US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as show of force

美国“卡尔·文森”号航空母舰打击群抵达韩国釜山港,旨在展示美韩同盟的实力,应对朝鲜持续的威胁。这是自去年6月以来美国航母首次访问韩国,正值朝鲜试射巡航导弹以展示其反击能力之后。

此次部署预计将激怒朝鲜,朝鲜一直将美国军事资产的临时部署视为重大安全威胁,并曾以导弹试射回应美国航母、远程轰炸机和核动力潜艇的部署。尽管美国总统特朗普表示愿意再次与朝鲜领导人金正恩接触以恢复外交,但朝鲜声称自特朗普上任以来,美国主导的对朝敌对行动有所加剧。上周,朝鲜表示其试射了战略巡航导弹,以告知其对手其军事反击能力和核行动的准备状态,金正恩并命令军队做好充分准备使用核武器。

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34% of women sexually harassed at work in Hong Kong but few take action: survey

香港一项调查显示,过去三年里,香港有三分之一的女性在工作场所遭受过性骚扰,但大多数人选择沉默。她们担心举报会影响工作,或者已经默认这种情况是常态。

参与调查的立法会议员屈佩芬表示,香港工作场所性骚扰问题似乎几十年都没有改善。尽管媒体多年来持续报道,但采取实际行动保护女性的公司仍然不足。她指出,许多致力于ESG(环境、社会和治理)责任的企业往往忽视了工作场所性骚扰问题。

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‘Business must go on’: why India is reaching out to the Taliban

印度预计将与阿富汗塔利班加强接触,一名塔利班高级代表即将抵达新德里。专家认为,此举是印度为“战略性”对抗中国在该地区日益增长的影响力,但同时也存在无意中使塔利班统治合法化的风险。

据当地媒体报道,印度政府预计将很快接待这位塔利班官员,这是印度重建与喀布尔关系的持续努力的一部分。虽然塔利班已确定了两名可能负责人选,但据知情官员透露,印度不会承认该官员的外交官身份,塔利班也不能在使馆、活动或官方车辆上悬挂其旗帜。此前,包括中国、巴基斯坦和俄罗斯在内的少数国家已经接受了塔利班的外交官。 2021年塔利班在阿富汗掌权后,许多国家,包括印度,断绝了与阿富汗的官方外交关系,并关闭了其在喀布尔的使馆。

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Moon landing successful for private US spaceship Blue Ghost

Firefly Aerospace成功实现了其Blue Ghost着陆器在月球上的软着陆,成为第二家完成此壮举的美国私营公司。此次任务标志着为期两周的研究任务的开始,Firefly加入了全球月球竞赛的前沿。

Blue Ghost携带了10个科学载荷,在东部时间凌晨3点35分左右,于月球东北角的克里西姆盆地附近的一个古老火山喷口处着陆。此前,休斯顿的Intuitive Machines公司的Odysseus着陆器也曾实现过一次不完美的软着陆。只有包括前苏联、美国、中国、印度和日本在内的五个国家此前成功实现过月球软着陆。

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Hong Kong hiker dies after falling down 5-metre slope in Fanling

一名香港远足人士在粉岭从五米高的斜坡上坠落后身亡。警方于周日上午9点24分接到报告,称一名远足人士在靠近道观蓬瀛仙馆的梧桐山路昏倒并失去知觉。这名六十多岁的男子被救出并紧急送往北区医院,上午10点32分被证实死亡。

另一起事件中,一名68岁的男子于上周五出发远足,但在失联两天后,于上午10点45分左右从将军澳的一个山坡上获救。他的家人在第二天报案。周日上午10点30分左右,警方接到报告称,有人在孟公屋下村公厕附近呼救。

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China’s AI push in the Global South is not just about technology

China is rapidly expanding its influence in artificial intelligence across the Global South, positioning itself as the dominant AI player in developing economies. This expansion extends beyond traditional AI hubs like Beijing and Shanghai, reaching into Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, reshaping the global digital order.

This strategic push is driven by China's "digital silk road" initiative and the 2017 New Generation AI Development Plan, which aims to make China the global AI leader by 2030. Chinese companies like Huawei, Xiaomi, and BYD are integrating AI into affordable consumer products, making the technology accessible in markets with lower purchasing power. Unlike some Western AI models, China's AI is optimized for lower-power devices, giving it a strategic advantage in regions with weaker digital infrastructure.

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How Chinese firms are holding out hope for South Sudan’s oil lifeline

South Sudan's economy has been severely impacted by the disruption of oil exports, its primary revenue source, due to damage to a crucial pipeline in Sudan. This damage to the Petrodar pipeline, which runs through conflict-torn Sudan, has largely halted oil shipments via Red Sea ports, causing a significant collapse in oil revenues for the landlocked nation.

The economic contraction, estimated at 24.5% last year, has left the South Sudanese government struggling to pay workers and the public grappling with high inflation. This situation is further exacerbated by food insecurity, driven by high prices, climate change, and an influx of displaced people from the north, creating a challenging environment for Africa's youngest nation.

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Beijing says Philippines is polluting South China Sea as it releases ‘waste-burning’ film

中国指责菲律宾在南海争议岛礁焚烧垃圾污染环境。中国中央电视台发布视频,显示停靠在仁爱礁(菲律宾称阿云津礁)的菲律宾军舰马德雷山号冒出浓烟,指责船上士兵焚烧垃圾,对周边水域的生态环境构成严重威胁。

中国方面还援引自然资源部去年的报告称,该军舰的长期非法搁浅已严重破坏了珊瑚礁生态系统的多样性、稳定性和可持续性。仁爱礁距离菲律宾巴拉望岛约200公里,是中菲两国的主要冲突点之一,但菲律宾尚未对此事作出回应。

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Indonesia’s Danantara fund sparks questions over economic impact, transparency

印尼启动了一项新的主权财富基金Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara),初步承诺为200亿美元,旨在促进经济增长。该基金将成为印尼国有企业的投资工具和控股公司,管理超过9000亿美元的资产,目标是在五年内将年度经济增长率从5%提高到8%。

Danantara基金汇集了印尼主要的国有企业,如曼迪利银行、印尼国家石油公司和印尼电信等。然而,与沙特阿拉伯和新加坡不同,印尼一直存在预算赤字问题。分析师警告称,通过转移国有企业资产为Danantara提供资金可能会引发透明度问题和管理不善的风险。此前,由于政府将数十亿美元从国家预算转移到Danantara等项目,印尼爆发了学生抗议活动。

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Land use in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis could be rezoned: Paul Chan

香港财政司司长陈茂波表示,北部都会区的部分商业用地可能会根据市场变化重新规划为住宅或其他用途,以提高该大型项目的灵活性。这一调整是为了适应不断变化的市场需求,并确保项目与城市发展保持一致。

陈茂波指出,政府将采取与市区类似的做法,对北部都会区的土地用途进行调整。他强调,商业用地的比例并非固定不变,重新规划可以为项目提供更大的灵活性,以适应社会发展变化。发展局局长林郑月娥此前也表示,政府将审查未来几年推出的商业用地,包括九龙东、石门、东涌和洪水桥等地,考虑将其重新规划为住宅用途。

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‘Absolute nightmare’: in Japan, red tape is strangling foreign start-up owners

日本为了吸引更多创业人才推出了特殊签证,但签证延期方面的僵化规定,以及银行业和房地产市场对外籍居民的不友好,使得许多外国企业家难以在日本长期发展。企业家们普遍面临签证延期难、银行账户冻结等问题,这严重影响了他们的业务运营和生活。

日本希望通过吸引外国人才来增加风险投资,重塑创新优势。日本政府曾计划到2027年创建10万家初创企业和100家独角兽企业,但目前实际数量远低于目标。意识到移民在美国创业生态系统中的关键作用后,日本政府试图引进顶尖人才来帮助建立创业环境,但现行政策和服务体系未能有效支持这些外籍创业者。

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After Trump-Zelensky feud, Europe stares at prospect of tackling Russia’s Putin without US

European leaders are facing a potential crisis in the transatlantic relationship as the US appears to be distancing itself from supporting Ukraine against Russia. Recent events, such as the US opposing a UN motion condemning Russia's invasion and Donald Trump's public criticism of Volodymyr Zelensky, have deeply shaken the trust and shared values that have historically bound Europe and the US.

This shift is forcing European leaders to confront the possibility of dealing with Russia without significant US support. Figures like Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Ursula von der Leyen view this as a generational challenge and are meeting with Zelensky to strategize. The EU is planning an emergency military aid package for Ukraine, but acknowledges that significantly more investment will be needed to take over responsibility for their own security, a role the US has largely held for the past 80 years.

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China’s Tiangong space station will host Pakistani astronaut as first foreign visitor

巴基斯坦宇航员将成为首位访问中国天宫空间站的外国宇航员。中巴两国航天机构已达成合作协议,中国将协助巴基斯坦挑选和培训宇航员,最终选定的宇航员将前往中国接受进一步训练,并有机会与中国航天员一同执行短期任务。

中国载人航天工程办公室表示,中国载人航天项目始终秉持和平利用、互利合作、共同发展的原则,向全球提供合作机会,希望以此激励更多发展中国家探索太空。有分析指出,巴基斯坦是中国“一带一路”倡议最早和最重要的合作伙伴之一,此举或将巩固中国与相关国家的关系,并提升中国在美国影响力减弱地区的影响力。

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South China Sea: Asean, Beijing need recalibrated approach to reach binding code of conduct

The ongoing disputes in the South China Sea are heightening insecurity in the Indo-Pacific, and despite efforts by ASEAN and China to negotiate a Code of Conduct (COC), progress remains stalled. This lack of advancement threatens the credibility of both ASEAN and China, potentially escalating tensions and the risk of conflict in the region.

Negotiations for the COC began in 2018, building upon previous agreements like the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea. While there was some optimism after the third reading of the Single Draft COC Negotiating Text, recent meetings, such as the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in Malaysia, have reiterated the need for an effective and substantive COC that aligns with international law, including the UNCLOS treaty. A revised strategy is crucial to address conflicting sovereignty claims and move towards a binding code.

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4 bizarre China dishes to challenge traditional palates – ox dung hotpot, rabbit heads

China's diverse culinary landscape, while fascinating to many overseas visitors, includes dishes that some might consider bizarre, challenging traditional palates. These unique foods reflect the country's vastness and varied regional lifestyles, with certain delicacies being more popular in specific areas.

One such example is the rabbit head, a common street snack in Sichuan province, where locals consume the majority of China's rabbits. Cooked with chilli oil and hot pepper, these rabbit heads are sold for between 10 and 20 yuan each. Videos demonstrating how to eat them have gone viral, highlighting the anatomical challenge and enjoyment some find in consuming this unusual dish.

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Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park launch a landmark that filled me with pride

香港启德体育园主体育场盛大开幕,开幕式上众星云集,惊喜与小遗憾并存。刘德华惊喜现身,但未献唱便离场,引发观众小小的失望。林子祥与叶倩文夫妇宝刀未老,献唱经典粤语歌曲,引发现场高潮。

开幕式节目异彩纷呈,既有樊振东与杜凯琹的趣味乒乓球表演,也有令人震撼的室内烟火秀。然而,现场音响效果和灯光略显刺眼,空间巨大也带来一定的压迫感。整体而言,开幕式融合了怀旧与创新,为这座新地标的启用拉开了帷幕。

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In ‘fixing’ a trumped-up crisis, Trump may end up creating one

Donald Trump's claim that the US economy is in crisis is not supported by current economic indicators. Despite his campaign rhetoric promising to fix a perceived economic disaster and usher in a "golden age," the reality is that key metrics like the "misery index" (the sum of unemployment and inflation rates) are significantly better than historical averages and comparable to his first term, which he often lauded as the "greatest economy in the history of the world."

The danger lies in Trump acting on this false premise, potentially triggering the very crisis he envisions through aggressive policies. Specifically, his proposed "reciprocal tariff plan," intended to force other nations to conform to the American economic model, could spark inflation and disrupt global trade. This approach extends beyond trade to encompass industrial policies, taxes, currency manipulation, and other perceived barriers to foreign market access, raising concerns about potential economic instability.

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Unmasking ‘Captain America’ man who tried to raid Chinese embassy in Seoul

一名42岁的韩国男子Ahn因试图闯入中国大使馆和首尔警察局而被捕,他当时装扮成漫威角色“美国队长”。警方调查发现,他伪造了自己的身份,并声称自己是CIA特工和前美国军事预备役人员,但实际情况并非如此。

据与Ahn同住多年的友人透露,Ahn长期穿着美国军装,甚至携带复制步枪,表现出强烈的引人注意的欲望。警方调查显示,Ahn曾是一名陆军中士,没有任何美国入境记录,他因涉嫌企图闯入、侮辱和伪造文件等罪名被移送检察机关,并被发现持有伪造的美国军方身份证。

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Hong Kong health authorities investigating imported case of measles

香港卫生部门正在调查一起与一名38岁男子有关的麻疹境外移入病例,该男子从越南返回后曾于上月到访香港体育学院。该男子2月22日出现腹泻,三天后出现皮疹,于周三在伊利沙伯医院就医并入院治疗,其临床样本对麻疹病毒核酸检测呈阳性。

卫生防护中心表示,该患者目前仍在住院,情况稳定,其家庭接触者没有出现症状。调查显示,该患者在2月3日至8日的潜伏期内曾到访越南,中心已立即展开流行病学调查。

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Hong Kong singer Khalil Fong leaves note for fans to ‘hold fast’ to their dreams

香港创作歌手方大同上月因病去世,享年41岁,他留下遗言鼓励人们拥抱生活中的挑战,坚持自己的梦想。 这段话出现在方大同的私人追悼会上分发给来宾的卡片上,由荔枝新闻报道。

方大同在卡片中写道,时间不等人,随着年龄增长,人们会更深刻地理解时间的双重性——它的现实和它的幻觉。他表示,即使面对疾病和生活的诸多考验,他仍然充满创造性的视野和无限的梦想,并希望人们在未来的日子里,继续坚持自己的梦想,在人生的每个阶段不断成长,充分发挥自己的潜力。方大同的音乐公司表示,他于2月21日“平静地离开了这个世界”,此前他以积极的态度与疾病抗争了五年。

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