2 Cambodian toddlers die after buried grenade explodes
两名柬埔寨幼儿在一枚疑似埋藏于内战时期的火箭弹爆炸中丧生。 这起事故发生在柬埔寨西北部暹粒省的一个偏远村庄，该地区在20世纪80年代和90年代曾是政府军和红色高棉武装的战场。
据柬埔寨地雷行动中心主任Heng Ratana表示，两名遇难者是年仅两岁的表兄妹。调查报告显示，孩子们当时在地上玩耍，挖掘土壤，可能用物体撞击了榴弹，从而引发了爆炸。其中一名儿童当场死亡，另一名在医院不治身亡。Heng Ratana补充说，尽管战争已经结束超过25年，但由于地雷和战争遗留物，柬埔寨人民仍在流血。
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两名柬埔寨幼儿在一枚疑似埋藏于内战时期的火箭弹爆炸中丧生。 这起事故发生在柬埔寨西北部暹粒省的一个偏远村庄，该地区在20世纪80年代和90年代曾是政府军和红色高棉武装的战场。
据柬埔寨地雷行动中心主任Heng Ratana表示，两名遇难者是年仅两岁的表兄妹。调查报告显示，孩子们当时在地上玩耍，挖掘土壤，可能用物体撞击了榴弹，从而引发了爆炸。其中一名儿童当场死亡，另一名在医院不治身亡。Heng Ratana补充说，尽管战争已经结束超过25年，但由于地雷和战争遗留物，柬埔寨人民仍在流血。
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Hezbollah holds funeral of ex-leader Nasrallah months after Israel assassination
数万名哀悼者参加了真主党领导人哈桑·纳斯鲁拉及其继任者哈希姆·萨菲丁的葬礼，他们于五个月前在以色列对黎巴嫩的袭击中丧生。 这次葬礼是对真主党力量的一次展示，此前以色列在贝鲁特暗杀了这两位领导人，这对伊朗最有影响力的武装组织造成了毁灭性打击，也标志着真主党与以色列之间冲突的关键时刻。
纳斯鲁拉和其他真主党领导人在地下近20米的地堡中会面时，以色列的战机对该地点投下了约80枚炸弹，摧毁了总部和附近几座建筑物，造成约30人死亡。 在他们去世几天后，以色列升级了在黎巴嫩的军事行动，对这个北部邻国进行了地面入侵。
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数万名哀悼者参加了真主党领导人哈桑·纳斯鲁拉及其继任者哈希姆·萨菲丁的葬礼，他们于五个月前在以色列对黎巴嫩的袭击中丧生。 这次葬礼是对真主党力量的一次展示，此前以色列在贝鲁特暗杀了这两位领导人，这对伊朗最有影响力的武装组织造成了毁灭性打击，也标志着真主党与以色列之间冲突的关键时刻。
纳斯鲁拉和其他真主党领导人在地下近20米的地堡中会面时，以色列的战机对该地点投下了约80枚炸弹，摧毁了总部和附近几座建筑物，造成约30人死亡。 在他们去世几天后，以色列升级了在黎巴嫩的军事行动，对这个北部邻国进行了地面入侵。
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China slams Australia for ‘hyping up’ PLA live-fire drills off its coast
中国国防部指责澳大利亚“蓄意炒作”中国在澳大利亚海岸附近的实弹演习，并对澳大利亚声称中方未充分通知表示“深感惊讶和强烈不满”。此前，澳大利亚国防部长表示，中国未能就解放军在澳大利亚附近国际水域举行的实弹演习给出令人满意的理由，称通知时间太短。
澳大利亚国防部长称，短暂的通知时间导致正在空中的飞机需要改变航线，这对商业航空造成了困扰。中国国防部发言人则回应称，澳方的说法与事实完全不符，中国海军舰队的训练区域远离澳大利亚海岸线，完全位于公海。
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中国国防部指责澳大利亚“蓄意炒作”中国在澳大利亚海岸附近的实弹演习，并对澳大利亚声称中方未充分通知表示“深感惊讶和强烈不满”。此前，澳大利亚国防部长表示，中国未能就解放军在澳大利亚附近国际水域举行的实弹演习给出令人满意的理由，称通知时间太短。
澳大利亚国防部长称，短暂的通知时间导致正在空中的飞机需要改变航线，这对商业航空造成了困扰。中国国防部发言人则回应称，澳方的说法与事实完全不符，中国海军舰队的训练区域远离澳大利亚海岸线，完全位于公海。
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Hong Kong’s URA chief rebuffs criticism over quick closure of public play area
香港市区重建局负责人回应了公众对其拆除一个开放不到一年的休闲设施的批评，称该免费空间本就是一个短期项目。部分设施将会被捐赠给其他公共屋邨。该休闲空间位于观塘，包含儿童游乐场和一个三人篮球场，于2023年12月开放，但在11个月后的2024年11月关闭。
市建局董事总经理韦志成回应称，关闭符合计划安排，并且80%的休闲和体育设施已捐赠给元朗和屯门的两个公共屋邨。韦志成在一篇博客文章中解释说，当市建局将观塘市中心发展项目的最后一期改造成“自由空间”时，就已经声明这些设施仅供临时使用，目的是在该地块重新招标之前向公众开放，而不是让其空置。
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香港市区重建局负责人回应了公众对其拆除一个开放不到一年的休闲设施的批评，称该免费空间本就是一个短期项目。部分设施将会被捐赠给其他公共屋邨。该休闲空间位于观塘，包含儿童游乐场和一个三人篮球场，于2023年12月开放，但在11个月后的2024年11月关闭。
市建局董事总经理韦志成回应称，关闭符合计划安排，并且80%的休闲和体育设施已捐赠给元朗和屯门的两个公共屋邨。韦志成在一篇博客文章中解释说，当市建局将观塘市中心发展项目的最后一期改造成“自由空间”时，就已经声明这些设施仅供临时使用，目的是在该地块重新招标之前向公众开放，而不是让其空置。
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India scrambles to secure its place in US-China AI race, post-DeepSeek
India, a global IT outsourcing hub, faces an urgent need to pivot towards artificial intelligence to maintain its competitive edge. With the rise of cost-effective, open-source AI models from companies like China's DeepSeek and a projected slowdown in the software services market, India risks falling behind the United States and China if it doesn't adapt its technological ecosystem.
The International Monetary Fund warns that AI could impact nearly 40% of jobs worldwide, while the AI market is projected to grow at an astounding 37.3% annually. Recognizing this, the Indian government launched the US$1.25 billion "IndiaAI Mission" to support start-ups and infrastructure development, with plans to establish AI education centers and develop a foundational AI model tailored to India's unique needs.
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India, a global IT outsourcing hub, faces an urgent need to pivot towards artificial intelligence to maintain its competitive edge. With the rise of cost-effective, open-source AI models from companies like China's DeepSeek and a projected slowdown in the software services market, India risks falling behind the United States and China if it doesn't adapt its technological ecosystem.
The International Monetary Fund warns that AI could impact nearly 40% of jobs worldwide, while the AI market is projected to grow at an astounding 37.3% annually. Recognizing this, the Indian government launched the US$1.25 billion "IndiaAI Mission" to support start-ups and infrastructure development, with plans to establish AI education centers and develop a foundational AI model tailored to India's unique needs.
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How the US makes billions selling gristly chicken feet to China
中国对鸡爪的巨大需求，为全球肉类公司创造了一个利润丰厚的市场。由于口感和质量更佳，进口鸡爪在中国尤为受欢迎，成为餐桌上备受喜爱的美味佳肴。
与许多国家不同，中国消费者对这种通常被丢弃的食材情有独钟。进口鸡爪因其更大的尺寸和更好的口感而备受青睐，这源于国外鸡的品种和更长的生长周期。鸡爪在中国烹饪中用途广泛，常见于点心、火锅，甚至可以腌制成开胃小吃。
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中国对鸡爪的巨大需求，为全球肉类公司创造了一个利润丰厚的市场。由于口感和质量更佳，进口鸡爪在中国尤为受欢迎，成为餐桌上备受喜爱的美味佳肴。
与许多国家不同，中国消费者对这种通常被丢弃的食材情有独钟。进口鸡爪因其更大的尺寸和更好的口感而备受青睐，这源于国外鸡的品种和更长的生长周期。鸡爪在中国烹饪中用途广泛，常见于点心、火锅，甚至可以腌制成开胃小吃。
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Why China may face ‘scrutiny’ over using police diplomacy to help developing world
China is increasing its police diplomacy efforts, including repatriating citizens from online scam centers and providing tactical training to foreign police forces. On Thursday, 200 Chinese nationals were rescued from online scam centers in Myanmar and repatriated to China, with more expected to return in the coming days. Simultaneously, Chinese liaison officers concluded police tactical training for local officers in the Solomon Islands earlier this month.
These actions reflect China's growing role as a security partner in developing countries and its efforts to protect its overseas interests as a major global economy and investor. The repatriation operation followed visits to Thailand and Myanmar by a Chinese public security official to coordinate on cyber fraud operations. In the Solomon Islands, the police training covered topics such as DNA evidence identification and telecoms fraud investigation, aiming to improve the operational capabilities of local officers. This comes as Australia has also pledged significant support to the Solomon Islands' police force, seemingly to reduce its reliance on external partners.
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China is increasing its police diplomacy efforts, including repatriating citizens from online scam centers and providing tactical training to foreign police forces. On Thursday, 200 Chinese nationals were rescued from online scam centers in Myanmar and repatriated to China, with more expected to return in the coming days. Simultaneously, Chinese liaison officers concluded police tactical training for local officers in the Solomon Islands earlier this month.
These actions reflect China's growing role as a security partner in developing countries and its efforts to protect its overseas interests as a major global economy and investor. The repatriation operation followed visits to Thailand and Myanmar by a Chinese public security official to coordinate on cyber fraud operations. In the Solomon Islands, the police training covered topics such as DNA evidence identification and telecoms fraud investigation, aiming to improve the operational capabilities of local officers. This comes as Australia has also pledged significant support to the Solomon Islands' police force, seemingly to reduce its reliance on external partners.
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Hong Kong taxi industry ‘admits need to improve service quality’
香港出租车行业已同意需要提高服务质量，以在竞争中保持领先地位。一位政府高级交通顾问在与对出租车司机进行监管的计划进行讨论后表示，他们已经意识到这一点。运输咨询委员会主席张仁良教授表示，在会议之后，他收到了出租车司机提交的两份请愿书，讨论了当局应如何监管网约车应用程序。
目前，香港的私家车司机在没有出租汽车许可证的情况下接受付费乘客是违法的。包括 Uber、Tada、Amap 和 Didi Chuxing 在内的许多网约车平台都在不受监管的情况下运营。张仁良鼓励公众继续与他分享他们的意见，包括公众、互联网用户或网约车平台的意见，而不仅仅是出租车行业的意见。
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香港出租车行业已同意需要提高服务质量，以在竞争中保持领先地位。一位政府高级交通顾问在与对出租车司机进行监管的计划进行讨论后表示，他们已经意识到这一点。运输咨询委员会主席张仁良教授表示，在会议之后，他收到了出租车司机提交的两份请愿书，讨论了当局应如何监管网约车应用程序。
目前，香港的私家车司机在没有出租汽车许可证的情况下接受付费乘客是违法的。包括 Uber、Tada、Amap 和 Didi Chuxing 在内的许多网约车平台都在不受监管的情况下运营。张仁良鼓励公众继续与他分享他们的意见，包括公众、互联网用户或网约车平台的意见，而不仅仅是出租车行业的意见。
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Funding the Northern Metropolis will be a big test for Paul Chan
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan faces a significant challenge in financing and developing the Northern Metropolis, a large-scale economic and housing hub in the New Territories. This project is considered crucial for Hong Kong's future growth, requiring substantial investment and careful planning.
The Northern Metropolis project, encompassing 30,000 hectares, is expected to cost hundreds of billions of Hong Kong dollars, with initial phases focusing on site formation and basic infrastructure. Chan plans to issue bonds to finance the development, reasoning that the long-term benefits justify distributing the costs across generations. The key question remains how to repay these loans, given the initial investment in infrastructure.
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Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan faces a significant challenge in financing and developing the Northern Metropolis, a large-scale economic and housing hub in the New Territories. This project is considered crucial for Hong Kong's future growth, requiring substantial investment and careful planning.
The Northern Metropolis project, encompassing 30,000 hectares, is expected to cost hundreds of billions of Hong Kong dollars, with initial phases focusing on site formation and basic infrastructure. Chan plans to issue bonds to finance the development, reasoning that the long-term benefits justify distributing the costs across generations. The key question remains how to repay these loans, given the initial investment in infrastructure.
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4 new transport rules to take effect in Hong Kong on March 1
香港将于3月1日起实施多项新的交通规则，以与国际标准对齐，其中包括遥控泊车和放宽对停放车辆上视觉显示板的限制。新规旨在为公众提供便利，提高道路安全，并促进香港汽车新技术的应用和发展。
根据新规定，驾驶员在特定条件下可以使用手机或其他设备完成泊车，但车辆只能使用政府批准的遥控泊车系统。此外，政府放宽了对车辆内部视觉显示器的限制，允许驾驶员显示与驾驶无关的信息。汽车经销商和进口商需要为配备遥控泊车系统的现有汽车向运输署提交单独申请。
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香港将于3月1日起实施多项新的交通规则，以与国际标准对齐，其中包括遥控泊车和放宽对停放车辆上视觉显示板的限制。新规旨在为公众提供便利，提高道路安全，并促进香港汽车新技术的应用和发展。
根据新规定，驾驶员在特定条件下可以使用手机或其他设备完成泊车，但车辆只能使用政府批准的遥控泊车系统。此外，政府放宽了对车辆内部视觉显示器的限制，允许驾驶员显示与驾驶无关的信息。汽车经销商和进口商需要为配备遥控泊车系统的现有汽车向运输署提交单独申请。
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Hong Kong’s Disneyland rebounds to record profit after 9 years of losses
香港迪士尼乐园在连续九年亏损后首次扭亏为盈，创下历史最佳业绩。 议员田北辰引述乐园管理层的话表示，由于业绩表现强劲，香港迪士尼目前没有立即寻求公共资金进行进一步扩张的需求。乐园在截至2024年9月30日的财年实现了净利润，是其表现最佳年份2013-14年度的两倍以上。
乐园的收入同比增长超过50%，未计利息、税项、折旧及摊销前的利润（EBITDA）翻了一番以上。游客数量也增加了超过100万，这主要得益于内地游客的回流和东南亚游客的强劲增长。不过，由于香港居民前往内地消费的趋势，本地游客数量大幅下降。
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香港迪士尼乐园在连续九年亏损后首次扭亏为盈，创下历史最佳业绩。 议员田北辰引述乐园管理层的话表示，由于业绩表现强劲，香港迪士尼目前没有立即寻求公共资金进行进一步扩张的需求。乐园在截至2024年9月30日的财年实现了净利润，是其表现最佳年份2013-14年度的两倍以上。
乐园的收入同比增长超过50%，未计利息、税项、折旧及摊销前的利润（EBITDA）翻了一番以上。游客数量也增加了超过100万，这主要得益于内地游客的回流和东南亚游客的强劲增长。不过，由于香港居民前往内地消费的趋势，本地游客数量大幅下降。
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China ready to respond to Donald Trump’s ‘discriminatory’ curbs on US investment
中国已表示准备回应美国总统的一项“歧视性”行政命令，该命令限制中国在美国关键技术和基础设施领域的投资。 这项“美国优先投资政策”备忘录指示美国动用一切必要法律手段，阻止与中国有关联的投资进入美国的战略领域，包括技术、关键基础设施、医疗保健、农业、能源和原材料等。
中国商务部对此回应称，这些措施“非常不合理”，是典型的非市场行为，严重影响了两国企业间的正常经贸合作。商务部还表示，如果实施该命令，将进一步扭曲两国间的投资交流，对美国自身也毫无益处。美国政府的应对工具包括美国外国投资委员会，该委员会负责审查海外投资是否会影响美国国家安全。
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中国已表示准备回应美国总统的一项“歧视性”行政命令，该命令限制中国在美国关键技术和基础设施领域的投资。 这项“美国优先投资政策”备忘录指示美国动用一切必要法律手段，阻止与中国有关联的投资进入美国的战略领域，包括技术、关键基础设施、医疗保健、农业、能源和原材料等。
中国商务部对此回应称，这些措施“非常不合理”，是典型的非市场行为，严重影响了两国企业间的正常经贸合作。商务部还表示，如果实施该命令，将进一步扭曲两国间的投资交流，对美国自身也毫无益处。美国政府的应对工具包括美国外国投资委员会，该委员会负责审查海外投资是否会影响美国国家安全。
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Indian rescuers search for 8 workers trapped in ‘unfortunate’ tunnel collapse
救援人员正在印度南部搜救8名被困工人，他们被困在特伦甘纳邦一条在建的灌溉隧道中，该隧道因突发涌水和泥土而坍塌。事故发生在周六，当时部分隧道发生坍塌。救援队伍正在努力排水和清理瓦砾，以便找到并疏散被困工人。
事故发生时，一些靠近掘进机的工作人员成功逃脱，但另有8名工程师和工人在隧道入口附近被困。国家灾难响应部队已加入救援行动，隧道通风系统仍在运行，以确保为被困工人提供氧气。当地灌溉部长表示，政府致力于安全救出所有被困人员。
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救援人员正在印度南部搜救8名被困工人，他们被困在特伦甘纳邦一条在建的灌溉隧道中，该隧道因突发涌水和泥土而坍塌。事故发生在周六，当时部分隧道发生坍塌。救援队伍正在努力排水和清理瓦砾，以便找到并疏散被困工人。
事故发生时，一些靠近掘进机的工作人员成功逃脱，但另有8名工程师和工人在隧道入口附近被困。国家灾难响应部队已加入救援行动，隧道通风系统仍在运行，以确保为被困工人提供氧气。当地灌溉部长表示，政府致力于安全救出所有被困人员。
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Taobao’s first physical store in Hong Kong
淘宝在香港开设了首家实体店 PapaHome，位于尖沙咀购物区。顾客可以在店内查看超过 10,000 件家具和家居装饰品，然后再在线订购。
PapaHome 的开业是淘宝拓展业务的举措。淘宝由阿里巴巴集团运营，阿里巴巴集团也是《南华早报》的母公司。
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淘宝在香港开设了首家实体店 PapaHome，位于尖沙咀购物区。顾客可以在店内查看超过 10,000 件家具和家居装饰品，然后再在线订购。
PapaHome 的开业是淘宝拓展业务的举措。淘宝由阿里巴巴集团运营，阿里巴巴集团也是《南华早报》的母公司。
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The cheap medicine drive that could erode trust in China’s healthcare system
北京市民Sophie Chen反映，她长期服用的拜耳公司生产的降压药Adalat，自2023年起在中国公立医院逐渐消失，现在医生给她开的是国产仿制药。虽然价格从原研药的2.75美元降至0.59美元，但她表示仿制药的副作用更大，心率有所上升。
Chen的经历反映了中国药品集中采购改革引发的争议。自2018年以来，中国已进行多轮药品集采，导致药品价格大幅下降，甚至出现阿司匹林单片价格低于1美分的情况。虽然降低了患者的用药负担，但部分患者对仿制药的疗效和副作用表示担忧，考虑自费购买原研药。
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北京市民Sophie Chen反映，她长期服用的拜耳公司生产的降压药Adalat，自2023年起在中国公立医院逐渐消失，现在医生给她开的是国产仿制药。虽然价格从原研药的2.75美元降至0.59美元，但她表示仿制药的副作用更大，心率有所上升。
Chen的经历反映了中国药品集中采购改革引发的争议。自2018年以来，中国已进行多轮药品集采，导致药品价格大幅下降，甚至出现阿司匹林单片价格低于1美分的情况。虽然降低了患者的用药负担，但部分患者对仿制药的疗效和副作用表示担忧，考虑自费购买原研药。
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Hong Kong’s budget will focus on ‘fiscal consolidation’: Paul Chan
香港财政司司长陈茂波表示，香港将采取“财政整合”策略，严格控制公共开支以应对赤字，同时寻求改善与居民生活相关的服务。他暗示即将发布的2025-26年度预算案将包含提升香港竞争力的措施，并考虑“用者自付”原则以增加公共收入。
陈茂波指出，过去几年香港面临多重内外挑战导致财政赤字，因此需要加强“财政整合”策略。政府将在维持和改善公共服务的同时，严格控制公共开支，并适度增加收入，同时兼顾香港的竞争力和“用者自付”原则。此前他透露，2024-25年度的财政赤字预计约为1000亿港元，远超年初预期，也是连续第三年出现如此规模的赤字。
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香港财政司司长陈茂波表示，香港将采取“财政整合”策略，严格控制公共开支以应对赤字，同时寻求改善与居民生活相关的服务。他暗示即将发布的2025-26年度预算案将包含提升香港竞争力的措施，并考虑“用者自付”原则以增加公共收入。
陈茂波指出，过去几年香港面临多重内外挑战导致财政赤字，因此需要加强“财政整合”策略。政府将在维持和改善公共服务的同时，严格控制公共开支，并适度增加收入，同时兼顾香港的竞争力和“用者自付”原则。此前他透露，2024-25年度的财政赤字预计约为1000亿港元，远超年初预期，也是连续第三年出现如此规模的赤字。
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Backlash as Chinese influencer claims to earn US$41,000 a day doing nothing
中国网红顾茜茜因炫耀自己“躺赚”30万元人民币，并称之为“辛苦钱”而引发网络强烈不满。 顾茜茜在直播中透露，自己一天躺在床上什么都不做，仅在抖音店铺就实现了116万元的销售额，佣金高达30.32万元。
据悉，顾茜茜在某社交平台拥有近500万粉丝。数据显示，在2月8日至16日期间，她在某直播平台的销售总额达到1039万元，预计佣金收入为279万元。此外，她在另一直播平台过去七天的销售额也高达894万元。她的言论和收入数据引发了公众对于收入分配公平性的质疑。
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中国网红顾茜茜因炫耀自己“躺赚”30万元人民币，并称之为“辛苦钱”而引发网络强烈不满。 顾茜茜在直播中透露，自己一天躺在床上什么都不做，仅在抖音店铺就实现了116万元的销售额，佣金高达30.32万元。
据悉，顾茜茜在某社交平台拥有近500万粉丝。数据显示，在2月8日至16日期间，她在某直播平台的销售总额达到1039万元，预计佣金收入为279万元。此外，她在另一直播平台过去七天的销售额也高达894万元。她的言论和收入数据引发了公众对于收入分配公平性的质疑。
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Hong Kong Children Hospital’s suspended ENT department to resume after June
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Hong Kong Children’s Hospital, recently forced to suspend services at the ear, nose and throat (ENT) department, will gradually resume operations in the second half of this year, or as soon as the next quarter “if possible”, as the Hospital Authority’s chief executive said he saw “light in the tunnel” over manpower shortages.
Tony Ko Pat-sing said on Sunday that the labour crunch that caused the suspension of ENT services at the hospital in Kowloon City since early February had eased.
The suspension left over 500 patients needing to be transferred to other public hospitals.
“The ear, nose and throat [specialisation] itself is not a very large speciality in general hospitals – a networked ENT department usually has about 10 or so colleagues. And at the Children’s Hospital, because they specialise in children, there are even fewer people,” Ko explained.
“We have recently seen light in the tunnel with doctors’ turnover stabilised.”
He said paediatric otolaryngology was a highly specialised field, and doctors trained overseas were also being encouraged to come to Hong Kong to help ease the load.
Specialists in other areas of medicine were also being trained to handle some of the simpler cases, he added.
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By Wynna Wong
Hong Kong Children’s Hospital, recently forced to suspend services at the ear, nose and throat (ENT) department, will gradually resume operations in the second half of this year, or as soon as the next quarter “if possible”, as the Hospital Authority’s chief executive said he saw “light in the tunnel” over manpower shortages.
Tony Ko Pat-sing said on Sunday that the labour crunch that caused the suspension of ENT services at the hospital in Kowloon City since early February had eased.
The suspension left over 500 patients needing to be transferred to other public hospitals.
“The ear, nose and throat [specialisation] itself is not a very large speciality in general hospitals – a networked ENT department usually has about 10 or so colleagues. And at the Children’s Hospital, because they specialise in children, there are even fewer people,” Ko explained.
“We have recently seen light in the tunnel with doctors’ turnover stabilised.”
He said paediatric otolaryngology was a highly specialised field, and doctors trained overseas were also being encouraged to come to Hong Kong to help ease the load.
Specialists in other areas of medicine were also being trained to handle some of the simpler cases, he added.
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SpaceX’s Musk sued for custody of his alleged 13th child, by author Ashley St. Clair
Ashley St. Clair, a conservative author and influencer, is suing Elon Musk for legal custody of a son she claims they had last fall, potentially making him Musk's 13th child. St. Clair filed the petition in New York Supreme Court, along with a paternity petition to legally establish Musk as the father of the 5-month-old boy, referred to as R.S.C. in court documents.
St. Clair alleges that she and Musk began a romantic relationship in May 2023 and conceived R.S.C. in January of that year, with the child being born in September. While Musk allegedly acknowledged parentage in written correspondences, he has reportedly refused to publicly acknowledge the child and has had minimal involvement in his care, only meeting the boy three times. St. Clair also included screenshots in the filing that appear to show Musk urging her to keep quiet about their son, citing "threat level(s)" amid the presidential election, where Musk was a major donor and is now reportedly heading the Department of Government Efficiency.
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Ashley St. Clair, a conservative author and influencer, is suing Elon Musk for legal custody of a son she claims they had last fall, potentially making him Musk's 13th child. St. Clair filed the petition in New York Supreme Court, along with a paternity petition to legally establish Musk as the father of the 5-month-old boy, referred to as R.S.C. in court documents.
St. Clair alleges that she and Musk began a romantic relationship in May 2023 and conceived R.S.C. in January of that year, with the child being born in September. While Musk allegedly acknowledged parentage in written correspondences, he has reportedly refused to publicly acknowledge the child and has had minimal involvement in his care, only meeting the boy three times. St. Clair also included screenshots in the filing that appear to show Musk urging her to keep quiet about their son, citing "threat level(s)" amid the presidential election, where Musk was a major donor and is now reportedly heading the Department of Government Efficiency.
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Beauty in chaos: Japanese hail Hong Kong’s Kowloon Walled City film exhibition
香港电影《九龙城寨之围城》在日本上映后大受欢迎，带动了一股怀旧热潮，吸引了包括日本游客在内的大量影迷前往香港参观电影主题展览。该片在日本上映三周票房突破1亿日元（约66.69万美元），成为五年来最卖座的香港电影。
这部由郑保瑞执导，古天乐和洪金宝主演的动作片，讲述了上世纪80年代一位中国大陆移民在九龙城寨中卷入帮派斗争的故事。九龙城寨在20世纪90年代中期被拆除前，曾是因非法建筑和犯罪活动而臭名昭著的拥挤飞地。为重现电影场景，香港旅游发展局在启德Airside购物中心举办了沉浸式展览，自去年12月16日开幕以来已吸引了18万游客，其中不乏日本游客，旅游局希望更多本地电影能促进整体游客数量的增长。
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香港电影《九龙城寨之围城》在日本上映后大受欢迎，带动了一股怀旧热潮，吸引了包括日本游客在内的大量影迷前往香港参观电影主题展览。该片在日本上映三周票房突破1亿日元（约66.69万美元），成为五年来最卖座的香港电影。
这部由郑保瑞执导，古天乐和洪金宝主演的动作片，讲述了上世纪80年代一位中国大陆移民在九龙城寨中卷入帮派斗争的故事。九龙城寨在20世纪90年代中期被拆除前，曾是因非法建筑和犯罪活动而臭名昭著的拥挤飞地。为重现电影场景，香港旅游发展局在启德Airside购物中心举办了沉浸式展览，自去年12月16日开幕以来已吸引了18万游客，其中不乏日本游客，旅游局希望更多本地电影能促进整体游客数量的增长。
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