Bangladesh arrests thousands in crackdown dubbed ‘Operation Devil Hunt’
孟加拉国安全部队逮捕了超过8600人，这是一项为期两周的打击行动，目标是据称与被推翻的谢赫·哈西娜政府有关联的团伙。此次逮捕行动正值首都犯罪率上升之际，警方表示，自去年1月以来，抢劫案数量翻了一番。
在2024年8月学生领导的革命推翻哈西娜后上任的临时政府内政部负责人Jahangir Alam Chowdhury下令官员加强“恶魔狩猎行动”。Chowdhury指责哈西娜的Awami League党成员犯下了一系列罪行，指责他们想要“破坏”国家稳定。Chowdhury表示，“恶魔狩猎行动将继续，我们不会让肇事者睡觉或休息。”
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孟加拉国安全部队逮捕了超过8600人，这是一项为期两周的打击行动，目标是据称与被推翻的谢赫·哈西娜政府有关联的团伙。此次逮捕行动正值首都犯罪率上升之际，警方表示，自去年1月以来，抢劫案数量翻了一番。
在2024年8月学生领导的革命推翻哈西娜后上任的临时政府内政部负责人Jahangir Alam Chowdhury下令官员加强“恶魔狩猎行动”。Chowdhury指责哈西娜的Awami League党成员犯下了一系列罪行，指责他们想要“破坏”国家稳定。Chowdhury表示，“恶魔狩猎行动将继续，我们不会让肇事者睡觉或休息。”
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More Pogo raids stoke fears about a ‘cottage industry’ of scam activities
Analysts warn that scam hubs linked to banned offshore gaming operators could become a permanent fixture in the Philippines if law enforcement fails to completely dismantle the networks that fuel their illicit activities. This warning comes after the recent arrest of 450 people, including Chinese nationals believed to be the bosses, at a suspected scam hub in Manila on February 20.
Investigations by the Philippine Anti-Organised Crime Commission (PAOCC) revealed that the hub may have been operating as a scam center targeting victims in China and India with sports betting and investment schemes. Chester Cabalza, president of a Manila-based think tank, cautioned that these small-scale scam houses could become a widespread problem in Metro Manila if not eradicated.
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Analysts warn that scam hubs linked to banned offshore gaming operators could become a permanent fixture in the Philippines if law enforcement fails to completely dismantle the networks that fuel their illicit activities. This warning comes after the recent arrest of 450 people, including Chinese nationals believed to be the bosses, at a suspected scam hub in Manila on February 20.
Investigations by the Philippine Anti-Organised Crime Commission (PAOCC) revealed that the hub may have been operating as a scam center targeting victims in China and India with sports betting and investment schemes. Chester Cabalza, president of a Manila-based think tank, cautioned that these small-scale scam houses could become a widespread problem in Metro Manila if not eradicated.
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With eyes on China, Philippines and Japan agree to enhance defence partnership
日本和菲律宾周一达成协议，将在印太地区“日益严峻”的安全环境下，进一步深化防务关系。日本防卫大臣中谷元在与菲律宾国防部长吉尔贝托·特奥多罗会晤后表示，双方一致认为有必要加强合作，以维护印太地区的和平与稳定。
在马尼拉举行的会晤中，两位部长讨论了包括东海和南海海域局势在内的地区安全问题。双方同意深化军事交流合作，建立高级别战略对话机制，并加强信息共享。尽管二战期间日本曾侵略包括菲律宾在内的亚洲邻国，但面对共同的安全挑战，两国选择加强合作。
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日本和菲律宾周一达成协议，将在印太地区“日益严峻”的安全环境下，进一步深化防务关系。日本防卫大臣中谷元在与菲律宾国防部长吉尔贝托·特奥多罗会晤后表示，双方一致认为有必要加强合作，以维护印太地区的和平与稳定。
在马尼拉举行的会晤中，两位部长讨论了包括东海和南海海域局势在内的地区安全问题。双方同意深化军事交流合作，建立高级别战略对话机制，并加强信息共享。尽管二战期间日本曾侵略包括菲律宾在内的亚洲邻国，但面对共同的安全挑战，两国选择加强合作。
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China’s C919 jet passes Lunar New Year test as usage rate soars
中国国产C919窄体客机在春运期间经受住了航班量激增的考验，进一步证明了其可靠性。三大国有航空公司在此期间更频繁地使用C919机队，每架C919平均每天飞行6.5小时。
尽管空客和波音飞机的利用率更高，但与去年同期相比，C919的利用率仍大幅提升了40%，这对C919来说是一次重要的考验。民航分析师李瀚明表示，C919已展示了作为日常运营飞机的可靠性，与空客和波音相比，没有明显的弱点。今年春运期间，中国民航的日均客运量达到225万人次，同比增长7.4%，创历史新高。
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中国国产C919窄体客机在春运期间经受住了航班量激增的考验，进一步证明了其可靠性。三大国有航空公司在此期间更频繁地使用C919机队，每架C919平均每天飞行6.5小时。
尽管空客和波音飞机的利用率更高，但与去年同期相比，C919的利用率仍大幅提升了40%，这对C919来说是一次重要的考验。民航分析师李瀚明表示，C919已展示了作为日常运营飞机的可靠性，与空客和波音相比，没有明显的弱点。今年春运期间，中国民航的日均客运量达到225万人次，同比增长7.4%，创历史新高。
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China mum pulls over on highway to physically punish son who threatened to jump out of car
一名中国母亲因无法忍受孩子在车内的不良行为，在高速公路上停车殴打了他。起因是孩子威胁要跳车，母亲张某情绪失控，采取了不当的教育方式。
事件发生在河南郑州，视频显示，张某将车停在高速公路的紧急停车道上，然后将儿子拉下车进行“教育”。视频中，她用树枝抽打孩子，并抓住他的外套防止他逃跑，孩子则在一旁哭喊。该视频在社交媒体上引发了关于育儿方式的激烈讨论。
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一名中国母亲因无法忍受孩子在车内的不良行为，在高速公路上停车殴打了他。起因是孩子威胁要跳车，母亲张某情绪失控，采取了不当的教育方式。
事件发生在河南郑州，视频显示，张某将车停在高速公路的紧急停车道上，然后将儿子拉下车进行“教育”。视频中，她用树枝抽打孩子，并抓住他的外套防止他逃跑，孩子则在一旁哭喊。该视频在社交媒体上引发了关于育儿方式的激烈讨论。
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‘HK$2 transport subsidy cuts may discourage elderly Hongkongers from working’
香港拟削减长者交通补贴引发争议，有立法会议员认为此举可能会阻碍老年居民外出工作。政府建议将“二元乘车优惠计划”的乘车次数上限设定为每月240次，并要求使用者支付超过10港元车费的20%。
此调整每年可为政府节省1亿至3亿港元。立法会议员周一表示，此类措施可能会削弱政府鼓励更多老年人就业的政策目标。立法会交通事务委员会成员张欣宇强调，目前60岁及以上长者享受的2港元乘车优惠非常重要，有助于鼓励更多60至64岁，甚至65岁以上的人参与劳动。
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香港拟削减长者交通补贴引发争议，有立法会议员认为此举可能会阻碍老年居民外出工作。政府建议将“二元乘车优惠计划”的乘车次数上限设定为每月240次，并要求使用者支付超过10港元车费的20%。
此调整每年可为政府节省1亿至3亿港元。立法会议员周一表示，此类措施可能会削弱政府鼓励更多老年人就业的政策目标。立法会交通事务委员会成员张欣宇强调，目前60岁及以上长者享受的2港元乘车优惠非常重要，有助于鼓励更多60至64岁，甚至65岁以上的人参与劳动。
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SAG Awards top prize goes to Vatican thriller Conclave, best actor for Timothée Chalamet
The Vatican thriller Conclave unexpectedly won the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, potentially shaking up the upcoming Oscars race. The film, which explores the secretive process of selecting a new pope, received the award for best cast, the SAG equivalent of best picture.
Starring a renowned ensemble including Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci, Conclave's win at the SAG Awards, coupled with its success at the British Baftas, positions it as a strong contender for the best picture Oscar. The film's victory is a celebration of community, according to Fiennes, while Isabella Rossellini wished Pope Francis a quick recovery, as he remains in critical condition.
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The Vatican thriller Conclave unexpectedly won the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, potentially shaking up the upcoming Oscars race. The film, which explores the secretive process of selecting a new pope, received the award for best cast, the SAG equivalent of best picture.
Starring a renowned ensemble including Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci, Conclave's win at the SAG Awards, coupled with its success at the British Baftas, positions it as a strong contender for the best picture Oscar. The film's victory is a celebration of community, according to Fiennes, while Isabella Rossellini wished Pope Francis a quick recovery, as he remains in critical condition.
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Indonesia launches new multibillion dollar Danantara sovereign wealth fund
印尼启动了一个新的主权财富基金，旨在管理超过9000亿美元的国家资产，以促进印尼经济增长。该基金名为Daya Anagata Nusantara，简称Danantara，其模式类似于新加坡的投资机构淡马锡，并已获得议会批准。
印尼总统Prabowo Subianto希望将印尼的年增长率从5%提高到8%。Danantara将控制政府在国有企业的股份，初始预算为200亿美元。虽然政府尚未明确哪些国有企业将受该基金控制，但Prabowo希望其管理的资产超过9000亿美元。
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印尼启动了一个新的主权财富基金，旨在管理超过9000亿美元的国家资产，以促进印尼经济增长。该基金名为Daya Anagata Nusantara，简称Danantara，其模式类似于新加坡的投资机构淡马锡，并已获得议会批准。
印尼总统Prabowo Subianto希望将印尼的年增长率从5%提高到8%。Danantara将控制政府在国有企业的股份，初始预算为200亿美元。虽然政府尚未明确哪些国有企业将受该基金控制，但Prabowo希望其管理的资产超过9000亿美元。
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China welcomes its new ‘AI civil servants’, but not everyone is happy
Chinese local governments are rapidly adopting the DeepSeek AI model to enhance their daily operations, sparking both excitement and apprehension among the public. Shenzhen's Futian district, an early adopter, has already implemented 70 AI-powered units based on the DeepSeek-R1 model, designed to streamline tasks such as document processing, investment project evaluation, and task assignment.
DeepSeek, a Hangzhou-based company, gained international recognition with its open-source AI reasoning model, which offers comparable competence to leading models at a lower training and operational cost, while also being more user-friendly for Chinese users. The model's launch has been hailed by Beijing as a triumph of Chinese innovation, particularly in light of US chip export sanctions, and DeepSeek's founder was recently invited to a symposium with President Xi Jinping, who has urged governments to integrate big data and AI for improved governance and public services.
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Chinese local governments are rapidly adopting the DeepSeek AI model to enhance their daily operations, sparking both excitement and apprehension among the public. Shenzhen's Futian district, an early adopter, has already implemented 70 AI-powered units based on the DeepSeek-R1 model, designed to streamline tasks such as document processing, investment project evaluation, and task assignment.
DeepSeek, a Hangzhou-based company, gained international recognition with its open-source AI reasoning model, which offers comparable competence to leading models at a lower training and operational cost, while also being more user-friendly for Chinese users. The model's launch has been hailed by Beijing as a triumph of Chinese innovation, particularly in light of US chip export sanctions, and DeepSeek's founder was recently invited to a symposium with President Xi Jinping, who has urged governments to integrate big data and AI for improved governance and public services.
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Alibaba commits US$53 billion for AI infrastructure in largest private computing project
Alibaba Group Holding plans to invest at least 380 billion yuan (US$52.4 billion) in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure over the next three years. This marks China's largest computing project financed by a single private business, demonstrating Alibaba's commitment to AI development.
The investment exceeds Alibaba's total spending on AI infrastructure over the past decade and equals half of the initial US$100 billion investment in the US Stargate AI plan. CEO Eddie Wu Yongming emphasized the company's plan to "aggressively invest" in AI and cloud computing, highlighting Alibaba's focus on AI-driven growth and its position as a leading global cloud provider amidst a national surge in AI applications following the popularity of models like DeepSeek.
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Alibaba Group Holding plans to invest at least 380 billion yuan (US$52.4 billion) in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure over the next three years. This marks China's largest computing project financed by a single private business, demonstrating Alibaba's commitment to AI development.
The investment exceeds Alibaba's total spending on AI infrastructure over the past decade and equals half of the initial US$100 billion investment in the US Stargate AI plan. CEO Eddie Wu Yongming emphasized the company's plan to "aggressively invest" in AI and cloud computing, highlighting Alibaba's focus on AI-driven growth and its position as a leading global cloud provider amidst a national surge in AI applications following the popularity of models like DeepSeek.
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Thailand’s tourism goal in doubt as Chinese travellers opt for Japan
Thailand's goal of attracting 9 million Chinese tourists this year is in jeopardy due to safety concerns. The kidnapping of a Chinese actor and subsequent reports of scams and criminal activity have led to a significant drop in flight bookings and a surge in cancellations, particularly during the Lunar New Year period.
Chinese tourists are increasingly opting for destinations like Japan and Singapore, perceived as safer alternatives. Flight bookings from China to Japan have more than doubled, driven by factors like the weaker yen and affordable airfares. Thailand's efforts to crack down on criminal rings have so far failed to alleviate travelers' fears, making it an uphill battle to restore its reputation as a safe tourist destination.
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Thailand's goal of attracting 9 million Chinese tourists this year is in jeopardy due to safety concerns. The kidnapping of a Chinese actor and subsequent reports of scams and criminal activity have led to a significant drop in flight bookings and a surge in cancellations, particularly during the Lunar New Year period.
Chinese tourists are increasingly opting for destinations like Japan and Singapore, perceived as safer alternatives. Flight bookings from China to Japan have more than doubled, driven by factors like the weaker yen and affordable airfares. Thailand's efforts to crack down on criminal rings have so far failed to alleviate travelers' fears, making it an uphill battle to restore its reputation as a safe tourist destination.
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China’s missile breakthrough, PhD refugees from US, Bali tax: 5 weekend reads you missed
This weekend's news roundup covers China's space program, efforts to attract overseas Chinese students, and Bali's tourism recovery. China is preparing for its next lunar mission, while its universities are innovating to attract students amid US funding cuts. Bali is seeing a strong return of tourism.
China's Long March-5 rocket is being prepared for a lunar mission at the Wenchang Space Launch Center. Meanwhile, Fudan University and other Chinese institutions are developing new strategies to attract overseas Chinese students, as US universities face funding challenges and admissions pauses. These efforts aim to provide alternative educational opportunities for Chinese students abroad.
Bali's tourism sector is experiencing a significant rebound, with 6.3 million foreign tourists visiting the island last year. This recovery highlights the resilience of Bali's economy and its continued appeal as a popular travel destination.
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This weekend's news roundup covers China's space program, efforts to attract overseas Chinese students, and Bali's tourism recovery. China is preparing for its next lunar mission, while its universities are innovating to attract students amid US funding cuts. Bali is seeing a strong return of tourism.
China's Long March-5 rocket is being prepared for a lunar mission at the Wenchang Space Launch Center. Meanwhile, Fudan University and other Chinese institutions are developing new strategies to attract overseas Chinese students, as US universities face funding challenges and admissions pauses. These efforts aim to provide alternative educational opportunities for Chinese students abroad.
Bali's tourism sector is experiencing a significant rebound, with 6.3 million foreign tourists visiting the island last year. This recovery highlights the resilience of Bali's economy and its continued appeal as a popular travel destination.
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Hong Kong’s finance chief may legalise basketball betting to raise revenue
香港财政司司长正在考虑通过将篮球博彩合法化来增加政府收入，以应对香港近1000亿港元的财政赤字。 此举旨在增加博彩税收，为政府带来更多收入。
消息人士透露，政府可能会允许香港赛马会扩大其博彩范围至篮球，因为目前有大量赌徒通过非法渠道进行篮球博彩。赛马会估计，如果篮球博彩合法化，可以将其中高达60%的赌徒引入合法渠道，潜在产生525亿港元的营业额，接近2023年足球博彩总营业额的三分之一。目前，香港对足球博彩征收50%的博彩税。
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香港财政司司长正在考虑通过将篮球博彩合法化来增加政府收入，以应对香港近1000亿港元的财政赤字。 此举旨在增加博彩税收，为政府带来更多收入。
消息人士透露，政府可能会允许香港赛马会扩大其博彩范围至篮球，因为目前有大量赌徒通过非法渠道进行篮球博彩。赛马会估计，如果篮球博彩合法化，可以将其中高达60%的赌徒引入合法渠道，潜在产生525亿港元的营业额，接近2023年足球博彩总营业额的三分之一。目前，香港对足球博彩征收50%的博彩税。
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Hongkongers warned against Perrin Vermot raw milk cheese amid E coli concerns
Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety has issued a recall notice for a specific batch of Morbier Jean Perrin 1/4 x 2 raw milk cheese imported from France, due to contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E coli bacteria. The affected cheese has a best-before date of March 15, and consumers are advised to avoid eating it.
The recall was initiated after the European Commission alerted authorities about the contamination. Local importer Chef's Garden had brought in 13.7kg of the cheese, distributing it to retailer Feather & Bone, who have since stopped sales, disposed of unsold products, and begun a product recall. The Centre for Food Safety warns that consuming food contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E coli can lead to gastrointestinal infection, intestinal bleeding, and potentially serious complications like haemolytic uraemic syndrome, especially in young children and the elderly.
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Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety has issued a recall notice for a specific batch of Morbier Jean Perrin 1/4 x 2 raw milk cheese imported from France, due to contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E coli bacteria. The affected cheese has a best-before date of March 15, and consumers are advised to avoid eating it.
The recall was initiated after the European Commission alerted authorities about the contamination. Local importer Chef's Garden had brought in 13.7kg of the cheese, distributing it to retailer Feather & Bone, who have since stopped sales, disposed of unsold products, and begun a product recall. The Centre for Food Safety warns that consuming food contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E coli can lead to gastrointestinal infection, intestinal bleeding, and potentially serious complications like haemolytic uraemic syndrome, especially in young children and the elderly.
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Budget 2025: how public servant pay cuts will impact you and Hong Kong’s finances
香港政府面临1000亿港元的财政赤字，削减或冻结公务员薪酬以应对这一问题被提上议程。公务员支出占过去五个财政年度政府总支出的平均20%，因此审查行政结构以提高效率的呼声日益高涨。
过去五年，包括工资、津贴和退休金在内的年度员工支出占政府总支出的17.2%至22.3%。最新的员工支出在2023-24年度达到约1561.7亿港元，比2019-20年度的1355.5亿港元增加了15%。在2023-24年度，约945.4亿港元（占员工支出的60.5%）用于支付工资和津贴，另有约30.6%用于支付退休金。在过去的25个财政年度中，公务员通常会加薪，但也有九次降薪或冻结工资的情况，其中许多发生在2000年代。
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香港政府面临1000亿港元的财政赤字，削减或冻结公务员薪酬以应对这一问题被提上议程。公务员支出占过去五个财政年度政府总支出的平均20%，因此审查行政结构以提高效率的呼声日益高涨。
过去五年，包括工资、津贴和退休金在内的年度员工支出占政府总支出的17.2%至22.3%。最新的员工支出在2023-24年度达到约1561.7亿港元，比2019-20年度的1355.5亿港元增加了15%。在2023-24年度，约945.4亿港元（占员工支出的60.5%）用于支付工资和津贴，另有约30.6%用于支付退休金。在过去的25个财政年度中，公务员通常会加薪，但也有九次降薪或冻结工资的情况，其中许多发生在2000年代。
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China’s jobseekers face laborious 2025 as businesses pull back on hiring
Chinese companies are showing less willingness to hire in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, although there has been a slight rebound from the end of 2024. This trend is reflected in the experience of Joey Lu, an operations manager in Shenzhen, who has seen a surge in job applications for administrative assistant positions, indicating a more competitive job market.
According to a report by Liepin, a Chinese recruitment agency, 30.85% of surveyed companies plan to increase hiring in Q1 2025, a decrease from 39.3% in Q1 2024. This reluctance to expand the workforce is attributed to companies struggling to retain clients and reduce office vacancies amid budget cuts. Despite the year-on-year decline, the hiring outlook represents an improvement from the 25.64% reported in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Chinese companies are showing less willingness to hire in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, although there has been a slight rebound from the end of 2024. This trend is reflected in the experience of Joey Lu, an operations manager in Shenzhen, who has seen a surge in job applications for administrative assistant positions, indicating a more competitive job market.
According to a report by Liepin, a Chinese recruitment agency, 30.85% of surveyed companies plan to increase hiring in Q1 2025, a decrease from 39.3% in Q1 2024. This reluctance to expand the workforce is attributed to companies struggling to retain clients and reduce office vacancies amid budget cuts. Despite the year-on-year decline, the hiring outlook represents an improvement from the 25.64% reported in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Why wealthy individuals prefer Hong Kong insurance policies for inheritances
亚洲，包括大湾区在内，越来越多的富裕人士选择保险作为遗产规划的工具，以避免家庭纠纷并实现财富的稳定增长。宏利香港及澳门首席执行官Patrick Graham表示，他们观察到市场对用于遗产和继承规划的保险产品需求不断增长。
宏利和德勤联合发布的一项调查显示，中国内地、香港、澳门和台湾地区近60%的高净值人士(HNWI)更倾向于使用保险单将财富转移给后代。这项研究于2024年下半年进行，通过访谈和调查了140位在这些市场拥有至少780万港元（100万美元）资产的高净值人士。Graham指出，这种趋势背后的主要原因是防止继承纠纷。
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亚洲，包括大湾区在内，越来越多的富裕人士选择保险作为遗产规划的工具，以避免家庭纠纷并实现财富的稳定增长。宏利香港及澳门首席执行官Patrick Graham表示，他们观察到市场对用于遗产和继承规划的保险产品需求不断增长。
宏利和德勤联合发布的一项调查显示，中国内地、香港、澳门和台湾地区近60%的高净值人士(HNWI)更倾向于使用保险单将财富转移给后代。这项研究于2024年下半年进行，通过访谈和调查了140位在这些市场拥有至少780万港元（100万美元）资产的高净值人士。Graham指出，这种趋势背后的主要原因是防止继承纠纷。
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Why can’t Hong Kong people enjoy live broadcast of Kai Tak stadium opening?
Hong Kong's government has decided against a live broadcast of the Kai Tak Sports Park opening ceremony, opting instead for a delayed telecast, a move that has drawn criticism. Despite extensive preparations and investment in the city's largest sports venue, the government's decision has been labeled a missed opportunity to generate excitement and kick off "Hong Kong Super March" in style.
The government cited broadcasting arrangements and production needs as reasons for the delayed telecast, but these explanations have been met with skepticism. The decision raises questions about the government's understanding of how to effectively run mega-events, which requires not only infrastructure and crowd control but also public engagement and anticipation building, skills crucial for Hong Kong's ambition to become a mega-events hub.
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Hong Kong's government has decided against a live broadcast of the Kai Tak Sports Park opening ceremony, opting instead for a delayed telecast, a move that has drawn criticism. Despite extensive preparations and investment in the city's largest sports venue, the government's decision has been labeled a missed opportunity to generate excitement and kick off "Hong Kong Super March" in style.
The government cited broadcasting arrangements and production needs as reasons for the delayed telecast, but these explanations have been met with skepticism. The decision raises questions about the government's understanding of how to effectively run mega-events, which requires not only infrastructure and crowd control but also public engagement and anticipation building, skills crucial for Hong Kong's ambition to become a mega-events hub.
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China firm withdraws ‘crazy’ marriage deadline plan to fire single, divorced staff
中国山东省的顺天化工集团因发布通知威胁解雇9月底前仍未婚的单身和离婚员工而受到官方批评。该政策旨在提高公司内部的结婚率，要求28岁至58岁之间的单身和离婚员工在今年9月底前“结婚并安定下来”。
根据公司规定，未在3月底前结婚的员工需要提交自我批评信；若6月底仍未婚，公司将对其进行“评估”；如果到9月底仍然单身，则将被解雇。此外，该公司还提倡忠诚和孝道等传统中国价值观。
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中国山东省的顺天化工集团因发布通知威胁解雇9月底前仍未婚的单身和离婚员工而受到官方批评。该政策旨在提高公司内部的结婚率，要求28岁至58岁之间的单身和离婚员工在今年9月底前“结婚并安定下来”。
根据公司规定，未在3月底前结婚的员工需要提交自我批评信；若6月底仍未婚，公司将对其进行“评估”；如果到9月底仍然单身，则将被解雇。此外，该公司还提倡忠诚和孝道等传统中国价值观。
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Tracing the rise and fall of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party, now facing oblivion
Hong Kong's Democratic Party, once a significant opposition force, is on the verge of dissolving, signaling a further contraction of the city's political landscape. The party's decline follows the 2020 imposition of the national security law, which has significantly altered Hong Kong's political environment and left the Democratic Party struggling to maintain its relevance.
Since 2021, the Democratic Party has been absent from the Legislative Council, refusing to participate in elections under rules requiring endorsement from the pro-establishment camp. This, coupled with financial difficulties stemming from fears of violating the national security law, has severely hampered the party's ability to operate effectively. The European Union has voiced concerns about the shrinking space for civil society in Hong Kong, while pro-establishment figures have blamed the party for its role in the 2019 protests, highlighting the deep divisions within the city.
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Hong Kong's Democratic Party, once a significant opposition force, is on the verge of dissolving, signaling a further contraction of the city's political landscape. The party's decline follows the 2020 imposition of the national security law, which has significantly altered Hong Kong's political environment and left the Democratic Party struggling to maintain its relevance.
Since 2021, the Democratic Party has been absent from the Legislative Council, refusing to participate in elections under rules requiring endorsement from the pro-establishment camp. This, coupled with financial difficulties stemming from fears of violating the national security law, has severely hampered the party's ability to operate effectively. The European Union has voiced concerns about the shrinking space for civil society in Hong Kong, while pro-establishment figures have blamed the party for its role in the 2019 protests, highlighting the deep divisions within the city.
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