Why Asia’s young women are going ‘boy sober’ and swiping left on romance
越来越多的新加坡年轻女性正在选择不遵循传统的“剧本”——努力学习、认真恋爱、申请公共住房、结婚生子。她们更倾向于追求个人自由和事业发展，重新定义幸福的含义。
对于一些女性来说，例如30岁的Candace，工作性质让她可以在世界各地旅行，因此约会变得不那么重要。而对于另一些女性，例如27岁的Tessa，在经历令人失望的约会和“被消失”的经历后，她们开始反思婚姻之外的幸福。她们更看重个人的选择和生活方式，不再将婚姻视为人生的必选项。
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越来越多的新加坡年轻女性正在选择不遵循传统的“剧本”——努力学习、认真恋爱、申请公共住房、结婚生子。她们更倾向于追求个人自由和事业发展，重新定义幸福的含义。
对于一些女性来说，例如30岁的Candace，工作性质让她可以在世界各地旅行，因此约会变得不那么重要。而对于另一些女性，例如27岁的Tessa，在经历令人失望的约会和“被消失”的经历后，她们开始反思婚姻之外的幸福。她们更看重个人的选择和生活方式，不再将婚姻视为人生的必选项。
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UN peacekeeper wounded as Hezbollah supporters protest
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has vowed to punish those responsible for attacking a United Nations peacekeeping convoy. This incident, which involved setting a UNIFIL vehicle on fire and injuring a Nepalese deputy force commander, has drawn strong condemnation from both the UN and Lebanese authorities.
The attack occurred amidst rising tensions, as Hezbollah supporters blocked the road to Lebanon's only international airport for a second night in protest of a decision to bar two Iranian planes from landing. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has also condemned the "criminal attack" and promised arrests, while an emergency security meeting has been called to address the situation and ensure stability.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has vowed to punish those responsible for attacking a United Nations peacekeeping convoy. This incident, which involved setting a UNIFIL vehicle on fire and injuring a Nepalese deputy force commander, has drawn strong condemnation from both the UN and Lebanese authorities.
The attack occurred amidst rising tensions, as Hezbollah supporters blocked the road to Lebanon's only international airport for a second night in protest of a decision to bar two Iranian planes from landing. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has also condemned the "criminal attack" and promised arrests, while an emergency security meeting has been called to address the situation and ensure stability.
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Trump’s reciprocal tariff plan to hurt Hong Kong, mainland manufacturers: experts
香港和中国内地的制造商将受到唐纳德·特朗普计划对所有进口商品征收互惠关税的影响，因为很难找到替代美国市场的方案。专家表示，这种一刀切的做法也可能消除其他亚洲国家生产商的竞争优势。
特朗普周四宣布了对所有进口商品征收定制互惠关税的计划，理由是其他国家对美国商品征收关税。新关税将在美国管理和预算办公室进行为期六个月的评估后生效，美国贸易代表和商务部将负责在国别基础上提出新的关税方案。根据香港政府统计处的数据，关税可能会影响香港对美国的2955.7亿港元（379.8亿美元）的出口额（截至2024年）。美国是香港第二大出口市场，仅次于中国内地。香港中小型企业联合会名誉主席刘达邦对这项政策的不可预测性表示失望。
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香港和中国内地的制造商将受到唐纳德·特朗普计划对所有进口商品征收互惠关税的影响，因为很难找到替代美国市场的方案。专家表示，这种一刀切的做法也可能消除其他亚洲国家生产商的竞争优势。
特朗普周四宣布了对所有进口商品征收定制互惠关税的计划，理由是其他国家对美国商品征收关税。新关税将在美国管理和预算办公室进行为期六个月的评估后生效，美国贸易代表和商务部将负责在国别基础上提出新的关税方案。根据香港政府统计处的数据，关税可能会影响香港对美国的2955.7亿港元（379.8亿美元）的出口额（截至2024年）。美国是香港第二大出口市场，仅次于中国内地。香港中小型企业联合会名誉主席刘达邦对这项政策的不可预测性表示失望。
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Trump’s ‘big stick diplomacy’ won’t go far in today’s world system
The US government, grappling with a record US$36 trillion in debt, may consider revaluing its gold reserves to ease financial pressures. This potential move comes as the cost of maintaining a dominant global military presence strains the US economy, making it increasingly reliant on borrowing.
The US Treasury holds a substantial gold reserve, currently valued at a fraction of its market price. Revaluing these holdings from the notional US$42.22 per ounce to the current market price of around US$2,800 could significantly boost the asset side of the national balance sheet. Furthermore, a potential decrease in the interest rate differential between the US dollar and the Japanese yen could reduce capital inflows into US Treasury securities, adding further pressure on the bond market and highlighting the need for the US to explore options for managing its debt.
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The US government, grappling with a record US$36 trillion in debt, may consider revaluing its gold reserves to ease financial pressures. This potential move comes as the cost of maintaining a dominant global military presence strains the US economy, making it increasingly reliant on borrowing.
The US Treasury holds a substantial gold reserve, currently valued at a fraction of its market price. Revaluing these holdings from the notional US$42.22 per ounce to the current market price of around US$2,800 could significantly boost the asset side of the national balance sheet. Furthermore, a potential decrease in the interest rate differential between the US dollar and the Japanese yen could reduce capital inflows into US Treasury securities, adding further pressure on the bond market and highlighting the need for the US to explore options for managing its debt.
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Hong Kong homebuyers flock to NWD’s State Pavilia project amid ‘attractive’ pricing
New World Development (NWD) saw strong sales for its State Pavilia residential project in North Point, Hong Kong, with 103 of the 168 units on offer sold by 3pm Saturday. This positive reception comes even after the developer raised prices for this weekend's sales, signaling continued buyer interest in the Hong Kong property market.
The project, located on the site of the former State Theatre, is a redevelopment by NWD, controlled by the family of Henry Cheng Kar-shun. The units on offer included one, two, and three-bedroom flats, with prices ranging from HK$6.05 million to HK$20.4 million after discounts. The enthusiastic response, with over 4,800 buyers registering interest, may provide a boost to NWD as it works to reduce its substantial debt.
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New World Development (NWD) saw strong sales for its State Pavilia residential project in North Point, Hong Kong, with 103 of the 168 units on offer sold by 3pm Saturday. This positive reception comes even after the developer raised prices for this weekend's sales, signaling continued buyer interest in the Hong Kong property market.
The project, located on the site of the former State Theatre, is a redevelopment by NWD, controlled by the family of Henry Cheng Kar-shun. The units on offer included one, two, and three-bedroom flats, with prices ranging from HK$6.05 million to HK$20.4 million after discounts. The enthusiastic response, with over 4,800 buyers registering interest, may provide a boost to NWD as it works to reduce its substantial debt.
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‘We are resisting, just by existing and loving.’ Mass gay wedding at US fair raises funds
Y’all-Mart, an art fair in Columbia, South Carolina, recently hosted eight free gay weddings as a fundraiser, exceeding its initial goal and raising over $3,500. The event, sparked by an Instagram post, offered wedding packages complete with cupcakes, flowers, photography, and bolo ties, all free of charge.
The funds raised will help cover the $150 fees associated with legal name and gender changes for individuals. The LGBTQ couples who participated cited concerns about the future legality of their marriages as a key reason for choosing the unconventional wedding venue, especially given recent calls in Idaho to overturn the Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell vs Hodges ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
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Y’all-Mart, an art fair in Columbia, South Carolina, recently hosted eight free gay weddings as a fundraiser, exceeding its initial goal and raising over $3,500. The event, sparked by an Instagram post, offered wedding packages complete with cupcakes, flowers, photography, and bolo ties, all free of charge.
The funds raised will help cover the $150 fees associated with legal name and gender changes for individuals. The LGBTQ couples who participated cited concerns about the future legality of their marriages as a key reason for choosing the unconventional wedding venue, especially given recent calls in Idaho to overturn the Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell vs Hodges ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
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Myanmar junta criticises Argentina arrest warrant
缅甸军政府强烈批评阿根廷法院，原因是该法院发布了针对其领导人敏昂莱的逮捕令，指控其对罗兴亚少数民族犯下“种族灭绝和危害人类罪”。 此举源于一个罗兴亚倡导团体在阿根廷提出的申诉，阿根廷法院因此对包括敏昂莱、前总统吴廷觉和前民选领导人昂山素季在内的军方和文职官员发出了逮捕令。
缅甸军政府发言人佐敏吞回应称，阿根廷并不了解缅甸，并反建议阿根廷应首先解决其国内的法官职位空缺问题，再来根据法律批评缅甸。罗兴亚人主要为穆斯林，在佛教徒占多数的缅甸面临着种族隔离般的待遇。
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缅甸军政府强烈批评阿根廷法院，原因是该法院发布了针对其领导人敏昂莱的逮捕令，指控其对罗兴亚少数民族犯下“种族灭绝和危害人类罪”。 此举源于一个罗兴亚倡导团体在阿根廷提出的申诉，阿根廷法院因此对包括敏昂莱、前总统吴廷觉和前民选领导人昂山素季在内的军方和文职官员发出了逮捕令。
缅甸军政府发言人佐敏吞回应称，阿根廷并不了解缅甸，并反建议阿根廷应首先解决其国内的法官职位空缺问题，再来根据法律批评缅甸。罗兴亚人主要为穆斯林，在佛教徒占多数的缅甸面临着种族隔离般的待遇。
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Quantum entanglement theory first proved by Chinese woman in 1949
Chien-Shiung Wu, a Chinese-American physicist who contributed to the Manhattan Project, also conducted the first experiment to confirm quantum entanglement in 1949, a phenomenon Albert Einstein famously called "spooky action at a distance." This achievement, often overlooked, is highlighted in a recent profile in Physics Today, recognizing Wu as a pivotal figure in 20th-century experimental physics.
Wu's experiment at Columbia University, conducted with her student Irving Shaknov, demonstrated the connection between particles regardless of distance. While later experiments by other scientists further solidified entanglement and earned them the 2022 Nobel Prize in physics, Wu's earlier conclusive work was largely forgotten. Despite this, Wu made numerous significant contributions to physics, including verifying a theory that led to a Nobel Prize for others, and was recently honored by China with a lunar crater named after her.
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Chien-Shiung Wu, a Chinese-American physicist who contributed to the Manhattan Project, also conducted the first experiment to confirm quantum entanglement in 1949, a phenomenon Albert Einstein famously called "spooky action at a distance." This achievement, often overlooked, is highlighted in a recent profile in Physics Today, recognizing Wu as a pivotal figure in 20th-century experimental physics.
Wu's experiment at Columbia University, conducted with her student Irving Shaknov, demonstrated the connection between particles regardless of distance. While later experiments by other scientists further solidified entanglement and earned them the 2022 Nobel Prize in physics, Wu's earlier conclusive work was largely forgotten. Despite this, Wu made numerous significant contributions to physics, including verifying a theory that led to a Nobel Prize for others, and was recently honored by China with a lunar crater named after her.
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Hong Kong launches naming contest for city’s two giant panda cubs
香港为迎接即将首次公开亮相的熊猫幼崽举办了一场征名比赛。海洋公园主席庞建贻表示，自北京赠送的两只熊猫“安安”和“佳佳”于12月初亮相以来，公园圣诞期间的收入同比增长了30%。他希望随着熊猫幼崽的亮相，公园的业务能够进一步增长。
行政长官李家超在政府与公园联合举办的征名比赛启动仪式上表示，自熊猫幼崽出生以来，香港居民一直亲切地称它们为“姐姐”和“弟弟”，就像在家称呼自己的孩子一样。但他补充说，有必要给它们起正式的名字，并邀请大家踊跃参与。
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香港为迎接即将首次公开亮相的熊猫幼崽举办了一场征名比赛。海洋公园主席庞建贻表示，自北京赠送的两只熊猫“安安”和“佳佳”于12月初亮相以来，公园圣诞期间的收入同比增长了30%。他希望随着熊猫幼崽的亮相，公园的业务能够进一步增长。
行政长官李家超在政府与公园联合举办的征名比赛启动仪式上表示，自熊猫幼崽出生以来，香港居民一直亲切地称它们为“姐姐”和“弟弟”，就像在家称呼自己的孩子一样。但他补充说，有必要给它们起正式的名字，并邀请大家踊跃参与。
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Japan’s Tepco takes on challenge of making space for Fukushima nuclear debris
日本福岛核电站的工作人员已经开始拆除储水罐，以便为存放核废料腾出空间。此次行动旨在解决东京电力公司（Tepco）面临的难题，即为福岛第一核电站受损反应堆中剩余的约880吨放射性物质寻找合适的储存地点。由于福岛第一核电站目前已无可用土地，拆除储水罐成为必要之举。
2011年3月11日，一场由强烈地震引发的海啸袭击了福岛核电站，导致三个运行中的反应堆冷却系统瘫痪并发生熔毁。此后，东京电力公司一直在该地点储存130万吨水，这些水是地下水、海水、雨水以及用于冷却反应堆的水的混合物，经过处理后储存在1000多个水箱中，占据了核电站的大部分区域。
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日本福岛核电站的工作人员已经开始拆除储水罐，以便为存放核废料腾出空间。此次行动旨在解决东京电力公司（Tepco）面临的难题，即为福岛第一核电站受损反应堆中剩余的约880吨放射性物质寻找合适的储存地点。由于福岛第一核电站目前已无可用土地，拆除储水罐成为必要之举。
2011年3月11日，一场由强烈地震引发的海啸袭击了福岛核电站，导致三个运行中的反应堆冷却系统瘫痪并发生熔毁。此后，东京电力公司一直在该地点储存130万吨水，这些水是地下水、海水、雨水以及用于冷却反应堆的水的混合物，经过处理后储存在1000多个水箱中，占据了核电站的大部分区域。
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China seeks deeper trust with Cook Islands, Premier Li tells Prime Minister Mark Brown
<p><strong>China aims to bolster "political trust" and cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative with the Cook Islands.</strong> This commitment was conveyed by Premier Li Qiang to Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown during their meeting in Harbin. The two countries signed multiple cooperation agreements, though specific details were not disclosed by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.</p> <p>Li Qiang emphasized China's willingness to strengthen ties with the Cook Islands by aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with the island nation's development strategy, focusing on mutually beneficial cooperation in areas like maritime infrastructure and cultural exchange. Prime Minister Brown affirmed the Cook Islands' commitment to the "one-China" policy and expressed interest in deepening collaboration with China on marine tourism, climate change, and seabed mineral research, particularly for resources vital to electric vehicle battery production.</p>
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<p><strong>China aims to bolster "political trust" and cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative with the Cook Islands.</strong> This commitment was conveyed by Premier Li Qiang to Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown during their meeting in Harbin. The two countries signed multiple cooperation agreements, though specific details were not disclosed by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.</p> <p>Li Qiang emphasized China's willingness to strengthen ties with the Cook Islands by aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with the island nation's development strategy, focusing on mutually beneficial cooperation in areas like maritime infrastructure and cultural exchange. Prime Minister Brown affirmed the Cook Islands' commitment to the "one-China" policy and expressed interest in deepening collaboration with China on marine tourism, climate change, and seabed mineral research, particularly for resources vital to electric vehicle battery production.</p>
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Why Malaysia’s new social media licences are disconcerting
Malaysia has implemented a new social media licensing framework requiring platforms with over 8 million users to obtain a license, a move the government says is necessary to curb harmful online content and protect user privacy. This initiative, effective January 1, marks a significant shift from the previous hands-off approach, where social media and internet-messaging providers were exempt from licensing requirements.
The new framework, driven by concerns over inadequate self-regulation by platforms, particularly regarding the spread of racially charged content, aims to hold platforms accountable for the material they host. While the government stresses the need for proactive digital governance, the policy has sparked debate due to concerns about its potential impact on freedom of expression and the feasibility of its implementation, highlighted by a contentious parliamentary vote and stricter data protection rules.
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Malaysia has implemented a new social media licensing framework requiring platforms with over 8 million users to obtain a license, a move the government says is necessary to curb harmful online content and protect user privacy. This initiative, effective January 1, marks a significant shift from the previous hands-off approach, where social media and internet-messaging providers were exempt from licensing requirements.
The new framework, driven by concerns over inadequate self-regulation by platforms, particularly regarding the spread of racially charged content, aims to hold platforms accountable for the material they host. While the government stresses the need for proactive digital governance, the policy has sparked debate due to concerns about its potential impact on freedom of expression and the feasibility of its implementation, highlighted by a contentious parliamentary vote and stricter data protection rules.
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Hong Kong police, mainland officials discuss stepping up anti-scam education
香港警方正与中国大陆当局探讨合作，计划在学生赴港前，对他们及其家长进行防诈骗教育。此举旨在源头预防，提高学生和家长对诈骗手法的警惕性，避免在港期间遭受经济损失。
警察总长萧泽颐表示，警方同时也在调查是否有教育顾问在协助大陆学生申请来港就学时，泄露学生信息给诈骗分子。上月，香港警方已与大陆多个部门进行会谈，希望通过合作，在大陆对学生进行防诈骗教育，特别是要让学生家长了解常见的诈骗类型，以便在子女遭遇诈骗时能够正确应对。
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香港警方正与中国大陆当局探讨合作，计划在学生赴港前，对他们及其家长进行防诈骗教育。此举旨在源头预防，提高学生和家长对诈骗手法的警惕性，避免在港期间遭受经济损失。
警察总长萧泽颐表示，警方同时也在调查是否有教育顾问在协助大陆学生申请来港就学时，泄露学生信息给诈骗分子。上月，香港警方已与大陆多个部门进行会谈，希望通过合作，在大陆对学生进行防诈骗教育，特别是要让学生家长了解常见的诈骗类型，以便在子女遭遇诈骗时能够正确应对。
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South Korea to reconsider using paper straws as global shift back to plastic gains momentum
韩国政府将重新评估纸吸管的环保性，此前多国已开始放弃使用。此次评估将涵盖纸吸管的整个生命周期，包括生产、消费和处置等阶段，以确定其对环境的实际影响。评估结果将直接影响政府是否继续推广使用纸吸管。
这一举措的背景是，全球范围内对纸吸管环保性的争议不断，一些国家和企业已经开始重新使用塑料吸管。韩国政府原计划在2022年禁止使用塑料吸管，但该禁令已被多次推迟，目前实际上允许再次使用塑料吸管。此次生命周期评估预计将于四月完成，将为未来的政策制定提供依据。
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韩国政府将重新评估纸吸管的环保性，此前多国已开始放弃使用。此次评估将涵盖纸吸管的整个生命周期，包括生产、消费和处置等阶段，以确定其对环境的实际影响。评估结果将直接影响政府是否继续推广使用纸吸管。
这一举措的背景是，全球范围内对纸吸管环保性的争议不断，一些国家和企业已经开始重新使用塑料吸管。韩国政府原计划在2022年禁止使用塑料吸管，但该禁令已被多次推迟，目前实际上允许再次使用塑料吸管。此次生命周期评估预计将于四月完成，将为未来的政策制定提供依据。
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Are China’s AI advancements a double-edged sword hanging over already dire job prospects?
中国人工智能的快速发展正在对就业市场产生巨大影响，一些公司已经开始计划裁员，因为自动化正在取代重复性工作。DeepSeek等中国AI初创公司的崛起，预示着AI技术在重塑就业机会的同时，也在技术和创新领域催生新的岗位。
有消息称，化妆品公司Chicmax计划大幅裁减客服等部门的人员，部分部门裁员率高达95%，仅留下精通AI的员工。尽管该公司CEO后来澄清并非大规模裁员，并计划增加整体员工数量，但AI对就业市场带来的冲击已是不争的事实。年轻的求职者们正在重新审视他们的职业前景，以适应快速变化的就业环境和放缓的经济形势。
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中国人工智能的快速发展正在对就业市场产生巨大影响，一些公司已经开始计划裁员，因为自动化正在取代重复性工作。DeepSeek等中国AI初创公司的崛起，预示着AI技术在重塑就业机会的同时，也在技术和创新领域催生新的岗位。
有消息称，化妆品公司Chicmax计划大幅裁减客服等部门的人员，部分部门裁员率高达95%，仅留下精通AI的员工。尽管该公司CEO后来澄清并非大规模裁员，并计划增加整体员工数量，但AI对就业市场带来的冲击已是不争的事实。年轻的求职者们正在重新审视他们的职业前景，以适应快速变化的就业环境和放缓的经济形势。
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China Husky dog porter becomes internet star by helping homestay guests transport luggage
一只名叫Hakimi的哈士奇在中国走红，因为它帮助客人将行李运送到民宿酒店。这项特别的服务吸引了大量游客，并在三天内创造了高达20万元人民币（约合2.7万美元）的收入，成为了该民宿的活招牌。
Hakimi由徐先生饲养，徐先生在中国西南部云南省著名旅游城市丽江经营一家民宿。徐先生表示，Hakimi非常活泼好动，去年四月他突发奇想让它尝试拉行李车，没想到它一下子就学会了。Hakimi的出现不仅在社交媒体上吸引了大量关注，也为民宿带来了许多游客。
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一只名叫Hakimi的哈士奇在中国走红，因为它帮助客人将行李运送到民宿酒店。这项特别的服务吸引了大量游客，并在三天内创造了高达20万元人民币（约合2.7万美元）的收入，成为了该民宿的活招牌。
Hakimi由徐先生饲养，徐先生在中国西南部云南省著名旅游城市丽江经营一家民宿。徐先生表示，Hakimi非常活泼好动，去年四月他突发奇想让它尝试拉行李车，没想到它一下子就学会了。Hakimi的出现不仅在社交媒体上吸引了大量关注，也为民宿带来了许多游客。
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‘A loss to the city’: memorial held for ex-Hong Kong lawmaker Shiu Ka-chun
香港前立法会议员邵家臻的追悼会于周六举行，亲友和公众人士聚集在一起，悼念这位与胃癌抗争后去世的社工界代表。追悼会在湾仔循道卫理国际教会举行，邵家臻终年55岁，今年一月因胃癌手术后出现并发症不幸离世。
追悼会的公众悼念环节于上午九时开始，数十人排队向这位2016年至2020年代表社工界在立法会任职的议员致敬。现场布置简洁，摆放着邵家臻的照片、书籍、配件以及他立法会办公室的铭牌。另有约十多名便衣警察在教堂外驻守。
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香港前立法会议员邵家臻的追悼会于周六举行，亲友和公众人士聚集在一起，悼念这位与胃癌抗争后去世的社工界代表。追悼会在湾仔循道卫理国际教会举行，邵家臻终年55岁，今年一月因胃癌手术后出现并发症不幸离世。
追悼会的公众悼念环节于上午九时开始，数十人排队向这位2016年至2020年代表社工界在立法会任职的议员致敬。现场布置简洁，摆放着邵家臻的照片、书籍、配件以及他立法会办公室的铭牌。另有约十多名便衣警察在教堂外驻守。
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Cook Islands says comprehensive strategic partnership deal signed with China
库克群岛与中国签署了一项全面的战略伙伴关系协议，预计此举将引起与其有宪法联系的新西兰的关注。该协议由库克群岛总理马克·布朗和中国国务院总理李强在哈尔滨签署，旨在加强两国在贸易、投资、旅游、海洋科学、基础设施和气候适应等领域的合作。
布朗表示，该伙伴关系将为库克群岛的政府、私营部门和人民提供机会，使其能够从与中国在符合国家利益和长期发展目标的领域的加强合作中受益。新西兰外交部长温斯顿·彼得斯表示，一旦协议内容公布，新西兰将根据自身利益和相互间的宪法责任进行密切评估，此前布朗前往中国寻求建立伙伴关系已经引起了新西兰的警惕，新西兰对中国在太平洋地区日益增长的影响力保持谨慎态度。
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库克群岛与中国签署了一项全面的战略伙伴关系协议，预计此举将引起与其有宪法联系的新西兰的关注。该协议由库克群岛总理马克·布朗和中国国务院总理李强在哈尔滨签署，旨在加强两国在贸易、投资、旅游、海洋科学、基础设施和气候适应等领域的合作。
布朗表示，该伙伴关系将为库克群岛的政府、私营部门和人民提供机会，使其能够从与中国在符合国家利益和长期发展目标的领域的加强合作中受益。新西兰外交部长温斯顿·彼得斯表示，一旦协议内容公布，新西兰将根据自身利益和相互间的宪法责任进行密切评估，此前布朗前往中国寻求建立伙伴关系已经引起了新西兰的警惕，新西兰对中国在太平洋地区日益增长的影响力保持谨慎态度。
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African Union summit opens, overshadowed by DR Congo conflict
非洲联盟峰会即将召开，刚果民主共和国的冲突升级将成为首要议题。由于卢旺达支持的武装力量占领了刚果（金）境内的第二大城市，刚果（金）总统将缺席此次在埃塞俄比亚首都亚的斯亚贝巴举行的峰会。
本次峰会召开之际，非洲正面临刚果（金）和苏丹境内破坏性冲突，以及美国总统特朗普削减对非发展援助带来的冲击。面对刚果（金）东部地区冲突升级的风险，以及国际机构日益增长的担忧，非洲联盟因其行动迟缓而备受批评，观察人士呼吁采取更果断的行动。尽管东非和南部非洲领导人此前呼吁立即无条件停火，但新的战斗仍在继续，非盟方面也表示必须遵守停火协议，并已在非洲各国之间进行“全面动员”以阻止冲突。
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非洲联盟峰会即将召开，刚果民主共和国的冲突升级将成为首要议题。由于卢旺达支持的武装力量占领了刚果（金）境内的第二大城市，刚果（金）总统将缺席此次在埃塞俄比亚首都亚的斯亚贝巴举行的峰会。
本次峰会召开之际，非洲正面临刚果（金）和苏丹境内破坏性冲突，以及美国总统特朗普削减对非发展援助带来的冲击。面对刚果（金）东部地区冲突升级的风险，以及国际机构日益增长的担忧，非洲联盟因其行动迟缓而备受批评，观察人士呼吁采取更果断的行动。尽管东非和南部非洲领导人此前呼吁立即无条件停火，但新的战斗仍在继续，非盟方面也表示必须遵守停火协议，并已在非洲各国之间进行“全面动员”以阻止冲突。
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Advanced new Taiwanese-built trainer jet crashes after engine failure
台湾自产的高级教练机AT-5“勇鹰”在报告引擎故障后坠毁，但机组人员安全跳伞逃生。这起事故是自2021年AT-5开始交付空军以来的首次，对该项目造成了一定挫折。目前已成立事故调查组，以查明事故原因。
这架由台湾国有航天工业发展公司制造的AT-5“勇鹰”，于2020年进行了首次试飞，总预算为686亿新台币（约21亿美元）。台湾空军计划在2026年前接收66架AT-5，以取代老旧的AT-3教练机和美制F-5教练机，后者近年来发生了一系列坠机事故。
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台湾自产的高级教练机AT-5“勇鹰”在报告引擎故障后坠毁，但机组人员安全跳伞逃生。这起事故是自2021年AT-5开始交付空军以来的首次，对该项目造成了一定挫折。目前已成立事故调查组，以查明事故原因。
这架由台湾国有航天工业发展公司制造的AT-5“勇鹰”，于2020年进行了首次试飞，总预算为686亿新台币（约21亿美元）。台湾空军计划在2026年前接收66架AT-5，以取代老旧的AT-3教练机和美制F-5教练机，后者近年来发生了一系列坠机事故。
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