Chinese auto-part maker APT Electronics rethinks global expansion amid Trump tariffs
APT Electronics, a Guangzhou-based supplier of automotive lighting and LED components, is taking a cautious stance on overseas expansion due to concerns about new tariffs under US President Donald Trump’s administration. Chairman David Xiao Guowei noted that while the recent 10 percent tariffs on Chinese imports won't have an immediate impact, ongoing policy changes could pose challenges, prompting a more prudent approach.
The company is also watching potential tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, where some clients have factories exporting to the US. Trump's threat of a 25 percent duty on these goods was postponed after discussions with the countries' leaders. APT has been considering establishing production lines in North America, Southeast Asia, and Europe since 2023, with decisions hinging on timing and costs. Despite current trade tensions, Xiao remains cautiously optimistic about US-China relations, citing open dialogue between the two nations and expressing confidence in the company's ability to navigate these challenges, similar to its resilience during the trade war in 2019.
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APT Electronics, a Guangzhou-based supplier of automotive lighting and LED components, is taking a cautious stance on overseas expansion due to concerns about new tariffs under US President Donald Trump’s administration. Chairman David Xiao Guowei noted that while the recent 10 percent tariffs on Chinese imports won't have an immediate impact, ongoing policy changes could pose challenges, prompting a more prudent approach.
The company is also watching potential tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, where some clients have factories exporting to the US. Trump's threat of a 25 percent duty on these goods was postponed after discussions with the countries' leaders. APT has been considering establishing production lines in North America, Southeast Asia, and Europe since 2023, with decisions hinging on timing and costs. Despite current trade tensions, Xiao remains cautiously optimistic about US-China relations, citing open dialogue between the two nations and expressing confidence in the company's ability to navigate these challenges, similar to its resilience during the trade war in 2019.
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41 killed after bus and truck collide in Mexico
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A traffic accident involving a bus in southern Mexico, which took place in the early hours of Saturday morning, killed 41 people, the government of Tabasco state said in a statement, adding that recovery work was still ongoing.
The bus, which was carrying 48 people, collided with a truck, resulting in the deaths of 38 passengers and two of the drivers, the local authorities said, adding that the driver of the truck also died.
Images show the bus completely burnt out after it was engulfed by flames following the collision, with just the skeletal remains of the metal frame left standing.
“So far, only 18 skulls have been confirmed, but much more is missing,” sources for the security of Tabasco said on condition of anonymity, adding that recovery work continued.
Bus operator Tours Acosta said it was “profoundly sorry about what happened,” in a post on Facebook, adding that it was working with authorities to find out what happened and if the bus had been travelling within the speed limit.
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A traffic accident involving a bus in southern Mexico, which took place in the early hours of Saturday morning, killed 41 people, the government of Tabasco state said in a statement, adding that recovery work was still ongoing.
The bus, which was carrying 48 people, collided with a truck, resulting in the deaths of 38 passengers and two of the drivers, the local authorities said, adding that the driver of the truck also died.
Images show the bus completely burnt out after it was engulfed by flames following the collision, with just the skeletal remains of the metal frame left standing.
“So far, only 18 skulls have been confirmed, but much more is missing,” sources for the security of Tabasco said on condition of anonymity, adding that recovery work continued.
Bus operator Tours Acosta said it was “profoundly sorry about what happened,” in a post on Facebook, adding that it was working with authorities to find out what happened and if the bus had been travelling within the speed limit.
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Nezha 2: ancient Chinese stories prove a winning formula for animated film success
中国的票房记录被打破，动画大片《哪吒2》在1月29日上映后成为中国历史上最高票房电影。 在春节假期期间，数百万观众涌入电影院观看这一基于中国神话的故事，反映了对传统文化的热情和现代技术的结合。
近年来，伴随着中国经济的快速增长和与西方的科技竞争，民族自豪感和传统文化的复兴不断增强。这种趋势使得传统故事通过最新的数字技术得以重述，并赢得了观众的喜爱。此外，像《长安三万里》和《黑神话：悟空》等受传统文学启发的作品也取得了成功，显示出观众对中国文化内容的渴望。
《哪吒2》的票房收入达到58亿元人民币（约合7.96亿美元），超越了2021年由《长津湖》创下的纪录，标志着国产动画的新里程碑。近年来，国产动画在中国市场的市场份额逐渐超过了迪士尼和日本动画，这一现象进一步证明了本土文化产品的日益受欢迎。
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中国的票房记录被打破，动画大片《哪吒2》在1月29日上映后成为中国历史上最高票房电影。 在春节假期期间，数百万观众涌入电影院观看这一基于中国神话的故事，反映了对传统文化的热情和现代技术的结合。
近年来，伴随着中国经济的快速增长和与西方的科技竞争，民族自豪感和传统文化的复兴不断增强。这种趋势使得传统故事通过最新的数字技术得以重述，并赢得了观众的喜爱。此外，像《长安三万里》和《黑神话：悟空》等受传统文学启发的作品也取得了成功，显示出观众对中国文化内容的渴望。
《哪吒2》的票房收入达到58亿元人民币（约合7.96亿美元），超越了2021年由《长津湖》创下的纪录，标志着国产动画的新里程碑。近年来，国产动画在中国市场的市场份额逐渐超过了迪士尼和日本动画，这一现象进一步证明了本土文化产品的日益受欢迎。
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Another US-China trade war? How about a war on income inequality
By Toh Han Shih
Despite the dire state of Sino-US relations, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping can strike a deal which will benefit their countries. Such a deal would benefit the global economy, since the US and China produce around 40 per cent of the world’s goods and services.
For Chinese leaders to reach an agreement with Trump, who styles himself as a deal-maker, they must understand the factors that led to him being elected twice.
As my book Is China a Menacing Empire? points out, Trump rode a wave of discontent among less-educated Americans. Trump won votes by blaming the influx of cheap Chinese goods into the US on the loss of American jobs. To be fair, the growth of Chinese exports to the US has also benefited the lives of some in Trump’s support base.
US imports from China jumped to US$427.2 billion in 2023 from around US$100 billion in 2001, according to data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. The US trade deficit grew during the same period, reaching US$279.4 billion in 2023.
Yet, for most years between 2004 and 2024, US unemployment did not exceed 6 per cent, according to the World Bank. The exceptions happened during the global financial crisis, the recession’s aftermath and the Covid-19 pandemic. The main blame for these exceptional events cannot be placed on trade with China.
Imports of cheap Chinese goods have expanded the purchasing power of Americans of all classes. Hence, Americans overall have prospered from the influx of cheap Chinese goods into the US. However, university-educated Americans are much better off than their non-university-educated counterparts.
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By Toh Han Shih
Despite the dire state of Sino-US relations, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping can strike a deal which will benefit their countries. Such a deal would benefit the global economy, since the US and China produce around 40 per cent of the world’s goods and services.
For Chinese leaders to reach an agreement with Trump, who styles himself as a deal-maker, they must understand the factors that led to him being elected twice.
As my book Is China a Menacing Empire? points out, Trump rode a wave of discontent among less-educated Americans. Trump won votes by blaming the influx of cheap Chinese goods into the US on the loss of American jobs. To be fair, the growth of Chinese exports to the US has also benefited the lives of some in Trump’s support base.
US imports from China jumped to US$427.2 billion in 2023 from around US$100 billion in 2001, according to data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. The US trade deficit grew during the same period, reaching US$279.4 billion in 2023.
Yet, for most years between 2004 and 2024, US unemployment did not exceed 6 per cent, according to the World Bank. The exceptions happened during the global financial crisis, the recession’s aftermath and the Covid-19 pandemic. The main blame for these exceptional events cannot be placed on trade with China.
Imports of cheap Chinese goods have expanded the purchasing power of Americans of all classes. Hence, Americans overall have prospered from the influx of cheap Chinese goods into the US. However, university-educated Americans are much better off than their non-university-educated counterparts.
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Elon Musk says he doesn’t want to buy TikTok’s US business after all
Elon Musk表示，他并不打算购买TikTok，这款美国因国家安全问题而试图禁用的热门社交视频应用。在德国的一场会议上，Musk首次对此进行了表态，强调他没有对TikTok提出竞标，也没有任何收购计划。
在会议中，Musk提到自己并不使用TikTok，并表示他通常是从零开始建立公司，而不是收购现有企业。尽管有报道称中国官员曾考虑让Musk收购TikTok的美国业务，但他对此并不感兴趣。这一表态也反映了他对社交媒体市场的态度，尤其是在收购Twitter后，他似乎更倾向于创造新的平台而非收购现有应用。
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Elon Musk表示，他并不打算购买TikTok，这款美国因国家安全问题而试图禁用的热门社交视频应用。在德国的一场会议上，Musk首次对此进行了表态，强调他没有对TikTok提出竞标，也没有任何收购计划。
在会议中，Musk提到自己并不使用TikTok，并表示他通常是从零开始建立公司，而不是收购现有企业。尽管有报道称中国官员曾考虑让Musk收购TikTok的美国业务，但他对此并不感兴趣。这一表态也反映了他对社交媒体市场的态度，尤其是在收购Twitter后，他似乎更倾向于创造新的平台而非收购现有应用。
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US tariffs targeting China face a legal challenge, but not the taxes you might think
特朗普的关税政策面临法律挑战，特别是针对他在第一任期对中国实施的税收。随着新任美国总统推动更具侵略性的关税政策以解决与贸易无关的国内问题，针对他先前关税的法律案件重新引起关注。
观察人士指出，这起案件的结果可能会影响特朗普的关税战略，因为他上周利用紧急权力对中国下达新的征税命令，促使北京向世界贸易组织提起争端。此案的裁决预计将在今年晚些时候公布，可能会显著影响美国行政部门下令征收关税的能力。
这场争议源于2018年至2019年对中国进口商品施加的关税，依据的是1974年贸易政策法案的第301条款，旨在回应北京对特朗普最初对价值500亿美元的中国商品征税的报复。2020年9月，来自康涅狄格州的HMTX Industries公司提起诉讼，指控美国政府在实施对价值3000亿美元中国商品的额外关税时，未能合理考虑公众意见和经济影响。
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特朗普的关税政策面临法律挑战，特别是针对他在第一任期对中国实施的税收。随着新任美国总统推动更具侵略性的关税政策以解决与贸易无关的国内问题，针对他先前关税的法律案件重新引起关注。
观察人士指出，这起案件的结果可能会影响特朗普的关税战略，因为他上周利用紧急权力对中国下达新的征税命令，促使北京向世界贸易组织提起争端。此案的裁决预计将在今年晚些时候公布，可能会显著影响美国行政部门下令征收关税的能力。
这场争议源于2018年至2019年对中国进口商品施加的关税，依据的是1974年贸易政策法案的第301条款，旨在回应北京对特朗普最初对价值500亿美元的中国商品征税的报复。2020年9月，来自康涅狄格州的HMTX Industries公司提起诉讼，指控美国政府在实施对价值3000亿美元中国商品的额外关税时，未能合理考虑公众意见和经济影响。
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War-torn Lebanon forms 1st government in over 2 years
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Lebanon’s new prime minister on Saturday formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022.
President Joseph Aoun announced in a statement that he had accepted the resignation of the former caretaker government and signed a decree with new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam forming the new government.
Salam’s cabinet of 24 ministers, split evenly between Christian and Muslim sects, was formed less than a month after he was appointed, and comes at a time where Lebanon is scrambling to rebuild its battered southern region and maintain security along its southern border after a devastating war between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group.
A US-brokered ceasefire deal ended the war in November.
Lebanon is also still in the throes of a crippling economic crisis, now in its sixth year, which has battered its banks, destroyed its state electricity sector and left many in poverty unable to access their savings.
Salam, a diplomat and former president of the International Court of Justice, has vowed to reform Lebanon’s judiciary and battered economy and bring about stability in the troubled country, which has faced numerous economic, political, and security crises for decades.
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Lebanon’s new prime minister on Saturday formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022.
President Joseph Aoun announced in a statement that he had accepted the resignation of the former caretaker government and signed a decree with new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam forming the new government.
Salam’s cabinet of 24 ministers, split evenly between Christian and Muslim sects, was formed less than a month after he was appointed, and comes at a time where Lebanon is scrambling to rebuild its battered southern region and maintain security along its southern border after a devastating war between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group.
A US-brokered ceasefire deal ended the war in November.
Lebanon is also still in the throes of a crippling economic crisis, now in its sixth year, which has battered its banks, destroyed its state electricity sector and left many in poverty unable to access their savings.
Salam, a diplomat and former president of the International Court of Justice, has vowed to reform Lebanon’s judiciary and battered economy and bring about stability in the troubled country, which has faced numerous economic, political, and security crises for decades.
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Ukraine war: Zelensky confirms new offensive in Russia’s Kursk
乌克兰总统泽连斯基确认在俄罗斯库尔斯克地区发动新一轮攻势，并表示朝鲜军队与俄军并肩作战。在周五的讲话中，泽连斯基指出，在库尔斯克的战斗中，乌克兰军队展开了新的进攻，并称“敌军的数量在数百人之中被消灭”。
与此同时，俄罗斯国防部在周六表示已成功击退乌克兰的反击，并声称周五在顿涅茨克地区的托列茨克镇取得了突破，尽管乌克兰官员对此并未确认。南韩军方上个月曾表示，朝鲜可能在其士兵遭受重创后准备向俄罗斯派遣更多部队，这为库尔斯克的局势增添了复杂性。
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乌克兰总统泽连斯基确认在俄罗斯库尔斯克地区发动新一轮攻势，并表示朝鲜军队与俄军并肩作战。在周五的讲话中，泽连斯基指出，在库尔斯克的战斗中，乌克兰军队展开了新的进攻，并称“敌军的数量在数百人之中被消灭”。
与此同时，俄罗斯国防部在周六表示已成功击退乌克兰的反击，并声称周五在顿涅茨克地区的托列茨克镇取得了突破，尽管乌克兰官员对此并未确认。南韩军方上个月曾表示，朝鲜可能在其士兵遭受重创后准备向俄罗斯派遣更多部队，这为库尔斯克的局势增添了复杂性。
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Hong Kong to open in-town check-in for Qantas Airways passengers
从下周开始，澳大利亚的Qantas Airways旅客可以在香港的市区柜台办理登机和行李托运，这使得提供该服务的航空公司数量增加到三家。旅客可在香港站或九龙站的MTR站使用此服务，方便连接至机场快线。
目前，只有国泰航空和香港航空也提供类似的市区登机服务。MTR公司表示，该服务的营业时间为香港站早上7点至晚上6点，九龙站为早上7点至下午3点，旅客可以在航班起飞前24小时内，以及起飞前90分钟内使用此服务。MTR公司希望通过协调更多航空公司加入此服务，进一步提升乘客的出行便利。
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从下周开始，澳大利亚的Qantas Airways旅客可以在香港的市区柜台办理登机和行李托运，这使得提供该服务的航空公司数量增加到三家。旅客可在香港站或九龙站的MTR站使用此服务，方便连接至机场快线。
目前，只有国泰航空和香港航空也提供类似的市区登机服务。MTR公司表示，该服务的营业时间为香港站早上7点至晚上6点，九龙站为早上7点至下午3点，旅客可以在航班起飞前24小时内，以及起飞前90分钟内使用此服务。MTR公司希望通过协调更多航空公司加入此服务，进一步提升乘客的出行便利。
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Hong Kong police officer loses speed loader and 6 bullets
在香港，警方一名警员在旺角泰山执勤时丢失了一枚弹夹和六发.38口径子弹。警方呼吁任何发现这些物品的人归还，并表示已经展开调查并对事发区域进行了搜寻。
事件发生在周五，警方在获悉情况后迅速采取行动。截止到周六晚上9时，尚未收到任何关于物品被找到的报告。此案件被列为“政府财物丢失”，警方重申了对警用装备的保管和使用有严格的规章制度，并鼓励公众如有发现，请将物品交至最近的警署或联系旺角泰山警署。
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在香港，警方一名警员在旺角泰山执勤时丢失了一枚弹夹和六发.38口径子弹。警方呼吁任何发现这些物品的人归还，并表示已经展开调查并对事发区域进行了搜寻。
事件发生在周五，警方在获悉情况后迅速采取行动。截止到周六晚上9时，尚未收到任何关于物品被找到的报告。此案件被列为“政府财物丢失”，警方重申了对警用装备的保管和使用有严格的规章制度，并鼓励公众如有发现，请将物品交至最近的警署或联系旺角泰山警署。
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China leads the world in physics research as US a distant rival, Nature Index shows
By Dannie Peng
The world’s top organisations for high-quality physics research are all in China or Europe, with the US’ highest-ranked institution coming in at No 13, according to the latest Nature Index.
A China-based observer said this could have far-reaching implications for the United States’ technological edge, with physics underpinning much of modern technology and innovation. But another highlighted America’s overall lead in original research breakthroughs.
The Nature Index – maintained by the prestigious journal of the same name – ranks research institutions based on their contributions to articles published in the world’s most influential scientific journals.
The latest list was based on research output in the 12 months from November 2023.
China dominated the top 10, with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and Tsinghua University taking the top three spots.
Only two non-Chinese institutions broke into the top 10 – the Max Planck Society in Germany at No 4 and the French National Centre for Scientific Research at No 10.
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By Dannie Peng
The world’s top organisations for high-quality physics research are all in China or Europe, with the US’ highest-ranked institution coming in at No 13, according to the latest Nature Index.
A China-based observer said this could have far-reaching implications for the United States’ technological edge, with physics underpinning much of modern technology and innovation. But another highlighted America’s overall lead in original research breakthroughs.
The Nature Index – maintained by the prestigious journal of the same name – ranks research institutions based on their contributions to articles published in the world’s most influential scientific journals.
The latest list was based on research output in the 12 months from November 2023.
China dominated the top 10, with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and Tsinghua University taking the top three spots.
Only two non-Chinese institutions broke into the top 10 – the Max Planck Society in Germany at No 4 and the French National Centre for Scientific Research at No 10.
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Trump cuts South Africa funding over land policy, ICJ case
美国总统特朗普签署了一项行政命令，决定削减对南非的财政援助。这一决定是由于美国对南非的土地政策以及该国在国际法院对美国盟友以色列提起的种族灭绝案件表示不满。根据最新数据，2023年美国对南非的援助金额接近4.4亿美元。
南非外交部对此表示强烈反对，认为该命令“缺乏事实准确性，未能认识到南非殖民和种族隔离的深刻历史”。此外，白宫还计划为南非的白人农民及其家属提供作为难民的安置，这一举措将通过美国难民接纳计划优先考虑南非的阿非卡纳人，他们主要是早期荷兰和法国移民的后裔。南非外交部对此表示讽刺，认为这一政策使得南非的经济特权群体能够获得美国的难民身份，而其他地区的脆弱群体却在面临真实困境时被驱逐和拒绝庇护。
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美国总统特朗普签署了一项行政命令，决定削减对南非的财政援助。这一决定是由于美国对南非的土地政策以及该国在国际法院对美国盟友以色列提起的种族灭绝案件表示不满。根据最新数据，2023年美国对南非的援助金额接近4.4亿美元。
南非外交部对此表示强烈反对，认为该命令“缺乏事实准确性，未能认识到南非殖民和种族隔离的深刻历史”。此外，白宫还计划为南非的白人农民及其家属提供作为难民的安置，这一举措将通过美国难民接纳计划优先考虑南非的阿非卡纳人，他们主要是早期荷兰和法国移民的后裔。南非外交部对此表示讽刺，认为这一政策使得南非的经济特权群体能够获得美国的难民身份，而其他地区的脆弱群体却在面临真实困境时被驱逐和拒绝庇护。
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What the success of Wukong, Nezha and DeepSeek holds for the future of China-US rivalry
中国动画电影《哪吒2》将成为首部达10亿元（约1.37亿美元）的国产动画电影，堪称中国动漫产业的新里程碑。**这是中国动漫产业的崛起，标志着中国的动漫制作能力和全球影响力的提升**。展开解释，原因分析和影响说明如下。
动画电影《哪吒2》基于传统中国神话，讲述的是一个反叛的“恶魔”男孩如何挑战天命并把自己的命运掌握在自己手中，这个故事深深地吸引了中国的广大观众。该电影不仅仅是商业上的成功，它还揭示了中国年轻一代的心理特征，这个年轻一代可能会对世界地缘政治格局产生重大影响。
《哪吒2》是2019年上映的《哪吒》的续集。它紧接着中国第一部爆炸式视频游戏《黑神话：悟空》的问世，后者迅速成为全球第二大同时在线玩家人数的游戏。同样在2024年，中国还推出了另一部动画电影《30,000米》，这是中国第二高票房的动画电影。这些发展表明中国动漫产业正在迎来一个崛起期，不仅对中国国内市场有着深远的影响，也将在全球范围内产生更大的影响力。
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中国动画电影《哪吒2》将成为首部达10亿元（约1.37亿美元）的国产动画电影，堪称中国动漫产业的新里程碑。**这是中国动漫产业的崛起，标志着中国的动漫制作能力和全球影响力的提升**。展开解释，原因分析和影响说明如下。
动画电影《哪吒2》基于传统中国神话，讲述的是一个反叛的“恶魔”男孩如何挑战天命并把自己的命运掌握在自己手中，这个故事深深地吸引了中国的广大观众。该电影不仅仅是商业上的成功，它还揭示了中国年轻一代的心理特征，这个年轻一代可能会对世界地缘政治格局产生重大影响。
《哪吒2》是2019年上映的《哪吒》的续集。它紧接着中国第一部爆炸式视频游戏《黑神话：悟空》的问世，后者迅速成为全球第二大同时在线玩家人数的游戏。同样在2024年，中国还推出了另一部动画电影《30,000米》，这是中国第二高票房的动画电影。这些发展表明中国动漫产业正在迎来一个崛起期，不仅对中国国内市场有着深远的影响，也将在全球范围内产生更大的影响力。
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China reaffirms support for Palestinian state after Donald Trump’s Gaza comments
中国重申对巴勒斯坦建国的支持，针对特朗普提出的美国控制加沙的提案作出回应。中国外交部副部长陈晓东在与阿拉伯国家大使的会议上表示，加沙是巴勒斯坦不可分割的一部分，任何关于加沙未来的安排都必须尊重巴勒斯坦人民的意愿。
陈晓东强调，中国始终坚定支持巴勒斯坦人民的合法国家权利，以及巴勒斯坦权力机构对所有巴勒斯坦领土的有效管辖，包括加沙和西岸。他还表示，北京将继续与阿拉伯国家保持密切沟通与合作，此次会议是应阿拉伯国家的要求举行的。外媒指出，阿拉伯大使们希望中国能在维护国际公正和支持巴勒斯坦的合法权利方面继续发挥建设性作用。
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中国重申对巴勒斯坦建国的支持，针对特朗普提出的美国控制加沙的提案作出回应。中国外交部副部长陈晓东在与阿拉伯国家大使的会议上表示，加沙是巴勒斯坦不可分割的一部分，任何关于加沙未来的安排都必须尊重巴勒斯坦人民的意愿。
陈晓东强调，中国始终坚定支持巴勒斯坦人民的合法国家权利，以及巴勒斯坦权力机构对所有巴勒斯坦领土的有效管辖，包括加沙和西岸。他还表示，北京将继续与阿拉伯国家保持密切沟通与合作，此次会议是应阿拉伯国家的要求举行的。外媒指出，阿拉伯大使们希望中国能在维护国际公正和支持巴勒斯坦的合法权利方面继续发挥建设性作用。
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China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong slams US call to free Jimmy Lai
中国外交部在香港对美国要求无条件释放前媒体老板赖昌星的言论表示强烈谴责。赖昌星因涉嫌参与反对中国政府的活动，已被拘留1500天。美国民主、人权与劳工局在社交媒体上发文称，赖昌星因勇敢为香港的民主和言论自由而被监禁。
中国外交部发言人指出，赖昌星是反华和香港骚乱的主要策划者，指责他与外部势力勾结，威胁国家安全。他反驳美国关于法治和人权的说法，称美国实际上在支持其政治代理人，坚决反对美国的立场，并认为美国对赖昌星的支持只会进一步暴露其与赖的勾结，最终注定失败。
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中国外交部在香港对美国要求无条件释放前媒体老板赖昌星的言论表示强烈谴责。赖昌星因涉嫌参与反对中国政府的活动，已被拘留1500天。美国民主、人权与劳工局在社交媒体上发文称，赖昌星因勇敢为香港的民主和言论自由而被监禁。
中国外交部发言人指出，赖昌星是反华和香港骚乱的主要策划者，指责他与外部势力勾结，威胁国家安全。他反驳美国关于法治和人权的说法，称美国实际上在支持其政治代理人，坚决反对美国的立场，并认为美国对赖昌星的支持只会进一步暴露其与赖的勾结，最终注定失败。
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Syria’s new leaders meet with chemical weapons watchdog
全球化学武器监管机构的代表团于周六抵达大马士革，首次与叙利亚新领导层会面。此次会晤标志着叙利亚政局变动后的重要时刻，特别是在前总统巴沙尔·阿萨德政权崩溃后，监管机构希望了解和处理叙利亚的化学武器状况。
叙利亚在2013年加入禁止化学武器组织（OPCW），以避免因化学攻击而遭到空袭，而阿萨德政府则始终否认使用化学武器。组织之前已经确认，阿萨德政府在长达近14年的内战中多次使用化学武器，相较之下，去年也发现伊斯兰国在马雷镇使用了芥子气。代表团与叙利亚的新领导人，包括总统艾哈迈德·沙拉和外长阿萨德·哈桑·阿尔-希巴尼的会晤，意在探讨如何遵守相关规定，确保和销毁如氯气等危险物质。此外，OPCW官方对以色列对叙利亚前军队军事目标进行的一系列空袭表示担忧，认为可能造成有毒物质的污染或证据的毁灭。
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全球化学武器监管机构的代表团于周六抵达大马士革，首次与叙利亚新领导层会面。此次会晤标志着叙利亚政局变动后的重要时刻，特别是在前总统巴沙尔·阿萨德政权崩溃后，监管机构希望了解和处理叙利亚的化学武器状况。
叙利亚在2013年加入禁止化学武器组织（OPCW），以避免因化学攻击而遭到空袭，而阿萨德政府则始终否认使用化学武器。组织之前已经确认，阿萨德政府在长达近14年的内战中多次使用化学武器，相较之下，去年也发现伊斯兰国在马雷镇使用了芥子气。代表团与叙利亚的新领导人，包括总统艾哈迈德·沙拉和外长阿萨德·哈桑·阿尔-希巴尼的会晤，意在探讨如何遵守相关规定，确保和销毁如氯气等危险物质。此外，OPCW官方对以色列对叙利亚前军队军事目标进行的一系列空袭表示担忧，认为可能造成有毒物质的污染或证据的毁灭。
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China protests over Panama’s withdrawal from Belt and Road Initiative
巴拿马决定退出中国的"一带一路"倡议，这是一个在美国压力下做出的决定。中国已经召见巴拿马大使，表达了对这一决定的深切遗憾。assistant外交部助理部长赵志远表示，北京“深切”遗憾巴拿马的决定。
这一决定是在巴拿马总统何塞·劳尔·穆利诺宣布退出该倡议的第二天做出的。穆利诺表示，他已经给出了退出的90天通知期，并问道：“一带一路”倡议为巴拿马带来了什么好处？此前，美国国务卿马尔科·鲁比奥会见穆利诺，表达了对中国对巴拿马运河影响的担忧。鲁比奥警告巴拿马，如果不立即结束被视为中国对运河的影响和控制，美国将采取“必要措施”。
这一事件凸显了中美之间的竞争，以及中国在拉丁美洲基础设施建设中的影响力。美国已经对中国的“一带一路”倡议表示了担忧，尤其是在运河控制权的问题上。中国此前投资了大量资金在巴拿马进行基础设施建设，这一举动引发了美国的不满。随着这一事件的发展，中美之间的竞争可能会进一步升级，巴拿马的退出也将对其自身经济和外交政策产生影响。
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巴拿马决定退出中国的"一带一路"倡议，这是一个在美国压力下做出的决定。中国已经召见巴拿马大使，表达了对这一决定的深切遗憾。assistant外交部助理部长赵志远表示，北京“深切”遗憾巴拿马的决定。
这一决定是在巴拿马总统何塞·劳尔·穆利诺宣布退出该倡议的第二天做出的。穆利诺表示，他已经给出了退出的90天通知期，并问道：“一带一路”倡议为巴拿马带来了什么好处？此前，美国国务卿马尔科·鲁比奥会见穆利诺，表达了对中国对巴拿马运河影响的担忧。鲁比奥警告巴拿马，如果不立即结束被视为中国对运河的影响和控制，美国将采取“必要措施”。
这一事件凸显了中美之间的竞争，以及中国在拉丁美洲基础设施建设中的影响力。美国已经对中国的“一带一路”倡议表示了担忧，尤其是在运河控制权的问题上。中国此前投资了大量资金在巴拿马进行基础设施建设，这一举动引发了美国的不满。随着这一事件的发展，中美之间的竞争可能会进一步升级，巴拿马的退出也将对其自身经济和外交政策产生影响。
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EU signals pragmatic tone as it walks ‘fine line’ between China and the US
欧盟委员会主席乌尔苏拉·冯德莱恩在布鲁塞尔提出与中国达成新协议的可能性，这一言论令人震惊，并暗示双方可能会扩展贸易投资关系。这是冯德莱恩近年来较为强硬言辞的一次显著转变，且并未经过其他欧盟决策者的共同商议。
随后的日子里，中国也传出意外消息，任命曾在法国担任大使的老牌外交官陆慕奎为新的欧洲事务特别代表，负责同欧盟及欧洲国家的沟通。陆慕奎以其尖锐的风格在法国引发争议，此次任命被视作中国未来对待欧盟关系的一个信号。
分析人士指出，陆慕奎的上任可能预示着北京在与布鲁塞尔的交往中将变得更加强硬，这可能会影响双方未来的互动和理解。随着中欧关系的复杂化，双方在经贸往来以及政策上或将面对更多挑战和机遇。
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欧盟委员会主席乌尔苏拉·冯德莱恩在布鲁塞尔提出与中国达成新协议的可能性，这一言论令人震惊，并暗示双方可能会扩展贸易投资关系。这是冯德莱恩近年来较为强硬言辞的一次显著转变，且并未经过其他欧盟决策者的共同商议。
随后的日子里，中国也传出意外消息，任命曾在法国担任大使的老牌外交官陆慕奎为新的欧洲事务特别代表，负责同欧盟及欧洲国家的沟通。陆慕奎以其尖锐的风格在法国引发争议，此次任命被视作中国未来对待欧盟关系的一个信号。
分析人士指出，陆慕奎的上任可能预示着北京在与布鲁塞尔的交往中将变得更加强硬，这可能会影响双方未来的互动和理解。随着中欧关系的复杂化，双方在经贸往来以及政策上或将面对更多挑战和机遇。
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