Trump and Ukraine’s Zelensky clash in Oval Office shouting match
美国前总统特朗普与乌克兰总统泽连斯基近日爆发激烈冲突，特朗普指责泽连斯基对其不够尊重，并质疑他对俄罗斯的倾斜。双方在会晤中就乌克兰战局和美国的支持问题争执不下，最终泽连斯基未签署特朗普要求的关键矿产协议便离开了白宫。
特朗普在会面中强调乌克兰正在输掉战争，并威胁撤回美国的支持，除非泽连斯基签署矿产协议。他认为该协议能让乌克兰在谈判中占据更有利地位，但同时指责泽连斯基对此不够感激。此次冲突凸显了美乌两国在战略和资源合作上的分歧。
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美国前总统特朗普与乌克兰总统泽连斯基近日爆发激烈冲突，特朗普指责泽连斯基对其不够尊重，并质疑他对俄罗斯的倾斜。双方在会晤中就乌克兰战局和美国的支持问题争执不下，最终泽连斯基未签署特朗普要求的关键矿产协议便离开了白宫。
特朗普在会面中强调乌克兰正在输掉战争，并威胁撤回美国的支持，除非泽连斯基签署矿产协议。他认为该协议能让乌克兰在谈判中占据更有利地位，但同时指责泽连斯基对此不够感激。此次冲突凸显了美乌两国在战略和资源合作上的分歧。
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Motorcyclist dies in Hong Kong after being sandwiched between truck and bus
一名香港摩托车手在将军澳发生的一起交通事故中丧生，事故涉及一辆卡车和一辆公共汽车。这起事故发生在下午6点10分左右，地点位于将军澳的环保大道，靠近骏日街的路口。警方称，当时这三辆车正沿环澳路行驶。
根据警方发言人的说法，卡车和摩托车当时在交通灯前停下，随后公共汽车撞上了摩托车，摩托车又撞上了卡车。这名50岁的摩托车骑手被送往将军澳医院，并在晚上8点52分被证实死亡。事发后，62岁的巴士司机表示身体不适，也被送往同一家医院，后因涉嫌危险驾驶造成严重身体伤害被警方逮捕。
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一名香港摩托车手在将军澳发生的一起交通事故中丧生，事故涉及一辆卡车和一辆公共汽车。这起事故发生在下午6点10分左右，地点位于将军澳的环保大道，靠近骏日街的路口。警方称，当时这三辆车正沿环澳路行驶。
根据警方发言人的说法，卡车和摩托车当时在交通灯前停下，随后公共汽车撞上了摩托车，摩托车又撞上了卡车。这名50岁的摩托车骑手被送往将军澳医院，并在晚上8点52分被证实死亡。事发后，62岁的巴士司机表示身体不适，也被送往同一家医院，后因涉嫌危险驾驶造成严重身体伤害被警方逮捕。
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8 residential sites Hong Kong to sell in 2025-26 will yield 4,450 private flats
香港政府计划在未来财政年度推出八幅小型住宅用地，预计通过土地出售计划提供约4450套私人住宅。发展局局长林郑月娥周五表示，2025-26财政年度的计划将包括五个位于已发展社区的新地块，分别位于香港岛、九龙和新界。
林郑月娥表示，市场正在回暖，这些地块可能会吸引开发商的兴趣。这八幅地块预计每幅可提供193至985套住宅，其中屯门的第一幅地块将于4月至6月推出，提供525套住房。此外，连同其他重建和项目，预计未来财政年度将新建13700套私人住宅，超出官方目标500套。林郑月娥还提到，五个新地块需要重新分区，其中一些地块此前已被指定用于某些开发目的，但在审查后已不再适用，还有一些地块是闲置的学校或市场。
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香港政府计划在未来财政年度推出八幅小型住宅用地，预计通过土地出售计划提供约4450套私人住宅。发展局局长林郑月娥周五表示，2025-26财政年度的计划将包括五个位于已发展社区的新地块，分别位于香港岛、九龙和新界。
林郑月娥表示，市场正在回暖，这些地块可能会吸引开发商的兴趣。这八幅地块预计每幅可提供193至985套住宅，其中屯门的第一幅地块将于4月至6月推出，提供525套住房。此外，连同其他重建和项目，预计未来财政年度将新建13700套私人住宅，超出官方目标500套。林郑月娥还提到，五个新地块需要重新分区，其中一些地块此前已被指定用于某些开发目的，但在审查后已不再适用，还有一些地块是闲置的学校或市场。
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Denmark hopes to have air defence system in place from 2026
丹麦国防部长周五宣布，丹麦有望从2026年起建立空中防御系统。 此举旨在应对俄罗斯的军事威胁和美国可能减少支持的不确定性。丹麦政府计划在2025年至2026年间额外拨款500亿克朗（约70亿美元）用于国防，使国防开支占GDP的3%。
一年前，丹麦政府就表示希望建立一套防御系统以抵御空中袭击。但鉴于当前欧洲安全局势，特别是对美国总统特朗普对欧洲安全承诺的质疑，丹麦官员正加速寻找解决方案，即使是临时的。其他欧洲盟友也在讨论进一步增加国防投资。
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丹麦国防部长周五宣布，丹麦有望从2026年起建立空中防御系统。 此举旨在应对俄罗斯的军事威胁和美国可能减少支持的不确定性。丹麦政府计划在2025年至2026年间额外拨款500亿克朗（约70亿美元）用于国防，使国防开支占GDP的3%。
一年前，丹麦政府就表示希望建立一套防御系统以抵御空中袭击。但鉴于当前欧洲安全局势，特别是对美国总统特朗普对欧洲安全承诺的质疑，丹麦官员正加速寻找解决方案，即使是临时的。其他欧洲盟友也在讨论进一步增加国防投资。
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Experts slam 8-month delay in revealing Hong Kong man’s monkey virus death
香港一名男子在被猴子袭击后感染罕见的B病毒死亡，但卫生部门时隔数月才公布死讯，引发专家质疑。专家认为，更及时的信息披露可以提高公众意识，鼓励早期治疗。该男子是香港首例确诊的人类感染B病毒病例。
香港卫生防护中心在事发近一年后才公开此事件，并表示将检讨现行做法。该中心强调，在处理此案中没有延误，但承认会考虑“在切实可行的情况下，尽快公布特殊传染病病例临床状况的关键变化”。B病毒通常存在于猕猴体内，该男子在去年2月被野生猴子袭击后感染，最终在6月18日因感染引发的休克去世。
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香港一名男子在被猴子袭击后感染罕见的B病毒死亡，但卫生部门时隔数月才公布死讯，引发专家质疑。专家认为，更及时的信息披露可以提高公众意识，鼓励早期治疗。该男子是香港首例确诊的人类感染B病毒病例。
香港卫生防护中心在事发近一年后才公开此事件，并表示将检讨现行做法。该中心强调，在处理此案中没有延误，但承认会考虑“在切实可行的情况下，尽快公布特殊传染病病例临床状况的关键变化”。B病毒通常存在于猕猴体内，该男子在去年2月被野生猴子袭击后感染，最终在6月18日因感染引发的休克去世。
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Asian ‘superstar’ singers poised to grace Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park
香港旅游部长表示，随着启德体育园的盛大开幕和“香港超级三月”系列活动的展开，未来将有一系列亚洲“超级巨星”歌手在香港演出。这一消息是在被问及香港是否再次在吸引 Lady Gaga 等音乐偶像方面输给新加坡后发布的。政府对未来在香港举办更多高规格演唱会充满信心。
文化、体育及旅游局局长罗莎娜·劳·舒克-佩伊表示，政府一直在努力促成新的项目和盛事，但她拒绝透露更多细节。虽然 Lady Gaga 似乎不太可能来港演出，但劳表示，一系列演出将会陆续到来，并呼吁大家“敬请期待”。
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香港旅游部长表示，随着启德体育园的盛大开幕和“香港超级三月”系列活动的展开，未来将有一系列亚洲“超级巨星”歌手在香港演出。这一消息是在被问及香港是否再次在吸引 Lady Gaga 等音乐偶像方面输给新加坡后发布的。政府对未来在香港举办更多高规格演唱会充满信心。
文化、体育及旅游局局长罗莎娜·劳·舒克-佩伊表示，政府一直在努力促成新的项目和盛事，但她拒绝透露更多细节。虽然 Lady Gaga 似乎不太可能来港演出，但劳表示，一系列演出将会陆续到来，并呼吁大家“敬请期待”。
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China said to be planning military parade for WWII anniversary, with Putin to attend
China is planning a military parade later this year to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, and Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to attend. The parade will mark the September 3 anniversary, and Putin's visit could extend for several days as he is also slated to participate in the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, which China will host around the same time.
President Xi Jinping mentioned "commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese people’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the world’s anti-fascist war" during a recent phone call with Putin, signaling the importance of the event to both nations. Putin is also expected to visit other Chinese cities during his trip, further solidifying the ties between China and Russia.
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China is planning a military parade later this year to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, and Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to attend. The parade will mark the September 3 anniversary, and Putin's visit could extend for several days as he is also slated to participate in the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, which China will host around the same time.
President Xi Jinping mentioned "commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese people’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the world’s anti-fascist war" during a recent phone call with Putin, signaling the importance of the event to both nations. Putin is also expected to visit other Chinese cities during his trip, further solidifying the ties between China and Russia.
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Hong Kong boundary fee study will look at impact on travellers and traffic
香港运输及物流局局长表示，政府将研究引入边境设施费，以增加政府收入，并会评估此举对旅客和整体交通的影响。 此项研究旨在探讨通过对跨境车辆收费，能否在不违反中央政府促进跨境融合政策的前提下，增加财政收入。
运输及物流局局长陈帆表示，政府致力于促进跨境融合，并强调目前高铁、陆路口岸和船只的通行数据表明，香港在大湾区融合和促进跨境人流方面做得很好。 未来，香港将继续推进跨境铁路项目，并在边境设施费的研究中，相关部门会充分考虑对居民便利性和整体交通的影响，同时坚持“用者自付”和“能者多付”的原则。
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香港运输及物流局局长表示，政府将研究引入边境设施费，以增加政府收入，并会评估此举对旅客和整体交通的影响。 此项研究旨在探讨通过对跨境车辆收费，能否在不违反中央政府促进跨境融合政策的前提下，增加财政收入。
运输及物流局局长陈帆表示，政府致力于促进跨境融合，并强调目前高铁、陆路口岸和船只的通行数据表明，香港在大湾区融合和促进跨境人流方面做得很好。 未来，香港将继续推进跨境铁路项目，并在边境设施费的研究中，相关部门会充分考虑对居民便利性和整体交通的影响，同时坚持“用者自付”和“能者多付”的原则。
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Avalanche in Indian mountain state leaves at least 41 people trapped
至少41人因雪崩被困印度喜马拉雅山区。 雪崩发生在北阿坎德邦的查莫利地区，靠近通往中印边境的公路，事发地离印度教圣地巴德里纳特神庙不到5公里。由于该地区近期普降大雪，救援工作面临严峻挑战。
雪崩袭击了联邦边境道路组织的一个劳动营地，导致8个集装箱和1个棚屋被埋，当时里面共有57名工人。截至目前，已有16名工人获救，但仍有3个集装箱的位置尚未确定，搜救工作仍在紧张进行中。恶劣的天气条件，包括降雨和降雪，严重限制了救援队伍的行动和直升机的使用。
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至少41人因雪崩被困印度喜马拉雅山区。 雪崩发生在北阿坎德邦的查莫利地区，靠近通往中印边境的公路，事发地离印度教圣地巴德里纳特神庙不到5公里。由于该地区近期普降大雪，救援工作面临严峻挑战。
雪崩袭击了联邦边境道路组织的一个劳动营地，导致8个集装箱和1个棚屋被埋，当时里面共有57名工人。截至目前，已有16名工人获救，但仍有3个集装箱的位置尚未确定，搜救工作仍在紧张进行中。恶劣的天气条件，包括降雨和降雪，严重限制了救援队伍的行动和直升机的使用。
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Singapore couple burnt corpse of girl, 4, who was starved, abused and fatally punched
一名四岁女童Megan Khung在长达一年多的时间里遭受母亲及其男友的虐待后死亡，两人被判有罪。虐待包括饥饿、殴打和被迫睡在户外。2020年2月21日，女童因母亲的男友击打腹部而死亡，事发后，这对情侣并未寻求帮助，而是选择在家吸毒。
为了掩盖罪行，这对情侣将Megan伤痕累累、瘦骨嶙峋的尸体在一个特制的桶里焚烧成灰烬，导致她的遗骸无法寻回。女童的母亲Foo Li Ping和她的男友Wong Shi Xiang已被高等法院定罪，Wong承认了包括过失杀人、妨碍调查、贩毒和吸毒在内的四项指控，检方正在寻求判处Wong 28至30年监禁以及15至17下鞭刑。
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一名四岁女童Megan Khung在长达一年多的时间里遭受母亲及其男友的虐待后死亡，两人被判有罪。虐待包括饥饿、殴打和被迫睡在户外。2020年2月21日，女童因母亲的男友击打腹部而死亡，事发后，这对情侣并未寻求帮助，而是选择在家吸毒。
为了掩盖罪行，这对情侣将Megan伤痕累累、瘦骨嶙峋的尸体在一个特制的桶里焚烧成灰烬，导致她的遗骸无法寻回。女童的母亲Foo Li Ping和她的男友Wong Shi Xiang已被高等法院定罪，Wong承认了包括过失杀人、妨碍调查、贩毒和吸毒在内的四项指控，检方正在寻求判处Wong 28至30年监禁以及15至17下鞭刑。
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China and Russia are ‘true friends tempered by fire’, Xi Jinping tells Kremlin aide
中国国家主席习近平近日会见俄罗斯联邦安全会议秘书谢尔盖·绍伊古，强调中俄两国是“经过战火反复淬炼的真朋友”。 习近平表示，双方应继续加强在国际和地区事务中的协调，并落实他与普京总统此前达成的重要共识。
绍伊古的到访正值美俄关系出现缓和迹象之际，引发外界对中俄关系走向的关注。此前，俄美官员在土耳其会晤，讨论关系正常化，俄罗斯外长拉夫罗夫与美国国务卿在沙特阿拉伯会面，商讨结束乌克兰战争的途径。绍伊古表示，俄方珍视与中国达成的各项协议，并致力于深化两国关系，称两国关系正处于“前所未有的高水平”。
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中国国家主席习近平近日会见俄罗斯联邦安全会议秘书谢尔盖·绍伊古，强调中俄两国是“经过战火反复淬炼的真朋友”。 习近平表示，双方应继续加强在国际和地区事务中的协调，并落实他与普京总统此前达成的重要共识。
绍伊古的到访正值美俄关系出现缓和迹象之际，引发外界对中俄关系走向的关注。此前，俄美官员在土耳其会晤，讨论关系正常化，俄罗斯外长拉夫罗夫与美国国务卿在沙特阿拉伯会面，商讨结束乌克兰战争的途径。绍伊古表示，俄方珍视与中国达成的各项协议，并致力于深化两国关系，称两国关系正处于“前所未有的高水平”。
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Could this ultra-flat antenna give China’s stealth fighters an edge?
中国工程师开发出一种超薄紧凑型天线，有望降低下一代隐形飞机的雷达可见性，同时保持其通信和导航能力。这种新型天线的设计目标是克服传统飞机天线体积庞大的问题，使其能够无缝集成到飞机中，而不影响其工作频率范围。
随着中美两国政治紧张局势持续升温，双方都在不断增强军事实力，包括设计越来越强大的隐形战斗机。为了提高隐身性和空气动力学性能，战斗机正变得越来越扁平化。中国研究人员开发的新型天线高度仅为其波长的一小部分，由八个天线元件排列成圆形阵列，发表在《电子科学与技术学报》上。
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中国工程师开发出一种超薄紧凑型天线，有望降低下一代隐形飞机的雷达可见性，同时保持其通信和导航能力。这种新型天线的设计目标是克服传统飞机天线体积庞大的问题，使其能够无缝集成到飞机中，而不影响其工作频率范围。
随着中美两国政治紧张局势持续升温，双方都在不断增强军事实力，包括设计越来越强大的隐形战斗机。为了提高隐身性和空气动力学性能，战斗机正变得越来越扁平化。中国研究人员开发的新型天线高度仅为其波长的一小部分，由八个天线元件排列成圆形阵列，发表在《电子科学与技术学报》上。
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Alibaba’s research arm launches new RISC-V processor for high-performance computing
Alibaba's Damo Academy has launched its first server-grade CPU, the C930, based on the RISC-V architecture, to enhance its AI capabilities and circumvent US chip restrictions. The C930, the latest in the XuanTie RISC-V processor series, is designed for high-performance computing and will be available to clients starting in March. This move underscores Alibaba's commitment to supporting China's chip self-sufficiency efforts amidst increasing US export controls on advanced semiconductors.
The C930 is part of Alibaba's broader strategy to build an ecosystem around the open-source RISC-V architecture, which allows for free use and modification, unlike proprietary standards like Intel's x86 and Arm's architecture. Damo Academy also unveiled plans for new XuanTie series chips, including the C908X, R908A, and XL200, targeting AI acceleration, automotive applications, and high-speed interconnection, respectively. This launch follows Alibaba's recent announcement of a significant investment in AI and cloud infrastructure, aimed at meeting the growing demand for AI models.
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Alibaba's Damo Academy has launched its first server-grade CPU, the C930, based on the RISC-V architecture, to enhance its AI capabilities and circumvent US chip restrictions. The C930, the latest in the XuanTie RISC-V processor series, is designed for high-performance computing and will be available to clients starting in March. This move underscores Alibaba's commitment to supporting China's chip self-sufficiency efforts amidst increasing US export controls on advanced semiconductors.
The C930 is part of Alibaba's broader strategy to build an ecosystem around the open-source RISC-V architecture, which allows for free use and modification, unlike proprietary standards like Intel's x86 and Arm's architecture. Damo Academy also unveiled plans for new XuanTie series chips, including the C908X, R908A, and XL200, targeting AI acceleration, automotive applications, and high-speed interconnection, respectively. This launch follows Alibaba's recent announcement of a significant investment in AI and cloud infrastructure, aimed at meeting the growing demand for AI models.
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China’s military regulations, Beijing’s EU charm offensive: SCMP daily highlights
China's top leadership is prioritizing economic stability, quality development, and technological advancements in 2025. This commitment was emphasized during a recent Politburo meeting, signaling the government's focus for the coming years.
Amidst strained US-Europe relations, Chinese diplomats are actively engaging with European nations, highlighting the importance of multilateral cooperation. Meanwhile, Beijing has updated regulations for the People's Liberation Army, placing increased emphasis on war readiness and overseas missions, reflecting a strategic shift in military priorities.
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China's top leadership is prioritizing economic stability, quality development, and technological advancements in 2025. This commitment was emphasized during a recent Politburo meeting, signaling the government's focus for the coming years.
Amidst strained US-Europe relations, Chinese diplomats are actively engaging with European nations, highlighting the importance of multilateral cooperation. Meanwhile, Beijing has updated regulations for the People's Liberation Army, placing increased emphasis on war readiness and overseas missions, reflecting a strategic shift in military priorities.
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Filipinos outraged over dog shot with arrows, call for law with ‘stronger fangs’
一只在菲律宾被箭射伤的狗引发了公众强烈愤慨。动物权利活动家和政治家纷纷谴责这一虐待动物的行为，并呼吁对违法者处以更严厉的惩罚。这只名叫Tiktok的狗身中数箭，伤势严重，目前正在动物诊所接受治疗。
狗的主人Leah Dela Cruz表示，她对发现受伤的宠物感到震惊。兽医Aaron Pabalan表示，Tiktok需要接受治疗才能恢复左腿的活动能力。目前，当地官员和动物权利活动家已悬赏5500美元，以获取逮捕肇事者的信息。菲律宾动物福利协会(PAWS)也谴责了这一残忍行为，并表示愿意协助对此事件提起刑事诉讼。
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一只在菲律宾被箭射伤的狗引发了公众强烈愤慨。动物权利活动家和政治家纷纷谴责这一虐待动物的行为，并呼吁对违法者处以更严厉的惩罚。这只名叫Tiktok的狗身中数箭，伤势严重，目前正在动物诊所接受治疗。
狗的主人Leah Dela Cruz表示，她对发现受伤的宠物感到震惊。兽医Aaron Pabalan表示，Tiktok需要接受治疗才能恢复左腿的活动能力。目前，当地官员和动物权利活动家已悬赏5500美元，以获取逮捕肇事者的信息。菲律宾动物福利协会(PAWS)也谴责了这一残忍行为，并表示愿意协助对此事件提起刑事诉讼。
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Is it possible for people in Asia to adopt a 4-day working week?
东京政府计划从2025年4月开始为雇员引入每周四天工作制。此前，新加坡已于12月采取了类似举措。这一政策的推行旨在改善员工的工作与生活平衡。
相较于西方国家，亚洲的政府和企业在采取措施实现健康的工作与生活平衡方面通常较为缓慢。长期以来，日本的工作文化一直以长时间工作和自我牺牲为特点。东京引入四天工作制是否预示着日本乃至整个亚洲地区将逐渐摆脱过度工作的文化，还是仅仅是一个遥远的梦想，值得进一步观察。
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东京政府计划从2025年4月开始为雇员引入每周四天工作制。此前，新加坡已于12月采取了类似举措。这一政策的推行旨在改善员工的工作与生活平衡。
相较于西方国家，亚洲的政府和企业在采取措施实现健康的工作与生活平衡方面通常较为缓慢。长期以来，日本的工作文化一直以长时间工作和自我牺牲为特点。东京引入四天工作制是否预示着日本乃至整个亚洲地区将逐渐摆脱过度工作的文化，还是仅仅是一个遥远的梦想，值得进一步观察。
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Reciprocal tariffs are nothing short of an attack on world trade
Donald Trump's proposed "reciprocal tariffs," which would impose tariffs on other countries equivalent to those they impose on the US, pose a significant threat to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the multilateral trading system. This policy undermines the WTO's fundamental principle of treating all members equally, potentially leading to discriminatory trade practices.
The WTO's "most-favored nation" principle requires members to apply the same import duties to all other members, preventing discrimination between trading partners. However, Trump's plan could lead to varying tariff rates for different countries exporting to the US, violating this principle. Furthermore, the policy could pressure other WTO members into lowering tariffs specifically for the US, further undermining the organization's rules. Trump's tariffs would also likely exceed the US's "bound rates," which are the maximum tariff rates agreed upon with other WTO members, potentially triggering further trade disputes and destabilizing the global trade landscape.
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Donald Trump's proposed "reciprocal tariffs," which would impose tariffs on other countries equivalent to those they impose on the US, pose a significant threat to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the multilateral trading system. This policy undermines the WTO's fundamental principle of treating all members equally, potentially leading to discriminatory trade practices.
The WTO's "most-favored nation" principle requires members to apply the same import duties to all other members, preventing discrimination between trading partners. However, Trump's plan could lead to varying tariff rates for different countries exporting to the US, violating this principle. Furthermore, the policy could pressure other WTO members into lowering tariffs specifically for the US, further undermining the organization's rules. Trump's tariffs would also likely exceed the US's "bound rates," which are the maximum tariff rates agreed upon with other WTO members, potentially triggering further trade disputes and destabilizing the global trade landscape.
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IBM shuts China research arm after lay-offs and revenue decline
IBM is shutting down IBM (China) Investment Company Limited, one of its major entities in China, after 32 years of managing local research and development. The company stated that the entity had "completed its mission" of development in China.
This decision follows lay-offs of over 1,000 employees at IBM's China Development Lab and China Systems Lab last year. IBM will continue operating in China through IBM (China) Company Limited, focusing on assisting local clients with hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence. The closure reflects a broader trend of Western tech companies trimming their Chinese businesses amid geopolitical uncertainties.
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IBM is shutting down IBM (China) Investment Company Limited, one of its major entities in China, after 32 years of managing local research and development. The company stated that the entity had "completed its mission" of development in China.
This decision follows lay-offs of over 1,000 employees at IBM's China Development Lab and China Systems Lab last year. IBM will continue operating in China through IBM (China) Company Limited, focusing on assisting local clients with hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence. The closure reflects a broader trend of Western tech companies trimming their Chinese businesses amid geopolitical uncertainties.
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‘Gloves off’ in US-China trade war with Trump’s surprise tariff spikes
Analysts warn that the latest US tariff increases on goods from China and other trading partners could trigger one of the most significant trade wars in a century. The new tariffs, including an additional 10% on Chinese imports on top of existing ones, are expected to inflict deeper pain on Chinese exporters this year, especially if further hikes are implemented without a bilateral trade agreement.
US President Donald Trump announced the additional tariffs, effectively doubling the existing 10% tariff imposed in February. Economists project that the combined tariff wave could reduce China's GDP by 0.4-0.8 percentage points in 2025, squeezing the profits of exporters in the American market as goods from other countries become more competitive due to lower tariff burdens. Former US trade negotiator Stephen Olson noted that while the initial 10% tariff was manageable, the additional 10% will be far more problematic.
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Analysts warn that the latest US tariff increases on goods from China and other trading partners could trigger one of the most significant trade wars in a century. The new tariffs, including an additional 10% on Chinese imports on top of existing ones, are expected to inflict deeper pain on Chinese exporters this year, especially if further hikes are implemented without a bilateral trade agreement.
US President Donald Trump announced the additional tariffs, effectively doubling the existing 10% tariff imposed in February. Economists project that the combined tariff wave could reduce China's GDP by 0.4-0.8 percentage points in 2025, squeezing the profits of exporters in the American market as goods from other countries become more competitive due to lower tariff burdens. Former US trade negotiator Stephen Olson noted that while the initial 10% tariff was manageable, the additional 10% will be far more problematic.
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Huge protests, strikes paralyse Greece on train crash anniversary
Tens of thousands of people protested in Athens and other Greek cities on the second anniversary of the Tempi train crash, the country's worst rail tragedy. The protests coincided with strikes that brought the country to a standstill, as demonstrators demanded accountability for the disaster that claimed the lives of 57 people, mostly students.
The tragedy occurred on February 28, 2023, when a passenger train carrying over 350 people collided with a freight train near Larissa. Protesters like Nikos Lykomitros, a 20-year-old student, emphasized the need to punish those responsible, while others, such as Babis Solakidis, stressed that the crash was not a simple accident and highlighted the importance of implementing safety measures to prevent future incidents.
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Tens of thousands of people protested in Athens and other Greek cities on the second anniversary of the Tempi train crash, the country's worst rail tragedy. The protests coincided with strikes that brought the country to a standstill, as demonstrators demanded accountability for the disaster that claimed the lives of 57 people, mostly students.
The tragedy occurred on February 28, 2023, when a passenger train carrying over 350 people collided with a freight train near Larissa. Protesters like Nikos Lykomitros, a 20-year-old student, emphasized the need to punish those responsible, while others, such as Babis Solakidis, stressed that the crash was not a simple accident and highlighted the importance of implementing safety measures to prevent future incidents.
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