South Korea on edge, with Yoon impeachment verdict expected as soon as next week
韩国正处于紧张状态，预计最早下周将公布对被停职总统尹锡悦的弹劾审判结果。宪法法院的八名法官本周一直在进行审议，但尚未宣布具体宣判日期，这增加了不确定性。
此前对卢武铉和朴槿惠的弹劾审判，通常会提前两到三天确认裁决日期。有报道预测3月14日可能是一个关键日期，但法院尚未决定是否直播此次裁决。尹锡悦被停职是因为他在12月提出的戒严令失败，并面临叛乱指控，韩国警方已动员所有警力，包括特种部队，以防止裁决结果可能引发的混乱。
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韩国正处于紧张状态，预计最早下周将公布对被停职总统尹锡悦的弹劾审判结果。宪法法院的八名法官本周一直在进行审议，但尚未宣布具体宣判日期，这增加了不确定性。
此前对卢武铉和朴槿惠的弹劾审判，通常会提前两到三天确认裁决日期。有报道预测3月14日可能是一个关键日期，但法院尚未决定是否直播此次裁决。尹锡悦被停职是因为他在12月提出的戒严令失败，并面临叛乱指控，韩国警方已动员所有警力，包括特种部队，以防止裁决结果可能引发的混乱。
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Hong Kong’s top court upholds sedition conviction for ‘Fast Beat’ Tam Tak-chi
Hong Kong's highest court has upheld the sedition conviction of opposition activist Tam Tak-chi, confirming that intent to incite violence isn't necessary for a conviction under the colonial-era law. The Court of Final Appeal rejected Tam's argument that prosecutors must prove intent to incite violence or public disorder. The court clarified that the law includes other seditious intentions, such as inciting hatred towards authorities or disobeying lawful orders.
Tam, known as "Fast Beat," was sentenced to 40 months in 2022 on 11 charges related to his conduct during public gatherings after the 2019 protests. While the top court previously allowed Tam one last appeal on technical grounds, it had also ruled that the sedition law struck a fair balance between free speech and protecting national security. This latest ruling reinforces the government's ability to prosecute sedition cases even without proving direct incitement of violence.
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Hong Kong's highest court has upheld the sedition conviction of opposition activist Tam Tak-chi, confirming that intent to incite violence isn't necessary for a conviction under the colonial-era law. The Court of Final Appeal rejected Tam's argument that prosecutors must prove intent to incite violence or public disorder. The court clarified that the law includes other seditious intentions, such as inciting hatred towards authorities or disobeying lawful orders.
Tam, known as "Fast Beat," was sentenced to 40 months in 2022 on 11 charges related to his conduct during public gatherings after the 2019 protests. While the top court previously allowed Tam one last appeal on technical grounds, it had also ruled that the sedition law struck a fair balance between free speech and protecting national security. This latest ruling reinforces the government's ability to prosecute sedition cases even without proving direct incitement of violence.
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Alibaba touts AI model as better than DeepSeek, OpenAI products, driving stock surge
Alibaba has unveiled a new open-source AI reasoning model, QwQ-32B, that the company claims surpasses the performance of DeepSeek's R1. Despite having significantly fewer parameters (32 billion versus 671 billion), Alibaba's model reportedly matches or outperforms DeepSeek's in key areas like mathematics, coding, and problem-solving. The announcement led to a surge in Alibaba's Hong Kong-listed shares.
The smaller parameter count of Alibaba's model allows it to operate with fewer computing resources, potentially leading to wider adoption. This aligns with Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai's recent emphasis on practical applications in AI development. The release of this model, designed for complex problem-solving, comes shortly after DeepSeek's R1 made waves in the tech industry, highlighting the ongoing competition and rapid advancements in the AI sector.
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Alibaba has unveiled a new open-source AI reasoning model, QwQ-32B, that the company claims surpasses the performance of DeepSeek's R1. Despite having significantly fewer parameters (32 billion versus 671 billion), Alibaba's model reportedly matches or outperforms DeepSeek's in key areas like mathematics, coding, and problem-solving. The announcement led to a surge in Alibaba's Hong Kong-listed shares.
The smaller parameter count of Alibaba's model allows it to operate with fewer computing resources, potentially leading to wider adoption. This aligns with Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai's recent emphasis on practical applications in AI development. The release of this model, designed for complex problem-solving, comes shortly after DeepSeek's R1 made waves in the tech industry, highlighting the ongoing competition and rapid advancements in the AI sector.
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South Korea jet accidentally drops bombs on village during military drill
韩国空军一架KF-16战斗机在训练中意外投掷了八枚炸弹，导致平民受伤。事故发生在当地时间上午10点左右，地点位于坡州，该地距离与朝鲜的重兵把守边界以南约25公里。空军已成立事故调查委员会，并将采取一切必要措施，包括赔偿损失。
据空军声明，这些MK-82通用炸弹是从飞机上“异常释放”的，落在了指定射击范围之外。当时，这架军用飞机正在参加空军和陆军的联合实弹演习。空军对此次意外投弹事件深表遗憾，并祝愿伤者早日康复。
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韩国空军一架KF-16战斗机在训练中意外投掷了八枚炸弹，导致平民受伤。事故发生在当地时间上午10点左右，地点位于坡州，该地距离与朝鲜的重兵把守边界以南约25公里。空军已成立事故调查委员会，并将采取一切必要措施，包括赔偿损失。
据空军声明，这些MK-82通用炸弹是从飞机上“异常释放”的，落在了指定射击范围之外。当时，这架军用飞机正在参加空军和陆军的联合实弹演习。空军对此次意外投弹事件深表遗憾，并祝愿伤者早日康复。
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Malaysia renews call for interlinking of Asean defence industries but will it work?
马来西亚再次呼吁建立统一的东南亚国防工业，以减少对外国武器供应商的依赖。马来西亚国防部长Mohamed Khaled Nordin在槟城举行的东盟国防部长会议上强调，加强合作对于促进区域自力更生至关重要，并能应对该地区面临的传统和非传统安全威胁。
然而，分析人士警告称，该计划面临着技术差距、政治分歧和资金限制等重大障碍，这些因素可能会阻碍其短期内实现。同时，南海持续紧张的局势也为这一呼吁增添了背景，该地区多国存在重叠的领土主张，而中国对几乎整个南海提出了主权要求。
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马来西亚再次呼吁建立统一的东南亚国防工业，以减少对外国武器供应商的依赖。马来西亚国防部长Mohamed Khaled Nordin在槟城举行的东盟国防部长会议上强调，加强合作对于促进区域自力更生至关重要，并能应对该地区面临的传统和非传统安全威胁。
然而，分析人士警告称，该计划面临着技术差距、政治分歧和资金限制等重大障碍，这些因素可能会阻碍其短期内实现。同时，南海持续紧张的局势也为这一呼吁增添了背景，该地区多国存在重叠的领土主张，而中国对几乎整个南海提出了主权要求。
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Lost Chinese hiker, Trump US$250 bill, gold hotpot: 5 trending stories
本周在中国社交媒体上引起热议的话题包括一名18岁男子在西北山区被困10天后获救，以及美国国会议员提议发行印有特朗普总统头像的250美元钞票。前者引发了对救援工作的赞扬，后者则因“250”在中国俚语中带有贬义而引发了中国网民的嘲笑。
此外，还有一名中国男子为了满足女友的要求，体验了长达三小时的分娩模拟，结果因疼痛难忍被送往医院。这些事件反映了中国社会对人道主义救援、国际政治以及情侣关系的关注和讨论。
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本周在中国社交媒体上引起热议的话题包括一名18岁男子在西北山区被困10天后获救，以及美国国会议员提议发行印有特朗普总统头像的250美元钞票。前者引发了对救援工作的赞扬，后者则因“250”在中国俚语中带有贬义而引发了中国网民的嘲笑。
此外，还有一名中国男子为了满足女友的要求，体验了长达三小时的分娩模拟，结果因疼痛难忍被送往医院。这些事件反映了中国社会对人道主义救援、国际政治以及情侣关系的关注和讨论。
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‘Two sessions’ 2025: Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges to deepen city’s global ties
香港特首李家超承诺将深化香港的国际联系，巩固西方传统市场，同时探索新兴市场。此前一天，中国最高立法机构也强调了香港在类似方面的作用。李家超表示，香港将继续加强其作为内地与世界之间的“超级联系人”和“超级增值者”的角色。
李家超是在分享他从北京“两会”中获得的启示时重申这一目标的。中国总理李强在政府工作报告中表示，香港和澳门应深化国际交流与合作，发展经济，改善民生。李家超承诺将全面贯彻“两会精神”，进一步深化国际交流与合作，加强香港作为国家内部凝聚和对外拓展的桥梁作用。
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香港特首李家超承诺将深化香港的国际联系，巩固西方传统市场，同时探索新兴市场。此前一天，中国最高立法机构也强调了香港在类似方面的作用。李家超表示，香港将继续加强其作为内地与世界之间的“超级联系人”和“超级增值者”的角色。
李家超是在分享他从北京“两会”中获得的启示时重申这一目标的。中国总理李强在政府工作报告中表示，香港和澳门应深化国际交流与合作，发展经济，改善民生。李家超承诺将全面贯彻“两会精神”，进一步深化国际交流与合作，加强香港作为国家内部凝聚和对外拓展的桥梁作用。
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Scammer takes Malaysian man for US$542,000 ride in Lamborghini fraud
一名马来西亚商人因购买兰博基尼跑车诈骗案损失了240万林吉特（约合542,561美元）。 这名34岁的受害者最初希望拥有一辆兰博基尼Aventador，但最终却发现自己被骗，钱财尽失，跑车也无从寻觅。
根据武吉阿曼商业犯罪调查部（CCID）主管Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf的说法，受害者在意识到自己受骗后于2月19日报案。 嫌疑人自2020年6月起接近受害者，提出出售这辆跑车，并多次会面，甚至在蒲种的一家二手车行试驾了车辆。 嫌疑人还向他出示了一份海关部门的进口表格，作为汽车合法进入马来西亚的证据。 从2020年6月15日开始，受害者按照嫌疑人的指示，向一家公司账户进行了18笔交易，总额达到240万林吉特。
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一名马来西亚商人因购买兰博基尼跑车诈骗案损失了240万林吉特（约合542,561美元）。 这名34岁的受害者最初希望拥有一辆兰博基尼Aventador，但最终却发现自己被骗，钱财尽失，跑车也无从寻觅。
根据武吉阿曼商业犯罪调查部（CCID）主管Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf的说法，受害者在意识到自己受骗后于2月19日报案。 嫌疑人自2020年6月起接近受害者，提出出售这辆跑车，并多次会面，甚至在蒲种的一家二手车行试驾了车辆。 嫌疑人还向他出示了一份海关部门的进口表格，作为汽车合法进入马来西亚的证据。 从2020年6月15日开始，受害者按照嫌疑人的指示，向一家公司账户进行了18笔交易，总额达到240万林吉特。
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China’s envoy to the EU Lu Shaye ‘appalled’ by Trump’s treatment of Europe
中国欧洲事务特别代表卢沙野表示，他对特朗普政府对待欧洲盟友的方式感到“震惊”，并强调乌克兰和平协议不应仅由美国和俄罗斯决定。他认为，欧洲国家应该反思特朗普政府的政策，并将之与中国的和平外交方式进行比较。
卢沙野是在中国人民政治协商会议年度会议期间的一次小组讨论会上发表上述言论的。他承认美俄之间就解决危机进行的讨论，但强调任何和平进程都必须包括所有相关方的认可和参与，各种解决方案应平等讨论，而非由少数人决定。
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中国欧洲事务特别代表卢沙野表示，他对特朗普政府对待欧洲盟友的方式感到“震惊”，并强调乌克兰和平协议不应仅由美国和俄罗斯决定。他认为，欧洲国家应该反思特朗普政府的政策，并将之与中国的和平外交方式进行比较。
卢沙野是在中国人民政治协商会议年度会议期间的一次小组讨论会上发表上述言论的。他承认美俄之间就解决危机进行的讨论，但强调任何和平进程都必须包括所有相关方的认可和参与，各种解决方案应平等讨论，而非由少数人决定。
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Pertamina’s corruption probe in Indonesia fuels anger over ‘oil and gas mafia’
A US$12 billion corruption scandal at Indonesia's state-owned energy company, Pertamina, has sparked public outrage and poses a challenge to President Prabowo Subianto's pledge to eliminate the country's long-standing "oil and gas mafia." The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has arrested nine suspects, including Pertamina executives and individuals linked to businessman Riza Chalid, known as the "oil king," for allegedly defrauding the company through petroleum imports between 2018 and 2023.
The suspects are accused of manipulating the quality assessment of domestically produced crude oil to justify its export, enabling oil contractors, including Chalid's son, to benefit. Energy economist Fahmy Radhi highlights the deep-rooted nature of the oil mafia, which involves collusion between Pertamina executives, private companies, and even government officials. The raid on Chalid's house, allegedly used as an operational base, underscores the scale and complexity of the alleged corruption, although Chalid himself has not been named as a suspect.
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A US$12 billion corruption scandal at Indonesia's state-owned energy company, Pertamina, has sparked public outrage and poses a challenge to President Prabowo Subianto's pledge to eliminate the country's long-standing "oil and gas mafia." The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has arrested nine suspects, including Pertamina executives and individuals linked to businessman Riza Chalid, known as the "oil king," for allegedly defrauding the company through petroleum imports between 2018 and 2023.
The suspects are accused of manipulating the quality assessment of domestically produced crude oil to justify its export, enabling oil contractors, including Chalid's son, to benefit. Energy economist Fahmy Radhi highlights the deep-rooted nature of the oil mafia, which involves collusion between Pertamina executives, private companies, and even government officials. The raid on Chalid's house, allegedly used as an operational base, underscores the scale and complexity of the alleged corruption, although Chalid himself has not been named as a suspect.
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Cathay Pacific diverts Hong Kong-Milan flight to Lanzhou after engine failure
国泰航空一架飞往米兰的CX233航班因引擎故障，起飞四个半小时后被迫改道降落在兰州。该航班原定于周四凌晨12点50分起飞，并于当地时间早上7点40分抵达米兰马尔彭萨机场。
消息人士透露，机组人员在起飞大约四个半小时后发现左侧引擎出现故障，因此要求改道飞往中国大陆的兰州。尽管地面控制曾询问是否可以改道飞往成都，但机组人员拒绝了这一提议。据悉，这架波音777飞机在降落前抛弃了55吨燃油，并于早上5点35分降落在兰州中川机场。航空公司计划在周四下午安排另一架航班运送乘客。
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国泰航空一架飞往米兰的CX233航班因引擎故障，起飞四个半小时后被迫改道降落在兰州。该航班原定于周四凌晨12点50分起飞，并于当地时间早上7点40分抵达米兰马尔彭萨机场。
消息人士透露，机组人员在起飞大约四个半小时后发现左侧引擎出现故障，因此要求改道飞往中国大陆的兰州。尽管地面控制曾询问是否可以改道飞往成都，但机组人员拒绝了这一提议。据悉，这架波音777飞机在降落前抛弃了55吨燃油，并于早上5点35分降落在兰州中川机场。航空公司计划在周四下午安排另一架航班运送乘客。
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China can stop buying oil from other countries in 20 years, NPC deputy Liu Hanyuan says
中国全国人大代表、通威集团创始人刘汉元预测，中国可能在20年内停止进口原油，因为中国正在加速安装可再生能源和储能设施。 这一转变旨在提高中国的能源安全。
实现这一目标需要安装更多的太阳能和其他可再生能源，并开发一个能够支持可再生能源的人工智能电网。中国是世界上最大的原油进口国，2023年进口了5.53亿吨原油，价值3250亿美元，对进口的依赖对国内能源安全构成风险。刘汉元大约在20年前开始投资可再生能源，当时他收购了一家小型太阳能公司的股份，该公司现已成为世界上最大的太阳能电池制造商通威太阳能。
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中国全国人大代表、通威集团创始人刘汉元预测，中国可能在20年内停止进口原油，因为中国正在加速安装可再生能源和储能设施。 这一转变旨在提高中国的能源安全。
实现这一目标需要安装更多的太阳能和其他可再生能源，并开发一个能够支持可再生能源的人工智能电网。中国是世界上最大的原油进口国，2023年进口了5.53亿吨原油，价值3250亿美元，对进口的依赖对国内能源安全构成风险。刘汉元大约在20年前开始投资可再生能源，当时他收购了一家小型太阳能公司的股份，该公司现已成为世界上最大的太阳能电池制造商通威太阳能。
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Philippines and allies ready to fight if China restricts flights in South China Sea
菲律宾国防部长吉尔贝托·特奥多罗表示，菲律宾及其安全盟友将采取措施，对抗中国在南海设立防空识别区或限制飞行的任何企图。此前，中国飞机与菲律宾、澳大利亚和美国的飞机发生了对峙。特奥多罗认为，中国在争议水域日益增长的侵略性是对菲律宾国家安全的最大威胁，并且可能扼杀对全球供应链至关重要的贸易路线，因此也应被视为全球威胁。
特奥多罗指出，中国正试图通过武力或默许来改变国际法，并试图将世界秩序重塑为由其控制的秩序。过去两年中，中国与菲律宾海警和海军在战略水道上的对抗事件激增，这些战略水道是北京声称拥有几乎全部主权的地方。此外，涉及中国军用飞机发射警告弹或危险地靠近以驱赶美国、澳大利亚和菲律宾巡逻机的事件也引发了新的警报。
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菲律宾国防部长吉尔贝托·特奥多罗表示，菲律宾及其安全盟友将采取措施，对抗中国在南海设立防空识别区或限制飞行的任何企图。此前，中国飞机与菲律宾、澳大利亚和美国的飞机发生了对峙。特奥多罗认为，中国在争议水域日益增长的侵略性是对菲律宾国家安全的最大威胁，并且可能扼杀对全球供应链至关重要的贸易路线，因此也应被视为全球威胁。
特奥多罗指出，中国正试图通过武力或默许来改变国际法，并试图将世界秩序重塑为由其控制的秩序。过去两年中，中国与菲律宾海警和海军在战略水道上的对抗事件激增，这些战略水道是北京声称拥有几乎全部主权的地方。此外，涉及中国军用飞机发射警告弹或危险地靠近以驱赶美国、澳大利亚和菲律宾巡逻机的事件也引发了新的警报。
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Temperatures dip below 12 degrees Celsius as Hongkongers warned of further drops
香港多地气温骤降至12摄氏度以下，预计未来还将进一步降低。香港天文台表示，受东北季风影响，广东地区气温持续下降，香港多处地区在周四早晨录得12摄氏度或更低的温度。
昂坪、大帽山等高地气温已跌破10摄氏度。天文台预测，降温趋势将持续至周四晚间和周五早晨，同时受云层影响，未来几日将有零星降雨。
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香港多地气温骤降至12摄氏度以下，预计未来还将进一步降低。香港天文台表示，受东北季风影响，广东地区气温持续下降，香港多处地区在周四早晨录得12摄氏度或更低的温度。
昂坪、大帽山等高地气温已跌破10摄氏度。天文台预测，降温趋势将持续至周四晚间和周五早晨，同时受云层影响，未来几日将有零星降雨。
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Hong Kong cultural hub to stage inaugural arts week in Shanghai in June
香港西九文化区将于6月在上海举办首届艺术周，为未来与中国大陆其他城市达成类似合作铺平道路。此次“西九上海周”将包含七个文化艺术项目，于6月18日至22日举行。
西九文化区管理局行政总裁冯程淑仪表示，上海周旨在推广香港的艺术、文化和旅游，并吸引上海游客访港。该活动得到了上海市政府和上海市文化和旅游局的支持，香港驻上海经济贸易办事处和文化体育及旅游局也提供了支持。活动将展示香港本土作品，如粤语音乐剧《审死官》。
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香港西九文化区将于6月在上海举办首届艺术周，为未来与中国大陆其他城市达成类似合作铺平道路。此次“西九上海周”将包含七个文化艺术项目，于6月18日至22日举行。
西九文化区管理局行政总裁冯程淑仪表示，上海周旨在推广香港的艺术、文化和旅游，并吸引上海游客访港。该活动得到了上海市政府和上海市文化和旅游局的支持，香港驻上海经济贸易办事处和文化体育及旅游局也提供了支持。活动将展示香港本土作品，如粤语音乐剧《审死官》。
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Hong Kong stocks jump to 3-year high, erasing trade-war loss on China stimulus hopes
香港股市大幅上涨，抹去了美国总统特朗普新关税带来的所有损失，原因是市场预期中国将出台更多刺激政策，以实现新设定的年度增长目标。恒生指数上涨2.4%，至24,156.52点，有望创下自2022年2月21日以来的最高收盘点位。恒生科技指数上涨3.9%。
中国政府设定的约5%的增长目标，提高了人们的乐观情绪，即考虑到包括通货紧缩、房地产市场困境以及与美国关系紧张等多重不利因素，中国有必要采取更有力的刺激措施。全国人民代表大会期间的政府工作报告强调了更为宽松的货币政策，表明降低借贷成本和银行存款准备金率即将到来。投资者将密切关注周四下午中国最高经济官员举行的联合媒体吹风会，以寻找有关新的支持措施的线索。新闻发布会将包括财政部、央行和证券监管机构的负责人。
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香港股市大幅上涨，抹去了美国总统特朗普新关税带来的所有损失，原因是市场预期中国将出台更多刺激政策，以实现新设定的年度增长目标。恒生指数上涨2.4%，至24,156.52点，有望创下自2022年2月21日以来的最高收盘点位。恒生科技指数上涨3.9%。
中国政府设定的约5%的增长目标，提高了人们的乐观情绪，即考虑到包括通货紧缩、房地产市场困境以及与美国关系紧张等多重不利因素，中国有必要采取更有力的刺激措施。全国人民代表大会期间的政府工作报告强调了更为宽松的货币政策，表明降低借贷成本和银行存款准备金率即将到来。投资者将密切关注周四下午中国最高经济官员举行的联合媒体吹风会，以寻找有关新的支持措施的线索。新闻发布会将包括财政部、央行和证券监管机构的负责人。
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As China’s ‘employment problems’ mount, Premier Li vows to create jobs, ward off poverty
China aims to maintain its urban jobless rate around 5.5% this year and prevent a resurgence of poverty, prioritizing social stability amid economic challenges. Premier Li Qiang emphasized the importance of creating over 12 million new urban jobs in 2025, acknowledging "more pronounced structural employment problems."
The government's focus on employment and poverty alleviation reflects a commitment to safeguarding livelihoods, especially for vulnerable populations. This comes after President Xi Jinping's 2021 declaration that extreme poverty had been eradicated. Li Qiang reiterated that employment is the "cornerstone of people's livelihood," highlighting the need to support migrant workers and those lifted out of poverty through technological advancements and job creation initiatives.
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China aims to maintain its urban jobless rate around 5.5% this year and prevent a resurgence of poverty, prioritizing social stability amid economic challenges. Premier Li Qiang emphasized the importance of creating over 12 million new urban jobs in 2025, acknowledging "more pronounced structural employment problems."
The government's focus on employment and poverty alleviation reflects a commitment to safeguarding livelihoods, especially for vulnerable populations. This comes after President Xi Jinping's 2021 declaration that extreme poverty had been eradicated. Li Qiang reiterated that employment is the "cornerstone of people's livelihood," highlighting the need to support migrant workers and those lifted out of poverty through technological advancements and job creation initiatives.
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Honest Tokyo residents turned in record US$30 million in lost cash last year
Tokyo residents turned in a record 4.49 billion yen (US$30 million) in lost cash to authorities in 2024, underscoring Japan's reputation for honesty. This figure represents a 1.8% increase over 2023, highlighting the country's commitment to returning lost property even amidst economic challenges.
Authorities attribute the rise in reported lost cash to increased public activity following the pandemic and a surge in foreign tourism. Japanese law mandates that found money be turned over to the police, with finders entitled to a reward of 5-20% if the owner claims it. Unclaimed money goes to the finder after three months, and if unclaimed after an additional two months, it goes to the local government, benefiting Tokyo with approximately 600 million yen last year.
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Tokyo residents turned in a record 4.49 billion yen (US$30 million) in lost cash to authorities in 2024, underscoring Japan's reputation for honesty. This figure represents a 1.8% increase over 2023, highlighting the country's commitment to returning lost property even amidst economic challenges.
Authorities attribute the rise in reported lost cash to increased public activity following the pandemic and a surge in foreign tourism. Japanese law mandates that found money be turned over to the police, with finders entitled to a reward of 5-20% if the owner claims it. Unclaimed money goes to the finder after three months, and if unclaimed after an additional two months, it goes to the local government, benefiting Tokyo with approximately 600 million yen last year.
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The old world order is new again – and this time the US is leading the retreat
The world order has undergone a major shift, reminiscent of the diplomatic realignments following World War II. In 1944, Allied leaders like Winston Churchill began strategizing the post-war world, aiming to secure lasting peace through dividing spheres of influence.
Churchill's meeting with Stalin in Moscow exemplifies this. In a matter of minutes, they negotiated the division of the Balkans, with Churchill proposing percentage-based control for Britain and Russia in countries like Romania and Greece. Stalin quickly approved the agreement with a simple tick, illustrating the swift and decisive nature of these power negotiations that shaped the subsequent world order.
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The world order has undergone a major shift, reminiscent of the diplomatic realignments following World War II. In 1944, Allied leaders like Winston Churchill began strategizing the post-war world, aiming to secure lasting peace through dividing spheres of influence.
Churchill's meeting with Stalin in Moscow exemplifies this. In a matter of minutes, they negotiated the division of the Balkans, with Churchill proposing percentage-based control for Britain and Russia in countries like Romania and Greece. Stalin quickly approved the agreement with a simple tick, illustrating the swift and decisive nature of these power negotiations that shaped the subsequent world order.
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Japan ‘key-copying demon’ breaks into home, watches TV for 2 hours before being caught
日本一名男子因复制一名女性的钥匙并在除夕夜潜入其家中而被戏称为“疯狂钥匙复制恶魔”。 这名入室行窃者随后花了两个小时看电视，忘记了时间，最终被警方抓获。
这名34岁的东京上班族宫原亮太在一家咖啡馆认识了这名身份不明的受害者，当时她在那里当服务员。宫原偷偷观察到咖啡馆的一名员工进入办公室时输入的密码，趁员工离开时，他输入密码，悄悄溜进办公室，找到受害者的包，发现了她的驾驶执照，记住了她的地址，并记录了她的家门钥匙的制造商信息和钥匙编号。
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日本一名男子因复制一名女性的钥匙并在除夕夜潜入其家中而被戏称为“疯狂钥匙复制恶魔”。 这名入室行窃者随后花了两个小时看电视，忘记了时间，最终被警方抓获。
这名34岁的东京上班族宫原亮太在一家咖啡馆认识了这名身份不明的受害者，当时她在那里当服务员。宫原偷偷观察到咖啡馆的一名员工进入办公室时输入的密码，趁员工离开时，他输入密码，悄悄溜进办公室，找到受害者的包，发现了她的驾驶执照，记住了她的地址，并记录了她的家门钥匙的制造商信息和钥匙编号。
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