Air passenger arrested in Hong Kong over ‘space oil’ haul worth HK$8.4 million
一名22岁的旅客因涉嫌从曼谷携带8公斤“太空油”关键成分入境香港而被捕，该批毒品价值约840万港元（107万美元）。 这起案件在周四被曝光，而周五，依托咪酯将被列为危险药物。
政府将刊登宪报并立即生效，依托咪酯及其三种类似物——甲依托咪酯、丙氧依托咪酯和异丙氧依托咪酯——也将被列为危险药物。目前，依托咪酯作为一种麻醉剂，被列为第一部毒药，只能由医生开处方。该旅客周四从曼谷抵达，在海关检查时，在他的托运行李箱中发现了藏在八包水果味饮料粉中的一批可疑的粉末状“太空油毒品”，此外，在他的随身背包中还发现了两种可疑的替代吸烟产品。这8公斤依托咪酯粉末足以生产超过24000个太空油弹药筒，价值约840万港元。
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一名22岁的旅客因涉嫌从曼谷携带8公斤“太空油”关键成分入境香港而被捕，该批毒品价值约840万港元（107万美元）。 这起案件在周四被曝光，而周五，依托咪酯将被列为危险药物。
政府将刊登宪报并立即生效，依托咪酯及其三种类似物——甲依托咪酯、丙氧依托咪酯和异丙氧依托咪酯——也将被列为危险药物。目前，依托咪酯作为一种麻醉剂，被列为第一部毒药，只能由医生开处方。该旅客周四从曼谷抵达，在海关检查时，在他的托运行李箱中发现了藏在八包水果味饮料粉中的一批可疑的粉末状“太空油毒品”，此外，在他的随身背包中还发现了两种可疑的替代吸烟产品。这8公斤依托咪酯粉末足以生产超过24000个太空油弹药筒，价值约840万港元。
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Hong Kong’s leader stresses need to act on message from Beijing’s Xia Baolong
香港特首李家超要求高级官员落实北京涉港事务负责人夏宝龙的指示，通过大型发展项目进一步加强跨境合作。李家超强调，要加快北部都会区和河套深港科技创新合作区的发展，促进香港与内地在规则机制上的对接，以实现人、物、资金和信息的更顺畅流动。
此次会议是在李家超结束哈尔滨亚洲冬季运动会行程回港后举行的。此前，夏宝龙在对深圳进行为期三天的考察期间，会见了香港官员，并敦促香港更好地融入国家发展规划。李家超表示，需要简化程序，整合政府、市场和社会的力量，加快首批产业进驻北部都会区，该都会区旨在将香港与中国内地边境附近的3万公顷土地，发展成为新的经济引擎和住房中心。
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香港特首李家超要求高级官员落实北京涉港事务负责人夏宝龙的指示，通过大型发展项目进一步加强跨境合作。李家超强调，要加快北部都会区和河套深港科技创新合作区的发展，促进香港与内地在规则机制上的对接，以实现人、物、资金和信息的更顺畅流动。
此次会议是在李家超结束哈尔滨亚洲冬季运动会行程回港后举行的。此前，夏宝龙在对深圳进行为期三天的考察期间，会见了香港官员，并敦促香港更好地融入国家发展规划。李家超表示，需要简化程序，整合政府、市场和社会的力量，加快首批产业进驻北部都会区，该都会区旨在将香港与中国内地边境附近的3万公顷土地，发展成为新的经济引擎和住房中心。
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Wang Yi sends free trade message at revived UK-China Strategic Dialogue
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during his first UK trip in a decade, has reaffirmed China's commitment to free trade and multilateralism amidst global challenges. This statement was made at the resumption of the UK-China Strategic Dialogue, the first since 2018, signaling a potential thaw in relations.
Wang emphasized the urgent need for international cooperation, particularly between major powers like China and the UK. He highlighted the importance of demonstrating responsibility, supporting free trade, and advocating for peaceful resolutions to global issues. However, the relationship between the two countries has been strained in recent years due to disagreements over issues like China's stance on the Ukraine war and human rights concerns in Hong Kong and Xinjiang, as acknowledged by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who anticipates discussions on a wide array of topics, including areas of disagreement and significant UK concerns.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during his first UK trip in a decade, has reaffirmed China's commitment to free trade and multilateralism amidst global challenges. This statement was made at the resumption of the UK-China Strategic Dialogue, the first since 2018, signaling a potential thaw in relations.
Wang emphasized the urgent need for international cooperation, particularly between major powers like China and the UK. He highlighted the importance of demonstrating responsibility, supporting free trade, and advocating for peaceful resolutions to global issues. However, the relationship between the two countries has been strained in recent years due to disagreements over issues like China's stance on the Ukraine war and human rights concerns in Hong Kong and Xinjiang, as acknowledged by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who anticipates discussions on a wide array of topics, including areas of disagreement and significant UK concerns.
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Elon Musk urges US to ‘delete entire agencies’ from federal government
Elon Musk has advocated for the elimination of entire federal agencies in the United States, aligning with his efforts under President Donald Trump to drastically reduce government spending and overhaul its priorities. Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Musk emphasized the need to dismantle bureaucratic structures, arguing for a shift from "rule of the bureaucracy" to "rule of the people."
Musk, now seemingly playing a significant role in governmental restructuring, has reportedly consolidated control over key areas with Trump's support, including the Department of Government Efficiency. His proposals, which include sidelining career officials and accessing sensitive databases, suggest a potentially radical reshaping of the U.S. government and raise questions about the balance of presidential power.
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Elon Musk has advocated for the elimination of entire federal agencies in the United States, aligning with his efforts under President Donald Trump to drastically reduce government spending and overhaul its priorities. Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Musk emphasized the need to dismantle bureaucratic structures, arguing for a shift from "rule of the bureaucracy" to "rule of the people."
Musk, now seemingly playing a significant role in governmental restructuring, has reportedly consolidated control over key areas with Trump's support, including the Department of Government Efficiency. His proposals, which include sidelining career officials and accessing sensitive databases, suggest a potentially radical reshaping of the U.S. government and raise questions about the balance of presidential power.
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201 suspects investigated in crackdown on gang smuggling people into Hong Kong
中国内地和香港当局联合打击了一个人口走私团伙，调查了 200 多名嫌疑人，并突击搜查了伪造身份证的场所。该团伙组织内地居民以“游客”身份前往香港非法工作，并伪造香港身份证等文件。
中央政法委员会表示，广西贵港市的当局于去年 5 月发现了一个将人口走私到香港非法工作的犯罪团伙，鉴于其严重性和不利影响，该案件已移交给国家移民管理局。此外，2023 年 12 月，广东当局还调查了另一起组织走私外国人进入香港的犯罪团伙。
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中国内地和香港当局联合打击了一个人口走私团伙，调查了 200 多名嫌疑人，并突击搜查了伪造身份证的场所。该团伙组织内地居民以“游客”身份前往香港非法工作，并伪造香港身份证等文件。
中央政法委员会表示，广西贵港市的当局于去年 5 月发现了一个将人口走私到香港非法工作的犯罪团伙，鉴于其严重性和不利影响，该案件已移交给国家移民管理局。此外，2023 年 12 月，广东当局还调查了另一起组织走私外国人进入香港的犯罪团伙。
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Who are Philippines’ ‘Pogo personalities’? Figures tied to banned sector linger, critics warn
Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros warns that the emergence of high-profile figures linked to crime-related Philippine offshore gaming hubs (Pogos) could create a complex web of syndicate rings, hindering government efforts to crack down on these illegal operations. The Senate committee, led by Hontiveros, has been investigating human trafficking and scam operations connected to Pogos and has recommended filing criminal charges against several individuals.
Those implicated include town mayor Lisandro Calugay, accused of aiding alleged Chinese spy Alice Guo's escape, businessman Tony Yang, dubbed the "architect of Pogos," and Wan Kuok-Koi, a notorious gangster known as "Broken Tooth," believed to be behind the "pig-butchering scam." Hontiveros also raised concerns about businessman Li Duan Wang's ties to the Philippine Jinjiang Yu Shi Association, suspected of being affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party's United Front Work, especially after a photo surfaced showing him with "Broken Tooth."
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Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros warns that the emergence of high-profile figures linked to crime-related Philippine offshore gaming hubs (Pogos) could create a complex web of syndicate rings, hindering government efforts to crack down on these illegal operations. The Senate committee, led by Hontiveros, has been investigating human trafficking and scam operations connected to Pogos and has recommended filing criminal charges against several individuals.
Those implicated include town mayor Lisandro Calugay, accused of aiding alleged Chinese spy Alice Guo's escape, businessman Tony Yang, dubbed the "architect of Pogos," and Wan Kuok-Koi, a notorious gangster known as "Broken Tooth," believed to be behind the "pig-butchering scam." Hontiveros also raised concerns about businessman Li Duan Wang's ties to the Philippine Jinjiang Yu Shi Association, suspected of being affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party's United Front Work, especially after a photo surfaced showing him with "Broken Tooth."
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South China Sea: China slams Australian military plane for ‘intruding’ into its airspace
China and Australia are trading accusations regarding military activities in the South China Sea. China claims an Australian military plane deliberately entered its airspace near the Paracel Islands, while Australia alleges a Chinese fighter jet conducted unsafe maneuvers near an Australian surveillance plane in international airspace.
China asserts the Australian plane violated its sovereignty and has lodged a formal complaint, demanding Australia cease actions that infringe on China's rights and undermine regional stability. Simultaneously, Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles reported that a Chinese J-16 fighter jet released flares dangerously close to an Australian P-8A Poseidon aircraft during a routine patrol. The Paracel Islands, controlled by China but also claimed by Vietnam, are a point of contention in the resource-rich South China Sea.
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China and Australia are trading accusations regarding military activities in the South China Sea. China claims an Australian military plane deliberately entered its airspace near the Paracel Islands, while Australia alleges a Chinese fighter jet conducted unsafe maneuvers near an Australian surveillance plane in international airspace.
China asserts the Australian plane violated its sovereignty and has lodged a formal complaint, demanding Australia cease actions that infringe on China's rights and undermine regional stability. Simultaneously, Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles reported that a Chinese J-16 fighter jet released flares dangerously close to an Australian P-8A Poseidon aircraft during a routine patrol. The Paracel Islands, controlled by China but also claimed by Vietnam, are a point of contention in the resource-rich South China Sea.
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Baidu to offer Ernie Bot service for free as DeepSeek heats up China’s AI market
Baidu will make its Ernie Bot service free to use starting April 1st. This move aims to provide wider access to its AI models amid increasing competition from other AI innovators like DeepSeek. The free access will apply to both desktop and mobile versions of Ernie Bot, including its enhanced Deep Search function.
Baidu attributes this decision to "continued upgrades and inference cost reductions." The company's move comes as competition intensifies in China's AI market, with companies like DeepSeek and Alibaba Group Holding making significant advancements in AI technology. Baidu's CEO, Robin Li Yanhong, recently predicted exponential growth in AI applications by 2025, signaling the company's commitment to the AI sector.
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Baidu will make its Ernie Bot service free to use starting April 1st. This move aims to provide wider access to its AI models amid increasing competition from other AI innovators like DeepSeek. The free access will apply to both desktop and mobile versions of Ernie Bot, including its enhanced Deep Search function.
Baidu attributes this decision to "continued upgrades and inference cost reductions." The company's move comes as competition intensifies in China's AI market, with companies like DeepSeek and Alibaba Group Holding making significant advancements in AI technology. Baidu's CEO, Robin Li Yanhong, recently predicted exponential growth in AI applications by 2025, signaling the company's commitment to the AI sector.
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China-Russia pipeline plan, Trump-Ishiba talks: SCMP daily highlights
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's meeting with US President Donald Trump has deepened concerns in Beijing regarding Tokyo's diplomatic relations. While the meeting reassured Tokyo about its alliance with Washington, analysts suggest it has raised anxieties in Beijing, especially considering Japan's recent attempts to improve relations with China.
A Foxconn recruitment center in Zhengzhou is experiencing a significant decline in job seekers, signaling potential shifts in the company's hiring practices. Local agents report that Foxconn is reducing hiring in Zhengzhou and relocating jobs overseas, impacting their income. This comes as China approves the construction of a deep-sea research facility, potentially reshaping marine exploration and strengthening Beijing's geopolitical influence in resource-rich areas.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's meeting with US President Donald Trump has deepened concerns in Beijing regarding Tokyo's diplomatic relations. While the meeting reassured Tokyo about its alliance with Washington, analysts suggest it has raised anxieties in Beijing, especially considering Japan's recent attempts to improve relations with China.
A Foxconn recruitment center in Zhengzhou is experiencing a significant decline in job seekers, signaling potential shifts in the company's hiring practices. Local agents report that Foxconn is reducing hiring in Zhengzhou and relocating jobs overseas, impacting their income. This comes as China approves the construction of a deep-sea research facility, potentially reshaping marine exploration and strengthening Beijing's geopolitical influence in resource-rich areas.
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Elderly father found dead, mentally disabled son unharmed in Hong Kong flat
一名老人在香港屯门家中被发现死亡，他患有精神障碍的儿子安然无恙地在他身边。警方于周四下午4点左右接到报警，称有保安人员在巡逻时闻到蝴蝶邨蝶盈楼一间公寓内发出难闻的气味。
急救人员破门而入，发现了这名78岁男子的尸体，当场证实死亡。死者旁边是他44岁的儿子，儿子患有精神疾病，但没有明显受伤，已被送往屯门医院接受进一步评估和治疗。初步调查显示，死者已去世一到两天，警方表示未发现可疑情况。
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一名老人在香港屯门家中被发现死亡，他患有精神障碍的儿子安然无恙地在他身边。警方于周四下午4点左右接到报警，称有保安人员在巡逻时闻到蝴蝶邨蝶盈楼一间公寓内发出难闻的气味。
急救人员破门而入，发现了这名78岁男子的尸体，当场证实死亡。死者旁边是他44岁的儿子，儿子患有精神疾病，但没有明显受伤，已被送往屯门医院接受进一步评估和治疗。初步调查显示，死者已去世一到两天，警方表示未发现可疑情况。
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China ready for ‘in-depth’ talks as Premier Li Qiang set to meet Cook Islands leader
China has expressed its readiness for "in-depth" discussions with the Cook Islands, coinciding with Prime Minister Mark Brown's visit and meeting with Premier Li Qiang. The Chinese foreign ministry highlighted that Brown's visit presents an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations and foster continued progress between the two nations.
Prime Minister Brown's itinerary includes attending the Asian Winter Games closing ceremony in Harbin and visiting Shanghai and Shandong province. During his visit, Brown emphasized "critical discussions" with Chinese institutions concerning environmental issues, deep-sea exploration, and economic cooperation, signaling potential collaborations in marine research and aquaculture.
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China has expressed its readiness for "in-depth" discussions with the Cook Islands, coinciding with Prime Minister Mark Brown's visit and meeting with Premier Li Qiang. The Chinese foreign ministry highlighted that Brown's visit presents an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations and foster continued progress between the two nations.
Prime Minister Brown's itinerary includes attending the Asian Winter Games closing ceremony in Harbin and visiting Shanghai and Shandong province. During his visit, Brown emphasized "critical discussions" with Chinese institutions concerning environmental issues, deep-sea exploration, and economic cooperation, signaling potential collaborations in marine research and aquaculture.
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Chinese apps return to India, including Shein and Taobao, 5 years after border clash
Shein、淘宝和优酷的移动应用程序在印度重新上线，此前印度政府在边境冲突后对中国应用程序实施了禁令。Shein 通过名为“Shein India Fast Fashion”的新应用程序回归，该应用程序由印度本土公司 Reliance Retail 在 Google Play 和 Apple App Store 上发布。阿里巴巴旗下的淘宝和优酷也以类似的方式回归，其中优酷通过国际版本“Youku – Drama, Film, Show, Anime”提供服务。
Shein 与 Reliance Retail 达成了长期许可协议，以销售在印度本地制造和采购的产品。优酷的国际版本自 2021 年起已在多个市场推出，而淘宝则以与禁令前相同的应用程序形式回归。这些应用程序的重新上线表明，中国公司正在探索重返印度市场的途径，尽管此前曾面临监管障碍。
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Shein、淘宝和优酷的移动应用程序在印度重新上线，此前印度政府在边境冲突后对中国应用程序实施了禁令。Shein 通过名为“Shein India Fast Fashion”的新应用程序回归，该应用程序由印度本土公司 Reliance Retail 在 Google Play 和 Apple App Store 上发布。阿里巴巴旗下的淘宝和优酷也以类似的方式回归，其中优酷通过国际版本“Youku – Drama, Film, Show, Anime”提供服务。
Shein 与 Reliance Retail 达成了长期许可协议，以销售在印度本地制造和采购的产品。优酷的国际版本自 2021 年起已在多个市场推出，而淘宝则以与禁令前相同的应用程序形式回归。这些应用程序的重新上线表明，中国公司正在探索重返印度市场的途径，尽管此前曾面临监管障碍。
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With DeepSeek, China’s economic growth suddenly seems intrinsically tied to AI
中国AI初创公司DeepSeek发布的低成本推理模型R1，重新点燃了海外对中国科技和资本市场投资的兴趣，并提高了人们对AI驱动生产力激增将提升中国经济的预期。分析师和经济学家普遍认为，该模型的商业化及其在国内行业的潜在应用，预示着中国经济发展的新动力。
中国科技的快速进步，无视了来自美国日益增加的限制。这增强了人们的信心，即中国能够摆脱房地产危机、人口结构变化和债务驱动增长模式带来的市场担忧，并最终超越美国成为世界第一大经济体。DeepSeek的突破降低了AI领域的准入门槛，可能促进低成本解决方案的出现，对于提高全要素生产率至关重要。尽管中国的人口红利正在消失，但技术创新是提高劳动生产率的关键，这将对维持中国中高速经济增长至关重要。
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中国AI初创公司DeepSeek发布的低成本推理模型R1，重新点燃了海外对中国科技和资本市场投资的兴趣，并提高了人们对AI驱动生产力激增将提升中国经济的预期。分析师和经济学家普遍认为，该模型的商业化及其在国内行业的潜在应用，预示着中国经济发展的新动力。
中国科技的快速进步，无视了来自美国日益增加的限制。这增强了人们的信心，即中国能够摆脱房地产危机、人口结构变化和债务驱动增长模式带来的市场担忧，并最终超越美国成为世界第一大经济体。DeepSeek的突破降低了AI领域的准入门槛，可能促进低成本解决方案的出现，对于提高全要素生产率至关重要。尽管中国的人口红利正在消失，但技术创新是提高劳动生产率的关键，这将对维持中国中高速经济增长至关重要。
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Philippine troll takedowns? Facebook of 4 pro-Duterte influencers go dark
菲律宾四位知名网红的Facebook页面于2月7日突然无法访问，引发了关于前总统杜特尔特家族与现任总统马科斯家族之间政治斗争的猜测。这四位网红都是杜特尔特的坚定支持者，他们曾向数十万粉丝分享过反对马科斯的内容。页面被关闭后，均显示“内容不可用”的消息。
前总统马科斯之子小马科斯在2022年总统选举中的竞选经理人维克·罗德里格斯表示，这似乎是政府故意限制言论自由的表现，带有明显的威权统治特征。此次事件发生之际，菲律宾正值杜特尔特之女、副总统萨拉·杜特尔特-卡皮奥面临弹劾、中期选举竞选活动开始以及国会讨论有关虚假新闻和虚假信息的背景下。自2016年以来，社交媒体网红在菲律宾政治中扮演着重要角色，他们曾帮助杜特尔特赢得总统职位。
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菲律宾四位知名网红的Facebook页面于2月7日突然无法访问，引发了关于前总统杜特尔特家族与现任总统马科斯家族之间政治斗争的猜测。这四位网红都是杜特尔特的坚定支持者，他们曾向数十万粉丝分享过反对马科斯的内容。页面被关闭后，均显示“内容不可用”的消息。
前总统马科斯之子小马科斯在2022年总统选举中的竞选经理人维克·罗德里格斯表示，这似乎是政府故意限制言论自由的表现，带有明显的威权统治特征。此次事件发生之际，菲律宾正值杜特尔特之女、副总统萨拉·杜特尔特-卡皮奥面临弹劾、中期选举竞选活动开始以及国会讨论有关虚假新闻和虚假信息的背景下。自2016年以来，社交媒体网红在菲律宾政治中扮演着重要角色，他们曾帮助杜特尔特赢得总统职位。
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Mainland China’s record-breaking Ne Zha 2 to hit cinemas in Hong Kong, Macau
《哪吒2》即将在香港上映。这部改编自中国神话的动画电影，讲述了少年哪吒对抗命运的故事，此前已在大陆春节档打破票房纪录。该片将通过香港和澳门的Cinema City、MCL、Cine-Art House和Emperor Cinemas院线发行。
发行方表示，具体上映日期将在稍后公布。《哪吒2》是2019年《哪吒之魔童降世》的续集，故事围绕哪吒如何发现宇宙秩序被神仙领袖无量仙翁操纵，从而与好友敖丙联合起来，带领被压迫的灵魂反抗不公的系统展开。导演黄百鸣表示，很荣幸能与北京光线传媒合作，将这部优秀的国产动画带给香港和澳门的观众。
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《哪吒2》即将在香港上映。这部改编自中国神话的动画电影，讲述了少年哪吒对抗命运的故事，此前已在大陆春节档打破票房纪录。该片将通过香港和澳门的Cinema City、MCL、Cine-Art House和Emperor Cinemas院线发行。
发行方表示，具体上映日期将在稍后公布。《哪吒2》是2019年《哪吒之魔童降世》的续集，故事围绕哪吒如何发现宇宙秩序被神仙领袖无量仙翁操纵，从而与好友敖丙联合起来，带领被压迫的灵魂反抗不公的系统展开。导演黄百鸣表示，很荣幸能与北京光线传媒合作，将这部优秀的国产动画带给香港和澳门的观众。
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Car drives into Munich crowd, injures 20
At least 20 people were injured in Munich on Thursday when a car drove into a crowd. The incident occurred as the city prepared to host a major security conference attended by high-profile figures like US Vice-President J.D. Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Police have detained the driver and stated that he poses no further threat, but have not yet commented on whether the incident was intentional or accidental. The Munich Security Conference is set to begin on Friday, and a large-scale police operation is currently underway near the city's central railway station in response to the incident.
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At least 20 people were injured in Munich on Thursday when a car drove into a crowd. The incident occurred as the city prepared to host a major security conference attended by high-profile figures like US Vice-President J.D. Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Police have detained the driver and stated that he poses no further threat, but have not yet commented on whether the incident was intentional or accidental. The Munich Security Conference is set to begin on Friday, and a large-scale police operation is currently underway near the city's central railway station in response to the incident.
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Philippines to bolster defence with subs and BrahMos missiles. Can it sustain this arsenal?
The Philippines plans to acquire submarines and additional missiles to counter China's increasing military presence in the South China Sea. This move, announced by General Romeo Brawner Jnr, aims to address what the Philippines sees as China's "illegal, coercive, aggressive and deceptive activities" in the West Philippine Sea, which is Manila's term for its exclusive economic zone within the South China Sea.
Analysts view this acquisition as a strategically important and overdue step, particularly after the Philippines discovered China's use of drones to map the seabed in the disputed waters. The purchase of submarines signifies Manila's recognition of the importance of underwater deterrence, complementing the country's existing BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles acquired last year from India in a US$375 million deal. As an archipelago, the Philippines believes submarines are crucial for effectively defending its waters.
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The Philippines plans to acquire submarines and additional missiles to counter China's increasing military presence in the South China Sea. This move, announced by General Romeo Brawner Jnr, aims to address what the Philippines sees as China's "illegal, coercive, aggressive and deceptive activities" in the West Philippine Sea, which is Manila's term for its exclusive economic zone within the South China Sea.
Analysts view this acquisition as a strategically important and overdue step, particularly after the Philippines discovered China's use of drones to map the seabed in the disputed waters. The purchase of submarines signifies Manila's recognition of the importance of underwater deterrence, complementing the country's existing BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles acquired last year from India in a US$375 million deal. As an archipelago, the Philippines believes submarines are crucial for effectively defending its waters.
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Hong Kong’s CityU can bear 3 to 5% funding cut, but deeper reduction harmful: president
香港城市大学校长表示，该校可以接受未来三年内香港政府削减约3%至5%的资金。但他警告说，大幅削减将阻碍大学的长期发展。城大倾向于通过数字化项目来提高效率，而不是裁员来应对可能的资金削减。
校长Freddy Boey强调，政府在2025-28学年的三年期内削减资金应避免过于剧烈，否则大学需要很长时间才能赶上。他还指出，英国和澳大利亚的海外大学也面临资金减少的情况。此前，教育局局长蔡若莲表示，鉴于政府预计本财政年度将出现约1000亿港元的赤字，当局将推进削减大学资金的计划。
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香港城市大学校长表示，该校可以接受未来三年内香港政府削减约3%至5%的资金。但他警告说，大幅削减将阻碍大学的长期发展。城大倾向于通过数字化项目来提高效率，而不是裁员来应对可能的资金削减。
校长Freddy Boey强调，政府在2025-28学年的三年期内削减资金应避免过于剧烈，否则大学需要很长时间才能赶上。他还指出，英国和澳大利亚的海外大学也面临资金减少的情况。此前，教育局局长蔡若莲表示，鉴于政府预计本财政年度将出现约1000亿港元的赤字，当局将推进削减大学资金的计划。
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Some Hong Kong taxi drivers decry strike against illegal ride-hailing services
香港出租车司机计划举行五天罢工，抗议非法网约车服务，但这一行动面临一些挑战。部分司机担心罢工只会将更多乘客推向Uber和Amap等平台，并质疑罢工能否有效促使政府打击这些公司。
一些司机表示，他们更担心来自出租车车主的压力，而非网约车服务提供商。香港电召的士协会此前召开会议，声称如果政府不回应其要求，将动员至少1000名司机从3月5日开始罢工，要求政府加强对无出租车许可证的网约车平台的执法力度。
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香港出租车司机计划举行五天罢工，抗议非法网约车服务，但这一行动面临一些挑战。部分司机担心罢工只会将更多乘客推向Uber和Amap等平台，并质疑罢工能否有效促使政府打击这些公司。
一些司机表示，他们更担心来自出租车车主的压力，而非网约车服务提供商。香港电召的士协会此前召开会议，声称如果政府不回应其要求，将动员至少1000名司机从3月5日开始罢工，要求政府加强对无出租车许可证的网约车平台的执法力度。
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French police hunt man who threw grenade into bar, injuring 12
法国警方正在搜寻一名身份不明的男子，此人向东南部城市格勒诺布尔的一家酒吧投掷了一枚手榴弹，造成 12 人受伤。袭击者的动机尚不清楚，事件发生在周三晚上 8 点后不久，地点位于该市一个治安较差的街区。
据检察官称，袭击者进入 Aksehir 酒吧后，“有人进来扔了一枚手榴弹，显然一言不发，然后跑掉了”，目前有两人伤势严重。一位 70 多岁的目击者称她听到一声巨响，并意识到这不是鞭炮，猜测是附近街区的问题。
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法国警方正在搜寻一名身份不明的男子，此人向东南部城市格勒诺布尔的一家酒吧投掷了一枚手榴弹，造成 12 人受伤。袭击者的动机尚不清楚，事件发生在周三晚上 8 点后不久，地点位于该市一个治安较差的街区。
据检察官称，袭击者进入 Aksehir 酒吧后，“有人进来扔了一枚手榴弹，显然一言不发，然后跑掉了”，目前有两人伤势严重。一位 70 多岁的目击者称她听到一声巨响，并意识到这不是鞭炮，猜测是附近街区的问题。
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