Singapore’s Tan See Leng and Shanmugam sue Bloomberg, reporter for defamation
新加坡人力部长陈诗龙和律政兼内政部长尚穆根已对彭博新闻社及其一名记者提起诽谤诉讼。起因是彭博社去年12月发表了一篇题为《新加坡豪宅交易日益隐秘》的文章，该文章涉及新加坡优质洋房（GCB）交易，并提到了尚穆根和陈诗龙。
该文章随后被新加坡政府依据《防止网络假信息和网络操纵法案》(POFMA)发出更正指令。两位部长认为文章具有诽谤性，并表示将向彭博社和其他转载该文章的媒体发出律师函。法庭网站显示，案件的案件管理会议定于3月3日举行。
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新加坡人力部长陈诗龙和律政兼内政部长尚穆根已对彭博新闻社及其一名记者提起诽谤诉讼。起因是彭博社去年12月发表了一篇题为《新加坡豪宅交易日益隐秘》的文章，该文章涉及新加坡优质洋房（GCB）交易，并提到了尚穆根和陈诗龙。
该文章随后被新加坡政府依据《防止网络假信息和网络操纵法案》(POFMA)发出更正指令。两位部长认为文章具有诽谤性，并表示将向彭博社和其他转载该文章的媒体发出律师函。法庭网站显示，案件的案件管理会议定于3月3日举行。
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Meet the Type 055 destroyers steering China’s blue-water ambitions as far as Australia
China's Type 055 destroyers are playing an increasingly prominent role in the country's ambition to become a global maritime power, with recent deployments showcasing their capabilities across the Pacific. The Zunyi led live-fire drills off the Australian east coast, prompting alerts from Australia and New Zealand, while other Type 055s have been involved in exercises near Taiwan, patrols with Russian warships in the Sea of Japan, and deployments to the southern Pacific.
These deployments highlight the growing reach and sophistication of the PLA Navy, which has undergone a significant expansion and modernization in recent years. With eight Type 055 destroyers in service by 2023, along with new aircraft carriers, landing helicopter docks, and other advanced vessels, China now possesses the world's largest navy by number of vessels, significantly enhancing its maritime combat power.
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China's Type 055 destroyers are playing an increasingly prominent role in the country's ambition to become a global maritime power, with recent deployments showcasing their capabilities across the Pacific. The Zunyi led live-fire drills off the Australian east coast, prompting alerts from Australia and New Zealand, while other Type 055s have been involved in exercises near Taiwan, patrols with Russian warships in the Sea of Japan, and deployments to the southern Pacific.
These deployments highlight the growing reach and sophistication of the PLA Navy, which has undergone a significant expansion and modernization in recent years. With eight Type 055 destroyers in service by 2023, along with new aircraft carriers, landing helicopter docks, and other advanced vessels, China now possesses the world's largest navy by number of vessels, significantly enhancing its maritime combat power.
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‘Stingy’ firm: China new mum wins case after breastfeeding leave revoked due to illness
一名中国西南地区的年轻母亲因公司撤销其哺乳假而将其告上法庭，原因是她生病导致无法给孩子哺乳。 这起劳动纠纷案突显了中国在保护女性员工权益方面面临的挑战，以及一些公司对哺乳期母亲缺乏理解和支持的问题。
罗女士在2022年1月生育前，已获得四川省一家电商公司的产假和一个月的哺乳假。但由于她的孩子被诊断出患有黄疸，医生建议她停止母乳喂养两周，公司得知后要求她提供“哺乳证明”，否则将撤销她的哺乳假，并要求赔偿休假期间的工资和社会保险缴款。罗女士随后提起劳动争议仲裁，仲裁委员会支持了她的诉求，认定她提供了充分的证据。
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一名中国西南地区的年轻母亲因公司撤销其哺乳假而将其告上法庭，原因是她生病导致无法给孩子哺乳。 这起劳动纠纷案突显了中国在保护女性员工权益方面面临的挑战，以及一些公司对哺乳期母亲缺乏理解和支持的问题。
罗女士在2022年1月生育前，已获得四川省一家电商公司的产假和一个月的哺乳假。但由于她的孩子被诊断出患有黄疸，医生建议她停止母乳喂养两周，公司得知后要求她提供“哺乳证明”，否则将撤销她的哺乳假，并要求赔偿休假期间的工资和社会保险缴款。罗女士随后提起劳动争议仲裁，仲裁委员会支持了她的诉求，认定她提供了充分的证据。
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‘Brakes failed’: tour bus accident in Thailand leaves 18 dead, police say
一辆旅游巴士在泰国巴真武里府失控坠入沟渠，造成18人死亡。 警方称，事故原因是下坡路段车辆刹车失灵，司机失去控制导致巴士翻车。遇难者均为成年人，当时正在进行考察旅行。
事故发生地点位于首都曼谷以东155公里处。社交媒体发布的照片显示，救援人员和医务人员正在现场帮助受害者。泰国总理已对遇难者家属表示慰问，并表示将对事故原因展开调查，特别是针对车辆安全问题。如发现车辆使用不符合标准或存在鲁莽驾驶行为，将采取法律行动。
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一辆旅游巴士在泰国巴真武里府失控坠入沟渠，造成18人死亡。 警方称，事故原因是下坡路段车辆刹车失灵，司机失去控制导致巴士翻车。遇难者均为成年人，当时正在进行考察旅行。
事故发生地点位于首都曼谷以东155公里处。社交媒体发布的照片显示，救援人员和医务人员正在现场帮助受害者。泰国总理已对遇难者家属表示慰问，并表示将对事故原因展开调查，特别是针对车辆安全问题。如发现车辆使用不符合标准或存在鲁莽驾驶行为，将采取法律行动。
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New search for vanished Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 welcomed by families seeking closure
深海勘探公司Ocean Infinity重返南印度洋，为MH370航班失踪乘客家属带来了新的希望。在飞机失踪11周年前夕，搜寻工作重启，这让家属们期盼能够找到最终的答案。
马来西亚航空公司MH370航班于2014年3月8日失踪，机上载有239名乘客和机组人员，其中三分之二是华人。尽管此前已进行过两次搜索行动，包括Ocean Infinity在2018年的尝试，但都未能找到飞机残骸的确切位置。这次重启搜索的消息让乘客家属感到欣慰，他们希望能够通过Ocean Infinity的努力，最终揭开这起民航史上最大谜团的真相。
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深海勘探公司Ocean Infinity重返南印度洋，为MH370航班失踪乘客家属带来了新的希望。在飞机失踪11周年前夕，搜寻工作重启，这让家属们期盼能够找到最终的答案。
马来西亚航空公司MH370航班于2014年3月8日失踪，机上载有239名乘客和机组人员，其中三分之二是华人。尽管此前已进行过两次搜索行动，包括Ocean Infinity在2018年的尝试，但都未能找到飞机残骸的确切位置。这次重启搜索的消息让乘客家属感到欣慰，他们希望能够通过Ocean Infinity的努力，最终揭开这起民航史上最大谜团的真相。
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Cuts will help to counter China ‘threat’, US deputy defence pick tells Senate
Donald Trump's nominee for Deputy Defense Secretary, Stephen Feinberg, has pledged to enhance the US military's technological edge against China by increasing private sector involvement in defense technology development. Feinberg, a billionaire investor, believes closer collaboration with the private sector will boost efficiency and financial accountability within the Pentagon, ultimately strengthening America's defense capabilities.
During his confirmation hearing, Feinberg emphasized the need to address "shortages" in critical technologies required to "beat China," identifying it as the foremost threat to the US. Key areas of focus include shipbuilding, aircraft development, nuclear modernization, cyber defense, hypersonics, counterspace capabilities, and counter-drone platforms. Feinberg aims to leverage his private equity experience to streamline the defense acquisition process, fostering competition and ensuring access to cutting-edge technology.
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Donald Trump's nominee for Deputy Defense Secretary, Stephen Feinberg, has pledged to enhance the US military's technological edge against China by increasing private sector involvement in defense technology development. Feinberg, a billionaire investor, believes closer collaboration with the private sector will boost efficiency and financial accountability within the Pentagon, ultimately strengthening America's defense capabilities.
During his confirmation hearing, Feinberg emphasized the need to address "shortages" in critical technologies required to "beat China," identifying it as the foremost threat to the US. Key areas of focus include shipbuilding, aircraft development, nuclear modernization, cyber defense, hypersonics, counterspace capabilities, and counter-drone platforms. Feinberg aims to leverage his private equity experience to streamline the defense acquisition process, fostering competition and ensuring access to cutting-edge technology.
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China could lose 35% of its cropland by 2100, scientists warn
A new study projects that China could lose 35% of its cropland by 2100, even if global warming is limited as per the Paris Agreement. This potential loss raises significant concerns about future food security in China and highlights the urgent need for updated and more robust cropland protection policies.
The study, published in Science China Earth Sciences, indicates that agricultural land is likely to be converted into wetlands and forests, particularly in key grain-producing regions like the Sichuan Basin and the plains of north and northeast China. Researchers from Beijing Normal University used the CLUMondo data set to map land types and project these shifts, also noting significant changes in cropland and grassland areas in China's southern and coastal regions, as well as wetland changes along the eastern coastline.
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A new study projects that China could lose 35% of its cropland by 2100, even if global warming is limited as per the Paris Agreement. This potential loss raises significant concerns about future food security in China and highlights the urgent need for updated and more robust cropland protection policies.
The study, published in Science China Earth Sciences, indicates that agricultural land is likely to be converted into wetlands and forests, particularly in key grain-producing regions like the Sichuan Basin and the plains of north and northeast China. Researchers from Beijing Normal University used the CLUMondo data set to map land types and project these shifts, also noting significant changes in cropland and grassland areas in China's southern and coastal regions, as well as wetland changes along the eastern coastline.
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South Korea’s birth rate rises for first time in nearly a decade as marriages surge
韩国的生育率在2024年出现九年来的首次回升。初步数据显示，生育率从2023年的0.72上升至0.75，这得益于结婚人数的增加。此前，韩国的生育率连续八年下降，在2023年降至世界最低水平，引发了对社会经济冲击的担忧。
韩国政府已经推出多项措施，鼓励年轻人结婚和生育，并宣布进入“国家人口危机”状态，计划成立专门部门应对低生育率问题。据韩国统计部门官员表示，社会价值观的转变，如对婚姻和生育的更积极看法，以及30岁出头人口数量的增加和疫情造成的延迟，都对生育率的回升产生了影响。
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韩国的生育率在2024年出现九年来的首次回升。初步数据显示，生育率从2023年的0.72上升至0.75，这得益于结婚人数的增加。此前，韩国的生育率连续八年下降，在2023年降至世界最低水平，引发了对社会经济冲击的担忧。
韩国政府已经推出多项措施，鼓励年轻人结婚和生育，并宣布进入“国家人口危机”状态，计划成立专门部门应对低生育率问题。据韩国统计部门官员表示，社会价值观的转变，如对婚姻和生育的更积极看法，以及30岁出头人口数量的增加和疫情造成的延迟，都对生育率的回升产生了影响。
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Brics more relevant than ever, summit host Brazil says amid Trump’s tariff threats
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has asserted that BRICS is "more relevant than ever," emphasizing the bloc's commitment to multilateralism amidst global trade system limitations, as Brazil prepares to host the BRICS summit in July. Vieira dismissed external pressures, including threats from the US, and highlighted the group's dedication to strengthening cooperation among emerging economies.
Vieira's remarks come in response to escalating threats from US President Donald Trump, who has warned of imposing steep tariffs on BRICS nations seeking to reduce dependence on the US dollar in trade. While Trump accused BRICS states of trying to undermine the dollar, Brazilian officials clarified that the group is exploring a system to consolidate trade transactions using local currencies, aiming to bypass US banks. Vieira countered that BRICS must resist the current trend of "deglobalisation" and advocate for an open, fair, and balanced multilateral trade system that serves the needs of the Global South.
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Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has asserted that BRICS is "more relevant than ever," emphasizing the bloc's commitment to multilateralism amidst global trade system limitations, as Brazil prepares to host the BRICS summit in July. Vieira dismissed external pressures, including threats from the US, and highlighted the group's dedication to strengthening cooperation among emerging economies.
Vieira's remarks come in response to escalating threats from US President Donald Trump, who has warned of imposing steep tariffs on BRICS nations seeking to reduce dependence on the US dollar in trade. While Trump accused BRICS states of trying to undermine the dollar, Brazilian officials clarified that the group is exploring a system to consolidate trade transactions using local currencies, aiming to bypass US banks. Vieira countered that BRICS must resist the current trend of "deglobalisation" and advocate for an open, fair, and balanced multilateral trade system that serves the needs of the Global South.
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Woman used wigs, other disguises to take UK citizenship test for others
英国女子约瑟芬·莫里斯承认，她通过佩戴假发和其他伪装，为十几名外国人冒名参加英国公民入籍考试。莫里斯在2022年6月至2023年8月期间，为13名不同的男女进行了欺诈性的“英国生活”测试。她精心策划，变换各种伪装，在全国各地的考点参加考试，以逃避当局的侦查。
英国 Home Office 移民执法官员表示，莫里斯的行为是经过预谋的，其动机很可能是为了经济利益。据悉，“英国生活”测试包含24道题，主要考察英国历史、价值观和社会知识，是获得永久居留权或公民身份的必要条件。莫里斯还承认与他人合谋进行欺诈，并持有两人的临时驾驶执照。目前，她通过视频连线在 Bronzefield 监狱出庭。
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英国女子约瑟芬·莫里斯承认，她通过佩戴假发和其他伪装，为十几名外国人冒名参加英国公民入籍考试。莫里斯在2022年6月至2023年8月期间，为13名不同的男女进行了欺诈性的“英国生活”测试。她精心策划，变换各种伪装，在全国各地的考点参加考试，以逃避当局的侦查。
英国 Home Office 移民执法官员表示，莫里斯的行为是经过预谋的，其动机很可能是为了经济利益。据悉，“英国生活”测试包含24道题，主要考察英国历史、价值观和社会知识，是获得永久居留权或公民身份的必要条件。莫里斯还承认与他人合谋进行欺诈，并持有两人的临时驾驶执照。目前，她通过视频连线在 Bronzefield 监狱出庭。
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Australian couple made to sit next to body for hours after woman dies mid-flight
一对夫妇在乘坐卡塔尔航空的国际航班时，被迫与一具遗体相邻而坐长达四个小时。 这起事件发生在从墨尔本飞往多哈的航班上，一位女士在飞行途中突然去世，机组人员在确认抢救无效后，因遗体体型问题无法转移，只能将其安置在乘客旁边的空位上。
这对夫妇表示，该名女士在飞行约10小时后，从洗手间出来后突然倒地。尽管机组人员尽力抢救，但未能挽回她的生命。由于通道狭窄，无法用轮椅将遗体移走，机组人员便将覆盖着毯子的遗体放置在这对夫妇所在的一排空位上，并要求他们移位。在飞机降落后，这对夫妇和其他乘客也被要求留在座位上，等待医疗人员处理遗体。
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一对夫妇在乘坐卡塔尔航空的国际航班时，被迫与一具遗体相邻而坐长达四个小时。 这起事件发生在从墨尔本飞往多哈的航班上，一位女士在飞行途中突然去世，机组人员在确认抢救无效后，因遗体体型问题无法转移，只能将其安置在乘客旁边的空位上。
这对夫妇表示，该名女士在飞行约10小时后，从洗手间出来后突然倒地。尽管机组人员尽力抢救，但未能挽回她的生命。由于通道狭窄，无法用轮椅将遗体移走，机组人员便将覆盖着毯子的遗体放置在这对夫妇所在的一排空位上，并要求他们移位。在飞机降落后，这对夫妇和其他乘客也被要求留在座位上，等待医疗人员处理遗体。
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First Taiwan-made submarine Hai Kun on track for April sea trials, defence ministry says
台湾首艘自制潜艇“海鲲号”将于四月开始海试，这是台湾提升水下作战能力的关键一步。尽管此前有报道称港口测试阶段遇到挑战，但台湾国防部确认海试将按计划进行，旨在应对中国日益增长的军事压力。
“海鲲号”于2023年9月亮相，11月进入港口测试阶段。此前有媒体报道称，岸基电力供应不稳定导致电压波动，损害了多个子系统组件，且光电潜望镜系统也出现液压不稳定问题，可能导致延误。但国防部否认了这些报道，强调电池安装按计划进行，并表示测试中更换某些组件是正常程序，海军评估认为下一阶段海试将如期进行。
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台湾首艘自制潜艇“海鲲号”将于四月开始海试，这是台湾提升水下作战能力的关键一步。尽管此前有报道称港口测试阶段遇到挑战，但台湾国防部确认海试将按计划进行，旨在应对中国日益增长的军事压力。
“海鲲号”于2023年9月亮相，11月进入港口测试阶段。此前有媒体报道称，岸基电力供应不稳定导致电压波动，损害了多个子系统组件，且光电潜望镜系统也出现液压不稳定问题，可能导致延误。但国防部否认了这些报道，强调电池安装按计划进行，并表示测试中更换某些组件是正常程序，海军评估认为下一阶段海试将如期进行。
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Chile declares state of emergency after massive blackout leaves millions without power
智利在经历大规模罕见停电后，宣布全国大部分地区进入紧急状态并实施宵禁，包括首都圣地亚哥。此次停电影响范围广，从北部阿里卡到南部洛斯拉各斯，覆盖了智利超过90%的人口，是十多年来该国最严重的停电事故。
停电导致圣地亚哥交通瘫痪，数千人从地铁撤离，公交车拥挤不堪。为应对可能持续到夜晚的停电，总统加布里埃尔·博里奇宣布进入紧急状态，内政部长卡罗来纳·托哈宣布从晚上10点到早上6点实行宵禁，以保障民众安全。
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智利在经历大规模罕见停电后，宣布全国大部分地区进入紧急状态并实施宵禁，包括首都圣地亚哥。此次停电影响范围广，从北部阿里卡到南部洛斯拉各斯，覆盖了智利超过90%的人口，是十多年来该国最严重的停电事故。
停电导致圣地亚哥交通瘫痪，数千人从地铁撤离，公交车拥挤不堪。为应对可能持续到夜晚的停电，总统加布里埃尔·博里奇宣布进入紧急状态，内政部长卡罗来纳·托哈宣布从晚上10点到早上6点实行宵禁，以保障民众安全。
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Budget 2025: Hong Kong to tap big tech firms for AI training in schools
香港政府将与大型科技公司合作，为学生提供人工智能（AI）培训。这项计划将在周三的财政预算案中宣布，旨在从小培养AI人才，通过实践课程覆盖从小学到大学的学生。
此举正值北京将AI列为国家工业转型优先事项，并出台政策支持该产业发展。香港本地的岭南大学已于2023年开始向师生免费提供包括DeepSeek在内的多种ChatGPT版本，并将于2024年9月开始将生成式AI设为必修课程。财政司司长陈茂波将在预算案中重点关注平衡财政收支，预计2024-25财年的赤字将接近1000亿港元。
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香港政府将与大型科技公司合作，为学生提供人工智能（AI）培训。这项计划将在周三的财政预算案中宣布，旨在从小培养AI人才，通过实践课程覆盖从小学到大学的学生。
此举正值北京将AI列为国家工业转型优先事项，并出台政策支持该产业发展。香港本地的岭南大学已于2023年开始向师生免费提供包括DeepSeek在内的多种ChatGPT版本，并将于2024年9月开始将生成式AI设为必修课程。财政司司长陈茂波将在预算案中重点关注平衡财政收支，预计2024-25财年的赤字将接近1000亿港元。
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What Hong Kong can take away from Ne Zha 2’s creative success
Hong Kong's cultural industry faces a critical juncture as mainland China's animated blockbuster, Ne Zha 2, gains international recognition, highlighting the maturity of China's cultural sector. This presents Hong Kong, once a leading force in entertainment, with an opportunity to redefine its cultural soft power and address existing structural imbalances.
While Hong Kong cinema has made strides in visual effects, it traditionally relies heavily on established intellectual property like Jin Yong's martial arts novels and nostalgic content, limiting market growth and appeal to younger audiences. Unlike the mainland, Hong Kong lacks a comparable success story like Ne Zha 2, which resonates with Generation Z through innovation and emotional depth. Despite government support, the Hong Kong industry needs to develop original IP and expand its global reach to compete effectively.
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Hong Kong's cultural industry faces a critical juncture as mainland China's animated blockbuster, Ne Zha 2, gains international recognition, highlighting the maturity of China's cultural sector. This presents Hong Kong, once a leading force in entertainment, with an opportunity to redefine its cultural soft power and address existing structural imbalances.
While Hong Kong cinema has made strides in visual effects, it traditionally relies heavily on established intellectual property like Jin Yong's martial arts novels and nostalgic content, limiting market growth and appeal to younger audiences. Unlike the mainland, Hong Kong lacks a comparable success story like Ne Zha 2, which resonates with Generation Z through innovation and emotional depth. Despite government support, the Hong Kong industry needs to develop original IP and expand its global reach to compete effectively.
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‘City killer’ asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say
地球已解除来自新发现小行星2024 YR4的威胁。经过两个月的观测，美国国家航空航天局（NASA）和欧洲航天局（ESA）于周二宣布，几乎完全排除了这颗小行星撞击地球的可能性。最初，科学家们对2032年撞击的可能性一度评估高达3%，使其位居全球小行星风险列表的首位。
ESA已将撞击概率降低至0.001%，而NASA则进一步降低至0.0017%，这意味着该小行星将在2032年安全飞越地球，并且在未来一个世纪内不会构成撞击威胁。NASA近地天体研究中心负责人保罗·乔达斯表示，目前撞击概率不会再上升，并已排除2032年撞击的可能性。不过，NASA的数据显示，这颗小行星仍有1.7%的概率在2032年12月22日撞击月球，但乔达斯预计这一概率也会逐渐降低。
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地球已解除来自新发现小行星2024 YR4的威胁。经过两个月的观测，美国国家航空航天局（NASA）和欧洲航天局（ESA）于周二宣布，几乎完全排除了这颗小行星撞击地球的可能性。最初，科学家们对2032年撞击的可能性一度评估高达3%，使其位居全球小行星风险列表的首位。
ESA已将撞击概率降低至0.001%，而NASA则进一步降低至0.0017%，这意味着该小行星将在2032年安全飞越地球，并且在未来一个世纪内不会构成撞击威胁。NASA近地天体研究中心负责人保罗·乔达斯表示，目前撞击概率不会再上升，并已排除2032年撞击的可能性。不过，NASA的数据显示，这颗小行星仍有1.7%的概率在2032年12月22日撞击月球，但乔达斯预计这一概率也会逐渐降低。
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Chinese grandmas fall head over heels for ‘AI grandsons’ who cook dinners, spread laughter
Chinese grandmothers are finding joy and companionship in "AI grandsons," virtual toddlers who perform unbelievable feats in online videos. These AI-generated characters, often depicted in festive attire, are captivating elderly women with their seemingly impossible abilities, such as preparing elaborate meals or lifting heavy objects.
The trend gained popularity during the Lunar New Year, as families discovered their grandmothers engrossed in watching these videos. The "AI grandsons" are portrayed as plump, cheerful infants, sometimes shown confidently handling gold ingots or expertly using kitchen tools. Despite being artificial, these characters provide a sense of comfort and entertainment to their elderly viewers, offering a unique form of digital companionship.
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Chinese grandmothers are finding joy and companionship in "AI grandsons," virtual toddlers who perform unbelievable feats in online videos. These AI-generated characters, often depicted in festive attire, are captivating elderly women with their seemingly impossible abilities, such as preparing elaborate meals or lifting heavy objects.
The trend gained popularity during the Lunar New Year, as families discovered their grandmothers engrossed in watching these videos. The "AI grandsons" are portrayed as plump, cheerful infants, sometimes shown confidently handling gold ingots or expertly using kitchen tools. Despite being artificial, these characters provide a sense of comfort and entertainment to their elderly viewers, offering a unique form of digital companionship.
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Hong Kong office landlords in ‘defensive’ mode amid supply glut, relocation trend
Hong Kong office landlords are facing increasing pressure due to a supply glut, leading tenants to upgrade to better locations and facilities. This "flight to quality" is forcing landlords into a defensive position, offering incentives to retain tenants or facilitate relocation within their properties.
Approximately 3 million sq ft of new premium office space is expected to enter the market soon, marking the largest net increase in 17 years. This influx of supply is driving downward rental pressure, particularly on grade B and grade A-minus office spaces, with forecasts predicting a 5 to 10 percent decline in rents this year. The "flight to quality" encompasses factors like improved transport connectivity, stronger ESG partnerships, and larger floor plates, as exemplified by law firm Holman Fenwick William's recent move to Alexandra House.
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Hong Kong office landlords are facing increasing pressure due to a supply glut, leading tenants to upgrade to better locations and facilities. This "flight to quality" is forcing landlords into a defensive position, offering incentives to retain tenants or facilitate relocation within their properties.
Approximately 3 million sq ft of new premium office space is expected to enter the market soon, marking the largest net increase in 17 years. This influx of supply is driving downward rental pressure, particularly on grade B and grade A-minus office spaces, with forecasts predicting a 5 to 10 percent decline in rents this year. The "flight to quality" encompasses factors like improved transport connectivity, stronger ESG partnerships, and larger floor plates, as exemplified by law firm Holman Fenwick William's recent move to Alexandra House.
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Japan reaffirms ‘unwavering’ support for Ukraine, calls for peace on third anniversary of war
日本领导人以对基辅的支持表达，纪念俄罗斯入侵乌克兰三周年，重申他们致力于通过包括乌克兰政府在内的讨论，实现持久和平。日本首相石破茂在线上峰会上，重申了日本对乌克兰的“坚定”承诺，并再次谴责2022年俄罗斯的入侵是“鲁莽行为”，表达了希望通过包括基辅在内的外交努力实现持久和平的愿望。
值得注意的是，东京没有重复欧洲和其他全球领导人对美国总统特朗普政府“背叛”乌克兰的批评。自一月份重返白宫以来，特朗普削弱了全球对乌克兰的支持，将泽连斯基描述为“独裁者”，并将战争归咎于基辅，并要求乌克兰提供矿产以换取军事援助，同时支持莫斯科结束战斗的计划，即俄罗斯保留其占领的土地，乌克兰不得加入北约或欧盟。
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日本领导人以对基辅的支持表达，纪念俄罗斯入侵乌克兰三周年，重申他们致力于通过包括乌克兰政府在内的讨论，实现持久和平。日本首相石破茂在线上峰会上，重申了日本对乌克兰的“坚定”承诺，并再次谴责2022年俄罗斯的入侵是“鲁莽行为”，表达了希望通过包括基辅在内的外交努力实现持久和平的愿望。
值得注意的是，东京没有重复欧洲和其他全球领导人对美国总统特朗普政府“背叛”乌克兰的批评。自一月份重返白宫以来，特朗普削弱了全球对乌克兰的支持，将泽连斯基描述为“独裁者”，并将战争归咎于基辅，并要求乌克兰提供矿产以换取军事援助，同时支持莫斯科结束战斗的计划，即俄罗斯保留其占领的土地，乌克兰不得加入北约或欧盟。
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Alibaba’s US$52 billion capex seen as catalyst for China’s Big Tech in AI race
阿里巴巴正在引领中国科技巨头在人工智能领域的竞赛，其3800亿元人民币的资本支出计划旨在争夺全球领导地位。 这项投资将用于计算资源和人工智能基础设施，使其能够与美国的苹果和微软等公司竞争，以获得先发优势。
这一举动可能会促使腾讯和字节跳动等中国本土企业加大投入。 此次大规模投资人工智能基础设施，可能旨在将生成式人工智能普及到中国市场，与美国类似但规模更大的计划相呼应，同时也反映了中美之间日益紧张的技术竞争和地缘政治关系。
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阿里巴巴正在引领中国科技巨头在人工智能领域的竞赛，其3800亿元人民币的资本支出计划旨在争夺全球领导地位。 这项投资将用于计算资源和人工智能基础设施，使其能够与美国的苹果和微软等公司竞争，以获得先发优势。
这一举动可能会促使腾讯和字节跳动等中国本土企业加大投入。 此次大规模投资人工智能基础设施，可能旨在将生成式人工智能普及到中国市场，与美国类似但规模更大的计划相呼应，同时也反映了中美之间日益紧张的技术竞争和地缘政治关系。
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