Baidu launches new AI models, touts superiority to DeepSeek, OpenAI on benchmarks
Baidu has released two new AI models, Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1, claiming superior performance to DeepSeek and OpenAI's models on certain benchmarks. This move aims to regain ground in China's competitive AI market, where Baidu's early lead has been challenged by other tech companies.
Ernie 4.5, a multimodal foundational model, reportedly surpasses OpenAI's GPT-4o in image, audio, and video capabilities, as well as DeepSeek V3 in text-based tasks, according to Baidu. While benchmark results for Ernie X1, a multimodal reasoning model, were not provided, Baidu claims it offers comparable performance to DeepSeek R1 at half the cost, with API access priced at 2 yuan per million token inputs and 8 yuan per million token outputs.
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Baidu has released two new AI models, Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1, claiming superior performance to DeepSeek and OpenAI's models on certain benchmarks. This move aims to regain ground in China's competitive AI market, where Baidu's early lead has been challenged by other tech companies.
Ernie 4.5, a multimodal foundational model, reportedly surpasses OpenAI's GPT-4o in image, audio, and video capabilities, as well as DeepSeek V3 in text-based tasks, according to Baidu. While benchmark results for Ernie X1, a multimodal reasoning model, were not provided, Baidu claims it offers comparable performance to DeepSeek R1 at half the cost, with API access priced at 2 yuan per million token inputs and 8 yuan per million token outputs.
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Hong Kong’s investment arm to unveil tie-up with firm specialising in RISC-V tech
香港投资公司将与一家RISC-V芯片技术公司建立合作关系，旨在加速相关产业发展并培养本地人才。财政司司长陈茂波表示，此次合作体现了政府对科技人才驱动经济增长的重视，并希望更多公司能在香港培养年轻人才。
RISC-V是一种开源芯片架构，可用于个人电脑和智能手机等电子产品的CPU。在中国内地，RISC-V越来越受欢迎，当地政府和企业希望借此减少对外国专利技术的依赖，尤其是在与美国的技术竞争日益激烈的背景下。
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香港投资公司将与一家RISC-V芯片技术公司建立合作关系，旨在加速相关产业发展并培养本地人才。财政司司长陈茂波表示，此次合作体现了政府对科技人才驱动经济增长的重视，并希望更多公司能在香港培养年轻人才。
RISC-V是一种开源芯片架构，可用于个人电脑和智能手机等电子产品的CPU。在中国内地，RISC-V越来越受欢迎，当地政府和企业希望借此减少对外国专利技术的依赖，尤其是在与美国的技术竞争日益激烈的背景下。
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Can the US ban them all? China just identified a quadrillion possible fentanyl compounds
Chinese scientists have developed an AI-powered technology capable of identifying a quadrillion potential fentanyl compounds, potentially revolutionizing global drug control. This innovation allows for the systematic monitoring and pre-emptive outlawing of entire classes of these lethal substances, addressing the challenge of fentanyl's constantly evolving chemical structure.
The study, conducted by scientists at the Chengdu Institute of Biology, utilizes machine learning and water-sample analysis to map the molecular components of fentanyl derivatives. This breakthrough comes as the US struggles to combat fentanyl-related overdoses, with over 70,000 American lives lost annually. With China already enforcing strict drug policies, including the death penalty for traffickers, the question arises whether US prohibition efforts can keep pace with the rapidly multiplying threat of fentanyl and its variants.
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Chinese scientists have developed an AI-powered technology capable of identifying a quadrillion potential fentanyl compounds, potentially revolutionizing global drug control. This innovation allows for the systematic monitoring and pre-emptive outlawing of entire classes of these lethal substances, addressing the challenge of fentanyl's constantly evolving chemical structure.
The study, conducted by scientists at the Chengdu Institute of Biology, utilizes machine learning and water-sample analysis to map the molecular components of fentanyl derivatives. This breakthrough comes as the US struggles to combat fentanyl-related overdoses, with over 70,000 American lives lost annually. With China already enforcing strict drug policies, including the death penalty for traffickers, the question arises whether US prohibition efforts can keep pace with the rapidly multiplying threat of fentanyl and its variants.
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‘Fearless’ China boys make history, achieving Top 4 at renowned France street dance contest
两名中国男孩在著名的国际街舞大赛Juste Debout中进入前四名，创造了中国选手在该赛事中的最佳成绩。10岁的宋昊鸣和12岁的傅俊熙在三月初于巴黎举行的这场被誉为“街舞世界杯”的赛事中表现出色，他们的消息迅速在中国大陆社交媒体上走红。
他们晋级了嘻哈类别的四分之一决赛，超越了之前中国舞者的表现，此前中国舞者通常只能进入该类别的前八名。这对组合将太极和醉拳等中国武术元素无缝地融入到他们的动态舞蹈中，赢得了观众的喜爱。Juste Debout在Instagram上称赞这对年轻组合，称他们“以弱者的姿态出现，却以观众的最爱离开！……他们在Juste Debout的舞台上像战士一样战斗——无所畏惧、坚持不懈、势不可挡。”
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两名中国男孩在著名的国际街舞大赛Juste Debout中进入前四名，创造了中国选手在该赛事中的最佳成绩。10岁的宋昊鸣和12岁的傅俊熙在三月初于巴黎举行的这场被誉为“街舞世界杯”的赛事中表现出色，他们的消息迅速在中国大陆社交媒体上走红。
他们晋级了嘻哈类别的四分之一决赛，超越了之前中国舞者的表现，此前中国舞者通常只能进入该类别的前八名。这对组合将太极和醉拳等中国武术元素无缝地融入到他们的动态舞蹈中，赢得了观众的喜爱。Juste Debout在Instagram上称赞这对年轻组合，称他们“以弱者的姿态出现，却以观众的最爱离开！……他们在Juste Debout的舞台上像战士一样战斗——无所畏惧、坚持不懈、势不可挡。”
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Hong Kong schools don’t have enough teachers trained in AI, sector veterans say
香港教育界人士指出，尽管政府大力推动人工智能教育，但香港学校在师资和课时方面均不足以有效提升学生的人工智能知识。 这一问题可能会阻碍香港在培养未来科技人才方面的努力，尤其是在人工智能日益重要的背景下。
有学者强调，在教授技术知识之前，学校应首先关注人工智能相关的伦理问题。同时，校长们也表示，尽管中小学已开设相关课程，但教师的知识储备不足以支持政府提高科技素养的目标。政府正鼓励企业提供资源和指导，大学也在加强人工智能培训，但师资和课时的限制仍然是亟待解决的问题。
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香港教育界人士指出，尽管政府大力推动人工智能教育，但香港学校在师资和课时方面均不足以有效提升学生的人工智能知识。 这一问题可能会阻碍香港在培养未来科技人才方面的努力，尤其是在人工智能日益重要的背景下。
有学者强调，在教授技术知识之前，学校应首先关注人工智能相关的伦理问题。同时，校长们也表示，尽管中小学已开设相关课程，但教师的知识储备不足以支持政府提高科技素养的目标。政府正鼓励企业提供资源和指导，大学也在加强人工智能培训，但师资和课时的限制仍然是亟待解决的问题。
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Hong Kong is granting Northern Metropolis land to tech firms. Will it pay off?
Hong Kong's finance chief announced a shift in land allocation for the Northern Metropolis, prioritizing companies with cutting-edge technology and job creation potential through direct land grants. This new approach aims to accelerate the development of the 30,000-hectare area in the New Territories into a major economic and housing hub.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po emphasized that this process would differ from traditional methods like open tenders. The San Tin Technopole, a crucial part of the Northern Metropolis focused on innovation and technology, is expected to utilize this direct land grant approach. Additionally, the government plans to sell large land parcels under a pilot scheme in Hung Shui Kiu, Fanling North, and San Tin, further diversifying the land allocation strategies for the megaproject.
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Hong Kong's finance chief announced a shift in land allocation for the Northern Metropolis, prioritizing companies with cutting-edge technology and job creation potential through direct land grants. This new approach aims to accelerate the development of the 30,000-hectare area in the New Territories into a major economic and housing hub.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po emphasized that this process would differ from traditional methods like open tenders. The San Tin Technopole, a crucial part of the Northern Metropolis focused on innovation and technology, is expected to utilize this direct land grant approach. Additionally, the government plans to sell large land parcels under a pilot scheme in Hung Shui Kiu, Fanling North, and San Tin, further diversifying the land allocation strategies for the megaproject.
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Sugar highs and waistline woes: Malaysia’s sweet tooth gets a Ramadan reality check
Ramadan bazaars in Malaysia, while a vibrant community tradition offering a variety of foods to break the fast, are raising health concerns due to the increasing popularity of sugary drinks and treats. These bazaars, acting as community kitchens during the holy month, see a surge in demand for items like fruit juices and condensed milk-laced drinks, despite Malaysia already grappling with high obesity and diabetes rates.
While vendors and customers acknowledge the sugar content, many believe moderation is key and view these treats as occasional indulgences after a day of fasting. However, health officials are increasingly worried, as one in five Malaysians suffers from diabetes, placing a significant burden on the healthcare system. The abundance of sugary options at Ramadan bazaars exacerbates this existing health crisis.
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Ramadan bazaars in Malaysia, while a vibrant community tradition offering a variety of foods to break the fast, are raising health concerns due to the increasing popularity of sugary drinks and treats. These bazaars, acting as community kitchens during the holy month, see a surge in demand for items like fruit juices and condensed milk-laced drinks, despite Malaysia already grappling with high obesity and diabetes rates.
While vendors and customers acknowledge the sugar content, many believe moderation is key and view these treats as occasional indulgences after a day of fasting. However, health officials are increasingly worried, as one in five Malaysians suffers from diabetes, placing a significant burden on the healthcare system. The abundance of sugary options at Ramadan bazaars exacerbates this existing health crisis.
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British man faces charges for Singapore airport ruckus over misplaced phone
一名57岁的英国男子因涉嫌在新加坡樟宜机场辱骂航空公司工作人员并破坏财物，将于周一被指控。警方称，3月8日接到报警，一名男子在3号航站楼对一名女性航空公司工作人员大喊大叫，并损坏了登机口候机室的一面墙。
调查显示，该男子在登上从新加坡飞往伦敦的飞机后，发现自己的手机不见了。他随后离开飞机，希望在之前所在的机场休息室寻找手机。一名女性航空公司工作人员协助与机场休息室工作人员联系，并告知他没有找到手机。由于临近航班预定起飞时间，她告知该男子离开登机口候机室将导致他被取消航班资格。据称，该男子随后以“一连串辱骂和贬损的言语”回应。
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一名57岁的英国男子因涉嫌在新加坡樟宜机场辱骂航空公司工作人员并破坏财物，将于周一被指控。警方称，3月8日接到报警，一名男子在3号航站楼对一名女性航空公司工作人员大喊大叫，并损坏了登机口候机室的一面墙。
调查显示，该男子在登上从新加坡飞往伦敦的飞机后，发现自己的手机不见了。他随后离开飞机，希望在之前所在的机场休息室寻找手机。一名女性航空公司工作人员协助与机场休息室工作人员联系，并告知他没有找到手机。由于临近航班预定起飞时间，她告知该男子离开登机口候机室将导致他被取消航班资格。据称，该男子随后以“一连串辱骂和贬损的言语”回应。
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US astronauts stuck in space station welcome their 4 SpaceX replacements
A SpaceX crew capsule successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday, delivering replacements for two NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been unexpectedly stranded there. The four new crew members, representing the United States, Japan, and Russia, will spend several days familiarizing themselves with the station before Wilmore and Williams depart.
Wilmore and Williams' extended mission began last June with Boeing's Starliner capsule, which encountered numerous issues, prompting NASA to bring it back without them. Their replacements faced delays due to battery repairs needed on their capsule. Weather permitting, Wilmore and Williams are scheduled to undock from the ISS no earlier than Wednesday and splash down off the coast of Florida, concluding their unexpectedly long stay in space.
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A SpaceX crew capsule successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday, delivering replacements for two NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been unexpectedly stranded there. The four new crew members, representing the United States, Japan, and Russia, will spend several days familiarizing themselves with the station before Wilmore and Williams depart.
Wilmore and Williams' extended mission began last June with Boeing's Starliner capsule, which encountered numerous issues, prompting NASA to bring it back without them. Their replacements faced delays due to battery repairs needed on their capsule. Weather permitting, Wilmore and Williams are scheduled to undock from the ISS no earlier than Wednesday and splash down off the coast of Florida, concluding their unexpectedly long stay in space.
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China supplied 81% of Pakistan’s arms imports in the past 5 years, SIPRI says
Pakistan's reliance on Chinese weaponry has increased, with 81% of its arms imports over the past five years originating from China. This marks a 7% increase compared to the preceding five-year period, highlighting Pakistan's growing dependence on China for advanced defense systems.
This trend coincides with China's significant advancements in its domestic defense industry, enabling it to offer a wider array of sophisticated weapons to strategic partners like Pakistan. This deepening security partnership allows Beijing to expand its influence in South Asia, particularly in the context of its ongoing rivalry with the United States. Pakistan accounts for 63% of China's total arms exports, with a total value of $5.28 billion over the past five years.
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Pakistan's reliance on Chinese weaponry has increased, with 81% of its arms imports over the past five years originating from China. This marks a 7% increase compared to the preceding five-year period, highlighting Pakistan's growing dependence on China for advanced defense systems.
This trend coincides with China's significant advancements in its domestic defense industry, enabling it to offer a wider array of sophisticated weapons to strategic partners like Pakistan. This deepening security partnership allows Beijing to expand its influence in South Asia, particularly in the context of its ongoing rivalry with the United States. Pakistan accounts for 63% of China's total arms exports, with a total value of $5.28 billion over the past five years.
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Japan’s hot springs risk drying up as tourism-fuelled water crisis sparks closures
日本各地的温泉度假村正面临用水短缺的问题，原因是外国游客的大量涌入导致用水量增加，迫使一些温泉因供水不足而关闭。地方政府表示，旅游业的繁荣虽然支撑了日本经济，但没有减弱的迹象，目前还没有长期的解决方案出现。
佐贺县嬉野市市长村上大辅表示，该市温泉的水位正在下降，但温泉仍在运营。该县认为，新干线开通后，游客增多导致需求上升是水位下降的原因。目前，地方政府已经限制了新的钻探，并呼吁节约用水，一些酒店也开始限制深夜在客房内泡澡，以使水位逐渐恢复。
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日本各地的温泉度假村正面临用水短缺的问题，原因是外国游客的大量涌入导致用水量增加，迫使一些温泉因供水不足而关闭。地方政府表示，旅游业的繁荣虽然支撑了日本经济，但没有减弱的迹象，目前还没有长期的解决方案出现。
佐贺县嬉野市市长村上大辅表示，该市温泉的水位正在下降，但温泉仍在运营。该县认为，新干线开通后，游客增多导致需求上升是水位下降的原因。目前，地方政府已经限制了新的钻探，并呼吁节约用水，一些酒店也开始限制深夜在客房内泡澡，以使水位逐渐恢复。
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Most young people in Korea view marriage and childbirth with mix of sadness, fear, disgust
一项最新研究显示，尽管韩国2024年的总和生育率略有回升，但韩国年轻人普遍将婚姻和生育与负面情绪联系起来，如悲伤、恐惧和厌恶。该研究结果突显了年轻一代对婚姻和生育的普遍消极看法，这与韩国生育率持续低迷的现状形成了鲜明对比。
韩国未来人口研究所（KPPIF）分析了职场社交平台Blind上约5万篇与婚姻、生育和育儿相关的帖子。情感分析显示，超过60%的帖子表达了负面情绪。该研究所使用频率、主题、网络和情感分析等方法，考察了2017年12月至2024年11月期间的帖子，旨在深入了解韩国年轻人的观点，为制定相关人口政策提供参考。
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一项最新研究显示，尽管韩国2024年的总和生育率略有回升，但韩国年轻人普遍将婚姻和生育与负面情绪联系起来，如悲伤、恐惧和厌恶。该研究结果突显了年轻一代对婚姻和生育的普遍消极看法，这与韩国生育率持续低迷的现状形成了鲜明对比。
韩国未来人口研究所（KPPIF）分析了职场社交平台Blind上约5万篇与婚姻、生育和育儿相关的帖子。情感分析显示，超过60%的帖子表达了负面情绪。该研究所使用频率、主题、网络和情感分析等方法，考察了2017年12月至2024年11月期间的帖子，旨在深入了解韩国年轻人的观点，为制定相关人口政策提供参考。
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US jails Chinese man for smuggling ‘status symbol’ turtles to Hong Kong
Tin Sai-keung因走私受保护乌龟被判处近三年监禁。这名中国公民被指控在五年多的时间里，非法走私约2100只乌龟，这些乌龟被藏匿在标有杏仁和巧克力饼干的包裹中，企图蒙混过关，运往香港。
这些乌龟主要是东部箱龟，因其鲜艳的黄色和橙色标记而备受追捧。美国司法部表示，随着中国中产阶级的崛起，北美本土乌龟已成为一种地位的象征，在黑市上每只价值至少2000美元。这些乌龟原产于美国东部的森林地区，通常可以活到100年以上。
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Tin Sai-keung因走私受保护乌龟被判处近三年监禁。这名中国公民被指控在五年多的时间里，非法走私约2100只乌龟，这些乌龟被藏匿在标有杏仁和巧克力饼干的包裹中，企图蒙混过关，运往香港。
这些乌龟主要是东部箱龟，因其鲜艳的黄色和橙色标记而备受追捧。美国司法部表示，随着中国中产阶级的崛起，北美本土乌龟已成为一种地位的象征，在黑市上每只价值至少2000美元。这些乌龟原产于美国东部的森林地区，通常可以活到100年以上。
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Hong Kong’s veteran judges pay tribute to late colleague Michael Stuart-Moore
英国律师Michael Stuart-Moore 1993年被任命为香港高等法院法官，并在香港服务了26年，处理了许多知名的刑事案件。他的去世让他在香港的许多朋友和前同事感到震惊和悲伤。
在香港回归中国前四年加入香港司法系统的Stuart-Moore被认为是一位有价值的人才。终审法院首席法官张举能评价他是一位杰出的法官和优秀的同事，为香港的刑法做出了重要贡献。法官同事们认为他务实、严谨，很快就赢得了声誉。据悉，Stuart-Moore热爱网球和板球，是一位长笛演奏家，喜欢莫扎特，并且讨厌任何形式的自负。
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英国律师Michael Stuart-Moore 1993年被任命为香港高等法院法官，并在香港服务了26年，处理了许多知名的刑事案件。他的去世让他在香港的许多朋友和前同事感到震惊和悲伤。
在香港回归中国前四年加入香港司法系统的Stuart-Moore被认为是一位有价值的人才。终审法院首席法官张举能评价他是一位杰出的法官和优秀的同事，为香港的刑法做出了重要贡献。法官同事们认为他务实、严谨，很快就赢得了声誉。据悉，Stuart-Moore热爱网球和板球，是一位长笛演奏家，喜欢莫扎特，并且讨厌任何形式的自负。
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Hongkongers wake up to cool weather, as temperatures fall to 15 degrees Celsius
香港市区周日气温骤降至约15摄氏度，同时伴有强风。受东北季风影响，中国南部沿海地区出现大风降温天气，香港天文台已发布相关预警，提醒市民注意海上风浪可能带来的危险。
香港各区气温普遍比前一天下降了4到5度。早上7点左右，观塘录得最低气温14.1度，跑马地为15.8度，而香港最高峰大帽山的气温则降至5.8度。
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香港市区周日气温骤降至约15摄氏度，同时伴有强风。受东北季风影响，中国南部沿海地区出现大风降温天气，香港天文台已发布相关预警，提醒市民注意海上风浪可能带来的危险。
香港各区气温普遍比前一天下降了4到5度。早上7点左右，观塘录得最低气温14.1度，跑马地为15.8度，而香港最高峰大帽山的气温则降至5.8度。
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Chip war: Chinese start-up aims to break Nvidia’s grip on AI with new model framework
A new AI framework called Chitu, developed by teams associated with China’s Tsinghua University, aims to reduce reliance on Nvidia chips for AI model inference. This development marks a significant step towards enhancing China's technological self-sufficiency in the face of US export controls on advanced GPUs.
Chitu, designed for large language models (LLMs), can operate on domestically produced Chinese chips, challenging Nvidia's dominance. Tests using Nvidia's A800 GPUs showed that Chitu achieved a 315% increase in model inference speed and a 50% reduction in GPU usage compared to foreign open-source frameworks when running the DeepSeek-R1 model. The open-source framework supports mainstream models, including those from DeepSeek and Meta's Llama series, providing a viable alternative amid restrictions on Nvidia's high-performance GPUs like the H100 and H800 in China.
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A new AI framework called Chitu, developed by teams associated with China’s Tsinghua University, aims to reduce reliance on Nvidia chips for AI model inference. This development marks a significant step towards enhancing China's technological self-sufficiency in the face of US export controls on advanced GPUs.
Chitu, designed for large language models (LLMs), can operate on domestically produced Chinese chips, challenging Nvidia's dominance. Tests using Nvidia's A800 GPUs showed that Chitu achieved a 315% increase in model inference speed and a 50% reduction in GPU usage compared to foreign open-source frameworks when running the DeepSeek-R1 model. The open-source framework supports mainstream models, including those from DeepSeek and Meta's Llama series, providing a viable alternative amid restrictions on Nvidia's high-performance GPUs like the H100 and H800 in China.
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Peru fisherman, who survives 95 days at sea eating roaches, birds, turtles, returns home
Maximo Napa, a Peruvian fisherman, survived 95 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean after a fishing trip went awry, and is now returning home. Napa endured by eating roaches, birds, and sea turtles, and collecting rainwater, after his boat was thrown off course by stormy weather on December 7.
Napa had initially packed food for a two-week trip, but ended up lost at sea. His family launched a search, but Peruvian maritime patrols were unsuccessful. He was finally discovered by an Ecuadorian fishing patrol approximately 1,094 kilometers (680 miles) off the Ecuadorian coast in critical condition. Napa credited his survival to his determination to see his family again, including his two-month-old granddaughter, even enduring the last 15 days without food.
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Maximo Napa, a Peruvian fisherman, survived 95 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean after a fishing trip went awry, and is now returning home. Napa endured by eating roaches, birds, and sea turtles, and collecting rainwater, after his boat was thrown off course by stormy weather on December 7.
Napa had initially packed food for a two-week trip, but ended up lost at sea. His family launched a search, but Peruvian maritime patrols were unsuccessful. He was finally discovered by an Ecuadorian fishing patrol approximately 1,094 kilometers (680 miles) off the Ecuadorian coast in critical condition. Napa credited his survival to his determination to see his family again, including his two-month-old granddaughter, even enduring the last 15 days without food.
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Malaysia peddles premium palm oil in China as overall imports decline
马来西亚棕榈油对华出口量近年来有所下降，这引发了该国的高度关注，因为棕榈油是马来西亚最重要的出口商品。为了扭转这一局面，马来西亚正在努力向中国消费者推广棕榈油，希望他们能更多地了解和使用这种产品。
马来西亚棕榈油种植园覆盖了该国大片土地。棕榈油富含维生素E，用途广泛，但一些中国消费者可能对其健康益处不了解，或者因为收入增加而更喜欢其他类型的食用油。此外，棕榈油的饱和脂肪含量较高，长期以来与心脏病风险增加有关，这也可能影响了中国消费者的选择。
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马来西亚棕榈油对华出口量近年来有所下降，这引发了该国的高度关注，因为棕榈油是马来西亚最重要的出口商品。为了扭转这一局面，马来西亚正在努力向中国消费者推广棕榈油，希望他们能更多地了解和使用这种产品。
马来西亚棕榈油种植园覆盖了该国大片土地。棕榈油富含维生素E，用途广泛，但一些中国消费者可能对其健康益处不了解，或者因为收入增加而更喜欢其他类型的食用油。此外，棕榈油的饱和脂肪含量较高，长期以来与心脏病风险增加有关，这也可能影响了中国消费者的选择。
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Is US losing plasma engine race to China and Russia ahead of long journey to Mars?
Chinese engineers have unveiled a powerful new plasma engine, potentially propelling China ahead of the United States in developing plasma technology for deep space missions like Mars exploration. This engine also narrows the technology gap with Russia, a leader in the field, especially regarding advanced prototype plasma engines capable of significantly reducing travel time to Mars.
The "high-thrust magnetic plasma thruster," developed by the Xian Aerospace Propulsion Institute, achieved stable operation at its full 100-kilowatt power. The team utilized 3D-printed materials and high-temperature superconducting magnet technology in its creation, suggesting potential applications in interplanetary cargo transport and deep space exploration. Plasma engines generate thrust by using electricity to create plasma and eject ions, offering a promising avenue for advanced space propulsion.
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Chinese engineers have unveiled a powerful new plasma engine, potentially propelling China ahead of the United States in developing plasma technology for deep space missions like Mars exploration. This engine also narrows the technology gap with Russia, a leader in the field, especially regarding advanced prototype plasma engines capable of significantly reducing travel time to Mars.
The "high-thrust magnetic plasma thruster," developed by the Xian Aerospace Propulsion Institute, achieved stable operation at its full 100-kilowatt power. The team utilized 3D-printed materials and high-temperature superconducting magnet technology in its creation, suggesting potential applications in interplanetary cargo transport and deep space exploration. Plasma engines generate thrust by using electricity to create plasma and eject ions, offering a promising avenue for advanced space propulsion.
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American demand for overseas property, residency surges in second Trump term
越来越多的美国人开始效仿中国内地和香港的富裕人士，寻求在海外购置房产以获得居留权。 英国、澳大利亚和葡萄牙是热门目的地，当地房产中介注意到来自美国的客户数量显著增加，他们希望提前布局海外住宅选项。
尽管官方数据有限，但移民顾问和房产中介表示，在唐纳德·特朗普再次当选后，这一趋势愈演愈烈，他的政策加剧了人们对经济和法治等问题的不确定性。伦敦投资移民咨询公司Henley & Partners表示，2024年咨询该公司服务的美国客户数量比2019年增加了1000%以上。总体而言，美国公民占去年该咨询公司处理的所有申请的约四分之一，几乎与接下来四个客户群体总和相当。
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越来越多的美国人开始效仿中国内地和香港的富裕人士，寻求在海外购置房产以获得居留权。 英国、澳大利亚和葡萄牙是热门目的地，当地房产中介注意到来自美国的客户数量显著增加，他们希望提前布局海外住宅选项。
尽管官方数据有限，但移民顾问和房产中介表示，在唐纳德·特朗普再次当选后，这一趋势愈演愈烈，他的政策加剧了人们对经济和法治等问题的不确定性。伦敦投资移民咨询公司Henley & Partners表示，2024年咨询该公司服务的美国客户数量比2019年增加了1000%以上。总体而言，美国公民占去年该咨询公司处理的所有申请的约四分之一，几乎与接下来四个客户群体总和相当。
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