改变外界对罗兴亚人的看法，力求展示出他们的韧性与力量。
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‘Deficit woes won’t affect first stage of Hong Kong’s hospital development push’
香港的首个为期十年的医疗基础设施升级计划将不会受到政府预算赤字的影响。这一消息由即将卸任的香港公立医院系统负责人高拔陞宣布。他表示，尽管政府预计会有近1000亿港元的赤字，但这一计划的第一阶段已经进入了后期阶段，建设工作不会因此受到影响。此外，他也提到，计划中的惩罚机制以减少医疗事故，并不会影响医护人员的士气。
高拔陞在接受电视采访时解释说，第一阶段的建设计划是一个长期项目，医院的使用寿命通常在40至80年，因此无法在现阶段判断赤字对第二阶段计划的影响。他还谈到正在审查的医护人员薪酬机制，包括奖励和惩罚制度，并强调这与财政赤字无关。这显示政府在预算压力下仍然重视长远的医疗发展，致力于提升公共医疗服务的质量和安全。
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香港的首个为期十年的医疗基础设施升级计划将不会受到政府预算赤字的影响。这一消息由即将卸任的香港公立医院系统负责人高拔陞宣布。他表示，尽管政府预计会有近1000亿港元的赤字，但这一计划的第一阶段已经进入了后期阶段，建设工作不会因此受到影响。此外，他也提到，计划中的惩罚机制以减少医疗事故，并不会影响医护人员的士气。
高拔陞在接受电视采访时解释说，第一阶段的建设计划是一个长期项目，医院的使用寿命通常在40至80年，因此无法在现阶段判断赤字对第二阶段计划的影响。他还谈到正在审查的医护人员薪酬机制，包括奖励和惩罚制度，并强调这与财政赤字无关。这显示政府在预算压力下仍然重视长远的医疗发展，致力于提升公共医疗服务的质量和安全。
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Thailand’s plan to legalise casinos opposed by most citizens: poll
Many Thais disapprove of the government's plan to allow investments in casinos and legalize online gambling, despite promises of economic benefits. According to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, 59% of respondents oppose the development of casinos and entertainment complexes in Thailand. While 29% support both initiatives, a significant portion of the population remains cautious about the potential societal impacts.
The government's push for legalizing gambling is met with resistance, as 69% of those surveyed oppose online gambling aimed at supporting casinos. This opposition has become more vocal, with public demonstrations highlighting concerns about the potential harm to future generations. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra argues that these entertainment complexes could become major tourist attractions, creating jobs and boosting the economy, but it remains to be seen if these assurances will alleviate public concerns.
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Many Thais disapprove of the government's plan to allow investments in casinos and legalize online gambling, despite promises of economic benefits. According to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, 59% of respondents oppose the development of casinos and entertainment complexes in Thailand. While 29% support both initiatives, a significant portion of the population remains cautious about the potential societal impacts.
The government's push for legalizing gambling is met with resistance, as 69% of those surveyed oppose online gambling aimed at supporting casinos. This opposition has become more vocal, with public demonstrations highlighting concerns about the potential harm to future generations. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra argues that these entertainment complexes could become major tourist attractions, creating jobs and boosting the economy, but it remains to be seen if these assurances will alleviate public concerns.
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As China’s rural healthcare loses out to cities, villagers, many elderly, are suffering
David Wei's struggle to secure timely medical care for his nephew highlights the severe healthcare access challenges in rural China. Wei had to carry his nephew for 3 kilometers to reach help after a heart attack, a journey that underscored the critical delays in emergency response. Despite improvements in infrastructure, such as road repairs, the delays persisted due to the time taken for ambulances to arrive from urban centers, ultimately contributing to the dire outcome when his nephew had a second cardiac arrest.
This incident is emblematic of the broader healthcare access issues facing China's ageing rural population, where approximately 120 million people are over 60. The disparity between urban and rural healthcare services poses a critical challenge as the nation navigates its development priorities. Experts emphasize the need for a balanced approach between enhancing pensions and healthcare for the elderly and pursuing industrial growth and urbanization, goals that Beijing pledged to address simultaneously at a major Communist Party meeting. The situation in places like Duan Yao county illustrates the urgency of these healthcare improvements in supporting rural communities.
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David Wei's struggle to secure timely medical care for his nephew highlights the severe healthcare access challenges in rural China. Wei had to carry his nephew for 3 kilometers to reach help after a heart attack, a journey that underscored the critical delays in emergency response. Despite improvements in infrastructure, such as road repairs, the delays persisted due to the time taken for ambulances to arrive from urban centers, ultimately contributing to the dire outcome when his nephew had a second cardiac arrest.
This incident is emblematic of the broader healthcare access issues facing China's ageing rural population, where approximately 120 million people are over 60. The disparity between urban and rural healthcare services poses a critical challenge as the nation navigates its development priorities. Experts emphasize the need for a balanced approach between enhancing pensions and healthcare for the elderly and pursuing industrial growth and urbanization, goals that Beijing pledged to address simultaneously at a major Communist Party meeting. The situation in places like Duan Yao county illustrates the urgency of these healthcare improvements in supporting rural communities.
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Bloom and gloom: China’s Spring Festival flower sales hit by weak demand, warm weather
随着农历新年的临近，中国的消费趋势面临挑战。在这个国家最大的节日之一，超过十亿人出行、购物、用餐和赠送礼物，反映出经济的脉动。然而，花卉市场的销售前景却不容乐观，花商们对今年的销售持谨慎态度，主要由于消费者对庆祝活动和节日装饰的支出意愿减弱。
在广东和香港，热闹的花卉博览会是农历新年的传统之一，各种花卉和柑橘植物象征着吉祥与繁荣。比如，金橘和其他盆栽水果被认为能带来好运，而兰花则代表着繁荣与奢华。尽管如此，花卉供应的增加和零售价格的下降（较去年下降约10%至20%）显示出消费者的购买力正在减弱，这可能影响到整个春节期间的消费信心。
花卉博览会、票房、旅游收入和餐饮业的表现，都是评估春节期间消费兴趣的重要指标。随着即将到来的蛇年，市场的低迷状况可能预示着国内需求的疲软，这对经济复苏的前景构成了挑战。
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随着农历新年的临近，中国的消费趋势面临挑战。在这个国家最大的节日之一，超过十亿人出行、购物、用餐和赠送礼物，反映出经济的脉动。然而，花卉市场的销售前景却不容乐观，花商们对今年的销售持谨慎态度，主要由于消费者对庆祝活动和节日装饰的支出意愿减弱。
在广东和香港，热闹的花卉博览会是农历新年的传统之一，各种花卉和柑橘植物象征着吉祥与繁荣。比如，金橘和其他盆栽水果被认为能带来好运，而兰花则代表着繁荣与奢华。尽管如此，花卉供应的增加和零售价格的下降（较去年下降约10%至20%）显示出消费者的购买力正在减弱，这可能影响到整个春节期间的消费信心。
花卉博览会、票房、旅游收入和餐饮业的表现，都是评估春节期间消费兴趣的重要指标。随着即将到来的蛇年，市场的低迷状况可能预示着国内需求的疲软，这对经济复苏的前景构成了挑战。
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US Starbucks slaps ban on toilet use by non-patrons, raises concerns over China policy
星巴克在北美门店实施的新政策禁止非付费顾客进入，引发了中国社交媒体的热议。这一政策于1月13日宣布，结束了自2018年以来允许顾客进入店内使用洗手间或避难的“开放政策”。
这一政策的出台源于2018年美国一间星巴克门店因阻止两名黑人男性使用洗手间并报警而引发的公关危机。此后，星巴克实施的开放政策被视为重要举措，尤其是在公共厕所不足的地区。此次政策变动引发了对品牌在中国市场是否会采取类似措施的讨论，许多中国城市，包括首都北京，法律规定商家在营业时间内必须为非顾客提供免费厕所使用权。
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星巴克在北美门店实施的新政策禁止非付费顾客进入，引发了中国社交媒体的热议。这一政策于1月13日宣布，结束了自2018年以来允许顾客进入店内使用洗手间或避难的“开放政策”。
这一政策的出台源于2018年美国一间星巴克门店因阻止两名黑人男性使用洗手间并报警而引发的公关危机。此后，星巴克实施的开放政策被视为重要举措，尤其是在公共厕所不足的地区。此次政策变动引发了对品牌在中国市场是否会采取类似措施的讨论，许多中国城市，包括首都北京，法律规定商家在营业时间内必须为非顾客提供免费厕所使用权。
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Rubio warns of ‘very big’ bounties from US for Taliban leaders
美国国务卿马尔科·鲁比奥威胁对阿富汗塔利班领导人悬赏，称可能有更多美国人被拘留。这一言论标志着美方对塔利班的强硬立场升级，鲁比奥在社交媒体上表示，塔利班可能扣押的美国人数量超出先前的估计。
这一威胁是在阿富汗塔利班政府与美国进行囚犯交换的几天后提出的，成为前总统乔·拜登任期内的最后一项行动。鲁比奥的言辞与特朗普总统的风格相似，他在社交平台上提到，如果塔利班确实扣留了更多美国人，将会对其领导人设定“非常高”的悬赏，甚至可能超过对本·拉登的悬赏金额。尽管鲁比奥没有具体说明被拘留的美国人身份，但长期以来有关于失踪美国人的报道，这些案件并未被美国政府正式认定为错误拘留。
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美国国务卿马尔科·鲁比奥威胁对阿富汗塔利班领导人悬赏，称可能有更多美国人被拘留。这一言论标志着美方对塔利班的强硬立场升级，鲁比奥在社交媒体上表示，塔利班可能扣押的美国人数量超出先前的估计。
这一威胁是在阿富汗塔利班政府与美国进行囚犯交换的几天后提出的，成为前总统乔·拜登任期内的最后一项行动。鲁比奥的言辞与特朗普总统的风格相似，他在社交平台上提到，如果塔利班确实扣留了更多美国人，将会对其领导人设定“非常高”的悬赏，甚至可能超过对本·拉登的悬赏金额。尽管鲁比奥没有具体说明被拘留的美国人身份，但长期以来有关于失踪美国人的报道，这些案件并未被美国政府正式认定为错误拘留。
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Hong Kong to open 2 more community living rooms in June: John Lee
香港将在六月份开设两个新的“社区客厅”，以帮助低收入家庭获得安全和稳定的住房。首批“轻型公共住房”单元预计将在三月份可供租户入住，作为政府改善住房条件的努力之一。
行政长官李家超在农历新年前夕与多户家庭会面后表示，政府致力于解决贫困居民的住房问题，并采取切实行动帮助他们。他强调，这些社区空间的概念源于社会工作者对居住在狭小空间的人的关怀，旨在为这些租户提供更多的活动空间，促进社交和个人发展。
李家超透露，今年政府计划推出三个社区生活空间，其中两个已获得来自扶贫委员会的资金支持，预计在六月开放。这两个新场所分别位于东区的筲箕湾和九龙城的青山道，加入了位于深水埗、南昌、土瓜湾和红磡的四个政府运营项目。
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香港将在六月份开设两个新的“社区客厅”，以帮助低收入家庭获得安全和稳定的住房。首批“轻型公共住房”单元预计将在三月份可供租户入住，作为政府改善住房条件的努力之一。
行政长官李家超在农历新年前夕与多户家庭会面后表示，政府致力于解决贫困居民的住房问题，并采取切实行动帮助他们。他强调，这些社区空间的概念源于社会工作者对居住在狭小空间的人的关怀，旨在为这些租户提供更多的活动空间，促进社交和个人发展。
李家超透露，今年政府计划推出三个社区生活空间，其中两个已获得来自扶贫委员会的资金支持，预计在六月开放。这两个新场所分别位于东区的筲箕湾和九龙城的青山道，加入了位于深水埗、南昌、土瓜湾和红磡的四个政府运营项目。
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Don’t delay seeking help for children with flu symptoms, Hong Kong parents urged
香港一位领先的医学专家呼吁家长不要延误对出现流感症状儿童的诊断和治疗。近期，因其他病毒和细菌感染而导致的严重病例激增，引发了这一警告。专家指出，流感与其他病毒或细菌的共同感染可能会导致严重并发症，如脑病，这种情况可能导致脑损伤。
香港大学儿科及青少年医学系的荣誉副教授关逸华博士表示，单纯的流感感染通常较轻，但如果流感与新冠病毒、腺病毒等其他病毒或某些细菌（如肺炎链球菌或金黄色葡萄球菌）结合，病情可能会变得更加严重。过去一周，香港记录了三例严重流感儿童病例，其中两例为未接种疫苗的儿童，发展为脑病，病情在24小时内可能迅速恶化。关博士强调，确保儿童接种疫苗至关重要。
在治疗方面，关博士提到，医生可能需要将这些患者送入重症监护室，并使用高剂量的类固醇和免疫球蛋白进行治疗。他补充说，完全康复并不保证，某些病例可能导致永久性脑损伤。
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香港一位领先的医学专家呼吁家长不要延误对出现流感症状儿童的诊断和治疗。近期，因其他病毒和细菌感染而导致的严重病例激增，引发了这一警告。专家指出，流感与其他病毒或细菌的共同感染可能会导致严重并发症，如脑病，这种情况可能导致脑损伤。
香港大学儿科及青少年医学系的荣誉副教授关逸华博士表示，单纯的流感感染通常较轻，但如果流感与新冠病毒、腺病毒等其他病毒或某些细菌（如肺炎链球菌或金黄色葡萄球菌）结合，病情可能会变得更加严重。过去一周，香港记录了三例严重流感儿童病例，其中两例为未接种疫苗的儿童，发展为脑病，病情在24小时内可能迅速恶化。关博士强调，确保儿童接种疫苗至关重要。
在治疗方面，关博士提到，医生可能需要将这些患者送入重症监护室，并使用高剂量的类固醇和免疫球蛋白进行治疗。他补充说，完全康复并不保证，某些病例可能导致永久性脑损伤。
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Hong Kong issues cold weather warning as temperatures dip as low as 8 degrees
香港天文台于周日早晨发布了寒冷天气警告，部分地区气温降至约8摄氏度（46.4华氏度）。社交福利署呼吁家庭在寒冷天气来临时关注老年亲属的健康，特别是那些生活独居的脆弱老人。
为了应对寒流，社交福利署提醒老年人采取预防措施，并敦促亲友和邻居关心关爱老年人的健康状况。天文台也呼吁居民关心独居或有慢性疾病的老年人。同时，香港的最高峰大帽山在上午11:20的气温为8.4度，而大屿山的昂坪则降至9.3度。
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香港天文台于周日早晨发布了寒冷天气警告，部分地区气温降至约8摄氏度（46.4华氏度）。社交福利署呼吁家庭在寒冷天气来临时关注老年亲属的健康，特别是那些生活独居的脆弱老人。
为了应对寒流，社交福利署提醒老年人采取预防措施，并敦促亲友和邻居关心关爱老年人的健康状况。天文台也呼吁居民关心独居或有慢性疾病的老年人。同时，香港的最高峰大帽山在上午11:20的气温为8.4度，而大屿山的昂坪则降至9.3度。
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5 years after Covid, why can’t Hong Kong produce home-grown vaccines?
香港在应对传染病疫苗研发方面遇到资金短缺等挑战。尽管新冠疫情激发了科学家的开发热情，然而他们的研究仍未能突破到临床试验阶段，限制了疫苗的实际应用。
专家指出，香港的疫苗研发面临长期私人和政府资金支持不足的问题。香港大学的感染病专家袁国勇表示，获得临床试验所需的资金非常困难，这对疫苗和抗微生物药物的开发造成了阻碍。自2020年1月香港报告首例新冠病例以来，袁国勇的团队就开始研发针对新冠病毒的疫苗，但目前仍在动物实验阶段，尚需更多时间进行进一步测试。
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香港在应对传染病疫苗研发方面遇到资金短缺等挑战。尽管新冠疫情激发了科学家的开发热情，然而他们的研究仍未能突破到临床试验阶段，限制了疫苗的实际应用。
专家指出，香港的疫苗研发面临长期私人和政府资金支持不足的问题。香港大学的感染病专家袁国勇表示，获得临床试验所需的资金非常困难，这对疫苗和抗微生物药物的开发造成了阻碍。自2020年1月香港报告首例新冠病例以来，袁国勇的团队就开始研发针对新冠病毒的疫苗，但目前仍在动物实验阶段，尚需更多时间进行进一步测试。
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South Korean aims to bring home abductees from the North with the help of drones
Choi Sung-ryong has dedicated nearly 60 years to advocating for South Koreans abducted by North Korea, including his own father, who was executed in 1972. Choi's father was charged with treason by North Korea for his involvement with a unit linked to the US Army during the Korean War. Despite the passage of time, Choi continues to seek justice and freedom for the hundreds of South Koreans who were forcibly taken and never allowed to return home, with many dying without ever seeing their homeland again.
This week, Choi is taking his campaign to Tokyo, employing drones to distribute leaflets that highlight these abductions to Chosen Soren, an organization of Korean residents in Japan who are aligned with Pyongyang. The group has faced accusations of complicity in these kidnappings over the years. By targeting this organization, Choi, who founded the Association of Those Abducted by North Korea, hopes to increase pressure on the North Korean regime, potentially facilitating the return of abductees to their families. This novel approach underscores the enduring struggle for those caught in the geopolitical tensions of the Korean Peninsula.
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Choi Sung-ryong has dedicated nearly 60 years to advocating for South Koreans abducted by North Korea, including his own father, who was executed in 1972. Choi's father was charged with treason by North Korea for his involvement with a unit linked to the US Army during the Korean War. Despite the passage of time, Choi continues to seek justice and freedom for the hundreds of South Koreans who were forcibly taken and never allowed to return home, with many dying without ever seeing their homeland again.
This week, Choi is taking his campaign to Tokyo, employing drones to distribute leaflets that highlight these abductions to Chosen Soren, an organization of Korean residents in Japan who are aligned with Pyongyang. The group has faced accusations of complicity in these kidnappings over the years. By targeting this organization, Choi, who founded the Association of Those Abducted by North Korea, hopes to increase pressure on the North Korean regime, potentially facilitating the return of abductees to their families. This novel approach underscores the enduring struggle for those caught in the geopolitical tensions of the Korean Peninsula.
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Chinese scientists build world’s first deep sea radar that detects high-flying aircraft
中国海军的深海雷达技术取得了重大的突破, 可能彻底改变海上作战的格局。这是因为该技术能够在深海探测和跟踪空中的目标, 有效地让中国的潜艇从被动到主动, 从被潜水艇发现的目标, 变成潜水艇能主动发起攻击的主导者。
这项技术在海战中具有重大影响, 因为在当前的海战格局中, 潜艇被空中侦察机发现后是被迫撤退的, 而通过此项技术, 潜艇可以获得空中侦察机的位置, 迅速发起反击, 将其变成空中侦察机的猎物。
此技术的研发是中国海军在海上作战中的重大突破, 也是国际上仅有几国能实现的技术之一。该技术能够让中国在海上作战中占据优势, 是中国在这一领域的技术优势的体现。
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中国海军的深海雷达技术取得了重大的突破, 可能彻底改变海上作战的格局。这是因为该技术能够在深海探测和跟踪空中的目标, 有效地让中国的潜艇从被动到主动, 从被潜水艇发现的目标, 变成潜水艇能主动发起攻击的主导者。
这项技术在海战中具有重大影响, 因为在当前的海战格局中, 潜艇被空中侦察机发现后是被迫撤退的, 而通过此项技术, 潜艇可以获得空中侦察机的位置, 迅速发起反击, 将其变成空中侦察机的猎物。
此技术的研发是中国海军在海上作战中的重大突破, 也是国际上仅有几国能实现的技术之一。该技术能够让中国在海上作战中占据优势, 是中国在这一领域的技术优势的体现。
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