Chinese robot maker sees Hong Kong, Macau as strong markets for large cleaning units
中国初创公司苏州智能科技正在将香港和澳门作为其大型清洁机器人产品的新市场。该公司的创始人兼首席执行官孔兵表示，随着这两个地区对高效清洁解决方案的需求增加，苏州智能科技希望借此机会扩大其业务。
孔兵提到，香港和澳门的高劳动力成本以及对卫生的严格要求，使得这些市场非常适合推广其品牌的清洁机器人。与家庭用的吸尘机器人相比，苏州智能科技的产品更大，主要用于购物中心和机场等大型商业场所。尽管商业级清洁机器人尚未广泛采用，但孔兵认为这为公司提供了更大的增长潜力。
他指出，家庭清洁机器人的目标用户明确，市场推广相对简单，而商业物业管理公司在购买清洁机器人时涉及的利益相关者较多，决策过程更为复杂。因此，尽管面临挑战，孔兵依然看好在香港和澳门的市场前景。
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中国初创公司苏州智能科技正在将香港和澳门作为其大型清洁机器人产品的新市场。该公司的创始人兼首席执行官孔兵表示，随着这两个地区对高效清洁解决方案的需求增加，苏州智能科技希望借此机会扩大其业务。
孔兵提到，香港和澳门的高劳动力成本以及对卫生的严格要求，使得这些市场非常适合推广其品牌的清洁机器人。与家庭用的吸尘机器人相比，苏州智能科技的产品更大，主要用于购物中心和机场等大型商业场所。尽管商业级清洁机器人尚未广泛采用，但孔兵认为这为公司提供了更大的增长潜力。
他指出，家庭清洁机器人的目标用户明确，市场推广相对简单，而商业物业管理公司在购买清洁机器人时涉及的利益相关者较多，决策过程更为复杂。因此，尽管面临挑战，孔兵依然看好在香港和澳门的市场前景。
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Why a Hindu festival in India became a political controversy
By Biman Mukherji
India’s Hindu festival of Maha Kumbh Mela, which has drawn millions of devotees to a confluence of sacred rivers in the northern Uttar Pradesh state, is mired in political controversy after officials held a cabinet meeting at the site and ritually bathed in its waters.
State Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a special session in Prayagraj on January 22, after which his cabinet colleagues took a holy dip, sparking a war of words with Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the opposition Samajwadi party, who accused him of drawing political mileage by garnering attention.
The row comes months after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered unexpected reversals in the politically important state in the parliamentary elections last year, despite the state’s core base of majority-Hindu voters. The BJP and its allies got 36 seats while the opposition INDIA alliance won 43, including 37 by Samajwadi.
Analysts say the move by Adityanath at the Maha Kumbh Mela – held every 12 years – and the subsequent bathing ritual may have only yielded mixed political dividends, though he might have succeeded in winning over some voters as he is also revered as a Hindu priest.
“The Kumbh Mela is being used as an opportunity for outreach, especially to build ties with sections of society who did not vote for the BJP,” said Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, an independent political commentator. “It is a very disturbing convergence [of] state and religion.”
Holding a meeting of a constitutional body like the state cabinet at the religious site and then taking a ritual bath “for purification of sins” amounted to official patronage of what should be a personal act of devotion, he added.
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By Biman Mukherji
India’s Hindu festival of Maha Kumbh Mela, which has drawn millions of devotees to a confluence of sacred rivers in the northern Uttar Pradesh state, is mired in political controversy after officials held a cabinet meeting at the site and ritually bathed in its waters.
State Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a special session in Prayagraj on January 22, after which his cabinet colleagues took a holy dip, sparking a war of words with Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the opposition Samajwadi party, who accused him of drawing political mileage by garnering attention.
The row comes months after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered unexpected reversals in the politically important state in the parliamentary elections last year, despite the state’s core base of majority-Hindu voters. The BJP and its allies got 36 seats while the opposition INDIA alliance won 43, including 37 by Samajwadi.
Analysts say the move by Adityanath at the Maha Kumbh Mela – held every 12 years – and the subsequent bathing ritual may have only yielded mixed political dividends, though he might have succeeded in winning over some voters as he is also revered as a Hindu priest.
“The Kumbh Mela is being used as an opportunity for outreach, especially to build ties with sections of society who did not vote for the BJP,” said Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, an independent political commentator. “It is a very disturbing convergence [of] state and religion.”
Holding a meeting of a constitutional body like the state cabinet at the religious site and then taking a ritual bath “for purification of sins” amounted to official patronage of what should be a personal act of devotion, he added.
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Singapore’s Marina Bay to see driverless buses in 2026 in landmark trial
新加坡计划于2026年中期启动全自动公共巴士的试点测试。这项计划旨在评估其大规模部署的可行性，涉及在主要商业区以及研究中心周边运营的无人驾驶巴士。
新加坡陆路交通管理局（LTA）已开始征求提案，以推动这一项目的实施。初步阶段将包括六辆至少16座的无人巴士，它们将在海湾和Shenton Way等较短且简单的路线行驶，并与现有的有驾驶员的巴士服务共同运营，计划持续三年。这一举措既是为了推动技术的进步，也在优化城市公共交通系统方面迈出了重要一步。
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新加坡计划于2026年中期启动全自动公共巴士的试点测试。这项计划旨在评估其大规模部署的可行性，涉及在主要商业区以及研究中心周边运营的无人驾驶巴士。
新加坡陆路交通管理局（LTA）已开始征求提案，以推动这一项目的实施。初步阶段将包括六辆至少16座的无人巴士，它们将在海湾和Shenton Way等较短且简单的路线行驶，并与现有的有驾驶员的巴士服务共同运营，计划持续三年。这一举措既是为了推动技术的进步，也在优化城市公共交通系统方面迈出了重要一步。
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US should not cross ‘red lines’, Taiwan No 1 risk to stable ties: top Beijing envoy
Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng has warned the United States to refrain from crossing Beijing's "red lines" to ensure stable relations, highlighting the Taiwan issue as the most significant potential threat to US-China ties. During a Lunar New Year reception in Washington, Xie emphasized the importance of respecting China's core interests and adhering to fundamental principles to maintain a stable and sustainable relationship between the two nations.
Xie underscored the critical nature of the Taiwan question, warning that it could disrupt bilateral relations if not managed carefully. He reiterated the necessity of abiding by the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, which affirm the US recognition of Beijing's stance that Taiwan is part of China. This approach, according to Xie, is essential for maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and nurturing a cooperative US-China relationship, which is more significant than ever in today's global context.
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Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng has warned the United States to refrain from crossing Beijing's "red lines" to ensure stable relations, highlighting the Taiwan issue as the most significant potential threat to US-China ties. During a Lunar New Year reception in Washington, Xie emphasized the importance of respecting China's core interests and adhering to fundamental principles to maintain a stable and sustainable relationship between the two nations.
Xie underscored the critical nature of the Taiwan question, warning that it could disrupt bilateral relations if not managed carefully. He reiterated the necessity of abiding by the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, which affirm the US recognition of Beijing's stance that Taiwan is part of China. This approach, according to Xie, is essential for maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and nurturing a cooperative US-China relationship, which is more significant than ever in today's global context.
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Family well-being key to achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals
The Asian Family Summit in Hong Kong emphasized the critical role of families in society's resilience and development. Gathering over 700 delegates, the summit marked the 30th anniversary of the United Nations’ International Year of the Family, highlighting the importance of families in providing social bonds and supporting individual well-being. Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs of the UN, underscored in his opening address that families can effectively share resources and sustain a system of mutual care and support across generations.
The discussions at the summit focused on addressing the challenges posed by four major global megatrends: technological change, urbanization and migration, demographic shifts, and climate change. Li stressed that effective family policies are essential for tackling these issues, as they can lead to better outcomes for children, break the cycle of intergenerational poverty, and promote gender equality. The summit is part of broader initiatives by the Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region and supported by the Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project, aimed at strengthening family services throughout the region.
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The Asian Family Summit in Hong Kong emphasized the critical role of families in society's resilience and development. Gathering over 700 delegates, the summit marked the 30th anniversary of the United Nations’ International Year of the Family, highlighting the importance of families in providing social bonds and supporting individual well-being. Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs of the UN, underscored in his opening address that families can effectively share resources and sustain a system of mutual care and support across generations.
The discussions at the summit focused on addressing the challenges posed by four major global megatrends: technological change, urbanization and migration, demographic shifts, and climate change. Li stressed that effective family policies are essential for tackling these issues, as they can lead to better outcomes for children, break the cycle of intergenerational poverty, and promote gender equality. The summit is part of broader initiatives by the Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region and supported by the Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project, aimed at strengthening family services throughout the region.
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Hong Kong’s Physical gym chain gets wind-up order from court
Hong Kong's Physical gym chain has been ordered to wind up due to a massive debt of more than HK$70 million in unpaid salaries to 374 employees. The High Court's decision comes after a petition by eight individuals, including seven former employees, seeking the liquidation of Physical Beauty & Fitness Holdings and its recruitment subsidiary, Physical Health Centre Hong Kong. The company, registered in the British Virgin Islands, is unable to meet its financial obligations even after the potential sale of its fitness equipment, valued at approximately HK$15 million.
The court's ruling was influenced by the significant financial mismanagement within Physical, particularly highlighted by the Tsim Sha Tsui branch's debt of over HK$630 million. This includes HK$480 million in undelivered prepaid services, underscoring the severity of the company's financial troubles. The court's decision reflects the broader issues of accountability and financial oversight within the company, and a detailed written explanation of the ruling is anticipated in two weeks. This case sheds light on the vulnerabilities of businesses operating with complex financial structures in tax havens and the repercussions for employees when companies fail to fulfill financial commitments.
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Hong Kong's Physical gym chain has been ordered to wind up due to a massive debt of more than HK$70 million in unpaid salaries to 374 employees. The High Court's decision comes after a petition by eight individuals, including seven former employees, seeking the liquidation of Physical Beauty & Fitness Holdings and its recruitment subsidiary, Physical Health Centre Hong Kong. The company, registered in the British Virgin Islands, is unable to meet its financial obligations even after the potential sale of its fitness equipment, valued at approximately HK$15 million.
The court's ruling was influenced by the significant financial mismanagement within Physical, particularly highlighted by the Tsim Sha Tsui branch's debt of over HK$630 million. This includes HK$480 million in undelivered prepaid services, underscoring the severity of the company's financial troubles. The court's decision reflects the broader issues of accountability and financial oversight within the company, and a detailed written explanation of the ruling is anticipated in two weeks. This case sheds light on the vulnerabilities of businesses operating with complex financial structures in tax havens and the repercussions for employees when companies fail to fulfill financial commitments.
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Japan’s Masahiro Nakai sex scandal sees Fuji TV bosses resign amid advertiser backlash
日本富士电视台的主席和总裁在一起性侵丑闻后辞职。这一事件源于知名主持人和J-pop明星中居正广被指控在2023年未经女性同意进行性行为，导致公众和广告商的强烈反对。
随着指控的曝光，中居向受害女性支付了9000万日元（约合57万美元），双方签署了保密协议。然而，富士电视台的内部调查显示，部分员工试图掩盖这一丑闻，进一步激化了公众的不满。多家顶级广告商纷纷撤回在该网络的广告，迫使富士电视台采取行动，最终导致了高层领导的辞职。
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日本富士电视台的主席和总裁在一起性侵丑闻后辞职。这一事件源于知名主持人和J-pop明星中居正广被指控在2023年未经女性同意进行性行为，导致公众和广告商的强烈反对。
随着指控的曝光，中居向受害女性支付了9000万日元（约合57万美元），双方签署了保密协议。然而，富士电视台的内部调查显示，部分员工试图掩盖这一丑闻，进一步激化了公众的不满。多家顶级广告商纷纷撤回在该网络的广告，迫使富士电视台采取行动，最终导致了高层领导的辞职。
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Malaysia’s vape smuggling crackdown sparks fears over rising addiction
Recent arrests of vape smugglers at Malaysia's main airport have highlighted a growing health crisis linked to nicotine consumption. The smugglers, who allegedly bribed customs officers with up to US$45,000 monthly, were caught moving millions of dollars' worth of unregulated vapes, some laced with illegal drugs. This operation was uncovered by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), which seized over 17.9 million ringgit (US$4 million) in goods and arrested 14 suspects following a three-month sting operation.
The smuggling issue is exacerbated by a legal loophole following the government's 2023 decision to remove liquid nicotine from the Poisons Act, inadvertently allowing minors to purchase vape products. While vaping is legal in most Malaysian states under strict regulations, certain areas like Johor and Terengganu maintain outright bans. The ongoing investigation by MACC aims to identify more individuals involved, as medical experts warn of the health risks posed by increased availability and consumption of these products.
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Recent arrests of vape smugglers at Malaysia's main airport have highlighted a growing health crisis linked to nicotine consumption. The smugglers, who allegedly bribed customs officers with up to US$45,000 monthly, were caught moving millions of dollars' worth of unregulated vapes, some laced with illegal drugs. This operation was uncovered by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), which seized over 17.9 million ringgit (US$4 million) in goods and arrested 14 suspects following a three-month sting operation.
The smuggling issue is exacerbated by a legal loophole following the government's 2023 decision to remove liquid nicotine from the Poisons Act, inadvertently allowing minors to purchase vape products. While vaping is legal in most Malaysian states under strict regulations, certain areas like Johor and Terengganu maintain outright bans. The ongoing investigation by MACC aims to identify more individuals involved, as medical experts warn of the health risks posed by increased availability and consumption of these products.
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Bookings for Spring Festival reunion dinners a ray of hope for China’s restaurant owners
随着农历新年的临近，中国的家庭团圆晚餐预订量激增，这为经历了一年低迷需求的餐饮业带来了希望。在这个传统上最重要的节日餐点中，餐厅们通过价格竞争和创新来吸引顾客，尤其是在今年的农历新年除夕（1月28日）即将到来之际。
在广州的Mrs Yung's Restaurant，创始人吴维安推出了一款为八到十人准备的十道菜团圆晚餐，价格为1999元（约合274美元）。这道菜单包括来自珠江口的优质鱼、虾和蟹，以及传统的香港烧鹅和使用进口西班牙猪肉制作的广东砂锅饭。值得注意的是，这一价格大约是广州一名普通办公室工作人员月薪的三分之一，而吴维安表示，往年类似的套餐价格通常是现在的两倍。
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随着农历新年的临近，中国的家庭团圆晚餐预订量激增，这为经历了一年低迷需求的餐饮业带来了希望。在这个传统上最重要的节日餐点中，餐厅们通过价格竞争和创新来吸引顾客，尤其是在今年的农历新年除夕（1月28日）即将到来之际。
在广州的Mrs Yung's Restaurant，创始人吴维安推出了一款为八到十人准备的十道菜团圆晚餐，价格为1999元（约合274美元）。这道菜单包括来自珠江口的优质鱼、虾和蟹，以及传统的香港烧鹅和使用进口西班牙猪肉制作的广东砂锅饭。值得注意的是，这一价格大约是广州一名普通办公室工作人员月薪的三分之一，而吴维安表示，往年类似的套餐价格通常是现在的两倍。
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‘At rock bottom’: 100 years of Japan-Russia ties come full circle
Japan和俄罗斯的关系已经恶化到谷底，这是由多年来持续紧张局势所致，尤其是自2022年俄罗斯入侵乌克兰以来。日本加入西方国家对俄罗斯实施制裁后，俄罗斯正式将日本列为“不友好国家”，从而导致两国关系迅速恶化。
最近，俄罗斯外交部发表了一份声明，批评日本的“反俄政策”，认为这种政策对日本人民有害。这份声明表明俄罗斯对日本当前的外交政策非常不满。俄罗斯外交部表示，“在日本仍有一些明智的政治家和公众人物，他们意识到官方当局的反俄罗斯政策的有害性及其对日本人民的负面后果。”这份声明发布于苏日基本公约签署100周年之际，苏日基本公约于1925年签署，标志着苏联和日本之间关系的重新建立。
日本和俄罗斯之间的紧张关系源于多个因素，包括领土纠纷、经济制裁以及对乌克兰冲突的不同看法。自2022年以来，两国外交交流大幅减少，和平条约谈判也被叫停。据日本东京 temple 大学国际关系教授James Brown表示，“自那时起，政治关系变得更糟，现在处于最低点。”这种紧张关系使得两国之间的合作与对话空间越来越小，给地区稳定带来了新的不确定性。
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Japan和俄罗斯的关系已经恶化到谷底，这是由多年来持续紧张局势所致，尤其是自2022年俄罗斯入侵乌克兰以来。日本加入西方国家对俄罗斯实施制裁后，俄罗斯正式将日本列为“不友好国家”，从而导致两国关系迅速恶化。
最近，俄罗斯外交部发表了一份声明，批评日本的“反俄政策”，认为这种政策对日本人民有害。这份声明表明俄罗斯对日本当前的外交政策非常不满。俄罗斯外交部表示，“在日本仍有一些明智的政治家和公众人物，他们意识到官方当局的反俄罗斯政策的有害性及其对日本人民的负面后果。”这份声明发布于苏日基本公约签署100周年之际，苏日基本公约于1925年签署，标志着苏联和日本之间关系的重新建立。
日本和俄罗斯之间的紧张关系源于多个因素，包括领土纠纷、经济制裁以及对乌克兰冲突的不同看法。自2022年以来，两国外交交流大幅减少，和平条约谈判也被叫停。据日本东京 temple 大学国际关系教授James Brown表示，“自那时起，政治关系变得更糟，现在处于最低点。”这种紧张关系使得两国之间的合作与对话空间越来越小，给地区稳定带来了新的不确定性。
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Israel lets Palestinians return to northern Gaza for first time in over a year
以色列于周一首次允许数千名巴勒斯坦人返回加沙北部，这一地区在与哈马斯的15个月战争中遭到严重破坏，标志着脆弱停火协议的实施。这一开放原定于两天前进行，但因哈马斯与以色列之间的争执而延迟。以色列指责哈马斯在交换人质时改变了释放顺序，经过调解，争端最终在一夜之间得到解决。
许多在简陋的帐篷营地和学校避难所中生活了一年多的巴勒斯坦人急切希望返回家园，尽管他们知道家园可能已经遭到损坏或摧毁。此前，他们曾担心以色列会使他们的流亡变为永久，尤其是对美国总统特朗普提出的将大量巴勒斯坦人安置在埃及和约旦的想法感到不安。
一位名叫伊斯梅尔·阿布·马塔尔的四个孩子的父亲描述了“人潮汹涌”的场景，他和家人等待了三天才得以返回加沙城的家。他说：“这三天就像地狱一样，我们担心停火会崩溃，无法返回。”
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以色列于周一首次允许数千名巴勒斯坦人返回加沙北部，这一地区在与哈马斯的15个月战争中遭到严重破坏，标志着脆弱停火协议的实施。这一开放原定于两天前进行，但因哈马斯与以色列之间的争执而延迟。以色列指责哈马斯在交换人质时改变了释放顺序，经过调解，争端最终在一夜之间得到解决。
许多在简陋的帐篷营地和学校避难所中生活了一年多的巴勒斯坦人急切希望返回家园，尽管他们知道家园可能已经遭到损坏或摧毁。此前，他们曾担心以色列会使他们的流亡变为永久，尤其是对美国总统特朗普提出的将大量巴勒斯坦人安置在埃及和约旦的想法感到不安。
一位名叫伊斯梅尔·阿布·马塔尔的四个孩子的父亲描述了“人潮汹涌”的场景，他和家人等待了三天才得以返回加沙城的家。他说：“这三天就像地狱一样，我们担心停火会崩溃，无法返回。”
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Beijing unveils US$7.2 billion injection of insurer capital for stocks
北京公布了第二批参与资本市场稳定计划的保险公司名单，旨在通过注入长线资本来增强股市活力。这份清单包括中国太平洋保险、泰康人寿保险、阳光人寿保险及相关资产管理公司，总共涉及520亿元人民币（约合72亿美元）的长期股权投资项目。
国家金融监管局核准的这些项目，意在通过合同基金的形式进行投资，确保投资按照事先设定的条款和目标进行。这些保险公司将运用其长期资本的优势，以支持资本市场的稳定运营。这一举措也是继中国六大金融监管机构上周发布的行动计划之后，进一步鼓励机构投资者增加对中国股市的投资，特别是在美国总统特朗普第二任期初期的不确定性加剧背景下。
特朗普上周威胁对中国商品征收关税，并提出要在人工智能领域超越中国，这使得市场对中国股市的信心受到挑战。在这样的形势下，国家推动长期投资以稳定市场，显得格外重要。
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北京公布了第二批参与资本市场稳定计划的保险公司名单，旨在通过注入长线资本来增强股市活力。这份清单包括中国太平洋保险、泰康人寿保险、阳光人寿保险及相关资产管理公司，总共涉及520亿元人民币（约合72亿美元）的长期股权投资项目。
国家金融监管局核准的这些项目，意在通过合同基金的形式进行投资，确保投资按照事先设定的条款和目标进行。这些保险公司将运用其长期资本的优势，以支持资本市场的稳定运营。这一举措也是继中国六大金融监管机构上周发布的行动计划之后，进一步鼓励机构投资者增加对中国股市的投资，特别是在美国总统特朗普第二任期初期的不确定性加剧背景下。
特朗普上周威胁对中国商品征收关税，并提出要在人工智能领域超越中国，这使得市场对中国股市的信心受到挑战。在这样的形势下，国家推动长期投资以稳定市场，显得格外重要。
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Chinese AI disrupter DeepSeek claims top spot in US App Store, dethroning ChatGPT
中国AI创业公司DeepSeek的聊天机器人App已成为US iOS App Store排行榜的第一名。DeepSeek的聊天机器人App迅速流行于美国，并且完全免费使用，这可能会在全球AI领域引发新的风格。
DeepSeek的聊天机器人是由R1开源推理模型推动的，R1模型被描述为性能优越且成本低廉，这使其超越了美国公司OpenAI的竞争对手。DeepSeek将R1模型整合到它的聊天机器人中，无论用户使用网页还是App版本，都可以免费使用。
与此相比，OpenAI为其.o1模型的无限使用提供了每月200美元的收费，并且标准计划每月20美元的最低收费，提供有限的访问。DeepSeek的开放式推理模型在全球技术界引发了广泛关注。
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中国AI创业公司DeepSeek的聊天机器人App已成为US iOS App Store排行榜的第一名。DeepSeek的聊天机器人App迅速流行于美国，并且完全免费使用，这可能会在全球AI领域引发新的风格。
DeepSeek的聊天机器人是由R1开源推理模型推动的，R1模型被描述为性能优越且成本低廉，这使其超越了美国公司OpenAI的竞争对手。DeepSeek将R1模型整合到它的聊天机器人中，无论用户使用网页还是App版本，都可以免费使用。
与此相比，OpenAI为其.o1模型的无限使用提供了每月200美元的收费，并且标准计划每月20美元的最低收费，提供有限的访问。DeepSeek的开放式推理模型在全球技术界引发了广泛关注。
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Tourists can now ‘work from home’ from New Zealand under new visa rules
新西兰放宽签证规定，允许游客在访问期间远程工作，以促进旅游业和经济复苏。移民部长Erica Stanford宣布，从本周一开始，新的访客签证将使游客能够在旅行时工作，吸引更多数字游牧民前来新西兰。
Stanford表示，这一措施是新西兰向新型旅游市场迈出的重要一步，旨在让游客在享受美景的同时，有机会进行工作。她提到，虽然尚不清楚具体会有多少游客选择这一新政策，但海外的数字游牧签证已显示出极高的需求。她预期这些游客在新西兰停留的时间会更长，消费也会更多，希望他们能爱上这个国家。
新西兰的经济在2024年第三季度陷入技术性衰退，政府正积极寻找刺激经济增长的方法。由于新冠疫情导致的边境关闭，旅游业尚未完全恢复，目前国际游客数量仅达到2019年的约86%。这一新政策的推出不仅旨在吸引更多游客，也为经济复苏提供了新的动力。
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新西兰放宽签证规定，允许游客在访问期间远程工作，以促进旅游业和经济复苏。移民部长Erica Stanford宣布，从本周一开始，新的访客签证将使游客能够在旅行时工作，吸引更多数字游牧民前来新西兰。
Stanford表示，这一措施是新西兰向新型旅游市场迈出的重要一步，旨在让游客在享受美景的同时，有机会进行工作。她提到，虽然尚不清楚具体会有多少游客选择这一新政策，但海外的数字游牧签证已显示出极高的需求。她预期这些游客在新西兰停留的时间会更长，消费也会更多，希望他们能爱上这个国家。
新西兰的经济在2024年第三季度陷入技术性衰退，政府正积极寻找刺激经济增长的方法。由于新冠疫情导致的边境关闭，旅游业尚未完全恢复，目前国际游客数量仅达到2019年的约86%。这一新政策的推出不仅旨在吸引更多游客，也为经济复苏提供了新的动力。
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Annual Lunar New Year night parade in Hong Kong to feature 9 floats, 28 groups
香港一年一度的农历新年夜间巡游将展示九辆花车和28个本地与国际团体的表演。香港旅游发展局周一预览了将于周三晚间展出的内容，包括展示城市六只熊猫的花车，以及由赛马会、迪士尼乐园和国泰航空公司推出的花车。此次活动以“展开好运年”为主题，周一进行了预览，周二进行了彩排。
周三晚间的巡游前街头派对将有55个表演团体参与，较往年有所增加。国泰航空的空乘人员Karen Lam Ching-man和Lenni Liu将随国泰的花车一同游行，花车将突出航空公司的标志性绿色。Lam表示，这次活动的主题是与家人团聚，这是她首次参与这一盛事。
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香港一年一度的农历新年夜间巡游将展示九辆花车和28个本地与国际团体的表演。香港旅游发展局周一预览了将于周三晚间展出的内容，包括展示城市六只熊猫的花车，以及由赛马会、迪士尼乐园和国泰航空公司推出的花车。此次活动以“展开好运年”为主题，周一进行了预览，周二进行了彩排。
周三晚间的巡游前街头派对将有55个表演团体参与，较往年有所增加。国泰航空的空乘人员Karen Lam Ching-man和Lenni Liu将随国泰的花车一同游行，花车将突出航空公司的标志性绿色。Lam表示，这次活动的主题是与家人团聚，这是她首次参与这一盛事。
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China, Thailand capture suspect in Wang Xing telecoms scam case, send him to mainland
A key suspect involved in human trafficking and telecoms fraud, including the case of Chinese actor Wang Xing, has been arrested and extradited to China. The Ministry of Public Security announced the arrest of Yan Wenlei, who was captured with the cooperation of the Chinese embassy in Thailand and Thai law enforcement. Yan had been using social media to post recruitment ads for actors and models, luring them with promises of work in Thailand.
Yan's arrest follows a troubling incident involving Wang Xing, who was deceived by one of Yan's ads and found himself trapped in a Myanmar scam compound. Wang's case gained significant public attention after his girlfriend's social media plea, leading to his rescue and return to China. This incident highlights the growing concern over cross-border criminal activities, prompting Chinese authorities to intensify efforts to curb such crimes and protect citizens from similar deceptions.
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A key suspect involved in human trafficking and telecoms fraud, including the case of Chinese actor Wang Xing, has been arrested and extradited to China. The Ministry of Public Security announced the arrest of Yan Wenlei, who was captured with the cooperation of the Chinese embassy in Thailand and Thai law enforcement. Yan had been using social media to post recruitment ads for actors and models, luring them with promises of work in Thailand.
Yan's arrest follows a troubling incident involving Wang Xing, who was deceived by one of Yan's ads and found himself trapped in a Myanmar scam compound. Wang's case gained significant public attention after his girlfriend's social media plea, leading to his rescue and return to China. This incident highlights the growing concern over cross-border criminal activities, prompting Chinese authorities to intensify efforts to curb such crimes and protect citizens from similar deceptions.
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‘Issue own currency’: China firm probed for paying staff consumer vouchers instead of money
一家公司因以消费券代替现金支付员工工资而受到官方调查，引发了公众的强烈反响。这起事件源于一名来自中国吉林省的员工在社交媒体上发布的帖子，揭露了他所在的购物中心——莫天活力城，向员工发放消费券作为工资。
该员工分享的照片显示，消费券的面值从10元到500元不等，类似于银行票据，每张券都有独特的编号。他表示，这些消费券是他三个月辛勤工作的“工资”。此外，属于同一母公司的大中卓越控股集团的其他企业，如房地产、物业管理和出租车公司，也采取了类似的做法。
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一家公司因以消费券代替现金支付员工工资而受到官方调查，引发了公众的强烈反响。这起事件源于一名来自中国吉林省的员工在社交媒体上发布的帖子，揭露了他所在的购物中心——莫天活力城，向员工发放消费券作为工资。
该员工分享的照片显示，消费券的面值从10元到500元不等，类似于银行票据，每张券都有独特的编号。他表示，这些消费券是他三个月辛勤工作的“工资”。此外，属于同一母公司的大中卓越控股集团的其他企业，如房地产、物业管理和出租车公司，也采取了类似的做法。
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Philippines softens stance on ICC investigating Duterte’s deadly drugs war
菲律宾可能与国际刑事法院展开有限合作。菲律宾司法部长耶稣·克里斯平·雷穆拉暗示，菲律宾在与国际刑事法院（ICC）的关系上可能有了新的转机，这是针对前总统罗德里戈·杜特尔特毒品战争中数千人死亡事件的调查。雷穆拉透露，相关的对话即将开始，旨在以合作的精神进行。
这一变化体现了现任总统小费迪南德·马科斯政府的政策转变。此前，菲律宾在2018年退出了国际刑事法院的罗马规约，以避免杜特尔特受到法院的管辖。尽管马科斯政府最初对ICC持抵制态度，但雷穆拉的最新表态表明菲律宾可能愿意在某些领域与ICC合作。此举可能为解决杜特尔特毒品战争造成的大规模人权问题带来新的契机，也显示出菲律宾在国际司法问题上的立场可能变得更加灵活。
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菲律宾可能与国际刑事法院展开有限合作。菲律宾司法部长耶稣·克里斯平·雷穆拉暗示，菲律宾在与国际刑事法院（ICC）的关系上可能有了新的转机，这是针对前总统罗德里戈·杜特尔特毒品战争中数千人死亡事件的调查。雷穆拉透露，相关的对话即将开始，旨在以合作的精神进行。
这一变化体现了现任总统小费迪南德·马科斯政府的政策转变。此前，菲律宾在2018年退出了国际刑事法院的罗马规约，以避免杜特尔特受到法院的管辖。尽管马科斯政府最初对ICC持抵制态度，但雷穆拉的最新表态表明菲律宾可能愿意在某些领域与ICC合作。此举可能为解决杜特尔特毒品战争造成的大规模人权问题带来新的契机，也显示出菲律宾在国际司法问题上的立场可能变得更加灵活。
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Strong winds damage Lunar New Year fairs in Hong Kong, forcing closure at 1
Strong winds have disrupted Lunar New Year fairs in Hong Kong, causing damage to stalls and forcing a temporary closure in Kowloon for urgent repairs. The fair at Cheung Sha Wan Playground in Sham Shui Po was particularly affected, with tents blown down and goods scattered. Authorities are working to reopen the fair by evening, recognizing the crucial business period for vendors during the festive season.
The incident occurred just after a strong monsoon signal was issued, highlighting the challenges posed by unexpected weather conditions. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan inspected the site, ensuring swift action to assist vendors in restoring their stalls. Similar damages were reported at another fair in Tsz Wan Shan Central Playground, emphasizing the widespread impact of the weather on these traditional markets. The authorities' quick response underscores their commitment to supporting local business activities during this important cultural celebration.
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Strong winds have disrupted Lunar New Year fairs in Hong Kong, causing damage to stalls and forcing a temporary closure in Kowloon for urgent repairs. The fair at Cheung Sha Wan Playground in Sham Shui Po was particularly affected, with tents blown down and goods scattered. Authorities are working to reopen the fair by evening, recognizing the crucial business period for vendors during the festive season.
The incident occurred just after a strong monsoon signal was issued, highlighting the challenges posed by unexpected weather conditions. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan inspected the site, ensuring swift action to assist vendors in restoring their stalls. Similar damages were reported at another fair in Tsz Wan Shan Central Playground, emphasizing the widespread impact of the weather on these traditional markets. The authorities' quick response underscores their commitment to supporting local business activities during this important cultural celebration.
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