Why Hong Kong must be careful about cutting university funding
Hong Kong's upcoming budget, to be revealed on February 26th, is expected to address the funding of its eight public universities, with potential adjustments raising concerns about the city's ambitions as a global education and innovation hub. The government's focus on the universities' substantial financial reserves has sparked debate on whether prioritizing deficit reduction through funding cuts risks undermining the long-term strategic goals of these institutions.
The government's decision stems from a need to address a significant deficit, prompting a re-evaluation of public funding priorities. However, critics argue that focusing solely on the size of university reserves overlooks their crucial role in ensuring operational stability, supporting research initiatives, and enabling long-term planning amidst economic uncertainties. These reserves are essential for attracting top talent, retaining scholars, and driving innovation, all of which are vital for Hong Kong to maintain its competitiveness in the global education landscape.
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Hong Kong's upcoming budget, to be revealed on February 26th, is expected to address the funding of its eight public universities, with potential adjustments raising concerns about the city's ambitions as a global education and innovation hub. The government's focus on the universities' substantial financial reserves has sparked debate on whether prioritizing deficit reduction through funding cuts risks undermining the long-term strategic goals of these institutions.
The government's decision stems from a need to address a significant deficit, prompting a re-evaluation of public funding priorities. However, critics argue that focusing solely on the size of university reserves overlooks their crucial role in ensuring operational stability, supporting research initiatives, and enabling long-term planning amidst economic uncertainties. These reserves are essential for attracting top talent, retaining scholars, and driving innovation, all of which are vital for Hong Kong to maintain its competitiveness in the global education landscape.
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China to welcome foreign investment in more sectors of economy
中国承诺进一步开放电信、医疗、教育等行业,允许更多外资参与,以应对地缘政治紧张局势,吸引并留住外资。商务部和国家发展改革委发布的20条行动计划(2025年)提出,中国将扩大外商投资的行业范围,并为外商在华融资提供便利。
该计划明确表示,将有序开放生物医药领域,支持符合条件的外国公司参与生物制品的生产。同时,还将制定文化和教育领域开放的措施。目前,中国不允许外商独资的学前教育机构、高中和大学在中国运营,并禁止外商投资出版、新闻制作和电影制作。政府将引导外资服务于中国制造业的“高质量发展”,同时支持外资更多地参与中西部和东北省份的建设。
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中国承诺进一步开放电信、医疗、教育等行业,允许更多外资参与,以应对地缘政治紧张局势,吸引并留住外资。商务部和国家发展改革委发布的20条行动计划(2025年)提出,中国将扩大外商投资的行业范围,并为外商在华融资提供便利。
该计划明确表示,将有序开放生物医药领域,支持符合条件的外国公司参与生物制品的生产。同时,还将制定文化和教育领域开放的措施。目前,中国不允许外商独资的学前教育机构、高中和大学在中国运营,并禁止外商投资出版、新闻制作和电影制作。政府将引导外资服务于中国制造业的“高质量发展”,同时支持外资更多地参与中西部和东北省份的建设。
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Hong Kong budget: can Paul Chan make needed cuts without angering the public?
香港财政司司长将于2月26日发表财政预算案,预计将面临平衡财政的巨大压力。其中,政府的2港元交通补贴计划备受关注,许多低收入居民担心这项福利可能会被调整。对于像64岁的保安员温润兰这样的市民来说,这项补贴至关重要,她每月能节省约400港元的交通费。
温润兰每月收入12000港元,交通补贴让她每天往返石门和荔枝角的工作地点时,单程只需支付2港元。如果取消这项补贴,她将不得不进一步缩减开支,尤其是在休息日减少外出。目前,她的工资有三分之一用于支付房租和购买中药,剩余部分用于日常开销和退休储蓄。她希望政府在调整补贴时,能考虑到低收入群体的经济困难,尽量不要将票价提高到3港元以上。
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香港财政司司长将于2月26日发表财政预算案,预计将面临平衡财政的巨大压力。其中,政府的2港元交通补贴计划备受关注,许多低收入居民担心这项福利可能会被调整。对于像64岁的保安员温润兰这样的市民来说,这项补贴至关重要,她每月能节省约400港元的交通费。
温润兰每月收入12000港元,交通补贴让她每天往返石门和荔枝角的工作地点时,单程只需支付2港元。如果取消这项补贴,她将不得不进一步缩减开支,尤其是在休息日减少外出。目前,她的工资有三分之一用于支付房租和购买中药,剩余部分用于日常开销和退休储蓄。她希望政府在调整补贴时,能考虑到低收入群体的经济困难,尽量不要将票价提高到3港元以上。
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Why Canada must engage China to ease Trump’s trade pressure. And why it may not happen
A Canadian professor argues that closer engagement with China is crucial for Canada to alleviate pressure from the Trump administration. Paul Evans, professor emeritus at the University of British Columbia, suggests that diversifying trade and shaping international institutions effectively requires China's participation.
Evans made these remarks at the University of Hong Kong, acknowledging that this view may not be universally accepted in Canada. His address comes after the U.S. imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, prompting retaliatory measures from Canada and raising concerns about Canada's sovereignty, with Trump suggesting it could become the "51st state."
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A Canadian professor argues that closer engagement with China is crucial for Canada to alleviate pressure from the Trump administration. Paul Evans, professor emeritus at the University of British Columbia, suggests that diversifying trade and shaping international institutions effectively requires China's participation.
Evans made these remarks at the University of Hong Kong, acknowledging that this view may not be universally accepted in Canada. His address comes after the U.S. imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, prompting retaliatory measures from Canada and raising concerns about Canada's sovereignty, with Trump suggesting it could become the "51st state."
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China firm enforces 2-minute toilet breaks and specific time slots based on ancient text
广东佛山的三兄弟机械制造公司近日出台新规,要求员工在指定时间段内如厕,引发公众强烈不满。该公司声称此举是为了维护秩序、提高效率和端正工作态度,并援引中国古代医学典籍《黄帝内经》作为依据,旨在保障员工健康。
根据公司规定,员工可在早上8点前、上午10:30-10:40、中午12:00-1:30、下午3:30-3:40以及下午5:30-6:00使用厕所。加班员工可在晚上9点后使用。在其他时间段,如有紧急需求,员工可在两分钟内解决。这一规定引发了广泛质疑,人们认为企业不应以健康为名限制员工的基本生理需求。
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广东佛山的三兄弟机械制造公司近日出台新规,要求员工在指定时间段内如厕,引发公众强烈不满。该公司声称此举是为了维护秩序、提高效率和端正工作态度,并援引中国古代医学典籍《黄帝内经》作为依据,旨在保障员工健康。
根据公司规定,员工可在早上8点前、上午10:30-10:40、中午12:00-1:30、下午3:30-3:40以及下午5:30-6:00使用厕所。加班员工可在晚上9点后使用。在其他时间段,如有紧急需求,员工可在两分钟内解决。这一规定引发了广泛质疑,人们认为企业不应以健康为名限制员工的基本生理需求。
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Hong Kong banks face rising risks amid prolonged property slump, Moody’s warns
Moody's Ratings predicts that Hong Kong banks will likely become more selective in lending to property developers due to the ongoing property slump, which poses a "major risk" to lenders. As of June, property development and investment loans constituted 16% of banks' total lending portfolios, highlighting a significant exposure to the sector.
The agency noted that banks have considerable exposure to commercial property and could face increased asset risks. Specifically, New World Development (NWD), a prominent Hong Kong developer, has historically benefited from strong banking relationships and unsecured lending; however, the company's high leverage and recent financial performance, including a record loss of HK$19.7 billion, may lead banks to reassess their lending strategies amid falling home prices and uncertain economic conditions.
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Moody's Ratings predicts that Hong Kong banks will likely become more selective in lending to property developers due to the ongoing property slump, which poses a "major risk" to lenders. As of June, property development and investment loans constituted 16% of banks' total lending portfolios, highlighting a significant exposure to the sector.
The agency noted that banks have considerable exposure to commercial property and could face increased asset risks. Specifically, New World Development (NWD), a prominent Hong Kong developer, has historically benefited from strong banking relationships and unsecured lending; however, the company's high leverage and recent financial performance, including a record loss of HK$19.7 billion, may lead banks to reassess their lending strategies amid falling home prices and uncertain economic conditions.
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Hong Kong’s M+ Museum, MoMA sign first-of-its-kind collaboration deal
Hong Kong's M+ museum has entered into a groundbreaking collaboration with New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), marking the first agreement of its kind between the renowned US institution and an Asian counterpart. The memorandum of understanding aims to foster cooperation in areas such as curatorial research, conservation, program sharing, and talent development, signifying a commitment to international cultural exchange and museum development.
This partnership emerges amidst escalating geopolitical tensions and strained Sino-US relations. Separately, M+ announced a special exhibition in December featuring over 200 works by Chinese-French abstract painter Zao Wou-Ki, highlighting Hong Kong's position as holding the largest collection of the artist's work outside of France. The collaboration with MoMA, established in 1929 and home to masterpieces like Van Gogh's "The Starry Night," underscores M+'s growing international presence since its opening in 2021.
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Hong Kong's M+ museum has entered into a groundbreaking collaboration with New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), marking the first agreement of its kind between the renowned US institution and an Asian counterpart. The memorandum of understanding aims to foster cooperation in areas such as curatorial research, conservation, program sharing, and talent development, signifying a commitment to international cultural exchange and museum development.
This partnership emerges amidst escalating geopolitical tensions and strained Sino-US relations. Separately, M+ announced a special exhibition in December featuring over 200 works by Chinese-French abstract painter Zao Wou-Ki, highlighting Hong Kong's position as holding the largest collection of the artist's work outside of France. The collaboration with MoMA, established in 1929 and home to masterpieces like Van Gogh's "The Starry Night," underscores M+'s growing international presence since its opening in 2021.
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North Korean POW captured in Ukraine seeks asylum in South, sparking potential ‘domino effect’
一名在乌克兰被俘的朝鲜战俘已成为首位寻求在韩国政治庇护的朝鲜人。专家认为,这可能会引发一系列类似的请求,并迫使朝鲜重新考虑其在俄乌冲突中的角色。
这名26岁的战俘姓李,是两名被乌克兰军队俘虏的朝鲜士兵之一。他在接受韩国媒体《朝鲜日报》的首次采访中表示,他几乎可以确定自己会叛逃。韩国海军学院的国际关系专家金志勇教授认为,如果韩国批准李的政治庇护,可能会引发“多米诺骨牌效应”,其他朝鲜战俘也会效仿。韩国外交部一位不愿透露姓名的官员表示,根据韩国宪法,朝鲜士兵是韩国公民,宪法将所有朝鲜人——无论他们居住在朝鲜还是韩国——都定义为大韩民国公民。
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一名在乌克兰被俘的朝鲜战俘已成为首位寻求在韩国政治庇护的朝鲜人。专家认为,这可能会引发一系列类似的请求,并迫使朝鲜重新考虑其在俄乌冲突中的角色。
这名26岁的战俘姓李,是两名被乌克兰军队俘虏的朝鲜士兵之一。他在接受韩国媒体《朝鲜日报》的首次采访中表示,他几乎可以确定自己会叛逃。韩国海军学院的国际关系专家金志勇教授认为,如果韩国批准李的政治庇护,可能会引发“多米诺骨牌效应”,其他朝鲜战俘也会效仿。韩国外交部一位不愿透露姓名的官员表示,根据韩国宪法,朝鲜士兵是韩国公民,宪法将所有朝鲜人——无论他们居住在朝鲜还是韩国——都定义为大韩民国公民。
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Chinese woman escapes from Panama hotel holding hundreds deported by US
一名被美国驱逐到巴拿马等待遣返的中国籍女性,从巴拿马首都一家酒店逃脱。这名女性是近300名来自不同国家的被驱逐者之一,他们被安置在巴拿马,等待遣返回国。巴拿马移民局表示,该女子在酒店外人员的帮助下逃脱,并警告协助者可能面临人口走私指控。
此前,这批被驱逐者中的一些人曾从酒店窗户举起标语,寻求帮助,称在本国不安全。这批主要来自亚洲国家的被驱逐者,因美国难以直接将他们遣返回国,暂时滞留在巴拿马。约40%的人表示不愿自愿返回,这增加了他们可能在酒店被拘留的时间。
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一名被美国驱逐到巴拿马等待遣返的中国籍女性,从巴拿马首都一家酒店逃脱。这名女性是近300名来自不同国家的被驱逐者之一,他们被安置在巴拿马,等待遣返回国。巴拿马移民局表示,该女子在酒店外人员的帮助下逃脱,并警告协助者可能面临人口走私指控。
此前,这批被驱逐者中的一些人曾从酒店窗户举起标语,寻求帮助,称在本国不安全。这批主要来自亚洲国家的被驱逐者,因美国难以直接将他们遣返回国,暂时滞留在巴拿马。约40%的人表示不愿自愿返回,这增加了他们可能在酒店被拘留的时间。
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Double down or get out: the options for foreign carmakers in China amid shrinking share
分析师预测,由于中国市场价格战愈演愈烈,今年外国汽车制造商在华市场份额或将进一步萎缩。法国外贸银行(Natixis)分析师Valentin Mory预计,海外公司在华电动汽车(EV)市场份额可能从去年的约35%降至32%-33%。
Natixis的经济学家表示,由于中国经济增长放缓导致大宗商品需求疲软,消费者正转向购买更便宜、性能更好的本土品牌电动汽车,预计中国本土公司的市场份额将从去年的65%上升至今年的70%。为了应对销量下滑,中国汽车制造商在去年年底开始大幅降价促销,这场价格战由比亚迪(BYD)发起,随后特斯拉(Tesla)等公司也纷纷跟进。
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分析师预测,由于中国市场价格战愈演愈烈,今年外国汽车制造商在华市场份额或将进一步萎缩。法国外贸银行(Natixis)分析师Valentin Mory预计,海外公司在华电动汽车(EV)市场份额可能从去年的约35%降至32%-33%。
Natixis的经济学家表示,由于中国经济增长放缓导致大宗商品需求疲软,消费者正转向购买更便宜、性能更好的本土品牌电动汽车,预计中国本土公司的市场份额将从去年的65%上升至今年的70%。为了应对销量下滑,中国汽车制造商在去年年底开始大幅降价促销,这场价格战由比亚迪(BYD)发起,随后特斯拉(Tesla)等公司也纷纷跟进。
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US must update its wavelength policies or be left behind by China, Congress hears
美国参议员和分析师警告称,中国正在加强对无线电频率的控制,这对于5G网络和人工智能武器等先进技术至关重要,这可能会削弱美国的创新和军事准备。他们敦促国会打破多年来在更新美国过时的频谱政策方面的僵局。
在参议院商务委员会的听证会上,议员们就如何在紧急经济优先事项与国家安全需求之间取得平衡展开辩论,因为中国在部署下一代无线基础设施方面迅速超过美国。争论的焦点在于恢复长期失效的联邦授权,以拍卖无线电波的立法,专家表示,这种延迟使北京在塑造通信、人工智能和军事创新的未来方面获得了战略优势。得克萨斯州共和党参议员泰德·克鲁兹表示,中国正在将频谱作为军事和经济统治的工具,并提出《频谱管道法案》,要求联邦通信委员会(FCC)在八年内拍卖2500兆赫的联邦控制无线电波,这对5G和国防系统至关重要。
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美国参议员和分析师警告称,中国正在加强对无线电频率的控制,这对于5G网络和人工智能武器等先进技术至关重要,这可能会削弱美国的创新和军事准备。他们敦促国会打破多年来在更新美国过时的频谱政策方面的僵局。
在参议院商务委员会的听证会上,议员们就如何在紧急经济优先事项与国家安全需求之间取得平衡展开辩论,因为中国在部署下一代无线基础设施方面迅速超过美国。争论的焦点在于恢复长期失效的联邦授权,以拍卖无线电波的立法,专家表示,这种延迟使北京在塑造通信、人工智能和军事创新的未来方面获得了战略优势。得克萨斯州共和党参议员泰德·克鲁兹表示,中国正在将频谱作为军事和经济统治的工具,并提出《频谱管道法案》,要求联邦通信委员会(FCC)在八年内拍卖2500兆赫的联邦控制无线电波,这对5G和国防系统至关重要。
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EU ready to use trade bazooka, top official warns ahead of meeting Trump team
欧盟贸易主管警告称,面对与美国总统特朗普新商务团队的首次会晤前日益紧张的局势,欧盟已准备好使用其最强大的经济武器。此举旨在试图避免跨大西洋贸易战,并向特朗普提出一项协议,以阻止已经受到威胁的关税实施。
欧盟贸易和经济安全专员明确表示,如果未能达成协议,欧盟拥有充足的惩罚性工具。专员强调,欧盟的开放并不意味着在必要时不会保护其利益和欧洲市场。他同时表示,自己是跨大西洋关系的“真正信徒”,并希望与特朗普达成一项“令人印象深刻的宏大协议”。
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欧盟贸易主管警告称,面对与美国总统特朗普新商务团队的首次会晤前日益紧张的局势,欧盟已准备好使用其最强大的经济武器。此举旨在试图避免跨大西洋贸易战,并向特朗普提出一项协议,以阻止已经受到威胁的关税实施。
欧盟贸易和经济安全专员明确表示,如果未能达成协议,欧盟拥有充足的惩罚性工具。专员强调,欧盟的开放并不意味着在必要时不会保护其利益和欧洲市场。他同时表示,自己是跨大西洋关系的“真正信徒”,并希望与特朗普达成一项“令人印象深刻的宏大协议”。
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US to axe hundreds of China-based diplomats to cut size of mission by 10%: sources
美国计划大幅缩减其在华外交使团规模,裁员幅度可能高达10%。 这次前所未有的裁员行动预计将影响美国驻中国大陆和香港的外交人员以及当地雇员,最早可能在本周五开始通知相关人员。
消息人士透露,裁员将涉及美国驻北京大使馆、广州、上海、沈阳、武汉的领事馆以及驻香港领事馆。据称,美国国务院上周已下达缩减规模的指示,受影响的员工可能会在本周末收到关于离职补偿和最后工作日的通知。有消息人士称,这可能是自1979年中美建交以来,美国在华外交团队首次进行如此大规模的裁员。
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美国计划大幅缩减其在华外交使团规模,裁员幅度可能高达10%。 这次前所未有的裁员行动预计将影响美国驻中国大陆和香港的外交人员以及当地雇员,最早可能在本周五开始通知相关人员。
消息人士透露,裁员将涉及美国驻北京大使馆、广州、上海、沈阳、武汉的领事馆以及驻香港领事馆。据称,美国国务院上周已下达缩减规模的指示,受影响的员工可能会在本周末收到关于离职补偿和最后工作日的通知。有消息人士称,这可能是自1979年中美建交以来,美国在华外交团队首次进行如此大规模的裁员。
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Nasa shake-up casts doubt on moon programme, as Musk and Trump turn to Mars
NASA正面临领导层变动,四名与Artemis登月计划密切相关的高级官员即将离职,为该机构的太空探索计划增添了不确定性。 其中,NASA副局长Jim Free计划离职,而位于阿拉巴马州马歇尔太空飞行中心的三名关键官员也宣布退休。
马歇尔太空飞行中心是Artemis计划的核心,此次离职的三名官员分别负责采购、财务和信息。与此同时,SpaceX的CEO埃隆·马斯克正以特朗普政府“特殊雇员”的身份,对NASA的记录进行全面审查,寻求削减人员和项目,这使得NASA未来的发展方向更加不明朗。
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NASA正面临领导层变动,四名与Artemis登月计划密切相关的高级官员即将离职,为该机构的太空探索计划增添了不确定性。 其中,NASA副局长Jim Free计划离职,而位于阿拉巴马州马歇尔太空飞行中心的三名关键官员也宣布退休。
马歇尔太空飞行中心是Artemis计划的核心,此次离职的三名官员分别负责采购、财务和信息。与此同时,SpaceX的CEO埃隆·马斯克正以特朗普政府“特殊雇员”的身份,对NASA的记录进行全面审查,寻求削减人员和项目,这使得NASA未来的发展方向更加不明朗。
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From AI to EVs, China’s tech genius is in making it cheap and accessible
China is challenging the traditional model of technological dominance by prioritizing accessibility and affordability over proprietary innovation. Unlike the US, which often focuses on high-cost, high-margin breakthroughs, China excels at rapidly scaling up innovations and optimizing costs to create mass-market products. This approach is evident in the AI, biotech, and electric vehicle sectors, where Chinese companies are undercutting competitors and offering advanced technologies to a wider audience.
This strategy is driven by intense domestic competition and industrial policies aimed at fostering global champions. Companies like DeepSeek, BYD, and various biotech manufacturers are prioritizing widespread adoption over immediate profits. The success of open-source software like Linux and Android, and the rise of open-source AI models, demonstrate the potential of this approach to disrupt established players and revolutionize industries.
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China is challenging the traditional model of technological dominance by prioritizing accessibility and affordability over proprietary innovation. Unlike the US, which often focuses on high-cost, high-margin breakthroughs, China excels at rapidly scaling up innovations and optimizing costs to create mass-market products. This approach is evident in the AI, biotech, and electric vehicle sectors, where Chinese companies are undercutting competitors and offering advanced technologies to a wider audience.
This strategy is driven by intense domestic competition and industrial policies aimed at fostering global champions. Companies like DeepSeek, BYD, and various biotech manufacturers are prioritizing widespread adoption over immediate profits. The success of open-source software like Linux and Android, and the rise of open-source AI models, demonstrate the potential of this approach to disrupt established players and revolutionize industries.
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Denmark to ‘buy, buy, buy’ military gear, saying Russia is threat to all of Europe
丹麦宣布将在今明两年增加总计500亿克朗(约合69.9亿美元)的国防预算,以解决当前军事领域的严重不足,特别是地对空导弹防御系统。 此举旨在应对日益严峻的国际局势,并加速军事装备的采购。
此前,丹麦在过去几十年大幅削减国防开支后,去年已决定在未来十年内额外投入1900亿克朗用于军事建设。但首相弗雷德里克森表示,当前形势需要更快、更大力度的投入,因此决定增加预算并简化采购流程,以尽快提升国防能力。她强调,俄罗斯已对整个欧洲构成威胁,各国应增加国防开支,同时加大对乌克兰的支持力度。
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丹麦宣布将在今明两年增加总计500亿克朗(约合69.9亿美元)的国防预算,以解决当前军事领域的严重不足,特别是地对空导弹防御系统。 此举旨在应对日益严峻的国际局势,并加速军事装备的采购。
此前,丹麦在过去几十年大幅削减国防开支后,去年已决定在未来十年内额外投入1900亿克朗用于军事建设。但首相弗雷德里克森表示,当前形势需要更快、更大力度的投入,因此决定增加预算并简化采购流程,以尽快提升国防能力。她强调,俄罗斯已对整个欧洲构成威胁,各国应增加国防开支,同时加大对乌克兰的支持力度。
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Canada announces first high-speed rail: Toronto to Quebec City
加拿大总理特鲁多周三宣布了加拿大首条高速铁路线,连接多伦多和魁北克市等主要枢纽,称其为“加拿大历史上最大的基础设施项目”。这条线路连接了加拿大44%的人口,预计将大大缩短加拿大东部城市之间的旅行时间。
该项目计划建设一条长达1000公里的线路,使用时速高达300公里的电力列车,站点包括多伦多、渥太华、蒙特利尔和魁北克市。政府已指定39亿加元用于该项目的设计和开发,该项目已通过竞标授予由Cadence领导的财团,交通部长称其为“国家建设的实践”。
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加拿大总理特鲁多周三宣布了加拿大首条高速铁路线,连接多伦多和魁北克市等主要枢纽,称其为“加拿大历史上最大的基础设施项目”。这条线路连接了加拿大44%的人口,预计将大大缩短加拿大东部城市之间的旅行时间。
该项目计划建设一条长达1000公里的线路,使用时速高达300公里的电力列车,站点包括多伦多、渥太华、蒙特利尔和魁北克市。政府已指定39亿加元用于该项目的设计和开发,该项目已通过竞标授予由Cadence领导的财团,交通部长称其为“国家建设的实践”。
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US labels 8 drug cartels as terrorist groups as part of Trump border crackdown
特朗普政府正式将八个拉丁美洲犯罪组织指定为“外国恐怖组织”,加大对在美国运营的卡特尔以及任何帮助他们的人的压力。 此举旨在落实美国总统特朗普1月20日签署的行政命令,其中包括委内瑞拉的Tren de Aragua、萨尔瓦多的MS-13等组织。
这一“外国恐怖组织”的标签不同寻常,因为它通常用于基地组织或伊斯兰国等为政治目的使用暴力的团体,而非专注于金钱犯罪的拉丁美洲卡特尔。特朗普政府认为,这些组织的国际联系和行动,包括毒品走私、人口贩运以及为扩大地盘而进行的暴力活动,使其有理由被指定为恐怖组织。
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特朗普政府正式将八个拉丁美洲犯罪组织指定为“外国恐怖组织”,加大对在美国运营的卡特尔以及任何帮助他们的人的压力。 此举旨在落实美国总统特朗普1月20日签署的行政命令,其中包括委内瑞拉的Tren de Aragua、萨尔瓦多的MS-13等组织。
这一“外国恐怖组织”的标签不同寻常,因为它通常用于基地组织或伊斯兰国等为政治目的使用暴力的团体,而非专注于金钱犯罪的拉丁美洲卡特尔。特朗普政府认为,这些组织的国际联系和行动,包括毒品走私、人口贩运以及为扩大地盘而进行的暴力活动,使其有理由被指定为恐怖组织。
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Trump calls Ukraine’s Zelensky a dictator, tells him to move fast or lose country
美国前总统特朗普严厉指责乌克兰总统泽连斯基是“没有选举的独裁者”,并警告他必须迅速采取行动以达成和平,否则乌克兰将不复存在。 此番言论是在泽连斯基反驳特朗普关于乌克兰应为俄罗斯2022年全面入侵负责的说法后数小时发表的,泽连斯基认为特朗普陷入了俄罗斯的虚假信息之中。
泽连斯基在基辅会见了特朗普的乌克兰特使基思·凯洛格,并表示希望特朗普的团队能更多地了解关于乌克兰的“真相”。此前一天,特朗普表示乌克兰“本不应该”与俄罗斯发生冲突。泽连斯基还驳斥了特朗普关于他的支持率仅为4%的说法,称这是俄罗斯的虚假信息,并表示任何试图取代他的努力都将失败,他还表示有证据表明美国和俄罗斯之间正在讨论这些数据,暗示特朗普受到了误导。
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美国前总统特朗普严厉指责乌克兰总统泽连斯基是“没有选举的独裁者”,并警告他必须迅速采取行动以达成和平,否则乌克兰将不复存在。 此番言论是在泽连斯基反驳特朗普关于乌克兰应为俄罗斯2022年全面入侵负责的说法后数小时发表的,泽连斯基认为特朗普陷入了俄罗斯的虚假信息之中。
泽连斯基在基辅会见了特朗普的乌克兰特使基思·凯洛格,并表示希望特朗普的团队能更多地了解关于乌克兰的“真相”。此前一天,特朗普表示乌克兰“本不应该”与俄罗斯发生冲突。泽连斯基还驳斥了特朗普关于他的支持率仅为4%的说法,称这是俄罗斯的虚假信息,并表示任何试图取代他的努力都将失败,他还表示有证据表明美国和俄罗斯之间正在讨论这些数据,暗示特朗普受到了误导。
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Self-Regulation for Lifelong Learners
Stamford American School employs a social-emotional learning program to equip students with self-regulation skills, recognizing its importance for future success. The program, based on the "Second Step Student Well-being Program," starts as early as age 5 and focuses on teaching students how to manage emotions, build positive relationships, and achieve goals.
The "Second Step" program emphasizes understanding and navigating feelings, teaching students that failure and rejection are valuable learning experiences. By identifying emotional triggers and providing personalized support, teachers and parents can help children develop resilience and a positive mindset. This includes incorporating activities that help manage impulses and integrating these practices into daily classroom routines.
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Stamford American School employs a social-emotional learning program to equip students with self-regulation skills, recognizing its importance for future success. The program, based on the "Second Step Student Well-being Program," starts as early as age 5 and focuses on teaching students how to manage emotions, build positive relationships, and achieve goals.
The "Second Step" program emphasizes understanding and navigating feelings, teaching students that failure and rejection are valuable learning experiences. By identifying emotional triggers and providing personalized support, teachers and parents can help children develop resilience and a positive mindset. This includes incorporating activities that help manage impulses and integrating these practices into daily classroom routines.
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