To counter China, US must maintain soft power and alliances, Congress hears
应对中国日益增长的军事和政治影响力，有效的策略必须包括巩固盟友关系和运用软实力。 然而，鉴于美国资源日益受限，美国的外交政策需要更加聚焦和高效。
在众议院监督与政府改革委员会关于“新兴全球威胁”的听证会上，分析人士指出，特朗普总统上任之初的一些举动，例如威胁与墨西哥和加拿大进行贸易战，削减在美国130个国家开展业务的美国国际开发署（USAID）的预算，以及在乌克兰问题上偏袒俄罗斯而非欧洲，都可能对美国软实力的运用产生负面影响。 美ghan Mobbs强调，软实力并非慈善，而是一种武器，运用得当可以在战火燃起前塑造战场。
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应对中国日益增长的军事和政治影响力，有效的策略必须包括巩固盟友关系和运用软实力。 然而，鉴于美国资源日益受限，美国的外交政策需要更加聚焦和高效。
在众议院监督与政府改革委员会关于“新兴全球威胁”的听证会上，分析人士指出，特朗普总统上任之初的一些举动，例如威胁与墨西哥和加拿大进行贸易战，削减在美国130个国家开展业务的美国国际开发署（USAID）的预算，以及在乌克兰问题上偏袒俄罗斯而非欧洲，都可能对美国软实力的运用产生负面影响。 美ghan Mobbs强调，软实力并非慈善，而是一种武器，运用得当可以在战火燃起前塑造战场。
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Trump says will sell US$5 million ‘gold cards’ to foreigners who want to move to US
美国总统特朗普表示，计划推出售价500万美元的“金卡”给有意移居美国并创造就业的外国人。 特朗普在椭圆形办公室向记者透露，这一移民项目预计将在两周内启动，并表示该项目是合法的。
特朗普补充说，不排除俄罗斯寡头也有资格申请这种“金卡”。目前尚不清楚该计划的具体细节，以及它将如何与现有的投资移民项目相协调。
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美国总统特朗普表示，计划推出售价500万美元的“金卡”给有意移居美国并创造就业的外国人。 特朗普在椭圆形办公室向记者透露，这一移民项目预计将在两周内启动，并表示该项目是合法的。
特朗普补充说，不排除俄罗斯寡头也有资格申请这种“金卡”。目前尚不清楚该计划的具体细节，以及它将如何与现有的投资移民项目相协调。
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De minimis: China’s Shein workshops suffer as US tightens shipment rules
Garment factories in Nancun village, Guangzhou, a key supplier for e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu, are experiencing a significant slowdown, with many businesses remaining closed or operating at reduced capacity after the Lunar New Year holiday. This downturn is attributed to the United States' move towards ending the "de minimis exemption," a tax exemption for small parcels, impacting the tariff levels faced by these factories' products in the US market.
Factory owners in the area, like Zou Deli, a long-time Shein supplier, report a stark contrast to previous years, with a lack of orders leading to idle workstations and reduced staff. While many are unfamiliar with the specifics of the "de minimis exemption," they are already feeling the economic chill as this policy change threatens their competitiveness and access to the crucial US market.
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Garment factories in Nancun village, Guangzhou, a key supplier for e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu, are experiencing a significant slowdown, with many businesses remaining closed or operating at reduced capacity after the Lunar New Year holiday. This downturn is attributed to the United States' move towards ending the "de minimis exemption," a tax exemption for small parcels, impacting the tariff levels faced by these factories' products in the US market.
Factory owners in the area, like Zou Deli, a long-time Shein supplier, report a stark contrast to previous years, with a lack of orders leading to idle workstations and reduced staff. While many are unfamiliar with the specifics of the "de minimis exemption," they are already feeling the economic chill as this policy change threatens their competitiveness and access to the crucial US market.
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How Asean centrality and strong China ties can go hand in hand
Malaysia is set to host the inaugural ASEAN-China-GCC summit in May, aiming to bridge economic divides and enhance regional cooperation. This initiative, announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, seeks to create a platform for Southeast Asian and Gulf nations, along with China, to address shared economic challenges and foster stronger ties.
While challenges like the South China Sea dispute and the situation in Myanmar persist, Malaysia's chairmanship offers an opportunity to strengthen ASEAN's position in the evolving Indo-Pacific landscape. By leveraging its non-aligned foreign policy and existing memberships in various regional organizations, Malaysia can facilitate deeper engagements and broaden ASEAN's relevance on the global stage, building upon the first summit between Southeast Asian and Arab states held in Riyadh last year and emphasizing the importance of China's inclusion to reduce economic disparities.
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Malaysia is set to host the inaugural ASEAN-China-GCC summit in May, aiming to bridge economic divides and enhance regional cooperation. This initiative, announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, seeks to create a platform for Southeast Asian and Gulf nations, along with China, to address shared economic challenges and foster stronger ties.
While challenges like the South China Sea dispute and the situation in Myanmar persist, Malaysia's chairmanship offers an opportunity to strengthen ASEAN's position in the evolving Indo-Pacific landscape. By leveraging its non-aligned foreign policy and existing memberships in various regional organizations, Malaysia can facilitate deeper engagements and broaden ASEAN's relevance on the global stage, building upon the first summit between Southeast Asian and Arab states held in Riyadh last year and emphasizing the importance of China's inclusion to reduce economic disparities.
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Ukraine has agreed on terms of minerals deal with US, senior official says
乌克兰已同意与美国达成矿产协议，最早可能于周五签署。乌克兰希望此举能为未来从华盛顿获得安全保障奠定基础。该协议将允许美国共同开发乌克兰的矿产资源，收入将进入一个新成立的“乌克兰和美国共同”基金。
据消息人士透露，协议草案中包含对“安全”的提及，但没有明确规定美国的承诺。协议中有一项总条款，声明美国将投资于一个稳定、繁荣和拥有主权的乌克兰，致力于持久和平，并支持保障安全的努力。目前政府官员正在敲定细节，泽连斯基总统最早可能在本周五访问华盛顿期间签署该协议。
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乌克兰已同意与美国达成矿产协议，最早可能于周五签署。乌克兰希望此举能为未来从华盛顿获得安全保障奠定基础。该协议将允许美国共同开发乌克兰的矿产资源，收入将进入一个新成立的“乌克兰和美国共同”基金。
据消息人士透露，协议草案中包含对“安全”的提及，但没有明确规定美国的承诺。协议中有一项总条款，声明美国将投资于一个稳定、繁荣和拥有主权的乌克兰，致力于持久和平，并支持保障安全的努力。目前政府官员正在敲定细节，泽连斯基总统最早可能在本周五访问华盛顿期间签署该协议。
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White House says it ‘will determine’ which news outlets cover Trump
The White House announced it will now decide which news outlets have close-up access to President Trump, breaking with a long-standing tradition of an independent press pool. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated this change aims to modernize press access, include streaming services, and give access back to the American people. This decision marks a significant shift in how the White House manages media coverage of the President.
Leavitt defended the decision by stating that a select group of DC-based journalists should no longer have a monopoly on press access, and that the White House would "double down" on barring the Associated Press from many presidential events. Media experts have raised concerns that this move could violate the First Amendment, as the president is essentially choosing who covers him, potentially impacting objective reporting and accountability.
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The White House announced it will now decide which news outlets have close-up access to President Trump, breaking with a long-standing tradition of an independent press pool. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated this change aims to modernize press access, include streaming services, and give access back to the American people. This decision marks a significant shift in how the White House manages media coverage of the President.
Leavitt defended the decision by stating that a select group of DC-based journalists should no longer have a monopoly on press access, and that the White House would "double down" on barring the Associated Press from many presidential events. Media experts have raised concerns that this move could violate the First Amendment, as the president is essentially choosing who covers him, potentially impacting objective reporting and accountability.
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‘Reinvestment surge’: US firms in China eye long-term success with confidence in future
尽管中美关系前景不明朗，在华美国公司仍计划扩大在华业务并争取更多市场份额。 美南中国美国商会（AmCham）的最新调查显示，去年美国公司继续加大对中国这一世界第二大经济体的投资，并计划在未来几年扩大现有业务。
该调查于去年10月至12月进行，评估了美商会成员对中国经济前景和商业情绪的看法。调查发现，会员企业计划在未来三到五年内，从在华利润中拿出145.9亿美元进行再投资，以扩大业务并占据更多市场份额，这一数字较上次的再投资额增长了33.18%。尽管如此，仍有部分企业对中美贸易关系紧张表示担忧，中国政府上周已推出新的行动计划以解决这些问题。
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尽管中美关系前景不明朗，在华美国公司仍计划扩大在华业务并争取更多市场份额。 美南中国美国商会（AmCham）的最新调查显示，去年美国公司继续加大对中国这一世界第二大经济体的投资，并计划在未来几年扩大现有业务。
该调查于去年10月至12月进行，评估了美商会成员对中国经济前景和商业情绪的看法。调查发现，会员企业计划在未来三到五年内，从在华利润中拿出145.9亿美元进行再投资，以扩大业务并占据更多市场份额，这一数字较上次的再投资额增长了33.18%。尽管如此，仍有部分企业对中美贸易关系紧张表示担忧，中国政府上周已推出新的行动计划以解决这些问题。
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US consumer confidence sees biggest drop in years amid uncertainty over Trump policies
美国消费者信心指数在2月份大幅下降，降幅为2021年8月以来最大，主要原因是人们对整体经济前景的担忧加剧。 特朗普政府政策的不确定性似乎正在影响家庭的信心。该数据低于彭博社对经济学家的所有预期，报告发布后，股票和债券收益率均出现下跌。
世界大型企业联合会的数据显示，2月份消费者信心指数下降7点至98.3，连续第三个月下滑。对未来六个月的预期指标也出现三年半以来的最大降幅，而对当前状况的评估指标降幅相对较小。消费者对当前和未来的劳动力市场状况、收入前景和商业环境更加悲观，预计未来一年将出现经济衰退的受访者比例升至九个月高点。调查显示，对本届政府及其政策的评论占据主导地位，通货膨胀和物价是人们普遍关注的问题。
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美国消费者信心指数在2月份大幅下降，降幅为2021年8月以来最大，主要原因是人们对整体经济前景的担忧加剧。 特朗普政府政策的不确定性似乎正在影响家庭的信心。该数据低于彭博社对经济学家的所有预期，报告发布后，股票和债券收益率均出现下跌。
世界大型企业联合会的数据显示，2月份消费者信心指数下降7点至98.3，连续第三个月下滑。对未来六个月的预期指标也出现三年半以来的最大降幅，而对当前状况的评估指标降幅相对较小。消费者对当前和未来的劳动力市场状况、收入前景和商业环境更加悲观，预计未来一年将出现经济衰退的受访者比例升至九个月高点。调查显示，对本届政府及其政策的评论占据主导地位，通货膨胀和物价是人们普遍关注的问题。
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Mystery disease kills over 50 in DR Congo after children ate bat and fell ill
一种不明疾病在刚果民主共和国西北部迅速蔓延，已导致超过50人死亡。该疾病最初在三个食用了蝙蝠的儿童身上发现，患者会出现发烧、呕吐和内出血等症状，并在48小时内死亡。
这种疾病的症状与埃博拉、登革热等出血热病毒相似，但初步检测已排除这些已知病毒。世界卫生组织表示，疫情于1月21日爆发，已记录419个病例。据称，疫情源于Boloko村三个孩子食用了蝙蝠。
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一种不明疾病在刚果民主共和国西北部迅速蔓延，已导致超过50人死亡。该疾病最初在三个食用了蝙蝠的儿童身上发现，患者会出现发烧、呕吐和内出血等症状，并在48小时内死亡。
这种疾病的症状与埃博拉、登革热等出血热病毒相似，但初步检测已排除这些已知病毒。世界卫生组织表示，疫情于1月21日爆发，已记录419个病例。据称，疫情源于Boloko村三个孩子食用了蝙蝠。
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Hong Kong airline worker accused of selling flight details of K-pop stars BTS
韩国警方正在调查一名香港航空公司的员工，该员工涉嫌非法出售包括BTS在内的名人的私人航班信息以牟利。 这名三十多岁的女性被指控非法进入航空公司系统，通过明星姓名和生日搜索航班记录，获取座位号等敏感信息。
据悉，该名中国籍女性在2023年至去年期间出售了超过1000组数据，获利超过1000万韩元（约7000美元）。她最初声称是应熟人要求开始泄露信息，但后来开始以此牟利，并且根据明星的知名度收取不同的费用。
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韩国警方正在调查一名香港航空公司的员工，该员工涉嫌非法出售包括BTS在内的名人的私人航班信息以牟利。 这名三十多岁的女性被指控非法进入航空公司系统，通过明星姓名和生日搜索航班记录，获取座位号等敏感信息。
据悉，该名中国籍女性在2023年至去年期间出售了超过1000组数据，获利超过1000万韩元（约7000美元）。她最初声称是应熟人要求开始泄露信息，但后来开始以此牟利，并且根据明星的知名度收取不同的费用。
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Singapore’s Mapletree wins land tender, adds Tsing Yi logistics site to Hong Kong assets
Hong Kong has granted Singapore's Mapletree Investments a 50-year land lease in the New Territories for approximately HK$3.68 billion (US$473 million). The land, located in Tsing Yi, will be used for logistics purposes. Mapletree's unit, Titanium 2, was the sole bidder for the 44,318-square-metre site.
The Transport and Logistics Bureau views the "positive market response" as a sign of confidence in Hong Kong's continued role as an international logistics hub. The government plans to release three more logistics sites in a timely manner, considering market conditions. Mapletree already has a significant real estate portfolio in Hong Kong, including an 11-story logistics hub and the Festival Walk shopping center. The newly acquired parcel can support a large multi-story logistics facility and a public car park. Mapletree, wholly owned by Temasek Holdings, made its first foray into Hong Kong's greenfield development in 2013 with a HK$1.69 billion investment in Tsing Yi.
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Hong Kong has granted Singapore's Mapletree Investments a 50-year land lease in the New Territories for approximately HK$3.68 billion (US$473 million). The land, located in Tsing Yi, will be used for logistics purposes. Mapletree's unit, Titanium 2, was the sole bidder for the 44,318-square-metre site.
The Transport and Logistics Bureau views the "positive market response" as a sign of confidence in Hong Kong's continued role as an international logistics hub. The government plans to release three more logistics sites in a timely manner, considering market conditions. Mapletree already has a significant real estate portfolio in Hong Kong, including an 11-story logistics hub and the Festival Walk shopping center. The newly acquired parcel can support a large multi-story logistics facility and a public car park. Mapletree, wholly owned by Temasek Holdings, made its first foray into Hong Kong's greenfield development in 2013 with a HK$1.69 billion investment in Tsing Yi.
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Chinese missile defence systems on show at IDEX weapons expo as war heats global market
Chinese-made air defense systems, including the HQ-9BE and HQ-17AE missile systems, were prominently featured at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi, signaling strong demand for missile defense capabilities in the Middle East due to ongoing regional conflicts. These systems are attracting interest from countries seeking to protect themselves from drone and missile attacks, with the HQ-9BE being a long-range surface-to-air missile system and the HQ-17AE offering low-to-medium altitude, short-range defense.
The HQ-9 series is derived from the Russian S-300 system and is currently used by several countries including Morocco, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan, while the HQ-17AE, reportedly purchased by Saudi Arabia and Serbia, is based on the Russian Tor system. According to experts, the appeal of these Chinese missile defense systems stems from their effectiveness in countering missile and drone threats, as demonstrated by Israel's defense against attacks from Iran and groups like Hamas.
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Chinese-made air defense systems, including the HQ-9BE and HQ-17AE missile systems, were prominently featured at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi, signaling strong demand for missile defense capabilities in the Middle East due to ongoing regional conflicts. These systems are attracting interest from countries seeking to protect themselves from drone and missile attacks, with the HQ-9BE being a long-range surface-to-air missile system and the HQ-17AE offering low-to-medium altitude, short-range defense.
The HQ-9 series is derived from the Russian S-300 system and is currently used by several countries including Morocco, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan, while the HQ-17AE, reportedly purchased by Saudi Arabia and Serbia, is based on the Russian Tor system. According to experts, the appeal of these Chinese missile defense systems stems from their effectiveness in countering missile and drone threats, as demonstrated by Israel's defense against attacks from Iran and groups like Hamas.
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UK to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer says
英国首相基尔·斯塔默承诺到2027年将国防开支提高到占经济总量的2.5%，并计划在下届议会中进一步提高到3%。这项承诺是在他与美国总统唐纳德·特朗普就乌克兰问题进行关键会谈前夕做出的，旨在应对特朗普要求北约盟国大幅增加国防开支的呼吁。
为了实现国防开支的增长，斯塔默表示将通过把海外发展援助从占经济总量的0.5%削减到0.3%来提供资金。他同时承认这将带来一些“艰难的选择”，但这将是“自冷战结束以来国防开支持续增长幅度最大的一次”。英国在2023/24年度的国防开支占国内生产总值(GDP)的2.3%。
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英国首相基尔·斯塔默承诺到2027年将国防开支提高到占经济总量的2.5%，并计划在下届议会中进一步提高到3%。这项承诺是在他与美国总统唐纳德·特朗普就乌克兰问题进行关键会谈前夕做出的，旨在应对特朗普要求北约盟国大幅增加国防开支的呼吁。
为了实现国防开支的增长，斯塔默表示将通过把海外发展援助从占经济总量的0.5%削减到0.3%来提供资金。他同时承认这将带来一些“艰难的选择”，但这将是“自冷战结束以来国防开支持续增长幅度最大的一次”。英国在2023/24年度的国防开支占国内生产总值(GDP)的2.3%。
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Hong Kong father accused of killing girl ‘is a dangerous man’, court told
一名三岁女童疑遭父亲谋杀，女童母亲在香港法庭表示，被告是个“危险人物”，即使他家人疼爱女儿，也无法阻止他虐待女儿。母亲梁女士称，她与女儿的父亲刘启平经常因其严厉的管教方式发生争执，导致女儿自卑，在他面前哭泣的次数也更多。
梁女士表示，2017年7月出生的女儿梁雅诗，在父亲因用腐蚀性液体袭击母亲而被判入狱后，最初两年被寄养。刘启平于2020年中出狱后，梁女士带女儿去沙田的刘启平父母家与他见面，并在那里短暂居住了两到三周。梁女士称，刘启平总是通过命令女儿面壁站立和拧自己的耳朵来惩罚她。有时，他会让她跪在地板上，因为她没有在进入他父母家时问候每个家庭成员。同年5月13日，刘启平试图在其父母家中的一个房间里偷偷伤害女儿，并随后打了她几拳，之后梁女士将女儿带回了她在深水埗的公寓。
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一名三岁女童疑遭父亲谋杀，女童母亲在香港法庭表示，被告是个“危险人物”，即使他家人疼爱女儿，也无法阻止他虐待女儿。母亲梁女士称，她与女儿的父亲刘启平经常因其严厉的管教方式发生争执，导致女儿自卑，在他面前哭泣的次数也更多。
梁女士表示，2017年7月出生的女儿梁雅诗，在父亲因用腐蚀性液体袭击母亲而被判入狱后，最初两年被寄养。刘启平于2020年中出狱后，梁女士带女儿去沙田的刘启平父母家与他见面，并在那里短暂居住了两到三周。梁女士称，刘启平总是通过命令女儿面壁站立和拧自己的耳朵来惩罚她。有时，他会让她跪在地板上，因为她没有在进入他父母家时问候每个家庭成员。同年5月13日，刘启平试图在其父母家中的一个房间里偷偷伤害女儿，并随后打了她几拳，之后梁女士将女儿带回了她在深水埗的公寓。
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Rokid’s AI-infused AR glasses wow China with script projection, smart ring control
Chinese AR device maker Rokid gained significant attention after its founder, Misa Zhu Mingming, demonstrated the real-world application of its AI glasses during a government event. Zhu used the glasses to project his speech notes and navigated the virtual pages with a smart ring, showcasing the potential of AI-integrated wearable technology.
The demonstration sparked considerable online discussion, with the related hashtag trending on Chinese social media. This event also contributed to a surge in the AI Wearable Index, reflecting increased investor interest in Chinese companies involved in the sector. Rokid Glasses, equipped with large language models, exemplify the growing trend of integrating AI into various Chinese-made products, from robotics to electric vehicles.
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Chinese AR device maker Rokid gained significant attention after its founder, Misa Zhu Mingming, demonstrated the real-world application of its AI glasses during a government event. Zhu used the glasses to project his speech notes and navigated the virtual pages with a smart ring, showcasing the potential of AI-integrated wearable technology.
The demonstration sparked considerable online discussion, with the related hashtag trending on Chinese social media. This event also contributed to a surge in the AI Wearable Index, reflecting increased investor interest in Chinese companies involved in the sector. Rokid Glasses, equipped with large language models, exemplify the growing trend of integrating AI into various Chinese-made products, from robotics to electric vehicles.
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China-Japan ties, challenge to Trump’s Gaza plan: SCMP daily highlights
China's "two sessions" meeting is likely to last for a specific duration, hinted at by a police statement, though the exact closing dates remain unannounced. This annual political event is a key moment in China's political calendar.
Beijing and Tokyo are showing signs of resetting their economic relationship, marked by recent high-level meetings. This move is seen as a strategy to mitigate the economic uncertainties caused by US President Donald Trump's policies. Meanwhile, Shenzhen, a long-standing tech hub in China, faces potential competition from Hangzhou, where companies are increasingly taking center stage in the tech industry.
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China's "two sessions" meeting is likely to last for a specific duration, hinted at by a police statement, though the exact closing dates remain unannounced. This annual political event is a key moment in China's political calendar.
Beijing and Tokyo are showing signs of resetting their economic relationship, marked by recent high-level meetings. This move is seen as a strategy to mitigate the economic uncertainties caused by US President Donald Trump's policies. Meanwhile, Shenzhen, a long-standing tech hub in China, faces potential competition from Hangzhou, where companies are increasingly taking center stage in the tech industry.
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Taiwan coastguard detains mainland China crew after undersea cable damaged
台湾海岸警卫队扣留了一艘悬挂多哥国旗的货船及其八名中国大陆船员，他们涉嫌于周二早些时候损坏了澎湖列岛附近的海底通信电缆。该船名为“宏泰”号，在凌晨3点左右于电缆受损区域抛锚后被拦截并押往台湾。目前，事故原因正在调查中。
海岸警卫队表示，该船只“有中国大陆融资的历史”，但未提供更多细节。他们同时指出，不排除这是一起“灰色地带骚扰”事件的可能性，并强调将尽一切努力查明真相。“灰色地带战术”指的是未达到武装冲突程度的胁迫行为。
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台湾海岸警卫队扣留了一艘悬挂多哥国旗的货船及其八名中国大陆船员，他们涉嫌于周二早些时候损坏了澎湖列岛附近的海底通信电缆。该船名为“宏泰”号，在凌晨3点左右于电缆受损区域抛锚后被拦截并押往台湾。目前，事故原因正在调查中。
海岸警卫队表示，该船只“有中国大陆融资的历史”，但未提供更多细节。他们同时指出，不排除这是一起“灰色地带骚扰”事件的可能性，并强调将尽一切努力查明真相。“灰色地带战术”指的是未达到武装冲突程度的胁迫行为。
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US investigates AI video of Donald Trump sucking Elon Musk’s toes
美国住房和城市发展部（HUD）总部内播放了一段AI生成的视频，视频内容为美国前总统特朗普舔舐埃隆·马斯克的脚，引发调查。该视频短暂地出现在HUD的屏幕上，内容批评了特朗普与马斯克的亲密关系，马斯克被任命负责政府效率部门（Doge），负责削减联邦人员和开支。
视频中叠加了“真正的国王万岁”的字样，这与特朗普在庆祝他的政府否决纽约市拥堵收费计划时，在其Truth Social平台上发布的信息有关。HUD发言人表示，这种行为“滥用纳税人资源”，部门计划调查并解雇相关责任人。这段循环播放的视频很可能是使用人工智能制作的。
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美国住房和城市发展部（HUD）总部内播放了一段AI生成的视频，视频内容为美国前总统特朗普舔舐埃隆·马斯克的脚，引发调查。该视频短暂地出现在HUD的屏幕上，内容批评了特朗普与马斯克的亲密关系，马斯克被任命负责政府效率部门（Doge），负责削减联邦人员和开支。
视频中叠加了“真正的国王万岁”的字样，这与特朗普在庆祝他的政府否决纽约市拥堵收费计划时，在其Truth Social平台上发布的信息有关。HUD发言人表示，这种行为“滥用纳税人资源”，部门计划调查并解雇相关责任人。这段循环播放的视频很可能是使用人工智能制作的。
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If this is the end of Pax Americana, what comes next?
Recent actions by the US, including Vice President Vance's critical speech at the Munich Security Conference, suggest a significant shift in America's foreign policy and a potential decline in its global image. Vance's remarks, which criticized European allies on issues of immigration and free speech, prompted concerns about the future of transatlantic relations and were seen as a departure from traditional US support for its allies. This, coupled with other statements and policy shifts from the US, raises questions about the country's commitment to its international partnerships.
These actions, including potential withdrawals from international agreements and cuts to foreign aid, are occurring against a backdrop of increasing multipolarity in the global order. As the US potentially retreats from its traditional role, China is positioning itself as a defender of the rules-based international system. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized China's commitment to a multipolar world and its role as a stabilizing force, contrasting sharply with the US stance and signaling a potential shift in global leadership dynamics.
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Recent actions by the US, including Vice President Vance's critical speech at the Munich Security Conference, suggest a significant shift in America's foreign policy and a potential decline in its global image. Vance's remarks, which criticized European allies on issues of immigration and free speech, prompted concerns about the future of transatlantic relations and were seen as a departure from traditional US support for its allies. This, coupled with other statements and policy shifts from the US, raises questions about the country's commitment to its international partnerships.
These actions, including potential withdrawals from international agreements and cuts to foreign aid, are occurring against a backdrop of increasing multipolarity in the global order. As the US potentially retreats from its traditional role, China is positioning itself as a defender of the rules-based international system. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized China's commitment to a multipolar world and its role as a stabilizing force, contrasting sharply with the US stance and signaling a potential shift in global leadership dynamics.
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80% of Hong Kong teachers deregistered over offences such as theft, child abuse
香港去年有71名教师被取消注册，其中超过80%是因为触犯刑事罪行。这些罪行包括盗窃、欺诈和虐待儿童等。教育局的数据显示，去年因不当行为而被取消注册的教师数量显著增加。
在被取消注册的教师中，有59人涉及违法行为，其中10人涉及虐待儿童相关罪行。此外，涉及盗窃和欺诈的教师人数从2023年的5人增加到去年的28人。值得注意的是，教师与学生发生不正当关系的数量也从2023年的3起增加到8起，但涉及性犯罪的教师人数从2023年的18人下降到6人。
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香港去年有71名教师被取消注册，其中超过80%是因为触犯刑事罪行。这些罪行包括盗窃、欺诈和虐待儿童等。教育局的数据显示，去年因不当行为而被取消注册的教师数量显著增加。
在被取消注册的教师中，有59人涉及违法行为，其中10人涉及虐待儿童相关罪行。此外，涉及盗窃和欺诈的教师人数从2023年的5人增加到去年的28人。值得注意的是，教师与学生发生不正当关系的数量也从2023年的3起增加到8起，但涉及性犯罪的教师人数从2023年的18人下降到6人。
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