China’s Antarctic mission gets helping paw from robot dog
一款中国制造的机器人狗在南极成功完成了一系列测试，展现了其在极端寒冷条件下携带重物的能力。这款六足机器人狗在中山极地考察站进行测试，能够在低至零下40摄氏度的环境中工作，显示出其卓越的适应性。
该机器人狗配备了专门设计的鞋子，能够承受极低温度，并在与冰面接触时减少压力，提供出色的防滑性能，同时降低对冰面的损害。此外，它还配备了特殊绝缘的电池，能在极端寒冷的环境下持续运行两小时。若需执行更长时间的任务，比如探索极地冰面，可以附加额外的电池。
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一款中国制造的机器人狗在南极成功完成了一系列测试，展现了其在极端寒冷条件下携带重物的能力。这款六足机器人狗在中山极地考察站进行测试，能够在低至零下40摄氏度的环境中工作，显示出其卓越的适应性。
该机器人狗配备了专门设计的鞋子，能够承受极低温度，并在与冰面接触时减少压力，提供出色的防滑性能，同时降低对冰面的损害。此外，它还配备了特殊绝缘的电池，能在极端寒冷的环境下持续运行两小时。若需执行更长时间的任务，比如探索极地冰面，可以附加额外的电池。
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In a Thai jail, crime kingpin who claims he spied for China ‘fears for his life’
一名被关押的赌博巨头在泰国监狱遭受“非人道待遇”，其律师表示担心他的生命安全。中国出生的谢志江因声称自己是中国间谍而遭受暴力，导致他无法站立，并且还收到了来自中国官员的不请自来的探访。律师在给国际刑警的信中提到这些情况，强调他在监狱中的境遇令人堪忧。
谢志江于2022年在曼谷被捕，因北京方面发出的国际逮捕令和红色通缉令而被拘留。中国指控他在东南亚开展非法在线赌博业务，而谢及其律师则认为这一案件具有政治动机。在给国际刑警的信中，律师们详细描述了谢志江在监狱中遭受的虐待，包括被单独监禁、链住、拒绝治疗脊椎伤害，以及与家人失去联系。
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一名被关押的赌博巨头在泰国监狱遭受“非人道待遇”，其律师表示担心他的生命安全。中国出生的谢志江因声称自己是中国间谍而遭受暴力，导致他无法站立，并且还收到了来自中国官员的不请自来的探访。律师在给国际刑警的信中提到这些情况，强调他在监狱中的境遇令人堪忧。
谢志江于2022年在曼谷被捕，因北京方面发出的国际逮捕令和红色通缉令而被拘留。中国指控他在东南亚开展非法在线赌博业务，而谢及其律师则认为这一案件具有政治动机。在给国际刑警的信中，律师们详细描述了谢志江在监狱中遭受的虐待，包括被单独监禁、链住、拒绝治疗脊椎伤害，以及与家人失去联系。
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Hong Kong shivering at 10 degrees Celsius, lowest so far this winter
香港今晨录得冬季至今最低气温10.6度 Celsius（50华氏度）。天气预测显示，农历新年首日将继续寒冷干燥，民众需注意保暖。香港天文台表示，强烈的冬季季风使南方沿海地区气温骤降，并伴随脆弱的云带。
天文台的数据显示，周日发出的寒冷天气警告仍然有效，而周一早晨还发布了红色火灾危险警报。预计今日的天气将晴朗且极其干燥，呼吁居民采取预防措施，以应对严峻的气候条件。
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香港今晨录得冬季至今最低气温10.6度 Celsius（50华氏度）。天气预测显示，农历新年首日将继续寒冷干燥，民众需注意保暖。香港天文台表示，强烈的冬季季风使南方沿海地区气温骤降，并伴随脆弱的云带。
天文台的数据显示，周日发出的寒冷天气警告仍然有效，而周一早晨还发布了红色火灾危险警报。预计今日的天气将晴朗且极其干燥，呼吁居民采取预防措施，以应对严峻的气候条件。
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China’s factory activity contracts in January, breaking 3-month expansion
中国的制造业活动在1月份再次出现收缩，PMI指数降至49.1，显示出在春节假期前的订单减少。这一变化发生在美国总统特朗普就职前的采购订单激增之后，市场对可能加征关税的担忧加剧。
根据国家统计局的数据，1月份的PMI指数较上月的50.1有所下降，打断了自去年10月以来的扩张趋势。PMI指数高于50表示制造业扩张，而低于50则表示收缩。新订单子指数从51降至49.2，出口新订单子指数也从48.3降至46.4，显示出市场需求的减弱。
尽管特朗普就职后对额外关税的担忧促使企业提前下单，导致12月出口激增10.7%，但特朗普在就职演讲中对关税问题的语气相对温和，可能会影响未来的贸易政策走向。
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中国的制造业活动在1月份再次出现收缩，PMI指数降至49.1，显示出在春节假期前的订单减少。这一变化发生在美国总统特朗普就职前的采购订单激增之后，市场对可能加征关税的担忧加剧。
根据国家统计局的数据，1月份的PMI指数较上月的50.1有所下降，打断了自去年10月以来的扩张趋势。PMI指数高于50表示制造业扩张，而低于50则表示收缩。新订单子指数从51降至49.2，出口新订单子指数也从48.3降至46.4，显示出市场需求的减弱。
尽管特朗普就职后对额外关税的担忧促使企业提前下单，导致12月出口激增10.7%，但特朗普在就职演讲中对关税问题的语气相对温和，可能会影响未来的贸易政策走向。
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Rebel militia admits beheading captives in Myanmar
缅甸反叛组织若开军承认斩首两名囚犯的事件。这一罕见的暴力承认发生在去年2月，该组织在若开邦的Kyauktaw镇发起攻势时，违反了军事纪律。若开军发言人Khaing Thu Kha表示，当地民兵因无法控制愤怒而采取了报复行动，针对的是据称不公正逮捕、折磨并杀害其家属的缅甸军队士兵。
这一事件的细节通过社交媒体流传的视频得到了证实。在一段两分钟的剪辑中，约七名身穿若开军制服、持枪的男子被看到踢打两名无上衣男子。在另一段视频中，据称是同一施暴者用类似砍刀的武器斩首了俘虏。Khaing Thu Kha在周五承认这些视频是真实的，施暴者确实是若开军的成员。这一暴力事件凸显了该组织与缅甸军政府之间持续紧张的冲突，以及当地局势的复杂性。
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缅甸反叛组织若开军承认斩首两名囚犯的事件。这一罕见的暴力承认发生在去年2月，该组织在若开邦的Kyauktaw镇发起攻势时，违反了军事纪律。若开军发言人Khaing Thu Kha表示，当地民兵因无法控制愤怒而采取了报复行动，针对的是据称不公正逮捕、折磨并杀害其家属的缅甸军队士兵。
这一事件的细节通过社交媒体流传的视频得到了证实。在一段两分钟的剪辑中，约七名身穿若开军制服、持枪的男子被看到踢打两名无上衣男子。在另一段视频中，据称是同一施暴者用类似砍刀的武器斩首了俘虏。Khaing Thu Kha在周五承认这些视频是真实的，施暴者确实是若开军的成员。这一暴力事件凸显了该组织与缅甸军政府之间持续紧张的冲突，以及当地局势的复杂性。
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Why Hong Kong need not get defensive about national security
香港的法律体系是其作为国际金融和商业中心成功的核心因素。在过去的八年半中，InvestHK始终将这一点作为吸引外国投资者的主要卖点。调查显示，外国公司选择在香港设立的首要原因是法律制度的健全，紧随其后的是低税率。
然而，随着对中国的批评声音加大，香港的司法独立正面临压力。美国立法者对部分法官施加制裁，并不断发出虚假指责，导致一些英国法官在压力下辞去香港终审法院的职务。尽管如此，香港首席法官张举能在新法律年度的开幕仪式上表示，尽管面临“有组织的骚扰和压力”，但司法的质量和独立性并未减弱。
张首席法官对一些海外非常任法官的离开表示遗憾，并指出在当前的地缘政治环境下，招聘替代者将面临挑战。然而，他强调，香港拥有大量熟悉普通法的合格法律专业人士，足以确保法律体系的稳健。香港律师公会的前任主席也呼吁公众对法官的表现保持信心，认为他们是“顶尖的”。
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香港的法律体系是其作为国际金融和商业中心成功的核心因素。在过去的八年半中，InvestHK始终将这一点作为吸引外国投资者的主要卖点。调查显示，外国公司选择在香港设立的首要原因是法律制度的健全，紧随其后的是低税率。
然而，随着对中国的批评声音加大，香港的司法独立正面临压力。美国立法者对部分法官施加制裁，并不断发出虚假指责，导致一些英国法官在压力下辞去香港终审法院的职务。尽管如此，香港首席法官张举能在新法律年度的开幕仪式上表示，尽管面临“有组织的骚扰和压力”，但司法的质量和独立性并未减弱。
张首席法官对一些海外非常任法官的离开表示遗憾，并指出在当前的地缘政治环境下，招聘替代者将面临挑战。然而，他强调，香港拥有大量熟悉普通法的合格法律专业人士，足以确保法律体系的稳健。香港律师公会的前任主席也呼吁公众对法官的表现保持信心，认为他们是“顶尖的”。
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Drone meets robotic dog: China’s social media erupts in fireworks
一段展示无人机与机器人狗互相发射烟花的视频在中国社交媒体上迅速走红，引发了关于无人战争未来的广泛讨论。在视频中，无人机和地面上的机器人狗激烈对战，双方都配备了烟花装置。视频不足十秒，但显示出两者之间的精彩互动，引人关注。
视频中的无人机似乎是DJI的农用机型，而机器人狗则来自杭州的优特机器人公司。尽管视频未说明它们是遥控还是自主操作，但其对战争技术的展示令人深思。公众对此反响热烈，许多人对现代战争的潜在发展进行了思考，一位网友表示：“这个视频……无疑将载入史册，会被记作第一次‘机器战争’。”
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一段展示无人机与机器人狗互相发射烟花的视频在中国社交媒体上迅速走红，引发了关于无人战争未来的广泛讨论。在视频中，无人机和地面上的机器人狗激烈对战，双方都配备了烟花装置。视频不足十秒，但显示出两者之间的精彩互动，引人关注。
视频中的无人机似乎是DJI的农用机型，而机器人狗则来自杭州的优特机器人公司。尽管视频未说明它们是遥控还是自主操作，但其对战争技术的展示令人深思。公众对此反响热烈，许多人对现代战争的潜在发展进行了思考，一位网友表示：“这个视频……无疑将载入史册，会被记作第一次‘机器战争’。”
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Malaysian man offers ‘villain for hire’ service for clients to play hero in front of partners
在马来西亚，一名男子提供“雇佣恶棍”服务，帮助人们在伴侣面前展现英雄形象，引发社交媒体广泛关注。28岁的沙扎利·苏莱曼来自该国西北部的怡保市。他在社交媒体上宣传自己的服务，声称可以帮助客户展示男子气概，给伴侣留下深刻印象。
苏莱曼表示：“你是否厌倦了伴侣认为你软弱？只需支付合理的费用，我可以帮助你证明他们错了。”客户只需提供时间和地点，他就会出现“骚扰”伴侣，给他们一个展现勇气的机会。他还分享了一张自己蓬乱头发和未点燃香烟的照片，以增强自己的硬汉形象。
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在马来西亚，一名男子提供“雇佣恶棍”服务，帮助人们在伴侣面前展现英雄形象，引发社交媒体广泛关注。28岁的沙扎利·苏莱曼来自该国西北部的怡保市。他在社交媒体上宣传自己的服务，声称可以帮助客户展示男子气概，给伴侣留下深刻印象。
苏莱曼表示：“你是否厌倦了伴侣认为你软弱？只需支付合理的费用，我可以帮助你证明他们错了。”客户只需提供时间和地点，他就会出现“骚扰”伴侣，给他们一个展现勇气的机会。他还分享了一张自己蓬乱头发和未点燃香烟的照片，以增强自己的硬汉形象。
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Should Hong Kong end Japanese seafood import ban after Chinese test results?
香港正掀起一场关于是否解除对部分日本海产品进口禁令的新争论。这一争论的背景是，中国对福岛核电站附近海水样本的检测显示，没有对海洋生物产生负面影响。香港的日本餐馆经营者们呼吁立即重新审视这一禁令，而食品安全专家和立法者则主张应谨慎行事，等待更多检测数据以保障公共健康。
中日关系紧张的背景下，香港与中国大陆在2023年8月对日本海产品实施进口限制，这是对日本开始向海洋排放经过处理的废水的回应。日本餐饮业者如香港餐饮联业协会主席黄家和指出，许多香港市民仍旧前往日本享用海鲜，这使进口禁令显得无意义。尽管中国原子能机构的检测结果为解除禁令带来希望，但有关各方仍需在健康与经济利益之间找到平衡。
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香港正掀起一场关于是否解除对部分日本海产品进口禁令的新争论。这一争论的背景是，中国对福岛核电站附近海水样本的检测显示，没有对海洋生物产生负面影响。香港的日本餐馆经营者们呼吁立即重新审视这一禁令，而食品安全专家和立法者则主张应谨慎行事，等待更多检测数据以保障公共健康。
中日关系紧张的背景下，香港与中国大陆在2023年8月对日本海产品实施进口限制，这是对日本开始向海洋排放经过处理的废水的回应。日本餐饮业者如香港餐饮联业协会主席黄家和指出，许多香港市民仍旧前往日本享用海鲜，这使进口禁令显得无意义。尽管中国原子能机构的检测结果为解除禁令带来希望，但有关各方仍需在健康与经济利益之间找到平衡。
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Russia’s ‘Afghan Quad’ overtures to India hit a China, Pakistan stumbling block
印度预计将拒绝俄罗斯提出的加入“阿富汗四方”联盟的邀请，这一决定反映了其不愿与竞争对手在喀布尔未来问题上进行合作。该联盟还包括巴基斯坦和中国，旨在稳定阿富汗，然而，印度加入一个包含其长期对手巴基斯坦的联盟，与其战略考量相悖。
这个四国集团的其他成员是伊朗，成立的目的是为了应对阿富汗的安全局势，符合成员国的共同区域利益。然而，印度对巴基斯坦的参与持有警惕态度，观察研究基金会的副主任卡比尔·塔内贾指出，巴基斯坦对塔利班的历史支持使得印度难以信任该联盟的有效性。他表示，巴基斯坦在参与之前需要进行“制度性清理”，以确保该联盟不仅仅是一次会议。
俄罗斯外长谢尔盖·拉夫罗夫曾表示希望印度能加入该集团，称这是“在阿富汗做正确的事情”。尽管如此，印度对巴基斯坦的参与仍然是一个“自动红旗”，这使得印度在考虑加入时面临重大障碍。最近，该“阿富汗四方”在九月的联合国大会期间召开了第三次会议，讨论阿富汗问题。
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印度预计将拒绝俄罗斯提出的加入“阿富汗四方”联盟的邀请，这一决定反映了其不愿与竞争对手在喀布尔未来问题上进行合作。该联盟还包括巴基斯坦和中国，旨在稳定阿富汗，然而，印度加入一个包含其长期对手巴基斯坦的联盟，与其战略考量相悖。
这个四国集团的其他成员是伊朗，成立的目的是为了应对阿富汗的安全局势，符合成员国的共同区域利益。然而，印度对巴基斯坦的参与持有警惕态度，观察研究基金会的副主任卡比尔·塔内贾指出，巴基斯坦对塔利班的历史支持使得印度难以信任该联盟的有效性。他表示，巴基斯坦在参与之前需要进行“制度性清理”，以确保该联盟不仅仅是一次会议。
俄罗斯外长谢尔盖·拉夫罗夫曾表示希望印度能加入该集团，称这是“在阿富汗做正确的事情”。尽管如此，印度对巴基斯坦的参与仍然是一个“自动红旗”，这使得印度在考虑加入时面临重大障碍。最近，该“阿富汗四方”在九月的联合国大会期间召开了第三次会议，讨论阿富汗问题。
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Israel and Lebanon extend deadline for troop withdrawal to February 18, White House says
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The White House said on Sunday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend the deadline for Israeli troops to depart southern Lebanon until February 18, after Israel requested more time to withdraw beyond the 60-day deadline stipulated in a ceasefire agreement that halted the Israel-Hezbollah war in late November.
Israel has said it needs to stay longer because the Lebanese army has not deployed to all areas of southern Lebanon to ensure that Hezbollah does not reestablish its presence in the area. The Lebanese army has said it cannot deploy until Israeli forces withdraw.
The White House said in a statement that “the arrangement between Lebanon and Israel, monitored by the United States, will continue to be in effect until February 18, 2025”. It added that the respective governments “will also begin negotiations for the return of Lebanese prisoners captured after October 7, 2023”.
There was no immediate comment from the Israeli or Lebanese governments. The Lebanese president’s office had put out a statement earlier on Sunday denying that there was an extension.
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, meanwhile, held an introductory call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, the Department of Defence said in a statement, adding that Hegseth had stressed that Washington is fully committed to ensuring Israel has the capabilities it needs to defend itself.
“Both leaders discussed the importance of advancing mutual security interests and priorities, especially in the face of persistent threats,” the statement read.
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The White House said on Sunday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend the deadline for Israeli troops to depart southern Lebanon until February 18, after Israel requested more time to withdraw beyond the 60-day deadline stipulated in a ceasefire agreement that halted the Israel-Hezbollah war in late November.
Israel has said it needs to stay longer because the Lebanese army has not deployed to all areas of southern Lebanon to ensure that Hezbollah does not reestablish its presence in the area. The Lebanese army has said it cannot deploy until Israeli forces withdraw.
The White House said in a statement that “the arrangement between Lebanon and Israel, monitored by the United States, will continue to be in effect until February 18, 2025”. It added that the respective governments “will also begin negotiations for the return of Lebanese prisoners captured after October 7, 2023”.
There was no immediate comment from the Israeli or Lebanese governments. The Lebanese president’s office had put out a statement earlier on Sunday denying that there was an extension.
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, meanwhile, held an introductory call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, the Department of Defence said in a statement, adding that Hegseth had stressed that Washington is fully committed to ensuring Israel has the capabilities it needs to defend itself.
“Both leaders discussed the importance of advancing mutual security interests and priorities, especially in the face of persistent threats,” the statement read.
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Hamas to release Israeli hostage Arbel Yehud, 2 others before Friday, Qatar says
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Palestinian militant group Hamas will hand over female Israeli hostage Arbel Yehud and two other hostages before Friday, mediator Qatar said on Sunday.
Hamas said it had handed over to mediators the required information regarding the list of hostages to be released during the first phrase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
In a statement, Qatar’s foreign ministry also said Israel will in return allow displaced Palestinians to return to northern Gaza starting on Monday morning.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Israel will allow Palestinians to cross into northern Gaza.
Also on Sunday, Egypt rejected the forced displacement of Palestinians, after US President Donald Trump suggested a plan to “clean out” Gaza and move its population to Egypt and Jordan.
Cairo’s foreign ministry in a statement expressed Egypt’s “continued support for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people on their land”.
It “rejected any infringement on those inalienable rights, whether by settlement or annexation of land, or by the depopulation of that land of its people through displacement, encouraged transfer or the uprooting of Palestinians from their land, whether temporarily or long-term”.
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Palestinian militant group Hamas will hand over female Israeli hostage Arbel Yehud and two other hostages before Friday, mediator Qatar said on Sunday.
Hamas said it had handed over to mediators the required information regarding the list of hostages to be released during the first phrase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
In a statement, Qatar’s foreign ministry also said Israel will in return allow displaced Palestinians to return to northern Gaza starting on Monday morning.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Israel will allow Palestinians to cross into northern Gaza.
Also on Sunday, Egypt rejected the forced displacement of Palestinians, after US President Donald Trump suggested a plan to “clean out” Gaza and move its population to Egypt and Jordan.
Cairo’s foreign ministry in a statement expressed Egypt’s “continued support for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people on their land”.
It “rejected any infringement on those inalienable rights, whether by settlement or annexation of land, or by the depopulation of that land of its people through displacement, encouraged transfer or the uprooting of Palestinians from their land, whether temporarily or long-term”.
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‘Birds of a feather’: Yuan Zheng on Trump’s China hawks and US rivalry endgame
China should maintain communication with the US, including with figures like Donald Trump and his associates, over the next four years, despite potential challenges. Establishing and maintaining these lines of communication is deemed necessary for fostering understanding and potentially easing tensions between the two nations. The emphasis is on keeping engagement both public and private, with private channels being perhaps the most effective given the current climate.
Private communication avoids the scrutiny and potential backlash that public interactions might provoke. Utilizing intermediaries or indirect contacts is suggested as a practical approach if direct communication proves difficult. Figures like Elon Musk are considered potential intermediaries due to their influence and connections, though it is advised to handle such engagements discreetly to avoid complications. The strategy involves identifying influential American businessmen or sponsors who can facilitate dialogue and contribute to a more stable bilateral relationship.
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China should maintain communication with the US, including with figures like Donald Trump and his associates, over the next four years, despite potential challenges. Establishing and maintaining these lines of communication is deemed necessary for fostering understanding and potentially easing tensions between the two nations. The emphasis is on keeping engagement both public and private, with private channels being perhaps the most effective given the current climate.
Private communication avoids the scrutiny and potential backlash that public interactions might provoke. Utilizing intermediaries or indirect contacts is suggested as a practical approach if direct communication proves difficult. Figures like Elon Musk are considered potential intermediaries due to their influence and connections, though it is advised to handle such engagements discreetly to avoid complications. The strategy involves identifying influential American businessmen or sponsors who can facilitate dialogue and contribute to a more stable bilateral relationship.
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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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