Back to the future: Chinese team’s record transmission lays ground for quantum internet
中国科学家在量子安全直接通信领域取得突破，传输速率达到2.38kbps，创造了新的传输速率和距离世界纪录。这一技术进步使得通过量子态安全传输文本、语音和图像文件成为可能，为构建未来的量子互联网奠定了基础，并为安全传输敏感信息提供了新的途径。
该团队研发的准量子安全直接通信（QSDC）协议，通过104.8公里的标准电信光纤实现了这一创纪录的传输速率。与传统互联网不同，量子互联网旨在利用量子比特和量子现象来实现超安全连接，从而增强互联网的安全性和功能。该技术可用于在线检测窃听，对于某些特定情况至关重要，并且清华大学的实验室已经基于此协议构建了量子互联网原型。
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中国科学家在量子安全直接通信领域取得突破，传输速率达到2.38kbps，创造了新的传输速率和距离世界纪录。这一技术进步使得通过量子态安全传输文本、语音和图像文件成为可能，为构建未来的量子互联网奠定了基础，并为安全传输敏感信息提供了新的途径。
该团队研发的准量子安全直接通信（QSDC）协议，通过104.8公里的标准电信光纤实现了这一创纪录的传输速率。与传统互联网不同，量子互联网旨在利用量子比特和量子现象来实现超安全连接，从而增强互联网的安全性和功能。该技术可用于在线检测窃听，对于某些特定情况至关重要，并且清华大学的实验室已经基于此协议构建了量子互联网原型。
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Hong Kong police seize suspected cocaine worth HK$430 million, 2 arrested
香港警方在一个私人住宅单位查获超过500公斤的可卡因，价值约4.3亿港元（5530万美元），并逮捕了两名年龄均在25岁以下的男子。警方毒品调查科高级督察董伟国表示，周日警方在将军澳一栋住宅楼内逮捕了这两名男子，当时他们携带一个装有可疑可卡因的袋子，之后在同一栋楼的一个单位内发现了另外259包可疑毒品。
这两名年龄分别为22岁和23岁的男子因涉嫌贩毒被捕，他们均报称无业，目前仍在拘留中。警方表示，这批查获的毒品据信从南美洲运来，藏匿在货物中。这些白色粉末状的毒品共重518公斤，加上在其中一名男子手提袋中发现的2公斤可疑可卡因，总价值超过4.3亿港元。
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香港警方在一个私人住宅单位查获超过500公斤的可卡因，价值约4.3亿港元（5530万美元），并逮捕了两名年龄均在25岁以下的男子。警方毒品调查科高级督察董伟国表示，周日警方在将军澳一栋住宅楼内逮捕了这两名男子，当时他们携带一个装有可疑可卡因的袋子，之后在同一栋楼的一个单位内发现了另外259包可疑毒品。
这两名年龄分别为22岁和23岁的男子因涉嫌贩毒被捕，他们均报称无业，目前仍在拘留中。警方表示，这批查获的毒品据信从南美洲运来，藏匿在货物中。这些白色粉末状的毒品共重518公斤，加上在其中一名男子手提袋中发现的2公斤可疑可卡因，总价值超过4.3亿港元。
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4 aides of Malaysian ex-PM Ismail face corruption probe over US$22.7 million raid
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency (MACC) is investigating four aides of former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob after a reported discovery of over 100 million ringgit (US$22.7 million) in cash at the home of one of the suspects. The investigation is the latest targeting close allies of former leaders under the current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
The MACC confirmed that four former senior officers who served during Ismail's tenure have been held since last Friday. While the agency has not disclosed specific details about the investigation, including the exact amount of cash and assets seized, local media reports indicate that the money was found stashed in bags and safes, along with documents, jewelry, and electronic devices. The MACC has also indicated that more witnesses may be called to assist with the investigation. Meanwhile, Ismail Sabri Yaakob was reportedly hospitalized on Sunday due to high blood pressure but is now recovering.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption agency (MACC) is investigating four aides of former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob after a reported discovery of over 100 million ringgit (US$22.7 million) in cash at the home of one of the suspects. The investigation is the latest targeting close allies of former leaders under the current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
The MACC confirmed that four former senior officers who served during Ismail's tenure have been held since last Friday. While the agency has not disclosed specific details about the investigation, including the exact amount of cash and assets seized, local media reports indicate that the money was found stashed in bags and safes, along with documents, jewelry, and electronic devices. The MACC has also indicated that more witnesses may be called to assist with the investigation. Meanwhile, Ismail Sabri Yaakob was reportedly hospitalized on Sunday due to high blood pressure but is now recovering.
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OKX crypto exchange operator enters US$505 million guilty plea, US says
OKX加密货币交易所的运营商承认违反了美国的反洗钱法，并将支付近5.05亿美元的罚款和没收费用。美国司法部表示，这家总部位于塞舌尔的公司Aux Cayes FinTech承认了一项经营未经许可的汇款业务的罪名，并在曼哈顿的美国地区法官Katherine Polk Failla面前认罪，法官判处了刑罚。
根据CoinMarketCap的数据，OKX是全球第四大加密货币现货交易所。检察官表示，从2018年到2024年初，OKX违反了禁止美国人使用其平台的政策，并被用于促成超过50亿美元的可疑交易和犯罪收益。OKX允许美国客户进行超过1万亿美元的交易，产生数亿美元的费用和利润，有时甚至鼓励客户规避禁令，例如有员工建议客户谎称自己位于阿联酋，并使用随机数字进行身份识别。
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OKX加密货币交易所的运营商承认违反了美国的反洗钱法，并将支付近5.05亿美元的罚款和没收费用。美国司法部表示，这家总部位于塞舌尔的公司Aux Cayes FinTech承认了一项经营未经许可的汇款业务的罪名，并在曼哈顿的美国地区法官Katherine Polk Failla面前认罪，法官判处了刑罚。
根据CoinMarketCap的数据，OKX是全球第四大加密货币现货交易所。检察官表示，从2018年到2024年初，OKX违反了禁止美国人使用其平台的政策，并被用于促成超过50亿美元的可疑交易和犯罪收益。OKX允许美国客户进行超过1万亿美元的交易，产生数亿美元的费用和利润，有时甚至鼓励客户规避禁令，例如有员工建议客户谎称自己位于阿联酋，并使用随机数字进行身份识别。
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Bali fumes at frugal tourists, Tesla faces boycott calls in Malaysia: 7 Asia highlights
本周亚洲新闻聚焦多个热点议题。其中，印尼旅游业在疫情后强劲复苏，去年巴厘岛接待了超过630万国际游客，成为经济增长的重要引擎。此外，韩国发生一起令人震惊的教师被刺身亡事件，引发社会对教师权益和校园安全的广泛关注。美国陆军在加州测试中程导弹发射系统，则凸显了地区军事动态的复杂性。
巴厘岛旅游业的复苏得益于印尼政府的积极推广和国际旅行限制的放宽，旅游业的繁荣也带动了当地就业和相关产业的发展。韩国教师遇害案暴露了教师在工作中面临的潜在风险，促使社会反思如何更好地保护教师，维护校园秩序。美国测试新型导弹系统，可能加剧地区紧张局势，引发对军备竞赛的担忧。
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本周亚洲新闻聚焦多个热点议题。其中，印尼旅游业在疫情后强劲复苏，去年巴厘岛接待了超过630万国际游客，成为经济增长的重要引擎。此外，韩国发生一起令人震惊的教师被刺身亡事件，引发社会对教师权益和校园安全的广泛关注。美国陆军在加州测试中程导弹发射系统，则凸显了地区军事动态的复杂性。
巴厘岛旅游业的复苏得益于印尼政府的积极推广和国际旅行限制的放宽，旅游业的繁荣也带动了当地就业和相关产业的发展。韩国教师遇害案暴露了教师在工作中面临的潜在风险，促使社会反思如何更好地保护教师，维护校园秩序。美国测试新型导弹系统，可能加剧地区紧张局势，引发对军备竞赛的担忧。
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South Korea highway bridge collapse leaves 2 dead, 7 injured
在韩国一处高速公路施工现场，一座桥梁发生坍塌，造成2人死亡，7人受伤。事故发生后，现场升起巨大的烟雾，救援工作正在进行中。
据韩国消防部门称，事故造成6人重伤，1人轻伤，目前仍有1人失踪。伤者已被送往医院接受治疗，事故原因正在调查中。
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在韩国一处高速公路施工现场，一座桥梁发生坍塌，造成2人死亡，7人受伤。事故发生后，现场升起巨大的烟雾，救援工作正在进行中。
据韩国消防部门称，事故造成6人重伤，1人轻伤，目前仍有1人失踪。伤者已被送往医院接受治疗，事故原因正在调查中。
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Hong Kong minibus driver arrested after pedestrian, 82, dies in collision
香港警方逮捕了一名小巴司机，他涉嫌危险驾驶和毒驾，导致一名82岁老翁死亡。事故发生在火炭穗禾路和丽禾里交界处，该老翁在过马路时被小巴撞倒，头部受伤，送往沙田威尔斯亲王医院后不治身亡。
这名69岁的司机因未能通过快速口腔液体测试，被警方以危险驾驶导致他人死亡和毒驾罪名逮捕，目前仍在拘留中。警方正在对这起事故进行调查，并呼吁目击者提供线索。根据香港法律，危险驾驶最高可判处10年监禁和5万港元罚款，而毒驾最高可判处3年监禁和2.5万港元罚款。
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香港警方逮捕了一名小巴司机，他涉嫌危险驾驶和毒驾，导致一名82岁老翁死亡。事故发生在火炭穗禾路和丽禾里交界处，该老翁在过马路时被小巴撞倒，头部受伤，送往沙田威尔斯亲王医院后不治身亡。
这名69岁的司机因未能通过快速口腔液体测试，被警方以危险驾驶导致他人死亡和毒驾罪名逮捕，目前仍在拘留中。警方正在对这起事故进行调查，并呼吁目击者提供线索。根据香港法律，危险驾驶最高可判处10年监禁和5万港元罚款，而毒驾最高可判处3年监禁和2.5万港元罚款。
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Relative humidity to hit 100% as Hong Kong braces for warmer, wetter weather this week
香港未来一周将迎来温暖潮湿的天气，相对湿度预计将高达100%。受东北季风和高空扰动影响，周二和周三气温仍然较低，约为14摄氏度，并伴有零星小雨。但从周四开始，气温将逐渐回升。
香港天文台表示，随着高空扰动的减弱以及潮湿海洋气流的影响，广东沿海地区的气温将在本周后期和下周初逐步上升。预计周末将出现潮湿天气，相对湿度将从周三到周五的75%至95%上升到周日和周一的100%。
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香港未来一周将迎来温暖潮湿的天气，相对湿度预计将高达100%。受东北季风和高空扰动影响，周二和周三气温仍然较低，约为14摄氏度，并伴有零星小雨。但从周四开始，气温将逐渐回升。
香港天文台表示，随着高空扰动的减弱以及潮湿海洋气流的影响，广东沿海地区的气温将在本周后期和下周初逐步上升。预计周末将出现潮湿天气，相对湿度将从周三到周五的75%至95%上升到周日和周一的100%。
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Female sumo wrestler brings sport to Argentina, breaking gender barriers
日本相扑选手日和KON远赴阿根廷，致力于在该国推广相扑运动，并为女性相扑选手争取更多机会。由于日本国内女子相扑发展受限，日和KON于2023年移居阿根廷，希望在那里开创一番事业。
在阿根廷，日和KON积极训练学生，并努力打破相扑运动中以男性为主导的传统观念，争取性别平等。她的行动旨在连接相隔遥远的阿根廷和日本，通过相扑这一传统运动促进两国文化交流。
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日本相扑选手日和KON远赴阿根廷，致力于在该国推广相扑运动，并为女性相扑选手争取更多机会。由于日本国内女子相扑发展受限，日和KON于2023年移居阿根廷，希望在那里开创一番事业。
在阿根廷，日和KON积极训练学生，并努力打破相扑运动中以男性为主导的传统观念，争取性别平等。她的行动旨在连接相隔遥远的阿根廷和日本，通过相扑这一传统运动促进两国文化交流。
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Virgin pilot alerted Australia to Chinese navy’s live-fire drill in Tasman Sea
Australia's air traffic authority learned about Chinese warships conducting live-fire exercises off its east coast from a Virgin Australia pilot, not through official channels. The pilot informed an Australian air traffic controller about a foreign warship broadcasting live-firing exercises 300 nautical miles east of the coast, prompting Airservices Australia to issue a hazard alert to commercial pilots.
Rob Sharp, CEO of Airservices Australia, testified that the Department of Defence was notified shortly after the pilot's report. In response, 49 flights were diverted around the area during the exercises, which continued over the weekend. This incident occurred amid ongoing tensions between Beijing and Canberra regarding the military exercises.
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Australia's air traffic authority learned about Chinese warships conducting live-fire exercises off its east coast from a Virgin Australia pilot, not through official channels. The pilot informed an Australian air traffic controller about a foreign warship broadcasting live-firing exercises 300 nautical miles east of the coast, prompting Airservices Australia to issue a hazard alert to commercial pilots.
Rob Sharp, CEO of Airservices Australia, testified that the Department of Defence was notified shortly after the pilot's report. In response, 49 flights were diverted around the area during the exercises, which continued over the weekend. This incident occurred amid ongoing tensions between Beijing and Canberra regarding the military exercises.
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How big is Hong Kong’s debt? The Post unpacks the city’s bond financing
香港面临高达1000亿港元的财政赤字，专家呼吁政府通过发行更多债券来资助基础设施建设，以增加储备。他们认为此举能够促进金融服务业的增长，并增加资本流动。
财政司司长陈茂波表示，政府可以发行债券为大型项目融资，这在国际社会上是一种“常见”的做法。预计他将在周三公布预算计划，届时可能会有更多关于债券发行的细节。
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香港面临高达1000亿港元的财政赤字，专家呼吁政府通过发行更多债券来资助基础设施建设，以增加储备。他们认为此举能够促进金融服务业的增长，并增加资本流动。
财政司司长陈茂波表示，政府可以发行债券为大型项目融资，这在国际社会上是一种“常见”的做法。预计他将在周三公布预算计划，届时可能会有更多关于债券发行的细节。
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DeepSeek’s AI models drive surging orders for Nvidia H20 chips in China, sources say
Chinese tech giants like Tencent, Alibaba, and ByteDance are significantly increasing their orders for Nvidia's H20 AI chip. This surge is primarily driven by the booming demand for DeepSeek's low-cost AI models, which are gaining traction across various sectors.
The increased demand highlights Nvidia's continued dominance in the AI chip market and alleviates concerns about a potential decline in demand due to DeepSeek's emergence. Beyond the major players, smaller companies in healthcare and education are also purchasing AI servers equipped with DeepSeek models and Nvidia H20 chips, expanding the market beyond traditional sectors like finance and telecommunications. While potential US restrictions on H20 chip sales to China could be a factor, sources indicate that DeepSeek's popularity is the primary driver behind the order surge.
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Chinese tech giants like Tencent, Alibaba, and ByteDance are significantly increasing their orders for Nvidia's H20 AI chip. This surge is primarily driven by the booming demand for DeepSeek's low-cost AI models, which are gaining traction across various sectors.
The increased demand highlights Nvidia's continued dominance in the AI chip market and alleviates concerns about a potential decline in demand due to DeepSeek's emergence. Beyond the major players, smaller companies in healthcare and education are also purchasing AI servers equipped with DeepSeek models and Nvidia H20 chips, expanding the market beyond traditional sectors like finance and telecommunications. While potential US restrictions on H20 chip sales to China could be a factor, sources indicate that DeepSeek's popularity is the primary driver behind the order surge.
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China steps up protections for private sector in updated draft law
中国正在拟议一项新的私营经济促进法，禁止当局在没有法律依据的情况下对私营企业处以罚款。此举旨在增强私营部门的信心，并促进经济增长，反映了中国领导层对私营企业清晰法律保护的重视。
该法案预计将在下个月的全国人民代表大会常务委员会会议上进行辩论并可能获得批准。近年来，一些地方政府为了增加收入，选择性地对私营企业处以罚款，并进行调查，严重扰乱了它们的运营。无端罚款已成为中国私营企业面临的严峻挑战。
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中国正在拟议一项新的私营经济促进法，禁止当局在没有法律依据的情况下对私营企业处以罚款。此举旨在增强私营部门的信心，并促进经济增长，反映了中国领导层对私营企业清晰法律保护的重视。
该法案预计将在下个月的全国人民代表大会常务委员会会议上进行辩论并可能获得批准。近年来，一些地方政府为了增加收入，选择性地对私营企业处以罚款，并进行调查，严重扰乱了它们的运营。无端罚款已成为中国私营企业面临的严峻挑战。
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Japan has one of the world’s best passports but few go abroad amid weak yen, safety concerns
日本护照持有率大幅下降，目前仅有17.5%的公民持有护照。这一数字远低于疫情前的25%，表明越来越多的日本人选择在国内度假。
日本外务省的报告显示，截至去年12月，仅有2160万日本人持有有效护照，与五年前相比大幅下降。日元疲软以及对海外安全问题的担忧是导致这一现象的主要原因，许多日本人因此更倾向于留在国内旅游。一位东京的NGO工作者表示，虽然工作需要可能很快出国，但他并没有海外度假的计划，上次出国度假还是2012年在泰国。
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日本护照持有率大幅下降，目前仅有17.5%的公民持有护照。这一数字远低于疫情前的25%，表明越来越多的日本人选择在国内度假。
日本外务省的报告显示，截至去年12月，仅有2160万日本人持有有效护照，与五年前相比大幅下降。日元疲软以及对海外安全问题的担忧是导致这一现象的主要原因，许多日本人因此更倾向于留在国内旅游。一位东京的NGO工作者表示，虽然工作需要可能很快出国，但他并没有海外度假的计划，上次出国度假还是2012年在泰国。
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China’s social-minded technopreneurs are a force to reckon with
President Xi Jinping's recent meeting with prominent Chinese tech entrepreneurs signals a clear government priority towards technology-driven innovation, particularly as the property and finance sectors were notably absent. The meeting, which included figures like Jack Ma, Lei Jun, Pony Ma Huateng, Wang Chuanfu, and Ren Zhengfei, underscores the government's commitment to supporting the "Made in China 2025" initiative.
This renewed focus on technology comes at a crucial time for China, as the country seeks to sustain economic growth amidst global uncertainties. Recent technological breakthroughs in military equipment, nuclear fusion, and high-speed railway technologies, along with the emergence of competitive AI models like DeepSeek, Alibaba’s Qwen, and ByteDance’s Goku, highlight China's potential to drive future growth through technological advancement and innovation.
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President Xi Jinping's recent meeting with prominent Chinese tech entrepreneurs signals a clear government priority towards technology-driven innovation, particularly as the property and finance sectors were notably absent. The meeting, which included figures like Jack Ma, Lei Jun, Pony Ma Huateng, Wang Chuanfu, and Ren Zhengfei, underscores the government's commitment to supporting the "Made in China 2025" initiative.
This renewed focus on technology comes at a crucial time for China, as the country seeks to sustain economic growth amidst global uncertainties. Recent technological breakthroughs in military equipment, nuclear fusion, and high-speed railway technologies, along with the emergence of competitive AI models like DeepSeek, Alibaba’s Qwen, and ByteDance’s Goku, highlight China's potential to drive future growth through technological advancement and innovation.
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How China is filling void left by France, US with stronger military ties in Africa’s Sahel
China has appointed its first defence attaché to Niger, Colonel-Major Chen Xuming, signaling a deepening of military cooperation with the West African nation. Chen's arrival, marked by a reception at the Chinese embassy in Niamey, underscores Beijing's commitment to supporting Niger's security capabilities and its fight against terrorism and cross-border crime.
This move is part of a broader strategy in the Sahel region, where China is also backing the military juntas of Burkina Faso and Mali. As French and US forces withdraw, China is stepping in to protect its interests and fill the security void, offering support to strengthen the armed forces of these nations. According to experts, the appointment of a defence attaché aims to balance the number of military representatives between China and African countries.
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China has appointed its first defence attaché to Niger, Colonel-Major Chen Xuming, signaling a deepening of military cooperation with the West African nation. Chen's arrival, marked by a reception at the Chinese embassy in Niamey, underscores Beijing's commitment to supporting Niger's security capabilities and its fight against terrorism and cross-border crime.
This move is part of a broader strategy in the Sahel region, where China is also backing the military juntas of Burkina Faso and Mali. As French and US forces withdraw, China is stepping in to protect its interests and fill the security void, offering support to strengthen the armed forces of these nations. According to experts, the appointment of a defence attaché aims to balance the number of military representatives between China and African countries.
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Paw-sitive impact: China’s first corgi cop dog inspires ‘Rabbit Baby’ to be next
继中国首只柯基警犬福仔走红网络后，又一只同品种的警犬“兔宝”出现在公众视野中，目标是成为中国第二只柯基警犬。六岁的“兔宝”希望能够追随福仔的脚步，克服年龄带来的挑战，在警队中发挥自己的作用。
福仔在2024年3月迅速走红，凭借其可爱的外表和出色的爆炸物探测技能赢得了众多喜爱。“兔宝”也希望能够留下自己的印记。今年2月12日，武汉特警发布了一段视频，视频中“兔宝”身穿警犬制服，在训练基地与警察互动。
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继中国首只柯基警犬福仔走红网络后，又一只同品种的警犬“兔宝”出现在公众视野中，目标是成为中国第二只柯基警犬。六岁的“兔宝”希望能够追随福仔的脚步，克服年龄带来的挑战，在警队中发挥自己的作用。
福仔在2024年3月迅速走红，凭借其可爱的外表和出色的爆炸物探测技能赢得了众多喜爱。“兔宝”也希望能够留下自己的印记。今年2月12日，武汉特警发布了一段视频，视频中“兔宝”身穿警犬制服，在训练基地与警察互动。
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Raising service charges needed for Hong Kong’s financial health, experts say
香港专家建议政府逐步提高部分服务收费，以达到成本回收水平，从而改善香港的长期财政状况。尽管此举不会立即解决近1000亿港元的财政赤字问题，但专家认为，提高收费是增加公共收入的有效途径。
专家指出，可以考虑提高签证和护照费用等移民相关收费，以及违章停车罚款。此前，财政司司长陈茂波表示，他正在考虑在即将公布的年度预算案中采用“用者自付”原则来增加公共收入。此外，还有人建议提高公共医疗服务收费和非本地学生的大学学费，以确保收费水平与成本挂钩，并由服务使用者而非全体纳税人承担费用。
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香港专家建议政府逐步提高部分服务收费，以达到成本回收水平，从而改善香港的长期财政状况。尽管此举不会立即解决近1000亿港元的财政赤字问题，但专家认为，提高收费是增加公共收入的有效途径。
专家指出，可以考虑提高签证和护照费用等移民相关收费，以及违章停车罚款。此前，财政司司长陈茂波表示，他正在考虑在即将公布的年度预算案中采用“用者自付”原则来增加公共收入。此外，还有人建议提高公共医疗服务收费和非本地学生的大学学费，以确保收费水平与成本挂钩，并由服务使用者而非全体纳税人承担费用。
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Japan faces backlash for ‘shameful’ decision to skip nuclear ban summit despite Nobel Prize win
Japan's decision to skip a major nuclear weapon ban summit in New York has drawn criticism from activists, who argue that Tokyo is missing a crucial opportunity to promote disarmament. This decision comes despite the Nobel Peace Prize win by Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic and hydrogen bomb survivors, for its decades-long campaign against nuclear weapons.
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), adopted in 2017, is the first legally binding international agreement to ban nuclear arms. While supported by non-nuclear states and disarmament advocates, nuclear-armed nations and their allies, including Japan, oppose it, with Japan relying on US deterrence. Some members of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) had considered sending representatives to the summit following Nihon Hidankyo's Nobel Prize win, making the government's ultimate decision "extremely unfortunate" according to some observers.
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Japan's decision to skip a major nuclear weapon ban summit in New York has drawn criticism from activists, who argue that Tokyo is missing a crucial opportunity to promote disarmament. This decision comes despite the Nobel Peace Prize win by Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic and hydrogen bomb survivors, for its decades-long campaign against nuclear weapons.
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), adopted in 2017, is the first legally binding international agreement to ban nuclear arms. While supported by non-nuclear states and disarmament advocates, nuclear-armed nations and their allies, including Japan, oppose it, with Japan relying on US deterrence. Some members of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) had considered sending representatives to the summit following Nihon Hidankyo's Nobel Prize win, making the government's ultimate decision "extremely unfortunate" according to some observers.
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Putin backs Trump’s proposal for US, China and Russia to halve defence spending
俄罗斯总统普京周一表示支持美国总统特朗普提出的俄美中三国削减一半国防预算的建议。普京在电视采访中称这是一个好主意，美国削减50%，俄罗斯也削减50%，如果中国愿意也可以加入。
自2022年俄罗斯对乌克兰发起军事行动以来，其军事开支大幅增加，虽然推动了经济增长，但也加剧了通货膨胀。普京表示，2024年俄罗斯国防和安全支出将达到GDP的8.7%左右。他补充说，虽然无法代表中国发言，但俄罗斯愿意与美国就削减开支达成协议，并准备就此展开讨论。
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俄罗斯总统普京周一表示支持美国总统特朗普提出的俄美中三国削减一半国防预算的建议。普京在电视采访中称这是一个好主意，美国削减50%，俄罗斯也削减50%，如果中国愿意也可以加入。
自2022年俄罗斯对乌克兰发起军事行动以来，其军事开支大幅增加，虽然推动了经济增长，但也加剧了通货膨胀。普京表示，2024年俄罗斯国防和安全支出将达到GDP的8.7%左右。他补充说，虽然无法代表中国发言，但俄罗斯愿意与美国就削减开支达成协议，并准备就此展开讨论。
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