Trump asks US Supreme Court to intervene in bid to curb birthright citizenship
特朗普政府已向最高法院提起诉讼，试图推翻此前法院对其限制“出生公民权”行政令的禁令。美国司法部要求最高法院缩小此前华盛顿、马萨诸塞州和马里兰州的联邦法院对特朗普行政令发布的全国性禁令范围。
特朗普在1月20日上任第一天签署行政令，指示联邦机构拒绝承认在美国出生的、父母至少有一方不是美国公民或合法永久居民的儿童的公民身份。该命令原定于2月19日生效，但已被多名联邦法官在全国范围内阻止。包括民主党州检察长、移民权利倡导者和准妈妈在内的原告方已对此提起诉讼，认为特朗普的命令违反了美国宪法第14修正案中规定的权利，即任何在美国出生的人都是美国公民。
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特朗普政府已向最高法院提起诉讼，试图推翻此前法院对其限制“出生公民权”行政令的禁令。美国司法部要求最高法院缩小此前华盛顿、马萨诸塞州和马里兰州的联邦法院对特朗普行政令发布的全国性禁令范围。
特朗普在1月20日上任第一天签署行政令，指示联邦机构拒绝承认在美国出生的、父母至少有一方不是美国公民或合法永久居民的儿童的公民身份。该命令原定于2月19日生效，但已被多名联邦法官在全国范围内阻止。包括民主党州检察长、移民权利倡导者和准妈妈在内的原告方已对此提起诉讼，认为特朗普的命令违反了美国宪法第14修正案中规定的权利，即任何在美国出生的人都是美国公民。
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Trump on Greenland annexation: ‘I think it will happen’
美国总统特朗普周四重申了他希望从丹麦吞并格陵兰自治领土的意愿，理由是出于“国际安全”的考虑。特朗普在白宫与北约秘书长马克·吕特一同会见记者时表示，他认为吞并格陵兰岛“将会发生”。
特朗普还表示，北约秘书长吕特可以在这一行动中发挥“非常重要的作用”。他声称，为了国际安全，美国需要格陵兰岛，因为有许多“我们最喜欢的玩家”在格陵兰岛海岸附近活动，美国必须小心，这显然指的是中国和俄罗斯在该北极地区日益增长的兴趣。此前，特朗普曾拒绝排除使用武力“获得格陵兰岛”的可能性，他对这一资源丰富的北极岛屿的接管威胁，已使该领土受到了前所未有的全球关注。美国总统发表此番言论之际，正值格陵兰岛举行选举之后，所有政党以及该岛屿的大部分57000居民都支持独立，尽管他们在独立进程的速度上存在分歧。
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美国总统特朗普周四重申了他希望从丹麦吞并格陵兰自治领土的意愿，理由是出于“国际安全”的考虑。特朗普在白宫与北约秘书长马克·吕特一同会见记者时表示，他认为吞并格陵兰岛“将会发生”。
特朗普还表示，北约秘书长吕特可以在这一行动中发挥“非常重要的作用”。他声称，为了国际安全，美国需要格陵兰岛，因为有许多“我们最喜欢的玩家”在格陵兰岛海岸附近活动，美国必须小心，这显然指的是中国和俄罗斯在该北极地区日益增长的兴趣。此前，特朗普曾拒绝排除使用武力“获得格陵兰岛”的可能性，他对这一资源丰富的北极岛屿的接管威胁，已使该领土受到了前所未有的全球关注。美国总统发表此番言论之际，正值格陵兰岛举行选举之后，所有政党以及该岛屿的大部分57000居民都支持独立，尽管他们在独立进程的速度上存在分歧。
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Trump drops vaccine critic Dave Weldon as nominee to head CDC
The White House has withdrawn Donald Trump's nomination of Dave Weldon, a former Republican congressman and vaccine critic, to be the director of the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This surprising move occurred shortly before Weldon's scheduled Senate confirmation hearing, reportedly due to a lack of sufficient votes for his confirmation.
Weldon, who has a history of opposing vaccines, claimed he was informed by the White House that several senators, including some Republicans, would vote against him. This decision comes at a critical time, as the US grapples with measles outbreaks in multiple states and the looming threat of bird flu. Notably, Weldon would have reported to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jnr, another controversial figure known for his anti-vaccine views.
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The White House has withdrawn Donald Trump's nomination of Dave Weldon, a former Republican congressman and vaccine critic, to be the director of the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This surprising move occurred shortly before Weldon's scheduled Senate confirmation hearing, reportedly due to a lack of sufficient votes for his confirmation.
Weldon, who has a history of opposing vaccines, claimed he was informed by the White House that several senators, including some Republicans, would vote against him. This decision comes at a critical time, as the US grapples with measles outbreaks in multiple states and the looming threat of bird flu. Notably, Weldon would have reported to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jnr, another controversial figure known for his anti-vaccine views.
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US House Republicans set to introduce bill to block Chinese from student or research visas
美国众议院共和党人计划提出一项法案，阻止中国公民获得学生签证，理由是他们可能为北京充当间谍。这项法案名为“通过维护学术知识产权来阻止中国共产党窥探法案”，将暂停向所有中国公民发放学生或研究签证，这无疑加剧了在吸引所需外国人才与解决国家安全担忧之间如何平衡的辩论。
该法案由西弗吉尼亚州众议员 Riley Moore 发起，目前尚无已确认的共同提案人，需要在众议院和参议院获得通过后才能签署成为法律。与此同时，有报道称，美国前总统特朗普政府正在考虑对来自特定国家/地区的公民实施新的旅行禁令，但目前尚无迹象表明中国在此名单之列。中国公民是美国第二大外国学生群体，仅次于印度国民，在 2023-24 学年，有 277,398 名中国学生在美国。
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美国众议院共和党人计划提出一项法案，阻止中国公民获得学生签证，理由是他们可能为北京充当间谍。这项法案名为“通过维护学术知识产权来阻止中国共产党窥探法案”，将暂停向所有中国公民发放学生或研究签证，这无疑加剧了在吸引所需外国人才与解决国家安全担忧之间如何平衡的辩论。
该法案由西弗吉尼亚州众议员 Riley Moore 发起，目前尚无已确认的共同提案人，需要在众议院和参议院获得通过后才能签署成为法律。与此同时，有报道称，美国前总统特朗普政府正在考虑对来自特定国家/地区的公民实施新的旅行禁令，但目前尚无迹象表明中国在此名单之列。中国公民是美国第二大外国学生群体，仅次于印度国民，在 2023-24 学年，有 277,398 名中国学生在美国。
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2 Hong Kong schools won’t run subsidised Primary One classes in 2025-26
香港教育局宣布，由于学龄人口下降，南区鸭脷洲街坊学校和黄大仙的 প্রাইস Memorial Catholic Primary School 将于 2025-26 学年停止开办任何资助的小一班级。这一举措反映了香港学生人数持续减少的趋势，对学校的班级结构和教职员工安排产生了直接影响。
教育局已向所有资助和政府小学发出信函，通知未来学年的班级结构和人员配置安排。教育局发言人表示，为了应对学龄人口结构性下降带来的影响和挑战，将与学校保持密切沟通，并鼓励学校尽早做出安排，以应对学位供需变化，不断提高教育质量，维护学生的学习权益。此前，教育局已宣布新规，限制学生人数不足的政府资助学校的生存选择。
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香港教育局宣布，由于学龄人口下降，南区鸭脷洲街坊学校和黄大仙的 প্রাইস Memorial Catholic Primary School 将于 2025-26 学年停止开办任何资助的小一班级。这一举措反映了香港学生人数持续减少的趋势，对学校的班级结构和教职员工安排产生了直接影响。
教育局已向所有资助和政府小学发出信函，通知未来学年的班级结构和人员配置安排。教育局发言人表示，为了应对学龄人口结构性下降带来的影响和挑战，将与学校保持密切沟通，并鼓励学校尽早做出安排，以应对学位供需变化，不断提高教育质量，维护学生的学习权益。此前，教育局已宣布新规，限制学生人数不足的政府资助学校的生存选择。
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‘Which side are you on?’: Beijing’s top Hong Kong office shares scathing piece on Hutchison over Panama deal
李嘉诚旗下长江和记实业出售巴拿马运河港口股权一事，引发北京方面对其站队问题的质疑。 北京涉港事务最高机构官网转载了一篇措辞严厉的评论文章，暗示长和集团需要重新考虑其立场。
这篇最初由亲北京媒体《大公报》发表的评论，指责该交易是“背叛所有中国人”。评论发布之际，正值美国总统特朗普公开表示希望控制巴拿马运河，此前他曾多次声称长和集团的角色使北京获利，并对美国的商业和安全利益构成威胁。评论质疑这笔190亿美元的交易是否仅仅是“普通的商业行为”，并指出该消息恰好在特朗普首次国会讲话前夕发布，引发外界猜测。
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李嘉诚旗下长江和记实业出售巴拿马运河港口股权一事，引发北京方面对其站队问题的质疑。 北京涉港事务最高机构官网转载了一篇措辞严厉的评论文章，暗示长和集团需要重新考虑其立场。
这篇最初由亲北京媒体《大公报》发表的评论，指责该交易是“背叛所有中国人”。评论发布之际，正值美国总统特朗普公开表示希望控制巴拿马运河，此前他曾多次声称长和集团的角色使北京获利，并对美国的商业和安全利益构成威胁。评论质疑这笔190亿美元的交易是否仅仅是“普通的商业行为”，并指出该消息恰好在特朗普首次国会讲话前夕发布，引发外界猜测。
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UK PM shakes up health service as he takes on ‘flabby’ state
Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, announced plans for his Labour government to take greater control of England's National Health Service (NHS) by abolishing NHS England. This move aims to streamline the British state, reduce bureaucracy, and bring the management of the nearly 80-year-old health service under more direct democratic control.
The government anticipates that this restructuring will cut red tape and save "hundreds of millions of pounds a year," which will then be reinvested in frontline services like nurses, doctors, operations, and GP appointments. NHS England was initially established in 2013 by the Conservative-led administration as an arms-length body to deliver health services, but Starmer argues that decisions involving billions in taxpayer money should not be made by such an entity.
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Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, announced plans for his Labour government to take greater control of England's National Health Service (NHS) by abolishing NHS England. This move aims to streamline the British state, reduce bureaucracy, and bring the management of the nearly 80-year-old health service under more direct democratic control.
The government anticipates that this restructuring will cut red tape and save "hundreds of millions of pounds a year," which will then be reinvested in frontline services like nurses, doctors, operations, and GP appointments. NHS England was initially established in 2013 by the Conservative-led administration as an arms-length body to deliver health services, but Starmer argues that decisions involving billions in taxpayer money should not be made by such an entity.
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Don’t use China as a hedge against US, Beijing’s envoy warns Japan
中国驻日本大使吴江浩警告东京，不要将改善中日关系作为对冲日美关系不确定性的手段。吴大使强调，日本与中国和美国的关系同等重要，不应利用中国来对冲美国的变化以及日美同盟中的巨大不确定性。
吴大使表示，中日两国都是全球舞台上的主要大国，中日关系和日美关系不应被视为相互对立或冲突。北京方面并未对日美同盟提出任何要求，甚至在几十年前外交关系正常化时也未将其视为问题，但关键在于，该联盟不应用于对抗和遏制中国。
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中国驻日本大使吴江浩警告东京，不要将改善中日关系作为对冲日美关系不确定性的手段。吴大使强调，日本与中国和美国的关系同等重要，不应利用中国来对冲美国的变化以及日美同盟中的巨大不确定性。
吴大使表示，中日两国都是全球舞台上的主要大国，中日关系和日美关系不应被视为相互对立或冲突。北京方面并未对日美同盟提出任何要求，甚至在几十年前外交关系正常化时也未将其视为问题，但关键在于，该联盟不应用于对抗和遏制中国。
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Are Hongkongers paying too little for healthcare? Breaking down the costs
香港当局正在考虑提高公共医疗服务的收费，以应对服务滥用问题。目前，香港居民享受政府提供的高额补贴，每天或每次就诊的公共医疗服务费用不超过约200港元（26美元）。
现行的收费标准非常低廉，例如急诊室每次就诊收费180港元，普通门诊每次收费50港元（包括药费），专科门诊初诊135港元，复诊80港元，16周的药物费用仅为15港元。住院费用也相对较低，入院费75港元，每日住院费120港元。政府希望调整这些费用，以缓解公共医疗系统长期存在的等待时间过长和人手短缺等问题。
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香港当局正在考虑提高公共医疗服务的收费，以应对服务滥用问题。目前，香港居民享受政府提供的高额补贴，每天或每次就诊的公共医疗服务费用不超过约200港元（26美元）。
现行的收费标准非常低廉，例如急诊室每次就诊收费180港元，普通门诊每次收费50港元（包括药费），专科门诊初诊135港元，复诊80港元，16周的药物费用仅为15港元。住院费用也相对较低，入院费75港元，每日住院费120港元。政府希望调整这些费用，以缓解公共医疗系统长期存在的等待时间过长和人手短缺等问题。
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China’s space milestone, how Karoline Leavitt became unlikely star: SCMP daily highlights
免疫学家宋国正重返上海，在美国“中国行动计划”风波后，他已在上海重建事业。此前，他曾在美国入狱，该事件反映了中美关系紧张背景下，华人科学家面临的挑战。
中国在海南商业航天发射场成功发射18颗卫星，标志着中国航天产业准备进入全球市场。与此同时，尽管中美贸易战持续，特朗普前助手卡罗琳·利维特在中国互联网上意外走红，为复杂的中美关系增添了一丝有趣的色彩。
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免疫学家宋国正重返上海，在美国“中国行动计划”风波后，他已在上海重建事业。此前，他曾在美国入狱，该事件反映了中美关系紧张背景下，华人科学家面临的挑战。
中国在海南商业航天发射场成功发射18颗卫星，标志着中国航天产业准备进入全球市场。与此同时，尽管中美贸易战持续，特朗普前助手卡罗琳·利维特在中国互联网上意外走红，为复杂的中美关系增添了一丝有趣的色彩。
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Hong Kong heritage advisers back listing of temple, former hospital as monuments
香港的首家华人产科医院和一座拥有130年历史的寺庙将被列为法定古迹。古物咨询委员会周四讨论了古物古迹办事处关于提升西营盘旧赞育医院主楼和上环广福义祠文物地位的建议，一旦获得委员会和政府的批准，这两处建筑将获得法律保护。
旧赞育医院主楼由华人公共医局委员会建立，于1922年开放，旨在为社区提供西医服务，目前为西区社区中心。此举旨在保护香港的历史文化遗产，此前这两处建筑均为一级历史建筑，但仍有可能被业主拆除。
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香港的首家华人产科医院和一座拥有130年历史的寺庙将被列为法定古迹。古物咨询委员会周四讨论了古物古迹办事处关于提升西营盘旧赞育医院主楼和上环广福义祠文物地位的建议，一旦获得委员会和政府的批准，这两处建筑将获得法律保护。
旧赞育医院主楼由华人公共医局委员会建立，于1922年开放，旨在为社区提供西医服务，目前为西区社区中心。此举旨在保护香港的历史文化遗产，此前这两处建筑均为一级历史建筑，但仍有可能被业主拆除。
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Despite trade tension, China and US keep lines open on ‘issues of common concern’
Despite ongoing trade tensions, China and the US are maintaining open communication channels. This week, US Treasury Department officials visited a Chinese government-affiliated think tank in Beijing to discuss China's macroeconomy and US-China trade relations.
The visit by Oliver Melton and Tyler Makepeace to the Institute of World Economics and Politics (IWEP) at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) signals a continued effort by both Washington and Beijing to stay connected, even amidst disagreements on issues like tariffs, technology, Taiwan, and the South China Sea. CASS plays a key role in advising the Chinese government, while US Treasury financial attaches serve as liaisons between the two countries' economic systems. This follows a recent meeting between China's vice foreign minister and the US embassy's deputy chief of mission, further highlighting the commitment to dialogue.
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Despite ongoing trade tensions, China and the US are maintaining open communication channels. This week, US Treasury Department officials visited a Chinese government-affiliated think tank in Beijing to discuss China's macroeconomy and US-China trade relations.
The visit by Oliver Melton and Tyler Makepeace to the Institute of World Economics and Politics (IWEP) at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) signals a continued effort by both Washington and Beijing to stay connected, even amidst disagreements on issues like tariffs, technology, Taiwan, and the South China Sea. CASS plays a key role in advising the Chinese government, while US Treasury financial attaches serve as liaisons between the two countries' economic systems. This follows a recent meeting between China's vice foreign minister and the US embassy's deputy chief of mission, further highlighting the commitment to dialogue.
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China manufacturing, AI pose an ‘existential threat’ to US in robotics sector
A new report by SemiAnalysis warns that China's rapidly advancing robotics and AI capabilities pose an "existential threat" to the United States' manufacturing dominance. The report highlights China's increasing share in the global robotics market, nearing 50%, and its progress in developing high-end robotics solutions, potentially surpassing Western competitors.
The report emphasizes that China is uniquely positioned to achieve a high level of automation across industries, driven by advancements in intelligent robots and AI. The rise of companies like Unitree Robotics, which produces humanoid robots independent of American components, exemplifies this shift. The concern is that if China achieves full-scale automation while the U.S. lags behind, it could lead to a significant expansion in China's production capacities, impacting the global economy.
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A new report by SemiAnalysis warns that China's rapidly advancing robotics and AI capabilities pose an "existential threat" to the United States' manufacturing dominance. The report highlights China's increasing share in the global robotics market, nearing 50%, and its progress in developing high-end robotics solutions, potentially surpassing Western competitors.
The report emphasizes that China is uniquely positioned to achieve a high level of automation across industries, driven by advancements in intelligent robots and AI. The rise of companies like Unitree Robotics, which produces humanoid robots independent of American components, exemplifies this shift. The concern is that if China achieves full-scale automation while the U.S. lags behind, it could lead to a significant expansion in China's production capacities, impacting the global economy.
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Russia says US ceasefire idea for Ukraine ‘gives us nothing’
Russia has rejected a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, stating it would only provide Kyiv's forces with a temporary respite on the battlefield. This stance was conveyed to Washington by Vladimir Putin's top foreign policy aide, Yuri Ushakov, who argued the ceasefire would not serve any purpose beyond allowing Ukrainian forces to regroup.
The rejection comes amid recent Russian advances in Ukraine and attempts by Donald Trump to broker a peace deal. Ushakov communicated Russia's position to US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, emphasizing that the proposed ceasefire would merely delay the inevitable. Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff also arrived in Moscow to meet with Putin, signaling ongoing diplomatic efforts despite the disagreement on the ceasefire.
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Russia has rejected a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, stating it would only provide Kyiv's forces with a temporary respite on the battlefield. This stance was conveyed to Washington by Vladimir Putin's top foreign policy aide, Yuri Ushakov, who argued the ceasefire would not serve any purpose beyond allowing Ukrainian forces to regroup.
The rejection comes amid recent Russian advances in Ukraine and attempts by Donald Trump to broker a peace deal. Ushakov communicated Russia's position to US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, emphasizing that the proposed ceasefire would merely delay the inevitable. Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff also arrived in Moscow to meet with Putin, signaling ongoing diplomatic efforts despite the disagreement on the ceasefire.
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Huawei’s EU office reportedly raided over European Parliament lobbying scandal
Belgian police raided offices linked to a European Parliament lobbying scandal, with Huawei Technologies reportedly at the center of the investigation. Several individuals were arrested for questioning regarding "active corruption," forgery, and the use of false documents, according to the Belgian Federal Prosecutor’s Office.
The alleged corruption, disguised as commercial lobbying, reportedly involved offering remuneration for political positions, excessive gifts like travel and food, and invitations to football matches since 2021. News reports indicate that the investigation began two years ago following a tip-off from the Belgian secret service, with raids targeting Huawei's EU office and the homes of its lobbyists.
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Belgian police raided offices linked to a European Parliament lobbying scandal, with Huawei Technologies reportedly at the center of the investigation. Several individuals were arrested for questioning regarding "active corruption," forgery, and the use of false documents, according to the Belgian Federal Prosecutor’s Office.
The alleged corruption, disguised as commercial lobbying, reportedly involved offering remuneration for political positions, excessive gifts like travel and food, and invitations to football matches since 2021. News reports indicate that the investigation began two years ago following a tip-off from the Belgian secret service, with raids targeting Huawei's EU office and the homes of its lobbyists.
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Trump threatens 200% wine tariff if EU does not end whiskey tax
美国总统特朗普威胁称，如果欧盟不取消对美国威士忌的关税，美国将对所有来自欧盟的葡萄酒和其他酒精产品征收200%的关税。 此举无疑加剧了全球贸易紧张局势，并迅速引发市场反应，美国股指期货下跌，欧洲酒业公司股价也应声下跌。
此前，欧盟委员会宣布将从下个月起对价值260亿欧元（约合280亿美元）的美国商品征收反制关税，以回应美国对钢铁和铝产品全面征收的关税。 特朗普随后在社交媒体上发文，指责欧盟是“世界上最具敌意和滥用税收和关税的机构之一”，并声称此举将有利于美国的葡萄酒和香槟产业。
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美国总统特朗普威胁称，如果欧盟不取消对美国威士忌的关税，美国将对所有来自欧盟的葡萄酒和其他酒精产品征收200%的关税。 此举无疑加剧了全球贸易紧张局势，并迅速引发市场反应，美国股指期货下跌，欧洲酒业公司股价也应声下跌。
此前，欧盟委员会宣布将从下个月起对价值260亿欧元（约合280亿美元）的美国商品征收反制关税，以回应美国对钢铁和铝产品全面征收的关税。 特朗普随后在社交媒体上发文，指责欧盟是“世界上最具敌意和滥用税收和关税的机构之一”，并声称此举将有利于美国的葡萄酒和香槟产业。
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Appeasing Russia and forcing Ukraine into a peace deal will breed chaos
Negotiations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin for peace in Ukraine carry the risk of repeating Neville Chamberlain's appeasement of Hitler in 1938, potentially leading to wider conflict and instability. A forced capitulation of Ukraine, seemingly favored by Trump, would not bring stability but instead breed chaos, mass migration, and a surge in illegal weapons, with the worst-case scenario being a Russian-fueled civil war extending beyond Ukraine's borders.
Putin's apparent generosity in negotiations should be viewed with caution, considering his history of aggression, including the annexation of Crimea and continued conflict in eastern Ukraine. A forced settlement in Ukraine risks a prolonged state of tension, similar to the Korean armistice of 1953, and could embolden Putin to further aggression, as warned by US Senator Lindsey Graham.
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Negotiations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin for peace in Ukraine carry the risk of repeating Neville Chamberlain's appeasement of Hitler in 1938, potentially leading to wider conflict and instability. A forced capitulation of Ukraine, seemingly favored by Trump, would not bring stability but instead breed chaos, mass migration, and a surge in illegal weapons, with the worst-case scenario being a Russian-fueled civil war extending beyond Ukraine's borders.
Putin's apparent generosity in negotiations should be viewed with caution, considering his history of aggression, including the annexation of Crimea and continued conflict in eastern Ukraine. A forced settlement in Ukraine risks a prolonged state of tension, similar to the Korean armistice of 1953, and could embolden Putin to further aggression, as warned by US Senator Lindsey Graham.
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Senior official in China’s Tianjin city placed under investigation in corruption probe
天津市委组织部部长周德瑞因涉嫌严重违纪违法，目前正接受调查。这是中国最高反腐机构中央纪律检查委员会周四发布的公告，公告中“严重违纪违法”通常是腐败的委婉说法。
周德瑞的落马消息是在中国全国人大会议和政治协商会议闭幕两天后宣布的。今年以来，已有九名副部级及以上官员接受调查，周德瑞是其中之一。他职业生涯的大部分时间都在家乡湖南省度过，2017年升任常德市委书记，2021年调任天津市委宣传部部长，次年成为市委组织部部长。
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天津市委组织部部长周德瑞因涉嫌严重违纪违法，目前正接受调查。这是中国最高反腐机构中央纪律检查委员会周四发布的公告，公告中“严重违纪违法”通常是腐败的委婉说法。
周德瑞的落马消息是在中国全国人大会议和政治协商会议闭幕两天后宣布的。今年以来，已有九名副部级及以上官员接受调查，周德瑞是其中之一。他职业生涯的大部分时间都在家乡湖南省度过，2017年升任常德市委书记，2021年调任天津市委宣传部部长，次年成为市委组织部部长。
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Will China’s ‘death tax’ cometh soon or late? Lawmakers have wealth redistribution in mind
中国可能征收遗产税和赠与税的可能性再次成为焦点，这源于一些人大代表在最近的“两会”期间向全国人民代表大会提交了一份相关提案。郭树清等代表联合推动这项税收政策，旨在促进收入分配改革，完善税收制度。
根据全国人大的程序，提案需要至少30名代表的支持或省级代表团的同意，并需要由全国人大主席团审查后才能采取进一步行动。郭树清认为，推进收入分配改革和完善税收制度能够改善财富分配，更有效地解决国内需求不足的根本问题。目前中国正面临内外因素扰乱经济的局面，提振内需已成为重要的经济议程。
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中国可能征收遗产税和赠与税的可能性再次成为焦点，这源于一些人大代表在最近的“两会”期间向全国人民代表大会提交了一份相关提案。郭树清等代表联合推动这项税收政策，旨在促进收入分配改革，完善税收制度。
根据全国人大的程序，提案需要至少30名代表的支持或省级代表团的同意，并需要由全国人大主席团审查后才能采取进一步行动。郭树清认为，推进收入分配改革和完善税收制度能够改善财富分配，更有效地解决国内需求不足的根本问题。目前中国正面临内外因素扰乱经济的局面，提振内需已成为重要的经济议程。
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Hong Kong’s M+ museum to showcase renowned Pablo Picasso’s works
Hong Kong's M+ museum is set to launch "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Picasso for Asia – A Conversation," showcasing Pablo Picasso's works through a contemporary Asian lens. The exhibition, opening to the public on Sunday and running until July 13, will feature over 60 pieces by Picasso alongside 130 works by 30 Asian or Asian-diasporic artists.
M+'s artistic director, Doryun Chong, emphasized the museum's role in revitalizing Hong Kong as a cultural hub, attracting tourists with creative content. Chong highlighted the West Kowloon Cultural District's strategic importance in fostering East-West intercultural exchange, noting that M+ has welcomed over 8 million visitors since its opening three years ago, contributing significantly to the city's tourism and cultural appeal beyond shopping and dining.
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Hong Kong's M+ museum is set to launch "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Picasso for Asia – A Conversation," showcasing Pablo Picasso's works through a contemporary Asian lens. The exhibition, opening to the public on Sunday and running until July 13, will feature over 60 pieces by Picasso alongside 130 works by 30 Asian or Asian-diasporic artists.
M+'s artistic director, Doryun Chong, emphasized the museum's role in revitalizing Hong Kong as a cultural hub, attracting tourists with creative content. Chong highlighted the West Kowloon Cultural District's strategic importance in fostering East-West intercultural exchange, noting that M+ has welcomed over 8 million visitors since its opening three years ago, contributing significantly to the city's tourism and cultural appeal beyond shopping and dining.
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