‘Treat like a dog’: Hong Kong father denies murdering girl, 3, by shaking her
一名三岁香港女童于2020年死亡，其父声称是因从床上跌落所致，但检方在谋杀审判中辩称，女童的致命伤与剧烈摇晃相符，并指控他曾表示应“像对待狗一样”对待她。 检方指出， WhatsApp记录显示，刘启平认为女儿应该像狗一样对待，通过殴打和惩罚直到她听话。
被告刘启平（42岁）否认谋杀女儿，但他早些时候承认过失杀人，但未被检方接受。此前，刘启平曾因用腐蚀性液体袭击女童的母亲而被判入狱，并面临虐待儿童的指控。在高等法院审理此案之前，律政司已将指控升级为谋杀。 2020年7月18日早上，女童的母亲外出购买早餐后，刘启平独自与女儿在深水埗的公寓里。母亲观察到女儿和刘启平在床上说话，女儿看起来很健康，精神状态也很好。但不久之后，母亲接到了刘启平的视频电话，他声称女儿从床上摔下来，看起来没有反应，母亲让他拨打紧急服务电话。
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一名三岁香港女童于2020年死亡，其父声称是因从床上跌落所致，但检方在谋杀审判中辩称，女童的致命伤与剧烈摇晃相符，并指控他曾表示应“像对待狗一样”对待她。 检方指出， WhatsApp记录显示，刘启平认为女儿应该像狗一样对待，通过殴打和惩罚直到她听话。
被告刘启平（42岁）否认谋杀女儿，但他早些时候承认过失杀人，但未被检方接受。此前，刘启平曾因用腐蚀性液体袭击女童的母亲而被判入狱，并面临虐待儿童的指控。在高等法院审理此案之前，律政司已将指控升级为谋杀。 2020年7月18日早上，女童的母亲外出购买早餐后，刘启平独自与女儿在深水埗的公寓里。母亲观察到女儿和刘启平在床上说话，女儿看起来很健康，精神状态也很好。但不久之后，母亲接到了刘启平的视频电话，他声称女儿从床上摔下来，看起来没有反应，母亲让他拨打紧急服务电话。
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Hamas ready to stop governing in Gaza to extend ceasefire: ‘We are not clinging to power’
哈马斯表示愿意在与以色列的战争结束后停止对加沙的管治。这一表态正值美国主导延长初步停火协议并就永久结束敌对行动达成协议之际，旨在回应以色列的要求，为下一阶段的和平创造条件。
哈马斯发言人表示，为了人民的利益，哈马斯不一定需要在加沙的政治和行政安排中发挥作用。然而，以色列的另一项要求是哈马斯解除武装，但该组织尚未表现出满足这一条件的意愿。同时，以色列拒绝明确说明它可以接受的替代政府方案，并拒绝了巴勒斯坦权力机构的提议，进一步增加了加沙战后前景的不确定性。
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哈马斯表示愿意在与以色列的战争结束后停止对加沙的管治。这一表态正值美国主导延长初步停火协议并就永久结束敌对行动达成协议之际，旨在回应以色列的要求，为下一阶段的和平创造条件。
哈马斯发言人表示，为了人民的利益，哈马斯不一定需要在加沙的政治和行政安排中发挥作用。然而，以色列的另一项要求是哈马斯解除武装，但该组织尚未表现出满足这一条件的意愿。同时，以色列拒绝明确说明它可以接受的替代政府方案，并拒绝了巴勒斯坦权力机构的提议，进一步增加了加沙战后前景的不确定性。
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18 Hong Kong banks join forces to help SMEs weather financial storm
香港18家银行已组成中小企业贷款工作组，将共同协商客户的财务安排，以缓解中小企业的现金流问题。此举旨在帮助占香港企业总数98%的中小企业应对财务困境。
此前，香港的六大银行已开始试行联合协商客户财务安排，以应对建筑行业的现金流紧张问题。香港银行公会鼓励面临流动性压力的中小企业联系贷款银行寻求帮助，银行将在获得客户授权后与其他相关贷款机构讨论客户的财务状况，并尽可能灵活地处理，以减轻其流动性压力。
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香港18家银行已组成中小企业贷款工作组，将共同协商客户的财务安排，以缓解中小企业的现金流问题。此举旨在帮助占香港企业总数98%的中小企业应对财务困境。
此前，香港的六大银行已开始试行联合协商客户财务安排，以应对建筑行业的现金流紧张问题。香港银行公会鼓励面临流动性压力的中小企业联系贷款银行寻求帮助，银行将在获得客户授权后与其他相关贷款机构讨论客户的财务状况，并尽可能灵活地处理，以减轻其流动性压力。
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China digs deep on mineral security as battle for resources with US intensifies
中国正加大力度勘探和保障战略性矿产资源，以提高自给自足能力。 这项行动始于2021年，旨在减少对海外采购的依赖，并在全球资源竞争中占据优势。最新的行动计划包括有序分配采矿权和加强国内资源安全能力，预计将发现更多锂、钴、镍等关键矿产。
此前，中国官方媒体报道称，自2021年以来，中国的铜储量增加了3000多万吨，相当于过去十年的总发现量。此外，中国还建立了一条3000公里的锂矿带，估计蕴藏2000万至3000万吨锂。此举旨在确保锂价不再受西方矿业公司控制，对中国蓬勃发展的新能源产业至关重要。
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中国正加大力度勘探和保障战略性矿产资源，以提高自给自足能力。 这项行动始于2021年，旨在减少对海外采购的依赖，并在全球资源竞争中占据优势。最新的行动计划包括有序分配采矿权和加强国内资源安全能力，预计将发现更多锂、钴、镍等关键矿产。
此前，中国官方媒体报道称，自2021年以来，中国的铜储量增加了3000多万吨，相当于过去十年的总发现量。此外，中国还建立了一条3000公里的锂矿带，估计蕴藏2000万至3000万吨锂。此举旨在确保锂价不再受西方矿业公司控制，对中国蓬勃发展的新能源产业至关重要。
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Hong Kong institution uncovers 3 cases of fraudulent mainland applications
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A private higher education institution in Hong Kong said it discovered three cases of admissions fraud from mainland Chinese applicants last year, with some of the candidates asking others to attend entrance interviews or take international English tests on their behalf.
Tung Wah College, which is seeking to apply for university status the next school year, revealed the cases on Monday as it reported a fivefold year-on-year increase in its intake of mainland students and an 11 per cent rise in the salaries of its graduates in 2024.
Sally Chan Wai-chi, president of Tung Wah College with its main campus in Ho Man Tin, said the institution rejected the three fraudulent applications from mainland students, the first of such cases the school had encountered.
“We found out one individual tampered with gaokao results as it did not match the certificates sent by mainland authorities,” she said, referring to the national college entrance examination.
“Another involved a person attending an entrance interview that was not the real applicant.”
She said the fake interviewee was caught red handed during the interview when the interviewers checked the identification document the applicant sent.
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By William Yiu
A private higher education institution in Hong Kong said it discovered three cases of admissions fraud from mainland Chinese applicants last year, with some of the candidates asking others to attend entrance interviews or take international English tests on their behalf.
Tung Wah College, which is seeking to apply for university status the next school year, revealed the cases on Monday as it reported a fivefold year-on-year increase in its intake of mainland students and an 11 per cent rise in the salaries of its graduates in 2024.
Sally Chan Wai-chi, president of Tung Wah College with its main campus in Ho Man Tin, said the institution rejected the three fraudulent applications from mainland students, the first of such cases the school had encountered.
“We found out one individual tampered with gaokao results as it did not match the certificates sent by mainland authorities,” she said, referring to the national college entrance examination.
“Another involved a person attending an entrance interview that was not the real applicant.”
She said the fake interviewee was caught red handed during the interview when the interviewers checked the identification document the applicant sent.
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Zelensky says Ukraine won’t be part of US-Russia talks, can’t accept deals made without Kyiv
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday his country will not take part in US-Russia talks this week on ending the war and will not accept the outcome of the talks if Ukraine doesn’t take part.
Speaking to journalists on a conference call from the United Arab Emirates, Zelensky said his government had not been invited to Tuesday’s planned talks in Saudi Arabia.
He said they would “yield no results,” given the absence of any Ukrainian officials, adding in comments carried by the Interfax-Ukraine news agency that the country “cannot recognise any things or any agreements about us without us. And we will not recognise such agreements.”
Ukraine wasn’t invited, which “makes the situation dangerous” because talks “should be held first with Ukraine to hear our position,” Ihor Brusylo, deputy chief of Zelensky’s office, said in an interview with Bloomberg TV on Monday. “The main thing is to avoid this back door, backdealing. It doesn’t help the situation.”
Zelensky said he would travel to Turkey on Monday and to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, but that his trip to the Arab nation was unrelated to the planned US-Russia talks.
Top Russian officials will hold talks with US counterparts on restoring ties, negotiating a peaceful settlement to the war in Ukraine and preparing a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin said on Monday.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday his country will not take part in US-Russia talks this week on ending the war and will not accept the outcome of the talks if Ukraine doesn’t take part.
Speaking to journalists on a conference call from the United Arab Emirates, Zelensky said his government had not been invited to Tuesday’s planned talks in Saudi Arabia.
He said they would “yield no results,” given the absence of any Ukrainian officials, adding in comments carried by the Interfax-Ukraine news agency that the country “cannot recognise any things or any agreements about us without us. And we will not recognise such agreements.”
Ukraine wasn’t invited, which “makes the situation dangerous” because talks “should be held first with Ukraine to hear our position,” Ihor Brusylo, deputy chief of Zelensky’s office, said in an interview with Bloomberg TV on Monday. “The main thing is to avoid this back door, backdealing. It doesn’t help the situation.”
Zelensky said he would travel to Turkey on Monday and to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, but that his trip to the Arab nation was unrelated to the planned US-Russia talks.
Top Russian officials will hold talks with US counterparts on restoring ties, negotiating a peaceful settlement to the war in Ukraine and preparing a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin said on Monday.
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If Trump wants peace in Ukraine, he must reach a consensus with Europe
By Sun Chenghao
After listening to US Vice-President J.D. Vance’s speech on the first day of the Munich Security Conference, European colleagues of mine expressed confusion, disappointment and concern. Vance barely mentioned specific policies about Ukraine. Instead, he seemed to lecture Europe on building democracy, protecting free speech and increasing defence spending.
As a participant in the Munich Young Leaders programme, I joined several discussions throughout the conference and sensed European concerns about the Trump administration and transatlantic relations. While Europe has braced for a second wave of the “Trump shock”, shifts in US policy have still caught many off guard.
Some European colleagues told me that Vance’s speech was not only directed at Trump’s political base but also at Europe’s right-wing forces. Others even suspected that the US was intervening in Germany’s coming elections.
Europe’s mindset toward the US appears to be undergoing a more lasting shift, placing transatlantic relations at a crossroads. Yes, the US and many European countries remain allies, but Europe is beginning to question whether Washington’s new policies will outlast Trump.
If so, this would signal a fundamental paradigm shift in US domestic politics and foreign policy – one that not only widens economic and security rifts between the two sides but also erodes their once-strong consensus on shared values. From a more immediate and pragmatic perspective, how the US and Europe respond to the Russia-Ukraine war will be a critical test for transatlantic relations.
The US, Russia, Ukraine and Europe each have distinct considerations and strategic objectives. Washington is pushing for negotiations, reduced aid and more security responsibilities from Europe. Moscow is likely to be focused on ensuring its geopolitical security, its interests regarding Nato’s eastward expansion and at least partial sanctions relief.
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By Sun Chenghao
After listening to US Vice-President J.D. Vance’s speech on the first day of the Munich Security Conference, European colleagues of mine expressed confusion, disappointment and concern. Vance barely mentioned specific policies about Ukraine. Instead, he seemed to lecture Europe on building democracy, protecting free speech and increasing defence spending.
As a participant in the Munich Young Leaders programme, I joined several discussions throughout the conference and sensed European concerns about the Trump administration and transatlantic relations. While Europe has braced for a second wave of the “Trump shock”, shifts in US policy have still caught many off guard.
Some European colleagues told me that Vance’s speech was not only directed at Trump’s political base but also at Europe’s right-wing forces. Others even suspected that the US was intervening in Germany’s coming elections.
Europe’s mindset toward the US appears to be undergoing a more lasting shift, placing transatlantic relations at a crossroads. Yes, the US and many European countries remain allies, but Europe is beginning to question whether Washington’s new policies will outlast Trump.
If so, this would signal a fundamental paradigm shift in US domestic politics and foreign policy – one that not only widens economic and security rifts between the two sides but also erodes their once-strong consensus on shared values. From a more immediate and pragmatic perspective, how the US and Europe respond to the Russia-Ukraine war will be a critical test for transatlantic relations.
The US, Russia, Ukraine and Europe each have distinct considerations and strategic objectives. Washington is pushing for negotiations, reduced aid and more security responsibilities from Europe. Moscow is likely to be focused on ensuring its geopolitical security, its interests regarding Nato’s eastward expansion and at least partial sanctions relief.
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Top geophysicist Niu Fenglin leaves US for prestigious China role
Geophysicist Niu Fenglin, after two decades in the US, has returned to China to join the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) as a distinguished chair professor. Niu, known for his research on the Earth's deep structures and seismic diversity, left his full professorship at Rice University in Houston, Texas, in November to take up the position at USTC, a top university in Anhui province.
Niu's research focuses on developing imaging techniques to map the Earth's interior and understand its chemical and physical processes. Notably, his 2008 research published in Nature analyzed data from the San Andreas Fault, demonstrating that subtle seismic changes preceding earthquakes could be measured, marking "a new step forward in earthquake prediction." Niu graduated from USTC in 1988 and earned a PhD from the University of Tokyo before joining Rice University in 2002.
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Geophysicist Niu Fenglin, after two decades in the US, has returned to China to join the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) as a distinguished chair professor. Niu, known for his research on the Earth's deep structures and seismic diversity, left his full professorship at Rice University in Houston, Texas, in November to take up the position at USTC, a top university in Anhui province.
Niu's research focuses on developing imaging techniques to map the Earth's interior and understand its chemical and physical processes. Notably, his 2008 research published in Nature analyzed data from the San Andreas Fault, demonstrating that subtle seismic changes preceding earthquakes could be measured, marking "a new step forward in earthquake prediction." Niu graduated from USTC in 1988 and earned a PhD from the University of Tokyo before joining Rice University in 2002.
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Malaysia’s trade minister calls on Asean, Hong Kong, mainland China to shape the ‘Asian century’
马来西亚投资、贸易和工业部长Tengku Zafrul Aziz在吉隆坡举行的《南华早报》“中国会议：东南亚”上表示，2025年将是东盟年，他承诺将东盟的中心地位“不仅仅是一个理想”。他强调，香港可以作为东盟通往中国大陆的门户，而马来西亚可以为香港通往东盟及其他地区发挥同样的作用。
部长在闭幕词中感谢了香港特别行政区行政长官李家超，并表示本次会议的普遍共识是东盟和中国的潜力是无与伦比的，并且彼此保持联系的需求仍然强烈。他强调，关键在于坚持既定方针，克服前进道路上的各种挑战，充分发挥各自和共同的潜力。
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马来西亚投资、贸易和工业部长Tengku Zafrul Aziz在吉隆坡举行的《南华早报》“中国会议：东南亚”上表示，2025年将是东盟年，他承诺将东盟的中心地位“不仅仅是一个理想”。他强调，香港可以作为东盟通往中国大陆的门户，而马来西亚可以为香港通往东盟及其他地区发挥同样的作用。
部长在闭幕词中感谢了香港特别行政区行政长官李家超，并表示本次会议的普遍共识是东盟和中国的潜力是无与伦比的，并且彼此保持联系的需求仍然强烈。他强调，关键在于坚持既定方针，克服前进道路上的各种挑战，充分发挥各自和共同的潜力。
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Hong Kong to open applications for 5,060 light public flats from next week
香港将于下周一开放申请超过5000套临时公共住房，预计租户最早可在今年第四季度入住。房屋局局长何永贤表示，第二阶段“简约公屋”计划涉及5060套住房，包括观塘和上水的旧校舍改造房，以及位于启德和屯门的住房。
这些住房的月租金从约860港元到3270港元不等。第二阶段计划覆盖四个地点，包括启德的2970套住房（有适合四到五人的户型，也有中小型户型），以及屯门的1850套各种大小的住房。2月24日至3月17日提交的申请表将获优先处理。
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香港将于下周一开放申请超过5000套临时公共住房，预计租户最早可在今年第四季度入住。房屋局局长何永贤表示，第二阶段“简约公屋”计划涉及5060套住房，包括观塘和上水的旧校舍改造房，以及位于启德和屯门的住房。
这些住房的月租金从约860港元到3270港元不等。第二阶段计划覆盖四个地点，包括启德的2970套住房（有适合四到五人的户型，也有中小型户型），以及屯门的1850套各种大小的住房。2月24日至3月17日提交的申请表将获优先处理。
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Malaysia’s semiconductor sector to benefit from ‘neutrality’ amid US-China tech war
Malaysia's semiconductor industry is poised to benefit from the ongoing US-China tech war, as companies seek alternative locations in the global chip supply chain due to increasing trade restrictions. Experts suggest that Malaysia's neutral stance and existing strengths in back-end operations like chip testing and packaging make it an attractive option for businesses looking to serve both the US and Chinese markets.
The US government's tightening trade restrictions on China are creating opportunities for Malaysia to further develop its semiconductor sector. This assessment aligns with Malaysia's recent efforts to bolster its semiconductor industry, including the launch of the National Semiconductor Strategy backed by RM25 billion (US$5.6 billion) in funding, with the aim of transforming the country into a semiconductor powerhouse over the next decade.
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Malaysia's semiconductor industry is poised to benefit from the ongoing US-China tech war, as companies seek alternative locations in the global chip supply chain due to increasing trade restrictions. Experts suggest that Malaysia's neutral stance and existing strengths in back-end operations like chip testing and packaging make it an attractive option for businesses looking to serve both the US and Chinese markets.
The US government's tightening trade restrictions on China are creating opportunities for Malaysia to further develop its semiconductor sector. This assessment aligns with Malaysia's recent efforts to bolster its semiconductor industry, including the launch of the National Semiconductor Strategy backed by RM25 billion (US$5.6 billion) in funding, with the aim of transforming the country into a semiconductor powerhouse over the next decade.
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Musk’s DOGE faces legal scrutiny as judge calls rare court hearing on Presidents’ day holiday
美国法官安排了一次罕见的假日法庭听证会，以审理民主党州检察长提起的诉讼，旨在保护主要的联邦机构免受埃隆·马斯克领导的名为DOGE的政府成本削减团队的影响。该团队被指控在特朗普政府的领导下，通过访问政府机构的信息系统、解雇员工等方式，对多个部门造成了干扰。
此次听证会由美国华盛顿特区地方法院法官Tanya Chutkan召集，原因为13名民主党州检察长要求发布临时限制令，禁止马斯克的DOGE团队访问包括劳工部、教育部等多个政府机构的信息系统，并阻止他们解雇或停职政府雇员。检察长们希望该命令持续14天，以便他们有时间提交法律文件，以寻求更永久的禁令。
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美国法官安排了一次罕见的假日法庭听证会，以审理民主党州检察长提起的诉讼，旨在保护主要的联邦机构免受埃隆·马斯克领导的名为DOGE的政府成本削减团队的影响。该团队被指控在特朗普政府的领导下，通过访问政府机构的信息系统、解雇员工等方式，对多个部门造成了干扰。
此次听证会由美国华盛顿特区地方法院法官Tanya Chutkan召集，原因为13名民主党州检察长要求发布临时限制令，禁止马斯克的DOGE团队访问包括劳工部、教育部等多个政府机构的信息系统，并阻止他们解雇或停职政府雇员。检察长们希望该命令持续14天，以便他们有时间提交法律文件，以寻求更永久的禁令。
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Southeast Asia’s EV ambitions face ‘regulatory fragmentation’ roadblock: Xpeng president
Xpeng President Brian Gu warns that Southeast Asia's electric vehicle (EV) market, despite its high growth potential, faces significant challenges due to regulatory fragmentation and the lack of a unified legal framework. Inconsistent policies on manufacturing incentives and emerging technologies could discourage investment and hinder the region's ambition to become a major EV hub.
Speaking at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference: Southeast Asia 2025, Gu highlighted that the absence of clear legal guidelines for advanced EV technologies makes it difficult for manufacturers like Xpeng to introduce new models and features in the region. This contrasts sharply with China, where the EV boom has spurred the creation of specific policies tailored to the sector, allowing companies like Xpeng to launch innovations such as its AI Chauffeur autonomous driving system, currently unavailable outside of China due to regulatory limitations.
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Xpeng President Brian Gu warns that Southeast Asia's electric vehicle (EV) market, despite its high growth potential, faces significant challenges due to regulatory fragmentation and the lack of a unified legal framework. Inconsistent policies on manufacturing incentives and emerging technologies could discourage investment and hinder the region's ambition to become a major EV hub.
Speaking at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference: Southeast Asia 2025, Gu highlighted that the absence of clear legal guidelines for advanced EV technologies makes it difficult for manufacturers like Xpeng to introduce new models and features in the region. This contrasts sharply with China, where the EV boom has spurred the creation of specific policies tailored to the sector, allowing companies like Xpeng to launch innovations such as its AI Chauffeur autonomous driving system, currently unavailable outside of China due to regulatory limitations.
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China accuses US of ‘serious backsliding’ on Taiwan with change to website
中国外交部指责美国在台湾问题上出现“严重倒退”，原因是美国国务院更新了其网站上关于台湾的政策说明，删除了其中“不支持台湾独立”的表述。 中方认为此举违反了一个中国原则，并向“台独”分裂势力发出了错误信号。
美国国务院表示，此次更新并不代表美国对台政策发生重大变化，仍然坚持一个中国政策。然而，中国外交部发言人郭家坤表示，美国的行为是“在台湾问题上的严重倒退”，敦促美国立即纠正错误，停止利用台湾遏制中国，并停止升级美台实质关系，避免进一步损害中美关系和台湾海峡的和平与稳定。
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中国外交部指责美国在台湾问题上出现“严重倒退”，原因是美国国务院更新了其网站上关于台湾的政策说明，删除了其中“不支持台湾独立”的表述。 中方认为此举违反了一个中国原则，并向“台独”分裂势力发出了错误信号。
美国国务院表示，此次更新并不代表美国对台政策发生重大变化，仍然坚持一个中国政策。然而，中国外交部发言人郭家坤表示，美国的行为是“在台湾问题上的严重倒退”，敦促美国立即纠正错误，停止利用台湾遏制中国，并停止升级美台实质关系，避免进一步损害中美关系和台湾海峡的和平与稳定。
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Hong Kong developer NWD to launch second State Pavilia offering after weekend sell-out
New World Development (NWD) is launching a second offering of 88 flats at its State Pavilia project in North Point on Wednesday after selling all 168 units offered during the initial phase of the redevelopment project on Saturday. The initial sale attracted over 7,800 orders, being oversubscribed 45 times, indicating strong market demand.
The new units range from 343 to 621 sq ft and are priced between HK$6.49 million and HK$15.4 million, with an average discounted price of HK$19,747 per square foot, slightly higher than the previous offering. Analysts suggest that the recent surge in the Hang Seng Index and the project's attractive location and pricing are motivating factors for buyers, potentially suppressing transaction volume in the second-hand market in the coming months.
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New World Development (NWD) is launching a second offering of 88 flats at its State Pavilia project in North Point on Wednesday after selling all 168 units offered during the initial phase of the redevelopment project on Saturday. The initial sale attracted over 7,800 orders, being oversubscribed 45 times, indicating strong market demand.
The new units range from 343 to 621 sq ft and are priced between HK$6.49 million and HK$15.4 million, with an average discounted price of HK$19,747 per square foot, slightly higher than the previous offering. Analysts suggest that the recent surge in the Hang Seng Index and the project's attractive location and pricing are motivating factors for buyers, potentially suppressing transaction volume in the second-hand market in the coming months.
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India ‘best solution’ for aerospace supply chain, with Airbus, Rolls-Royce driving growth
空中巴士、柯林斯宇航、普惠和罗尔斯·罗伊斯等航空巨头正在扩大从印度的零部件采购，这极大地推动了印度新兴航空航天产业的发展，并促使当地企业提升自身实力。 位于班加罗尔的Hical Technologies和JJG Aero等公司正乘着这股浪潮迅速发展。
Hical Technologies等印度本土公司为雷神技术和波音等公司提供零部件。该公司计划在三年内将其航空航天部门的收入翻一番，达到50亿卢比（约合5757万美元）。JJG Aero的首席执行官Anuj Jhunjhunwala表示，该公司用了12年时间才达到200万美元的收入，但在过去六年里飙升至2000万美元。埃森哲研究公司的数据显示，亚太地区的航空航天产业正在蓬勃发展，预计2024年的收入将比2019年高出54%，而北美和欧洲的收入仍分别比2019年低3%和4%。
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空中巴士、柯林斯宇航、普惠和罗尔斯·罗伊斯等航空巨头正在扩大从印度的零部件采购，这极大地推动了印度新兴航空航天产业的发展，并促使当地企业提升自身实力。 位于班加罗尔的Hical Technologies和JJG Aero等公司正乘着这股浪潮迅速发展。
Hical Technologies等印度本土公司为雷神技术和波音等公司提供零部件。该公司计划在三年内将其航空航天部门的收入翻一番，达到50亿卢比（约合5757万美元）。JJG Aero的首席执行官Anuj Jhunjhunwala表示，该公司用了12年时间才达到200万美元的收入，但在过去六年里飙升至2000万美元。埃森哲研究公司的数据显示，亚太地区的航空航天产业正在蓬勃发展，预计2024年的收入将比2019年高出54%，而北美和欧洲的收入仍分别比2019年低3%和4%。
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Hong Kong to become Muslim-friendly city for Asean businesses, tourists: John Lee
香港特首李家超承诺将香港打造成为对穆斯林友好的旅游目的地， 计划通过简化签证要求和增加清真食品供应等措施，吸引更多东南亚的商务人士和游客。他还强调将深化与东盟（Asean）的联系，并透露正与马来西亚政府商讨在当地开设香港在东南亚的第四个经贸办事处。
李家超是在《南华早报》中国论坛：东南亚会议上发表线上讲话时做出上述表示的。他特别提到放宽了柬埔寨、老挝、缅甸和越南公民申请香港多次入境签证的标准，并将有效期从两年延长至三年。此外，香港还将为参与商务、发展及相关活动的东盟国家访客提供自助入境服务，并鼓励酒店和其他场所提供适当的礼拜服务。
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香港特首李家超承诺将香港打造成为对穆斯林友好的旅游目的地， 计划通过简化签证要求和增加清真食品供应等措施，吸引更多东南亚的商务人士和游客。他还强调将深化与东盟（Asean）的联系，并透露正与马来西亚政府商讨在当地开设香港在东南亚的第四个经贸办事处。
李家超是在《南华早报》中国论坛：东南亚会议上发表线上讲话时做出上述表示的。他特别提到放宽了柬埔寨、老挝、缅甸和越南公民申请香港多次入境签证的标准，并将有效期从两年延长至三年。此外，香港还将为参与商务、发展及相关活动的东盟国家访客提供自助入境服务，并鼓励酒店和其他场所提供适当的礼拜服务。
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Can Southeast Asia be part of a new world order amid US-China tug of war?
Southeast Asia has the potential to be a key player in a new international order, but this hinges on China's strategic approach, particularly given the growing uncertainty surrounding the United States' role in the region. Experts at the "China Conference: Southeast Asia" in Kuala Lumpur highlighted the shifting power dynamics and their implications for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The conference speakers observed that ASEAN nations have been in a state of uncertainty, especially with President Trump's threats to broaden tariffs, impacting not only China but also countries with significant trade surpluses with the US. Thitinan Pongsudhirak, a professor at Chulalongkorn University, noted that while ASEAN has traditionally engaged with China as its largest trading partner and the US as a security guarantor, Trump's focus on economic nationalism raises concerns about the US's continued commitment to Southeast Asia.
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Southeast Asia has the potential to be a key player in a new international order, but this hinges on China's strategic approach, particularly given the growing uncertainty surrounding the United States' role in the region. Experts at the "China Conference: Southeast Asia" in Kuala Lumpur highlighted the shifting power dynamics and their implications for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The conference speakers observed that ASEAN nations have been in a state of uncertainty, especially with President Trump's threats to broaden tariffs, impacting not only China but also countries with significant trade surpluses with the US. Thitinan Pongsudhirak, a professor at Chulalongkorn University, noted that while ASEAN has traditionally engaged with China as its largest trading partner and the US as a security guarantor, Trump's focus on economic nationalism raises concerns about the US's continued commitment to Southeast Asia.
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Xi Jinping backs China’s private sector at meeting with entrepreneurs
President Xi Jinping assured China's top entrepreneurs that the government's commitment to the private sector remains steadfast and unchanged. He emphasized that policies supporting the private economy are integral to the socialist system and will be consistently upheld, addressing concerns about potential shifts in policy direction.
This symposium, the first of its kind hosted by Xi since 2018, comes at a time when private sector confidence has been shaken by economic challenges, geopolitical tensions with the US, and regulatory crackdowns. Xi acknowledged these difficulties as temporary, arising from reform and industrial upgrades, and expressed confidence that they can be overcome, encouraging entrepreneurs to contribute their talents and make significant contributions.
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President Xi Jinping assured China's top entrepreneurs that the government's commitment to the private sector remains steadfast and unchanged. He emphasized that policies supporting the private economy are integral to the socialist system and will be consistently upheld, addressing concerns about potential shifts in policy direction.
This symposium, the first of its kind hosted by Xi since 2018, comes at a time when private sector confidence has been shaken by economic challenges, geopolitical tensions with the US, and regulatory crackdowns. Xi acknowledged these difficulties as temporary, arising from reform and industrial upgrades, and expressed confidence that they can be overcome, encouraging entrepreneurs to contribute their talents and make significant contributions.
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China’s middle class feels the squeeze as property slump hits pocketbooks
China's property income growth hit a decade low, increasing only 2.2% year-on-year in 2023, the lowest rate since 2014. This decline is impacting middle-class incomes, as property income, a crucial component of household income in developed regions, sees depreciation in asset value.
The slowdown in property income growth, primarily from rent, interest, and dividends, reflects the ongoing slump in China's real estate sector. For example, Beijing experienced a third consecutive year of decline in per-capita net income from properties, falling 0.6% to 12,205 yuan. This is largely due to decreasing rents, with a 3.3% average year-on-year decrease across 50 Chinese cities in December, and a steeper 5.4% drop in Beijing.
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China's property income growth hit a decade low, increasing only 2.2% year-on-year in 2023, the lowest rate since 2014. This decline is impacting middle-class incomes, as property income, a crucial component of household income in developed regions, sees depreciation in asset value.
The slowdown in property income growth, primarily from rent, interest, and dividends, reflects the ongoing slump in China's real estate sector. For example, Beijing experienced a third consecutive year of decline in per-capita net income from properties, falling 0.6% to 12,205 yuan. This is largely due to decreasing rents, with a 3.3% average year-on-year decrease across 50 Chinese cities in December, and a steeper 5.4% drop in Beijing.
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