Why China’s supply chains face threats beyond Trump tariffs
美国总统特朗普宣布成立外部收入署，以便通过对外国征收关税来富裕美国公民。尽管他未明确提及中国，但中国仍是主要的关税目标。他在竞选期间已承诺对中国进口征收高达60%的关税，而大多数中国商品可能会面临约20%的关税。此外，他还威胁要对中国商品征收额外的10%关税，将其视为对中国在芬太尼流入美国问题上的惩罚。
在特朗普首次对中国出口加征关税时，中国就开始重新调整其供应链和贸易关系，积极寻求与东南亚、中东、非洲和拉丁美洲的贸易和投资合作，以应对美国的关税政策。通过“一带一路”倡议等措施，中国正积极扩展在多国的业务，涉及传统产业如石油和矿业，以及新兴领域如电信、金融科技和绿色能源。这一战略已经使多个国家受益，例子包括泰国吸引了超过14亿美元的中国汽车制造商投资，以及马来西亚吉利公司计划在马来西亚打造汽车制造中心的10亿美元投资。
此外，通过使用其他国家作为中介，中国的输入产品被整合到全球销售的商品中，而无需标示为“中国制造”。这种方法帮助保持了中国的出口水平，同时加强了其在重要新兴经济体的影响力。纵观此次关税政策的实施和反响，中国的适应能力及市场战略展现了全球供应链和贸易格局的变化，这不仅影响了中美两国经济，也对国际贸易体系产生了深远影响。
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美国总统特朗普宣布成立外部收入署，以便通过对外国征收关税来富裕美国公民。尽管他未明确提及中国，但中国仍是主要的关税目标。他在竞选期间已承诺对中国进口征收高达60%的关税，而大多数中国商品可能会面临约20%的关税。此外，他还威胁要对中国商品征收额外的10%关税，将其视为对中国在芬太尼流入美国问题上的惩罚。
在特朗普首次对中国出口加征关税时，中国就开始重新调整其供应链和贸易关系，积极寻求与东南亚、中东、非洲和拉丁美洲的贸易和投资合作，以应对美国的关税政策。通过“一带一路”倡议等措施，中国正积极扩展在多国的业务，涉及传统产业如石油和矿业，以及新兴领域如电信、金融科技和绿色能源。这一战略已经使多个国家受益，例子包括泰国吸引了超过14亿美元的中国汽车制造商投资，以及马来西亚吉利公司计划在马来西亚打造汽车制造中心的10亿美元投资。
此外，通过使用其他国家作为中介，中国的输入产品被整合到全球销售的商品中，而无需标示为“中国制造”。这种方法帮助保持了中国的出口水平，同时加强了其在重要新兴经济体的影响力。纵观此次关税政策的实施和反响，中国的适应能力及市场战略展现了全球供应链和贸易格局的变化，这不仅影响了中美两国经济，也对国际贸易体系产生了深远影响。
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Congo’s M23 rebels say will occupy city of Goma overnight
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Rwandan-backed M23 rebel forces said on Sunday they would occupy Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, at 3am local time, telling government forces to lay down their arms.
“We gave the [Congolose forces] a 48-hour ultimatum to lay down their arms, the ultimatum has already passed, so we say that they can deposit their military equipment at (UN mission) MONUSCO,” Willy Ngoma, a spokesman for the rebels, told Reuters.
“We will take the city of Goma after 3am,” he said.
M23 fighters backed by several thousand Rwandan troops have been quickly advancing towards the city, which lies along Congo’s eastern border and is home to more than a million people.
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres, meanwhile, called on Sunday on Rwandan forces to withdraw from Congo and halt support for fighters advancing on the key Congolese city of Goma.
Several foreign peacekeepers have been killed in the mounting violence around Goma.
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Rwandan-backed M23 rebel forces said on Sunday they would occupy Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, at 3am local time, telling government forces to lay down their arms.
“We gave the [Congolose forces] a 48-hour ultimatum to lay down their arms, the ultimatum has already passed, so we say that they can deposit their military equipment at (UN mission) MONUSCO,” Willy Ngoma, a spokesman for the rebels, told Reuters.
“We will take the city of Goma after 3am,” he said.
M23 fighters backed by several thousand Rwandan troops have been quickly advancing towards the city, which lies along Congo’s eastern border and is home to more than a million people.
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres, meanwhile, called on Sunday on Rwandan forces to withdraw from Congo and halt support for fighters advancing on the key Congolese city of Goma.
Several foreign peacekeepers have been killed in the mounting violence around Goma.
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Trump administration memo tells USAID to put ‘America first’ in reviewing foreign aid
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The Trump administration urged US Agency for International Development (USAID) workers to join the effort to transform how Washington allocates aid around the world in line with Trump’s “America First” policy. It threatened “disciplinary action” for any staff ignoring the administration’s orders.
A sharply-worded memo sent on Saturday to more than 10,000 staff at USAID offered further guidance to Friday’s “stop-work” directive that effectively put a sweeping freeze on US foreign aid worldwide. The memo, reviewed by Reuters, laid out expectations for the workforce on how to achieve Trump’s goals.
“We have a responsibility to support the President in achieving his vision,” Ken Jackson, assistant to the administrator for management and resources wrote in the internal memo, titled “Message and Expectation to the Workforce”.
“The President has given us a tremendous opportunity to transform the way we approach foreign assistance for decades to come,” the memo said. Reuters confirmed the authenticity of the memo with several sources.
Since taking office last week, Trump has taken steps towards fulfilling his vow to remake a federal bureaucracy he believes was hostile to him during his 2017-2021 presidency. He has reassigned or fired hundreds of federal workers in simultaneous moves against a swathe of agencies.
Hours after taking office, Trump ordered a 90-day pause in foreign aid to review if it was aligned with his foreign policy priorities. On Friday, the State Department issued a stop-work order worldwide even for existing and appropriated assistance, calling into question billions of dollars of life-saving aid.
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The Trump administration urged US Agency for International Development (USAID) workers to join the effort to transform how Washington allocates aid around the world in line with Trump’s “America First” policy. It threatened “disciplinary action” for any staff ignoring the administration’s orders.
A sharply-worded memo sent on Saturday to more than 10,000 staff at USAID offered further guidance to Friday’s “stop-work” directive that effectively put a sweeping freeze on US foreign aid worldwide. The memo, reviewed by Reuters, laid out expectations for the workforce on how to achieve Trump’s goals.
“We have a responsibility to support the President in achieving his vision,” Ken Jackson, assistant to the administrator for management and resources wrote in the internal memo, titled “Message and Expectation to the Workforce”.
“The President has given us a tremendous opportunity to transform the way we approach foreign assistance for decades to come,” the memo said. Reuters confirmed the authenticity of the memo with several sources.
Since taking office last week, Trump has taken steps towards fulfilling his vow to remake a federal bureaucracy he believes was hostile to him during his 2017-2021 presidency. He has reassigned or fired hundreds of federal workers in simultaneous moves against a swathe of agencies.
Hours after taking office, Trump ordered a 90-day pause in foreign aid to review if it was aligned with his foreign policy priorities. On Friday, the State Department issued a stop-work order worldwide even for existing and appropriated assistance, calling into question billions of dollars of life-saving aid.
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Trump: US will impose sanctions against Colombia over repatriation flights
美国总统特朗普宣布将对哥伦比亚实施广泛的制裁和关税，因其拒绝接受美国遣返的移民航班。特朗普在社交平台上表示，美国将对所有哥伦比亚进口商品征收紧急25%的关税，并将在一周内提高至50%。他指出，哥伦比亚拒绝接收遣返航班危及了美国的国家安全，并称这些措施只是开始。
此举源于哥伦比亚总统古斯塔沃·佩特罗早些时候的声明，他誓言阻止美国的遣返航班，除非移民能获得“有尊严的待遇”，这使得华盛顿与拉美左翼政府之间的紧张局势升级。佩特罗在社交媒体上表示，美国不能将哥伦比亚移民视为罪犯，并禁止载有哥伦比亚移民的美国飞机进入哥伦比亚领空。他还提到已经“拒绝了美国的军事飞机”，但未说明具体涉及的飞机数量和时间。这场冲突反映出两国在移民政策上的深刻分歧。
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美国总统特朗普宣布将对哥伦比亚实施广泛的制裁和关税，因其拒绝接受美国遣返的移民航班。特朗普在社交平台上表示，美国将对所有哥伦比亚进口商品征收紧急25%的关税，并将在一周内提高至50%。他指出，哥伦比亚拒绝接收遣返航班危及了美国的国家安全，并称这些措施只是开始。
此举源于哥伦比亚总统古斯塔沃·佩特罗早些时候的声明，他誓言阻止美国的遣返航班，除非移民能获得“有尊严的待遇”，这使得华盛顿与拉美左翼政府之间的紧张局势升级。佩特罗在社交媒体上表示，美国不能将哥伦比亚移民视为罪犯，并禁止载有哥伦比亚移民的美国飞机进入哥伦比亚领空。他还提到已经“拒绝了美国的军事飞机”，但未说明具体涉及的飞机数量和时间。这场冲突反映出两国在移民政策上的深刻分歧。
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Lukashenko wins Belarus election with 87.6 per cent of vote: exit poll
Alexander Lukashenko has secured a seventh consecutive term as President of Belarus in an election widely criticized as a "sham" by Western nations. According to state exit polls, Lukashenko, who has been in power since 1994 and is closely aligned with Moscow, won 87.6% of the vote. This result comes amid a political landscape where all significant opposition figures are either imprisoned or in exile, highlighting the lack of genuine competition in the election.
The European Union, maintaining its stance from past elections, has refused to lift sanctions against Lukashenko's government. These sanctions were initially imposed following severe crackdowns on protests after the 2020 elections, which were similarly marred by accusations of unfair practices. EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, emphasized that democracy relies on free and fair elections, a standard not met in Belarus. Kallas also pointed out Belarus's role in supporting Russia's military actions in Ukraine and its antagonistic measures against neighboring countries, reinforcing the EU's decision to continue targeted sanctions against the regime.
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Alexander Lukashenko has secured a seventh consecutive term as President of Belarus in an election widely criticized as a "sham" by Western nations. According to state exit polls, Lukashenko, who has been in power since 1994 and is closely aligned with Moscow, won 87.6% of the vote. This result comes amid a political landscape where all significant opposition figures are either imprisoned or in exile, highlighting the lack of genuine competition in the election.
The European Union, maintaining its stance from past elections, has refused to lift sanctions against Lukashenko's government. These sanctions were initially imposed following severe crackdowns on protests after the 2020 elections, which were similarly marred by accusations of unfair practices. EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, emphasized that democracy relies on free and fair elections, a standard not met in Belarus. Kallas also pointed out Belarus's role in supporting Russia's military actions in Ukraine and its antagonistic measures against neighboring countries, reinforcing the EU's decision to continue targeted sanctions against the regime.
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Britain will tighten knife sale laws after Southport murders
英国政府宣布将强制零售商实施更严格的年龄验证措施，以阻止未成年人购买刀具。此举是在一名青少年承认在一场泰勒·斯威夫特主题舞会中杀死三名年轻女孩后出台的。英国首相基尔·斯塔默称这起7月份的刀袭事件是英国历史上最令人痛心的时刻之一，并已引发公众对事件失误的调查。
调查预计将集中于为何国家机构未能在袭击发生前对凶手的警告采取行动，同时也引发了对刀具购买法规的关注。现行法律要求零售商建立年龄验证系统，以防止18岁以下的人购买刀具，但这些系统的具体要求并不清晰。内政部长伊薇特·库珀在议会中指出，让17岁的鲁达库巴纳能够在线购买刀具是一种耻辱。为此，政府宣布将要求零售商在销售和交付时均需检查照片身份证明，并且仅允许下单者本人接受交付。
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英国政府宣布将强制零售商实施更严格的年龄验证措施，以阻止未成年人购买刀具。此举是在一名青少年承认在一场泰勒·斯威夫特主题舞会中杀死三名年轻女孩后出台的。英国首相基尔·斯塔默称这起7月份的刀袭事件是英国历史上最令人痛心的时刻之一，并已引发公众对事件失误的调查。
调查预计将集中于为何国家机构未能在袭击发生前对凶手的警告采取行动，同时也引发了对刀具购买法规的关注。现行法律要求零售商建立年龄验证系统，以防止18岁以下的人购买刀具，但这些系统的具体要求并不清晰。内政部长伊薇特·库珀在议会中指出，让17岁的鲁达库巴纳能够在线购买刀具是一种耻辱。为此，政府宣布将要求零售商在销售和交付时均需检查照片身份证明，并且仅允许下单者本人接受交付。
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Hong Kong’s homeless flock to shelters, but some left shivering on streets
As temperatures plummeted in Hong Kong, many homeless individuals sought refuge in temporary shelters, though some remained exposed to the cold outdoors. The Observatory issued a cold weather warning, prompting the Home Affairs Department to open 18 shelters across various districts to provide essential relief. These shelters offer basic amenities like mattresses, blankets, quilts, hot meals, and water, staying operational as long as the warning persists.
The efforts to aid those without homes were evident at the Causeway Bay Community Centre, where nine individuals, including Ambrose, a 60-year-old man affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, gathered for warmth and sustenance. Ambrose, who lost his job and home, shared how he frequently turns to such shelters during extreme weather conditions to avoid sleeping outdoors. This highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the homeless population in Hong Kong, exacerbated by economic and health crises, emphasizing the critical role of community support in times of need.
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As temperatures plummeted in Hong Kong, many homeless individuals sought refuge in temporary shelters, though some remained exposed to the cold outdoors. The Observatory issued a cold weather warning, prompting the Home Affairs Department to open 18 shelters across various districts to provide essential relief. These shelters offer basic amenities like mattresses, blankets, quilts, hot meals, and water, staying operational as long as the warning persists.
The efforts to aid those without homes were evident at the Causeway Bay Community Centre, where nine individuals, including Ambrose, a 60-year-old man affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, gathered for warmth and sustenance. Ambrose, who lost his job and home, shared how he frequently turns to such shelters during extreme weather conditions to avoid sleeping outdoors. This highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the homeless population in Hong Kong, exacerbated by economic and health crises, emphasizing the critical role of community support in times of need.
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Iran, Taliban call for more ties in high-level Kabul talks
伊朗外长阿巴斯·阿拉赫奇在喀布尔的访问中呼吁加强与阿富汗的合作，这是自2021年塔利班接管以来伊朗最高级别的官员首次访问阿富汗首都。此次一日访问中，阿拉赫奇与阿富汗外长阿米尔·汗·穆塔基及塔利班政府总理哈桑·阿赫杜赫进行了会谈，讨论了两国在移民和水资源等问题上的关系。
双方讨论了经济合作、在伊朗的阿富汗移民状况、边界问题和水权等议题。阿拉赫奇在与穆塔基的会谈中赞扬了两国在经济、贸易和政治方面的关系，并表示希望此次访问能够进一步扩大双方的联系，特别是在安全和经济领域。穆塔基则表示希望阿拉赫奇的访问能为两国关系带来新的动力，进入双边关系的新阶段。尽管许多国家在塔利班接管后关闭了驻喀布尔的使馆或降级了外交关系，但伊朗仍与阿富汗新当局保持活跃的外交联系，尽管尚未正式承认塔利班政府。
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伊朗外长阿巴斯·阿拉赫奇在喀布尔的访问中呼吁加强与阿富汗的合作，这是自2021年塔利班接管以来伊朗最高级别的官员首次访问阿富汗首都。此次一日访问中，阿拉赫奇与阿富汗外长阿米尔·汗·穆塔基及塔利班政府总理哈桑·阿赫杜赫进行了会谈，讨论了两国在移民和水资源等问题上的关系。
双方讨论了经济合作、在伊朗的阿富汗移民状况、边界问题和水权等议题。阿拉赫奇在与穆塔基的会谈中赞扬了两国在经济、贸易和政治方面的关系，并表示希望此次访问能够进一步扩大双方的联系，特别是在安全和经济领域。穆塔基则表示希望阿拉赫奇的访问能为两国关系带来新的动力，进入双边关系的新阶段。尽管许多国家在塔利班接管后关闭了驻喀布尔的使馆或降级了外交关系，但伊朗仍与阿富汗新当局保持活跃的外交联系，尽管尚未正式承认塔利班政府。
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Hu Jintao, Zhu Rongji on the list as China’s top leaders send 130 Lunar New Year wishes
中国最高领导人在即将到来的农历新年之际，向超过100名退休的共产党高级干部和国家领导人致以问候。习近平主席及其他国家领导人最近访问或委派他人访问了130名前官员，彰显了对他们的尊重和关怀。
受到表彰的前官员包括2003年至2013年担任中国国家主席的胡锦涛，以及在1990年代推动重大经济政策的前总理朱镕基。名单中还包括全国政协前主席李瑞环和与胡锦涛共事的前总理温家宝。此外，香港首任回归后的特首董建华也在此列。访问退休官员是共产党的一项传统，旨在传承和弘扬党的精神。
据新华社报道，这些退休官员对党的工作表示赞赏，认为中央委员会团结大家“冷静应对挑战……成功实现了年度经济和社会发展的主要目标”。这一传统不仅体现了对前领导人的尊重，也反映了党在新年之际对团结和发展的重视。
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中国最高领导人在即将到来的农历新年之际，向超过100名退休的共产党高级干部和国家领导人致以问候。习近平主席及其他国家领导人最近访问或委派他人访问了130名前官员，彰显了对他们的尊重和关怀。
受到表彰的前官员包括2003年至2013年担任中国国家主席的胡锦涛，以及在1990年代推动重大经济政策的前总理朱镕基。名单中还包括全国政协前主席李瑞环和与胡锦涛共事的前总理温家宝。此外，香港首任回归后的特首董建华也在此列。访问退休官员是共产党的一项传统，旨在传承和弘扬党的精神。
据新华社报道，这些退休官员对党的工作表示赞赏，认为中央委员会团结大家“冷静应对挑战……成功实现了年度经济和社会发展的主要目标”。这一传统不仅体现了对前领导人的尊重，也反映了党在新年之际对团结和发展的重视。
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2 students charged over ‘space oil’ found in handbag by Hong Kong customs
在香港，两个学生因在尖沙咀的渡轮码头被海关查获一支疑似含有新兴毒品“太空油”的电子烟而被控。这两名年轻女性，分别为18岁和19岁，前一天通过中国渡轮码头抵达香港。海关在例行检查中发现了18岁学生手提包中的电子烟。
海关表示，经过调查后，这两名学生被逮捕并共同被控一项持有第一类毒药的罪名。“太空油”通常以电子烟胶囊的形式包装，含有麻醉剂依托咪酯，对用户的身心健康构成风险。这一事件引发了对新型毒品及其对年轻人影响的关注。
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在香港，两个学生因在尖沙咀的渡轮码头被海关查获一支疑似含有新兴毒品“太空油”的电子烟而被控。这两名年轻女性，分别为18岁和19岁，前一天通过中国渡轮码头抵达香港。海关在例行检查中发现了18岁学生手提包中的电子烟。
海关表示，经过调查后，这两名学生被逮捕并共同被控一项持有第一类毒药的罪名。“太空油”通常以电子烟胶囊的形式包装，含有麻醉剂依托咪酯，对用户的身心健康构成风险。这一事件引发了对新型毒品及其对年轻人影响的关注。
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Chang’e-8 moon mission first to get robotic boost from China’s private sector
中国的一家私营航天公司获得了前往月球的机会，将在2028年的“嫦娥八号”任务中发射两台由人工智能控制的月球探测机器人，并与国际伙伴合作。这项合作包括来自杭州的STAR.VISION公司，以及浙江大学和土耳其中东技术大学的教授。该公司希望借此机会在太空探索中发挥更大作用。
STAR.VISION的首席技术官王春辉表示，这是中国私营企业首次在太空探索项目中承担子项目，传统上此类任务主要由国有企业负责。他指出，早期的任务由工业部门处理，而此次任务则融入了商业航天公司，并探索国际合作。根据合作协议，STAR.VISION将专注于AI处理器的开发，而两所大学将提供导航、算法和机械组件方面的专业知识。
这两台月球探测机器人将能够自主互动，通过数据共享和任务分配协同工作，从而完成单独的机器人无法实现的目标。浙江大学的航天和卫星专家孙树健表示，人工智能将在中国未来的月球探索中发挥关键作用。
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中国的一家私营航天公司获得了前往月球的机会，将在2028年的“嫦娥八号”任务中发射两台由人工智能控制的月球探测机器人，并与国际伙伴合作。这项合作包括来自杭州的STAR.VISION公司，以及浙江大学和土耳其中东技术大学的教授。该公司希望借此机会在太空探索中发挥更大作用。
STAR.VISION的首席技术官王春辉表示，这是中国私营企业首次在太空探索项目中承担子项目，传统上此类任务主要由国有企业负责。他指出，早期的任务由工业部门处理，而此次任务则融入了商业航天公司，并探索国际合作。根据合作协议，STAR.VISION将专注于AI处理器的开发，而两所大学将提供导航、算法和机械组件方面的专业知识。
这两台月球探测机器人将能够自主互动，通过数据共享和任务分配协同工作，从而完成单独的机器人无法实现的目标。浙江大学的航天和卫星专家孙树健表示，人工智能将在中国未来的月球探索中发挥关键作用。
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Intense combat nears eastern DR Congo, UN plans urgent meeting
Intense combat between Congolese forces and Rwandan-backed fighters has brought conflict dangerously close to the major city of Goma. As tensions escalate, both the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have withdrawn their diplomats from each other's capitals, signaling a severe diplomatic rift. This escalation comes amid preparations by the UN Security Council for an emergency meeting to address the situation.
The eastern provinces of North and South Kivu in the DRC have been conflict zones for decades, with the M23 group, backed by Rwanda, emerging as a dominant force in recent years. Since 2021, M23 has captured significant territories, causing large-scale displacements and worsening the humanitarian crisis. The breakdown of peace talks between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC's Félix Tshisekedi further fueled tensions, leading to M23's rapid advance towards Goma. This city, a crucial hub with over a million residents, now echoes with the sounds of heavy detonations, underscoring the urgency of international intervention.
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Intense combat between Congolese forces and Rwandan-backed fighters has brought conflict dangerously close to the major city of Goma. As tensions escalate, both the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have withdrawn their diplomats from each other's capitals, signaling a severe diplomatic rift. This escalation comes amid preparations by the UN Security Council for an emergency meeting to address the situation.
The eastern provinces of North and South Kivu in the DRC have been conflict zones for decades, with the M23 group, backed by Rwanda, emerging as a dominant force in recent years. Since 2021, M23 has captured significant territories, causing large-scale displacements and worsening the humanitarian crisis. The breakdown of peace talks between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC's Félix Tshisekedi further fueled tensions, leading to M23's rapid advance towards Goma. This city, a crucial hub with over a million residents, now echoes with the sounds of heavy detonations, underscoring the urgency of international intervention.
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5 Hongkongers charged over detention of woman found in flat who later died
五名香港人因涉嫌非法拘禁一名女性近一个月而被控，受害者在发现时面部和身体多处淤伤，后来在医院去世。警方于周日透露，这名40岁的女性上周三在乔丹的万威街一处公寓内倒下，随后在九龙华医院被宣布死亡。
调查显示，受害者自上月底以来一直被非法拘禁在该公寓内，消息人士透露，她因未能偿还12万港元（约合15,400美元）的贷款而被带到公寓。同时，她的男友被要求偿还债务，并在公寓内陪伴她两天。目前还有两名其他嫌疑人因涉嫌协助犯罪而被捕。
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五名香港人因涉嫌非法拘禁一名女性近一个月而被控，受害者在发现时面部和身体多处淤伤，后来在医院去世。警方于周日透露，这名40岁的女性上周三在乔丹的万威街一处公寓内倒下，随后在九龙华医院被宣布死亡。
调查显示，受害者自上月底以来一直被非法拘禁在该公寓内，消息人士透露，她因未能偿还12万港元（约合15,400美元）的贷款而被带到公寓。同时，她的男友被要求偿还债务，并在公寓内陪伴她两天。目前还有两名其他嫌疑人因涉嫌协助犯罪而被捕。
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‘It’s a lot of fun here’: residents praise new boardwalk in Hong Kong’s North Point
香港北角的新东海岸长廊开放，吸引居民在寒冷天气中跑步、滑冰和散步。这个1.1公里的西段是备受期待的东海岸长廊的一部分，连接着东区的美丽海岸线，得到了公众的普遍赞誉。
该项目是香港政府价值65亿港元（约合8.37亿美元）的海滨提升计划的一部分，旨在建设一个连接肯尼迪镇和小溪湾的13公里步行友好长廊。尽管香港天文台早前发布了寒冷天气警告，但周日傍晚，长廊上仍然人流不息，居民们悠闲地享受着这条共享的自行车和步行道。
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香港北角的新东海岸长廊开放，吸引居民在寒冷天气中跑步、滑冰和散步。这个1.1公里的西段是备受期待的东海岸长廊的一部分，连接着东区的美丽海岸线，得到了公众的普遍赞誉。
该项目是香港政府价值65亿港元（约合8.37亿美元）的海滨提升计划的一部分，旨在建设一个连接肯尼迪镇和小溪湾的13公里步行友好长廊。尽管香港天文台早前发布了寒冷天气警告，但周日傍晚，长廊上仍然人流不息，居民们悠闲地享受着这条共享的自行车和步行道。
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To truly make America great again, Trump must succeed in 2 things
美国总统特朗普在就职演说中宣称“美国的衰退已经结束”，强调只有他能拯救国家。在一场相对低调的仪式上，特朗普与科技巨头和前总统们同台，重申了他的“让美国再次伟大”的口号，并表示他将以“和平与团结”为自豪的遗产。
特朗普提到，新的加沙停火协议为结束长达15个月的冲突提供了契机，并重申了他“通过实力实现和平”的理念。他还向中国国家主席习近平发出了个人邀请，并推迟了对TikTok的禁令，显示出他在外交上的灵活性。然而，特朗普的内阁成员大多持鹰派立场，反对与伊朗的接触，并将中国视为主要安全威胁，这可能会使其外交政策面临挑战。
尽管特朗普的第二任期开局良好，但他需要在强硬与外交之间找到平衡，尤其是在东南亚等关键地区，这里已成为大国竞争的新舞台。历史上，特朗普的就职典礼与里根相似，后者在1984年也曾面临类似的挑战，最终成功连任，塑造了美国的未来。
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美国总统特朗普在就职演说中宣称“美国的衰退已经结束”，强调只有他能拯救国家。在一场相对低调的仪式上，特朗普与科技巨头和前总统们同台，重申了他的“让美国再次伟大”的口号，并表示他将以“和平与团结”为自豪的遗产。
特朗普提到，新的加沙停火协议为结束长达15个月的冲突提供了契机，并重申了他“通过实力实现和平”的理念。他还向中国国家主席习近平发出了个人邀请，并推迟了对TikTok的禁令，显示出他在外交上的灵活性。然而，特朗普的内阁成员大多持鹰派立场，反对与伊朗的接触，并将中国视为主要安全威胁，这可能会使其外交政策面临挑战。
尽管特朗普的第二任期开局良好，但他需要在强硬与外交之间找到平衡，尤其是在东南亚等关键地区，这里已成为大国竞争的新舞台。历史上，特朗普的就职典礼与里根相似，后者在1984年也曾面临类似的挑战，最终成功连任，塑造了美国的未来。
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Israel blocks Palestinians returning home to northern Gaza
Tens of thousands of Palestinians remained stranded on roads in northern Gaza as Israel kept crossing points closed, accusing Hamas of violating a ceasefire agreement. This has caused immense frustration among Palestinians eager to return to their homes, following a recent exchange of hostages and prisoners between the two sides. The situation highlights the fragility of the truce between Israel and Hamas, who have been long-standing adversaries through multiple conflicts over Gaza.
Amidst this tension, large groups of displaced Palestinians gathered along main roads, some in vehicles and others on foot, hoping to return to northern areas like Gaza City. For many, the uncertainty over whether their homes still stand is overshadowed by a strong desire to return and rebuild their lives, even if it means living next to rubble. Despite spending nights on roads like Salahuddin, Palestinians express a steadfast determination to return, underscoring the human cost of the ongoing conflict and the complex challenges tied to any ceasefire agreement.
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Tens of thousands of Palestinians remained stranded on roads in northern Gaza as Israel kept crossing points closed, accusing Hamas of violating a ceasefire agreement. This has caused immense frustration among Palestinians eager to return to their homes, following a recent exchange of hostages and prisoners between the two sides. The situation highlights the fragility of the truce between Israel and Hamas, who have been long-standing adversaries through multiple conflicts over Gaza.
Amidst this tension, large groups of displaced Palestinians gathered along main roads, some in vehicles and others on foot, hoping to return to northern areas like Gaza City. For many, the uncertainty over whether their homes still stand is overshadowed by a strong desire to return and rebuild their lives, even if it means living next to rubble. Despite spending nights on roads like Salahuddin, Palestinians express a steadfast determination to return, underscoring the human cost of the ongoing conflict and the complex challenges tied to any ceasefire agreement.
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Why the Thailand-Myanmar border became a hub for fraud gangs preying on Chinese nationals
最近在泰国与缅甸边境发生的中国演员被绑架事件，揭示了国际犯罪团伙如何诱骗公民参与电信诈骗。演员王星在一名假冒演员经纪人的欺骗下飞往泰国，随后在边境小镇梅素被绑架，并转移到缅甸，由诈骗团伙关押在多个密闭场所。
王星的绑架引发公众关注，尤其是他的女友在社交媒体上的不懈呼吁和名人支持，使得他的营救成为头条新闻。然而，这一事件也对泰国的旅游业造成影响，许多中国游客在春节期间取消了旅行计划，这本是游客高峰期。尽管王星已经获得自由，但仍有成千上万的中国受害者可能被困在缅甸，这引发了社交媒体上关于如何应对这一问题的讨论。
在这种情况下，许多社交媒体用户纷纷发声，讲述了他们亲朋好友消失的类似经历。王星透露，他被关押的地点还有其他几十名受害者，目前尚无官方声明证实他们的救援情况。这一系列事件突显了跨国人贩问题的紧迫性和复杂性，呼吁各方加大对受害者的支持与帮助。
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最近在泰国与缅甸边境发生的中国演员被绑架事件，揭示了国际犯罪团伙如何诱骗公民参与电信诈骗。演员王星在一名假冒演员经纪人的欺骗下飞往泰国，随后在边境小镇梅素被绑架，并转移到缅甸，由诈骗团伙关押在多个密闭场所。
王星的绑架引发公众关注，尤其是他的女友在社交媒体上的不懈呼吁和名人支持，使得他的营救成为头条新闻。然而，这一事件也对泰国的旅游业造成影响，许多中国游客在春节期间取消了旅行计划，这本是游客高峰期。尽管王星已经获得自由，但仍有成千上万的中国受害者可能被困在缅甸，这引发了社交媒体上关于如何应对这一问题的讨论。
在这种情况下，许多社交媒体用户纷纷发声，讲述了他们亲朋好友消失的类似经历。王星透露，他被关押的地点还有其他几十名受害者，目前尚无官方声明证实他们的救援情况。这一系列事件突显了跨国人贩问题的紧迫性和复杂性，呼吁各方加大对受害者的支持与帮助。
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Thailand detains British man in ‘Lady of the Hills’ mystery
Thai authorities have detained the British husband of a Thai woman whose body was discovered in the Yorkshire Dales over 20 years ago. The woman, Lamduan Armitage, was found deceased in 2004 and remained unidentified until 2019, when a renewed police appeal prompted her family in Thailand to come forward. Known for years as the "Lady of the Hills," her case remained a mystery until this significant breakthrough.
The 62-year-old British man, identified as David Armitage, was detained in Thailand's Kanchanaburi province for visa violations. This detention marks a crucial step in international cooperation on criminal investigations, as authorities seek to uncover the circumstances surrounding Lamduan's death. The long-standing mystery of her identity and the recent detention of her husband highlight the complexities and challenges in resolving cold cases, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration in justice matters.
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Thai authorities have detained the British husband of a Thai woman whose body was discovered in the Yorkshire Dales over 20 years ago. The woman, Lamduan Armitage, was found deceased in 2004 and remained unidentified until 2019, when a renewed police appeal prompted her family in Thailand to come forward. Known for years as the "Lady of the Hills," her case remained a mystery until this significant breakthrough.
The 62-year-old British man, identified as David Armitage, was detained in Thailand's Kanchanaburi province for visa violations. This detention marks a crucial step in international cooperation on criminal investigations, as authorities seek to uncover the circumstances surrounding Lamduan's death. The long-standing mystery of her identity and the recent detention of her husband highlight the complexities and challenges in resolving cold cases, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration in justice matters.
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Hong Kong activist artist claims McDonald’s sacked him after call for mealtime pay
A Hong Kong artist and part-time janitor, Luke Ching Chin-wai, claims he was dismissed by McDonald’s for violating its social media policy after advocating for employee mealtime pay. Ching, who worked at a McDonald’s outlet in Tai Po for six months, received notification that his contract was terminated shortly after he publicly urged the fast-food giant to reinstate a policy of paying employees during meal breaks. This policy had been discontinued since 2009, and Ching argued that its absence effectively reduces workers' hourly wages to below the minimum rate.
Ching had recently penned an open letter to McDonald’s CEO, highlighting that the current practice of deducting an hour's pay during an eight-hour shift significantly impacts workers' earnings. His call for change was part of a broader effort to address labor rights within the company. The letter, which was also published in a local newspaper, emphasized that such a policy reduced hourly wages from HK$45 to HK$39.38, falling short of the legal minimum. The termination has raised questions about the balance between corporate policies and employees' rights to advocate for fair labor conditions. McDonald’s has yet to comment on the situation, leaving the artist’s dismissal shrouded in uncertainty and sparking a conversation about employee advocacy and corporate response.
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A Hong Kong artist and part-time janitor, Luke Ching Chin-wai, claims he was dismissed by McDonald’s for violating its social media policy after advocating for employee mealtime pay. Ching, who worked at a McDonald’s outlet in Tai Po for six months, received notification that his contract was terminated shortly after he publicly urged the fast-food giant to reinstate a policy of paying employees during meal breaks. This policy had been discontinued since 2009, and Ching argued that its absence effectively reduces workers' hourly wages to below the minimum rate.
Ching had recently penned an open letter to McDonald’s CEO, highlighting that the current practice of deducting an hour's pay during an eight-hour shift significantly impacts workers' earnings. His call for change was part of a broader effort to address labor rights within the company. The letter, which was also published in a local newspaper, emphasized that such a policy reduced hourly wages from HK$45 to HK$39.38, falling short of the legal minimum. The termination has raised questions about the balance between corporate policies and employees' rights to advocate for fair labor conditions. McDonald’s has yet to comment on the situation, leaving the artist’s dismissal shrouded in uncertainty and sparking a conversation about employee advocacy and corporate response.
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South Korean prosecutors indict Yoon over his martial law
南韩检方周日对被弹劾总统尹锡悦以叛乱罪提起公诉，这起与其短暂实施的戒严令有关的刑事指控，若被定罪可能面临死刑或终身监禁。这是对尹锡悦的又一次打击，他因去年12月3日的戒严令被弹劾并逮捕，该事件引发了严重的政治动荡，动摇了韩国的政治和金融市场，也损害了国家的国际形象。
媒体报道指出，首尔中央地区检察厅已经对尹锡悦进行了叛乱起诉。与此同时，宪法法庭正在审理是否正式裁定尹为总统或将其复职。尹锡悦坚决否认不当行为，表示其戒严令是为了唤起公众对自由派主导的国会所带来的危机的警觉。在宣布戒严令时，尹将国会称为“罪犯的巢穴”，并誓言要铲除“无耻的北朝鲜追随者和反国家力量”。虽然决定实施的戒严令持续仅六小时，但它唤起了人们对1960至1980年代军事统治时期戒严和紧急法令所造成压制的痛苦回忆。
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南韩检方周日对被弹劾总统尹锡悦以叛乱罪提起公诉，这起与其短暂实施的戒严令有关的刑事指控，若被定罪可能面临死刑或终身监禁。这是对尹锡悦的又一次打击，他因去年12月3日的戒严令被弹劾并逮捕，该事件引发了严重的政治动荡，动摇了韩国的政治和金融市场，也损害了国家的国际形象。
媒体报道指出，首尔中央地区检察厅已经对尹锡悦进行了叛乱起诉。与此同时，宪法法庭正在审理是否正式裁定尹为总统或将其复职。尹锡悦坚决否认不当行为，表示其戒严令是为了唤起公众对自由派主导的国会所带来的危机的警觉。在宣布戒严令时，尹将国会称为“罪犯的巢穴”，并誓言要铲除“无耻的北朝鲜追随者和反国家力量”。虽然决定实施的戒严令持续仅六小时，但它唤起了人们对1960至1980年代军事统治时期戒严和紧急法令所造成压制的痛苦回忆。
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