Freed from US jail, top immunologist picked up where he left off – in China
Immunologist Song Guo Zheng, who was previously imprisoned in the US under the controversial "China Initiative," has successfully rebuilt his career in Shanghai. He is now a chair professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, leading a research team focused on autoimmune diseases and cancer.
Zheng's case was one of the most high-profile under the "China Initiative," a program launched during the Trump administration to counter alleged Chinese espionage. Though never found guilty of intellectual property theft, he was imprisoned for failing to disclose his ties to China and ordered to repay millions in research funds. Following his release in 2023, Zheng joined Shanghai Jiao Tong University and also heads a new institute backed by the university and the local government.
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Immunologist Song Guo Zheng, who was previously imprisoned in the US under the controversial "China Initiative," has successfully rebuilt his career in Shanghai. He is now a chair professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, leading a research team focused on autoimmune diseases and cancer.
Zheng's case was one of the most high-profile under the "China Initiative," a program launched during the Trump administration to counter alleged Chinese espionage. Though never found guilty of intellectual property theft, he was imprisoned for failing to disclose his ties to China and ordered to repay millions in research funds. Following his release in 2023, Zheng joined Shanghai Jiao Tong University and also heads a new institute backed by the university and the local government.
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The Kremlin once wanted Western detente. Will it seize the moment?
Donald Trump's most notable foreign policy shift has been his reconciliation with Russia, a stark contrast to years of Western anti-Russia sentiment. This move comes despite widespread condemnation of Russian President Vladimir Putin as a dictator with imperial ambitions, particularly in light of the war in Ukraine.
However, this perspective overlooks Russia's historical fears of the West, stemming from invasions by Napoleon and Hitler that caused immense devastation. Furthermore, it fails to acknowledge the historical admiration many Russians hold for Western culture and systems, as exemplified by Peter the Great's modernization efforts and the adoption of European trends in Russian society.
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Donald Trump's most notable foreign policy shift has been his reconciliation with Russia, a stark contrast to years of Western anti-Russia sentiment. This move comes despite widespread condemnation of Russian President Vladimir Putin as a dictator with imperial ambitions, particularly in light of the war in Ukraine.
However, this perspective overlooks Russia's historical fears of the West, stemming from invasions by Napoleon and Hitler that caused immense devastation. Furthermore, it fails to acknowledge the historical admiration many Russians hold for Western culture and systems, as exemplified by Peter the Great's modernization efforts and the adoption of European trends in Russian society.
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Putin visits Russia’s Kursk region, wants it ‘fully liberated’ from Ukraine forces
President Vladimir Putin expressed optimism Wednesday that Russian forces are close to "fully liberating" the Kursk region, coinciding with hints from Ukraine that its troops are withdrawing to more favorable positions amidst Russian advances. Putin, during his first visit to the region since Ukraine's August counteroffensive, praised recent gains and encouraged his troops, stating his expectation that all combat tasks will be fulfilled.
According to Russia's chief of the general staff, Valery Gerasimov, Russian forces have reportedly retaken 24 settlements in the border region within the last five days. Shortly after Putin's remarks were broadcast, Ukraine's army commander, Oleksandr Syrsky, suggested a strategic retreat to minimize losses, using language typically associated with withdrawal, emphasizing the priority of saving Ukrainian soldiers' lives.
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President Vladimir Putin expressed optimism Wednesday that Russian forces are close to "fully liberating" the Kursk region, coinciding with hints from Ukraine that its troops are withdrawing to more favorable positions amidst Russian advances. Putin, during his first visit to the region since Ukraine's August counteroffensive, praised recent gains and encouraged his troops, stating his expectation that all combat tasks will be fulfilled.
According to Russia's chief of the general staff, Valery Gerasimov, Russian forces have reportedly retaken 24 settlements in the border region within the last five days. Shortly after Putin's remarks were broadcast, Ukraine's army commander, Oleksandr Syrsky, suggested a strategic retreat to minimize losses, using language typically associated with withdrawal, emphasizing the priority of saving Ukrainian soldiers' lives.
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Ukraine talks: Trump says US negotiators headed to Russia ‘right now’
美国总统特朗普周三表示，谈判代表“现在”正前往俄罗斯，就可能与乌克兰达成的停火协议进行谈判。此前，基辅方面同意了为期30天的停火协议。特朗普在与爱尔兰总理会晤期间向记者透露了这一消息，但没有提供谈判团队的更多细节。
特朗普表示，如果能从俄罗斯那里达成停火协议，他认为这场可怕的流血冲突就能结束80%。美国副总统J.D. Vance补充说，未来几天，美方代表将通过电话和面对面的方式进行对话。特朗普没有透露他何时会与俄罗斯总统普京再次通话，但他表示，希望普京能实现停火，并且莫斯科方面已经发出了“积极的信息”。
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美国总统特朗普周三表示，谈判代表“现在”正前往俄罗斯，就可能与乌克兰达成的停火协议进行谈判。此前，基辅方面同意了为期30天的停火协议。特朗普在与爱尔兰总理会晤期间向记者透露了这一消息，但没有提供谈判团队的更多细节。
特朗普表示，如果能从俄罗斯那里达成停火协议，他认为这场可怕的流血冲突就能结束80%。美国副总统J.D. Vance补充说，未来几天，美方代表将通过电话和面对面的方式进行对话。特朗普没有透露他何时会与俄罗斯总统普京再次通话，但他表示，希望普京能实现停火，并且莫斯科方面已经发出了“积极的信息”。
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ICC takes Philippines’ Duterte into custody to face charges for drug war killings
前菲律宾总统罗德里戈·杜特尔特因涉嫌在“禁毒战争”中犯下危害人类罪的谋杀罪，在马尼拉被捕后，已被移交国际刑事法院 (ICC) 拘留。 国际刑事法院声明称，菲律宾当局逮捕了杜特尔特，并将其移交至国际刑事法院，罪名是他在担任总统期间创建、资助并武装了“死亡小队”，对所谓的毒品使用者和交易者实施谋杀。
杜特尔特于周三乘坐包机抵达鹿特丹机场，预计将在未来几天内在海牙的国际刑事法院法官面前首次出庭。他面临的指控与他在2016年至2022年担任菲律宾总统期间发起的“禁毒战争”有关，这场行动导致数千名毒品嫌疑人死亡。杜特尔特可能成为首位在国际刑事法院接受审判的亚洲国家前领导人。在被捕期间拍摄的视频中，杜特尔特质疑其拘留的理由和所犯罪行。
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前菲律宾总统罗德里戈·杜特尔特因涉嫌在“禁毒战争”中犯下危害人类罪的谋杀罪，在马尼拉被捕后，已被移交国际刑事法院 (ICC) 拘留。 国际刑事法院声明称，菲律宾当局逮捕了杜特尔特，并将其移交至国际刑事法院，罪名是他在担任总统期间创建、资助并武装了“死亡小队”，对所谓的毒品使用者和交易者实施谋杀。
杜特尔特于周三乘坐包机抵达鹿特丹机场，预计将在未来几天内在海牙的国际刑事法院法官面前首次出庭。他面临的指控与他在2016年至2022年担任菲律宾总统期间发起的“禁毒战争”有关，这场行动导致数千名毒品嫌疑人死亡。杜特尔特可能成为首位在国际刑事法院接受审判的亚洲国家前领导人。在被捕期间拍摄的视频中，杜特尔特质疑其拘留的理由和所犯罪行。
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Pakistan says all train hijackers killed, ending hostage stand-off
巴基斯坦安全部队周三突袭了一列被分离主义武装分子劫持的火车，击毙了全部33名袭击者，结束了长达一天的、涉及数百名人质的对峙。 分离主义的俾路支武装分子周二炸毁了铁轨，并向贾法尔特快列车发射火箭弹，当时该列车正从俾路支省首府奎达前往开伯尔-普赫图赫瓦省的白沙瓦。
军方发言人艾哈迈德·谢里夫·乔杜里表示，21名人质和全部33名武装分子被打死，火车上共有440人。 俾路支解放军声称对此次袭击负责，它是俾路支省与政府作战的几个民族武装组织中最大的一个。该省与阿富汗和伊朗接壤。
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巴基斯坦安全部队周三突袭了一列被分离主义武装分子劫持的火车，击毙了全部33名袭击者，结束了长达一天的、涉及数百名人质的对峙。 分离主义的俾路支武装分子周二炸毁了铁轨，并向贾法尔特快列车发射火箭弹，当时该列车正从俾路支省首府奎达前往开伯尔-普赫图赫瓦省的白沙瓦。
军方发言人艾哈迈德·谢里夫·乔杜里表示，21名人质和全部33名武装分子被打死，火车上共有440人。 俾路支解放军声称对此次袭击负责，它是俾路支省与政府作战的几个民族武装组织中最大的一个。该省与阿富汗和伊朗接壤。
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Trump metal tariffs draw swift retaliation from Canada, hitting US$20 billion in US goods
加拿大宣布将对价值298亿加元（约200亿美元）的美国进口商品征收报复性关税，于周四生效。这是对美国总统特朗普对钢铁和铝征收关税的回应。加拿大是美国最大的钢铁和铝外国供应国，此举旨在保护本国相关产业。
特朗普政府此前对钢铁和铝进口加征关税，相关豁免、免税配额和产品排除于周三到期，促使加拿大采取对等反制措施。加拿大将对价值126亿加元的钢铁产品、30亿加元的铝产品以及142亿加元的其他美国进口商品征收关税，受影响的产品包括电脑、体育器材和铸铁产品。此次报复性关税是在3月4日加拿大对价值300亿美国商品征收关税之外的额外措施。
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加拿大宣布将对价值298亿加元（约200亿美元）的美国进口商品征收报复性关税，于周四生效。这是对美国总统特朗普对钢铁和铝征收关税的回应。加拿大是美国最大的钢铁和铝外国供应国，此举旨在保护本国相关产业。
特朗普政府此前对钢铁和铝进口加征关税，相关豁免、免税配额和产品排除于周三到期，促使加拿大采取对等反制措施。加拿大将对价值126亿加元的钢铁产品、30亿加元的铝产品以及142亿加元的其他美国进口商品征收关税，受影响的产品包括电脑、体育器材和铸铁产品。此次报复性关税是在3月4日加拿大对价值300亿美国商品征收关税之外的额外措施。
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Dog shoots US man in bed after ‘paw stuck in trigger’
美国田纳西州一名男子被自己的宠物狗意外枪击，仅受轻伤。 这起事件发生在孟菲斯，当时这名男子正与伴侣在床上睡觉，他家养的一只名叫奥利奥的比特犬跳上床，爪子意外触碰到一把已上膛枪支的扳机。
警方报告显示，这只一岁的比特犬“爪子卡在扳机护圈里，最终扣动了扳机”，导致枪支走火，男子左大腿被擦伤，并在医院接受了治疗。虽然美国的枪支暴力事件很常见，但动物意外射击人类的事件非常罕见。两年前，堪萨斯州也曾发生过一起类似的事件，一只德国牧羊犬踩到一支猎枪，意外射杀了一名30岁男子。
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美国田纳西州一名男子被自己的宠物狗意外枪击，仅受轻伤。 这起事件发生在孟菲斯，当时这名男子正与伴侣在床上睡觉，他家养的一只名叫奥利奥的比特犬跳上床，爪子意外触碰到一把已上膛枪支的扳机。
警方报告显示，这只一岁的比特犬“爪子卡在扳机护圈里，最终扣动了扳机”，导致枪支走火，男子左大腿被擦伤，并在医院接受了治疗。虽然美国的枪支暴力事件很常见，但动物意外射击人类的事件非常罕见。两年前，堪萨斯州也曾发生过一起类似的事件，一只德国牧羊犬踩到一支猎枪，意外射杀了一名30岁男子。
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5 arrested over theft of 2.5km of copper pipes from Hong Kong parks, alleys
香港警方逮捕了五名嫌疑人，其中包括一名97岁的老人，他们涉嫌盗窃或处理价值超过100万港元的铜水管。警方在接到关于黄大仙公园和巷道铜管被盗的报告后展开调查，发现嫌疑人与至少21起案件有关，涉及总长2.5公里的铜管。
警方通过监控录像和情报分析锁定了两名嫌疑人，他们白天踩点，携带钳子和螺丝刀等工具，晚上切割铜管，藏在粗麻布袋中，然后乘坐出租车将赃物运到大角咀的一家废品收购站。周二凌晨，警方在该废品收购站逮捕了两名嫌疑人，年龄分别为51岁和61岁，他们分别是越南籍香港身份证持有者和持有香港临时身份证明文件的人员。
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香港警方逮捕了五名嫌疑人，其中包括一名97岁的老人，他们涉嫌盗窃或处理价值超过100万港元的铜水管。警方在接到关于黄大仙公园和巷道铜管被盗的报告后展开调查，发现嫌疑人与至少21起案件有关，涉及总长2.5公里的铜管。
警方通过监控录像和情报分析锁定了两名嫌疑人，他们白天踩点，携带钳子和螺丝刀等工具，晚上切割铜管，藏在粗麻布袋中，然后乘坐出租车将赃物运到大角咀的一家废品收购站。周二凌晨，警方在该废品收购站逮捕了两名嫌疑人，年龄分别为51岁和61岁，他们分别是越南籍香港身份证持有者和持有香港临时身份证明文件的人员。
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China still leads the pack in Africa’s critical minerals race as US struggles to keep up
China's aggressive pursuit of critical minerals in Africa, particularly cobalt, lithium, and rare earths, has sparked concerns in Washington and ignited a global rare earths race. Experts believe China is unlikely to lose its leading position due to its two-year head start and the critical need to fuel its hi-tech electronics, renewable energy, and defense systems.
Chinese companies have invested over US$10 billion in acquiring mining and critical mineral assets in African countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Botswana, and Zimbabwe, primarily in 2023 and 2024. The DRC, a major cobalt and copper producer, has been a focal point for Chinese investments, attracting approximately US$1 billion in 2023 alone. However, the United States is reportedly in talks with the DRC to secure access to its critical minerals in exchange for military support, signaling a potential shift in the landscape.
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China's aggressive pursuit of critical minerals in Africa, particularly cobalt, lithium, and rare earths, has sparked concerns in Washington and ignited a global rare earths race. Experts believe China is unlikely to lose its leading position due to its two-year head start and the critical need to fuel its hi-tech electronics, renewable energy, and defense systems.
Chinese companies have invested over US$10 billion in acquiring mining and critical mineral assets in African countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Botswana, and Zimbabwe, primarily in 2023 and 2024. The DRC, a major cobalt and copper producer, has been a focal point for Chinese investments, attracting approximately US$1 billion in 2023 alone. However, the United States is reportedly in talks with the DRC to secure access to its critical minerals in exchange for military support, signaling a potential shift in the landscape.
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Number of Primary One pupils in Hong Kong predicted to drop by 23% over 6 years
香港小学一年级学生人数预计将在六年内下降23%。教育部门预测，小学一年级学生人数将从今年的48,600人降至2031年的37,500人。同时，政府计划收紧规定，以提高入学人数不足的政府资助学校的生存难度。
教育局副局长李碧茜表示，由于学龄人口变化，预计未来学校数量和学位数量将相应减少。为了确保学校整体班级结构的完整性，并充分利用公共资源提供稳定有效的教学环境，教育局需要优化面临招生问题的学校的选择。新规规定，从下学年开始，如果学校在过去六年内已经采取过自费开班的措施，那么未能招收到足够学生以维持政府资助小学一年级班级的学校，将不能再选择自费开班。
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香港小学一年级学生人数预计将在六年内下降23%。教育部门预测，小学一年级学生人数将从今年的48,600人降至2031年的37,500人。同时，政府计划收紧规定，以提高入学人数不足的政府资助学校的生存难度。
教育局副局长李碧茜表示，由于学龄人口变化，预计未来学校数量和学位数量将相应减少。为了确保学校整体班级结构的完整性，并充分利用公共资源提供稳定有效的教学环境，教育局需要优化面临招生问题的学校的选择。新规规定，从下学年开始，如果学校在过去六年内已经采取过自费开班的措施，那么未能招收到足够学生以维持政府资助小学一年级班级的学校，将不能再选择自费开班。
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East China court rules that AI-generated image should have copyright protection
A court in Jiangsu province, China, has ruled that AI-generated content can be protected by copyright, marking the second such case in mainland China. The Changshu People’s Court determined that an image created using Midjourney qualified for copyright protection due to the user's "unique selection and arrangement" in modifying prompts and refining image details.
The case involved a plaintiff, Lin, who created an image of a heart-shaped balloon using Midjourney and later sued two companies for unauthorized use of the design on social media. The court ordered the defendants to issue a public apology and pay Lin 10,000 yuan (US$1,380) in damages. This ruling follows a similar decision by the Beijing Internet Court in late 2023, which recognized an AI-generated image as a copyrighted artwork based on the "originality" and intellectual input of its human creator, setting a precedent for intellectual property rights in AI-generated content.
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A court in Jiangsu province, China, has ruled that AI-generated content can be protected by copyright, marking the second such case in mainland China. The Changshu People’s Court determined that an image created using Midjourney qualified for copyright protection due to the user's "unique selection and arrangement" in modifying prompts and refining image details.
The case involved a plaintiff, Lin, who created an image of a heart-shaped balloon using Midjourney and later sued two companies for unauthorized use of the design on social media. The court ordered the defendants to issue a public apology and pay Lin 10,000 yuan (US$1,380) in damages. This ruling follows a similar decision by the Beijing Internet Court in late 2023, which recognized an AI-generated image as a copyrighted artwork based on the "originality" and intellectual input of its human creator, setting a precedent for intellectual property rights in AI-generated content.
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China summons Walmart bosses, AI vs human fighter pilots: SCMP daily highlights
中国正在加强对外国公司的监管审查，并可能采取进一步的惩罚性措施。作为这一趋势的一部分，中国召见了全球最大零售商沃尔玛的高管进行监管会谈，这正值中美贸易谈判前夕，此前美国总统特朗普提高了关税。
此外，中国研究人员声称在空中格斗领域取得了突破，他们表示已经消除了人类在与人工智能（AI）对抗中的最后一项战术优势，即通过不可预测的高强度空中特技动作来胜过算法。同时，欧盟和美国之间持续多年的贸易战再次爆发，欧盟对特朗普政府对钢铁和铝征收的关税采取了强烈的报复措施，征收了自己的关税。
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中国正在加强对外国公司的监管审查，并可能采取进一步的惩罚性措施。作为这一趋势的一部分，中国召见了全球最大零售商沃尔玛的高管进行监管会谈，这正值中美贸易谈判前夕，此前美国总统特朗普提高了关税。
此外，中国研究人员声称在空中格斗领域取得了突破，他们表示已经消除了人类在与人工智能（AI）对抗中的最后一项战术优势，即通过不可预测的高强度空中特技动作来胜过算法。同时，欧盟和美国之间持续多年的贸易战再次爆发，欧盟对特朗普政府对钢铁和铝征收的关税采取了强烈的报复措施，征收了自己的关税。
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Hong Kong fights back against rising scams with ‘despicable banana’
香港金融管理局(HKMA)联合银行和警方发起了一项新的公众意识宣传活动，旨在打击日益猖獗的诈骗活动，这些诈骗已经导致香港居民损失了数十亿美元。该活动的首个视频名为“点击链接，坠入骗局！”，以一个名为“可鄙的香蕉”的角色为主角，这个角色在受害者上钩后，会暴露其贪婪的本性。值得一提的是，在粤语中，“香蕉”的发音与“掉入骗局”的发音相同。
在接下来的三周内，香港金融管理局将在其社交媒体平台上发布另外两集视频。根据警方公布的数据，去年共记录了超过44,000起诈骗案件。虽然去年诈骗案件的数量增速放缓至12%左右，但涉案金额却高达91.5亿港元（12亿美元）。香港金融管理局在一份声明中表示，虽然诈骗案件的数量增速放缓，但新的诈骗手段层出不穷。
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香港金融管理局(HKMA)联合银行和警方发起了一项新的公众意识宣传活动，旨在打击日益猖獗的诈骗活动，这些诈骗已经导致香港居民损失了数十亿美元。该活动的首个视频名为“点击链接，坠入骗局！”，以一个名为“可鄙的香蕉”的角色为主角，这个角色在受害者上钩后，会暴露其贪婪的本性。值得一提的是，在粤语中，“香蕉”的发音与“掉入骗局”的发音相同。
在接下来的三周内，香港金融管理局将在其社交媒体平台上发布另外两集视频。根据警方公布的数据，去年共记录了超过44,000起诈骗案件。虽然去年诈骗案件的数量增速放缓至12%左右，但涉案金额却高达91.5亿港元（12亿美元）。香港金融管理局在一份声明中表示，虽然诈骗案件的数量增速放缓，但新的诈骗手段层出不穷。
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China’s Naura climbs the ranks of world’s top chipmaking equipment suppliers
Naura Technology Group, China's leading chip equipment maker, has risen to sixth place among global semiconductor equipment suppliers in 2024. This is up from eighth place in 2023, marking the first time the company has entered the top 10. Naura is the only Chinese firm in the top 10, with sales expected to increase by approximately 40% in 2024.
Naura's rise reflects China's broader push for self-reliance in core technologies like semiconductors, particularly amid increasing trade restrictions from the US and heightened tensions between the two countries. The top spot in the ranking is held by Dutch giant ASML Holding, followed by US companies Applied Materials and Lam Research. The combined revenue of the top 10 global chipmaking equipment suppliers increased by 10% to around US$110 billion in 2024.
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Naura Technology Group, China's leading chip equipment maker, has risen to sixth place among global semiconductor equipment suppliers in 2024. This is up from eighth place in 2023, marking the first time the company has entered the top 10. Naura is the only Chinese firm in the top 10, with sales expected to increase by approximately 40% in 2024.
Naura's rise reflects China's broader push for self-reliance in core technologies like semiconductors, particularly amid increasing trade restrictions from the US and heightened tensions between the two countries. The top spot in the ranking is held by Dutch giant ASML Holding, followed by US companies Applied Materials and Lam Research. The combined revenue of the top 10 global chipmaking equipment suppliers increased by 10% to around US$110 billion in 2024.
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China’s No 3 Zhao Leji returns to public spotlight after missing end of ‘two sessions’
中国第三号人物赵乐际在因病缺席全国人大会议闭幕式后重新公开露面。赵乐际是全国人大常委会委员长，他周三在北京会见了国家媒体工作人员，感谢他们对年度立法会议的报道。他的露面消除了此前因健康问题引发的猜测。
赵乐际，68岁，因呼吸道感染错过了周二的全国人大会议闭幕式，由他的副手李鸿忠主持了会议。他还缺席了周一的中国人民政治协商会议闭幕式。这是几十年来全国人大会议闭幕式首次没有政治局常委全体成员出席。根据中央电视台播出的周三会议画面，赵乐际显得精神焕发，发表讲话并与参与者轻松互动。此前两年他也主持了类似的聚会。全国政协主席王沪宁周二也与媒体举行了类似的会议。
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中国第三号人物赵乐际在因病缺席全国人大会议闭幕式后重新公开露面。赵乐际是全国人大常委会委员长，他周三在北京会见了国家媒体工作人员，感谢他们对年度立法会议的报道。他的露面消除了此前因健康问题引发的猜测。
赵乐际，68岁，因呼吸道感染错过了周二的全国人大会议闭幕式，由他的副手李鸿忠主持了会议。他还缺席了周一的中国人民政治协商会议闭幕式。这是几十年来全国人大会议闭幕式首次没有政治局常委全体成员出席。根据中央电视台播出的周三会议画面，赵乐际显得精神焕发，发表讲话并与参与者轻松互动。此前两年他也主持了类似的聚会。全国政协主席王沪宁周二也与媒体举行了类似的会议。
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India and China urged to unite against US tariffs amid growing trade tensions
China is urging closer trade cooperation with India to counter increasing US tariffs on both Chinese and Indian goods. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the importance of stronger economic ties, stating that cooperation between China and India would promote a more democratic international landscape and boost the development of the Global South.
Wang Yi's call for cooperation comes in response to US President Donald Trump's decision to raise tariffs on Chinese imports and his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on India. While both countries face economic vulnerabilities, analysts suggest that India's supply needs could be met by China, and China's demand issues could be addressed by India, creating a mutually beneficial opportunity for economic collaboration.
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China is urging closer trade cooperation with India to counter increasing US tariffs on both Chinese and Indian goods. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the importance of stronger economic ties, stating that cooperation between China and India would promote a more democratic international landscape and boost the development of the Global South.
Wang Yi's call for cooperation comes in response to US President Donald Trump's decision to raise tariffs on Chinese imports and his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on India. While both countries face economic vulnerabilities, analysts suggest that India's supply needs could be met by China, and China's demand issues could be addressed by India, creating a mutually beneficial opportunity for economic collaboration.
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As Europe takes the lead on its own defence, it must agree on how
Germany's recent election highlights a growing fragmentation within and between states, reflecting a broader trend across the European Union. This fracturing is compounded by concerns over the US potentially retreating from Europe and an increasingly assertive Russia, pushing the EU to develop greater defense capabilities and autonomy.
With Germany being the world's third-largest economy, the incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz assumes power at a critical juncture. His decisions will significantly shape the future of Germany and Europe, especially given the leadership deficit in the EU following Olaf Scholz's tenure and amidst a rapidly changing global landscape where the traditional Franco-German alliance has lost momentum.
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Germany's recent election highlights a growing fragmentation within and between states, reflecting a broader trend across the European Union. This fracturing is compounded by concerns over the US potentially retreating from Europe and an increasingly assertive Russia, pushing the EU to develop greater defense capabilities and autonomy.
With Germany being the world's third-largest economy, the incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz assumes power at a critical juncture. His decisions will significantly shape the future of Germany and Europe, especially given the leadership deficit in the EU following Olaf Scholz's tenure and amidst a rapidly changing global landscape where the traditional Franco-German alliance has lost momentum.
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Philippines investigates possible revival of ‘planted bullet’ scam at airports
菲律宾政府已对马尼拉机场安检人员涉嫌敲诈旅客一事展开调查，该事件再次引发了人们对“栽弹”诈骗卷土重来的担忧。据称，三名机场安检人员试图通过谎称一名旅客的行李中藏有子弹来勒索钱财。
交通部长文斯·迪松表示，涉嫌于3月6日敲诈69岁旅客 Ruth Adel 的三名尼诺伊·阿基诺国际机场（NAIA）安检人员已被停职。总统新闻官克莱尔·卡斯特罗表示，小费迪南德·马科斯总统已下令对此事进行调查，并将其描述为可能重燃机场诈骗恶名的“栽弹”案件。 “栽弹”指的是一种机场安检诈骗，X光安检员声称在乘客的行李中发现了子弹，并索要贿赂以放行。 这种诈骗在2015年达到顶峰，当时有大量旅客报告了此类事件，这加剧了人们对安检人员自己栽赃子弹的怀疑。
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菲律宾政府已对马尼拉机场安检人员涉嫌敲诈旅客一事展开调查，该事件再次引发了人们对“栽弹”诈骗卷土重来的担忧。据称，三名机场安检人员试图通过谎称一名旅客的行李中藏有子弹来勒索钱财。
交通部长文斯·迪松表示，涉嫌于3月6日敲诈69岁旅客 Ruth Adel 的三名尼诺伊·阿基诺国际机场（NAIA）安检人员已被停职。总统新闻官克莱尔·卡斯特罗表示，小费迪南德·马科斯总统已下令对此事进行调查，并将其描述为可能重燃机场诈骗恶名的“栽弹”案件。 “栽弹”指的是一种机场安检诈骗，X光安检员声称在乘客的行李中发现了子弹，并索要贿赂以放行。 这种诈骗在2015年达到顶峰，当时有大量旅客报告了此类事件，这加剧了人们对安检人员自己栽赃子弹的怀疑。
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