China watcher Wang Xiangwei on how red tape is stifling growth and why Trump may bring calm
China's upcoming "two sessions" are expected to be heavily focused on economic development, with leaders likely to use terms like "momentous" and "extraordinary" to describe the challenges and opportunities ahead. While high-sounding slogans are anticipated, the key question remains whether these will be followed by concrete actions, as past experience suggests a potential divergence between expectations and actual government delivery.
Premier Li Qiang is expected to announce an economic growth target of around 5%, a figure that aligns with the moderate rebound seen in the Chinese economy during the final months of 2024. The significance of the "two sessions" lies in their potential to shape China's development trajectory in the coming years, but the actual impact will depend on the implementation of policies and strategies beyond the initial announcements.
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China's upcoming "two sessions" are expected to be heavily focused on economic development, with leaders likely to use terms like "momentous" and "extraordinary" to describe the challenges and opportunities ahead. While high-sounding slogans are anticipated, the key question remains whether these will be followed by concrete actions, as past experience suggests a potential divergence between expectations and actual government delivery.
Premier Li Qiang is expected to announce an economic growth target of around 5%, a figure that aligns with the moderate rebound seen in the Chinese economy during the final months of 2024. The significance of the "two sessions" lies in their potential to shape China's development trajectory in the coming years, but the actual impact will depend on the implementation of policies and strategies beyond the initial announcements.
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Why a Trump-Putin Ukraine peace deal could be good news for North Korea
North Korea stands to gain from the strained relationship between the US and Ukraine, potentially benefiting from a shift in US focus towards negotiations with Russia. The recent clash between President Trump and President Zelensky could lead to the US prioritizing talks with Russia to resolve the Ukraine conflict, a development that Pyongyang would likely view favorably.
Even if the war in Ukraine ends, North Korea could still benefit through continued labor exports to Russia, which have seen a significant increase, and potential arms deals to replenish depleted Russian stockpiles. Furthermore, a successful negotiation between Putin and Trump could embolden Kim Jong-un to seek similar security guarantees from the US, making the Washington-Moscow talks a focal point for North Korean interests.
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North Korea stands to gain from the strained relationship between the US and Ukraine, potentially benefiting from a shift in US focus towards negotiations with Russia. The recent clash between President Trump and President Zelensky could lead to the US prioritizing talks with Russia to resolve the Ukraine conflict, a development that Pyongyang would likely view favorably.
Even if the war in Ukraine ends, North Korea could still benefit through continued labor exports to Russia, which have seen a significant increase, and potential arms deals to replenish depleted Russian stockpiles. Furthermore, a successful negotiation between Putin and Trump could embolden Kim Jong-un to seek similar security guarantees from the US, making the Washington-Moscow talks a focal point for North Korean interests.
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Netanyahu thanks Trump for weapons to ‘finish the job’ against Iran axis
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked former US President Donald Trump for sending munitions that had been held up by the previous administration, stating this support would help Israel "finish the job against Iran's terror axis." Netanyahu emphasized Trump's role as a key ally in providing Israel with the necessary resources to counter Iran and its proxies.
Netanyahu has consistently voiced strong opposition to Iran's nuclear program and its support for groups like Hamas. He previously stated that Israel has dealt a "mighty blow" to Iran's "axis of resistance" since the start of the Gaza war, referring to groups such as Hezbollah and the Houthi rebels who align against Israel and the United States. The munitions provided by the US are intended to bolster Israel's efforts in this ongoing conflict.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked former US President Donald Trump for sending munitions that had been held up by the previous administration, stating this support would help Israel "finish the job against Iran's terror axis." Netanyahu emphasized Trump's role as a key ally in providing Israel with the necessary resources to counter Iran and its proxies.
Netanyahu has consistently voiced strong opposition to Iran's nuclear program and its support for groups like Hamas. He previously stated that Israel has dealt a "mighty blow" to Iran's "axis of resistance" since the start of the Gaza war, referring to groups such as Hezbollah and the Houthi rebels who align against Israel and the United States. The munitions provided by the US are intended to bolster Israel's efforts in this ongoing conflict.
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King Charles meets President Zelensky after London defence summit
英国国王查尔斯在桑德灵厄姆庄园会见了乌克兰总统泽连斯基。 泽连斯基在出席伦敦举行的乌克兰国防峰会后，立即前往诺福克郡的桑德灵厄姆庄园，查尔斯国王在那里迎接了他，会面持续了近一个小时。
一架载着泽连斯基的军用直升机在当地时间下午5点25分左右降落在庄园上空。随后，车队将总统送往桑德灵厄姆府，查尔斯国王在门口迎接了他。两人拥抱、握手，简短交谈并合影留念。之后，国王在府邸的会客厅热情接待了泽连斯基，并提供了茶点。
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英国国王查尔斯在桑德灵厄姆庄园会见了乌克兰总统泽连斯基。 泽连斯基在出席伦敦举行的乌克兰国防峰会后，立即前往诺福克郡的桑德灵厄姆庄园，查尔斯国王在那里迎接了他，会面持续了近一个小时。
一架载着泽连斯基的军用直升机在当地时间下午5点25分左右降落在庄园上空。随后，车队将总统送往桑德灵厄姆府，查尔斯国王在门口迎接了他。两人拥抱、握手，简短交谈并合影留念。之后，国王在府邸的会客厅热情接待了泽连斯基，并提供了茶点。
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Canada to extend mineral exploration tax credit for 2 more years, minister says
加拿大将把矿产勘探税收抵免政策延长两年，旨在支持对勘探项目的投资。自然资源部长Jonathan Wilkinson表示，此举是为了确保矿业部门拥有筹集勘探项目资金的工具，并为企业提供替代中国的资金来源。
矿产勘探税收抵免是一项资本市场工具，为投资小型矿业公司流通股的投资者提供15%的税收抵免，原定于3月31日到期。加拿大一直对中国国有企业在加拿大国内矿业公司的投资保持强硬立场，并已要求至少五家公司剥离其在中国国有企业在加拿大上市公司中的投资。预计此次延期将提供1.1亿加元（7605万美元）来支持矿产勘探投资。
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加拿大将把矿产勘探税收抵免政策延长两年，旨在支持对勘探项目的投资。自然资源部长Jonathan Wilkinson表示，此举是为了确保矿业部门拥有筹集勘探项目资金的工具，并为企业提供替代中国的资金来源。
矿产勘探税收抵免是一项资本市场工具，为投资小型矿业公司流通股的投资者提供15%的税收抵免，原定于3月31日到期。加拿大一直对中国国有企业在加拿大国内矿业公司的投资保持强硬立场，并已要求至少五家公司剥离其在中国国有企业在加拿大上市公司中的投资。预计此次延期将提供1.1亿加元（7605万美元）来支持矿产勘探投资。
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Taliban rejects Trump’s claims about Chinese presence at former US airfield
The Taliban has refuted claims made by former US President Donald Trump that China controls Bagram Airfield, the largest US airbase during the Afghanistan war. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid dismissed Trump's remarks as "emotional" and based on "a lack of information," asserting that no Chinese forces are present in Afghanistan and that the airbase remains under Taliban control.
Mujahid clarified that the US-made military equipment left in Afghanistan belonged to the previous Afghan government and is now considered "spoils of war," which the Taliban intends to use for the country's defense. He also argued that the US, having militarily occupied Afghanistan for 20 years, should be held accountable for the destruction caused during the war, suggesting the Taliban expects reparations.
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The Taliban has refuted claims made by former US President Donald Trump that China controls Bagram Airfield, the largest US airbase during the Afghanistan war. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid dismissed Trump's remarks as "emotional" and based on "a lack of information," asserting that no Chinese forces are present in Afghanistan and that the airbase remains under Taliban control.
Mujahid clarified that the US-made military equipment left in Afghanistan belonged to the previous Afghan government and is now considered "spoils of war," which the Taliban intends to use for the country's defense. He also argued that the US, having militarily occupied Afghanistan for 20 years, should be held accountable for the destruction caused during the war, suggesting the Taliban expects reparations.
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Ukraine accuses Russia of undermining UN nuclear watchdog
乌克兰指责俄罗斯正在“破坏”联合国核监督机构的权威和独立性，原因是俄罗斯限制了国际原子能机构(IAEA)对其占领的扎波罗热核电站的监测任务。乌克兰外交部已就此事向国际原子能机构发出抗议照会。
此次抗议是在新的国际原子能机构小组抵达后发出的，根据俄罗斯国家媒体的报道，这是战争期间该小组首次通过俄罗斯控制的领土进入。此前，国际原子能机构的监测人员都是通过乌克兰控制或有争议的地区抵达。乌克兰一直反对联合国专家通过俄罗斯占领区进入，认为这会使克里姆林宫对该电站所有权的虚假主张合法化。乌克兰表示曾多次提供安全通道，但莫斯科拒绝提供安全保障，实际上是迫使国际原子能机构遵守俄罗斯的要求。
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乌克兰指责俄罗斯正在“破坏”联合国核监督机构的权威和独立性，原因是俄罗斯限制了国际原子能机构(IAEA)对其占领的扎波罗热核电站的监测任务。乌克兰外交部已就此事向国际原子能机构发出抗议照会。
此次抗议是在新的国际原子能机构小组抵达后发出的，根据俄罗斯国家媒体的报道，这是战争期间该小组首次通过俄罗斯控制的领土进入。此前，国际原子能机构的监测人员都是通过乌克兰控制或有争议的地区抵达。乌克兰一直反对联合国专家通过俄罗斯占领区进入，认为这会使克里姆林宫对该电站所有权的虚假主张合法化。乌克兰表示曾多次提供安全通道，但莫斯科拒绝提供安全保障，实际上是迫使国际原子能机构遵守俄罗斯的要求。
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US Republicans suggest Zelensky may have to step down if peace deal to be reached
Top Washington officials have suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky might need to step down for a peace deal with Russia to be reached. This reflects a significant shift in the US approach to the war, particularly from Republicans, questioning Zelensky's ability to negotiate an end to the conflict.
These remarks follow a public disagreement after a televised meeting where Zelensky left the White House without signing a preliminary mineral rights pact. While European leaders continue to support Ukraine, some US Republicans are openly suggesting that a deal with Russia may be impossible with Zelensky still in power, implying a need for new leadership in Ukraine to facilitate negotiations.
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Top Washington officials have suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky might need to step down for a peace deal with Russia to be reached. This reflects a significant shift in the US approach to the war, particularly from Republicans, questioning Zelensky's ability to negotiate an end to the conflict.
These remarks follow a public disagreement after a televised meeting where Zelensky left the White House without signing a preliminary mineral rights pact. While European leaders continue to support Ukraine, some US Republicans are openly suggesting that a deal with Russia may be impossible with Zelensky still in power, implying a need for new leadership in Ukraine to facilitate negotiations.
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Pope Francis stable in hospital, thanks well-wishers for support
教宗方济各因肺炎住院第17天，目前情况稳定，他会见了两位梵蒂冈官员，并在书面信息中感谢大家的祈祷和支持。教宗于2月14日因呼吸问题入院，后发展为双侧肺炎，这是一种严重的肺部感染。
梵蒂冈表示，在周六早些时候出现“孤立”的呼吸危机后，教宗的病情已经稳定。教宗在梵蒂冈发布的便条中表示感谢大家的祈祷，并表示感受到大家的关爱和支持，感觉自己被上帝的所有子民“携带”和支持。教宗在住院期间仍在领导梵蒂冈的工作，并于2月24日在医院会见了帕罗林及其副手。
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教宗方济各因肺炎住院第17天，目前情况稳定，他会见了两位梵蒂冈官员，并在书面信息中感谢大家的祈祷和支持。教宗于2月14日因呼吸问题入院，后发展为双侧肺炎，这是一种严重的肺部感染。
梵蒂冈表示，在周六早些时候出现“孤立”的呼吸危机后，教宗的病情已经稳定。教宗在梵蒂冈发布的便条中表示感谢大家的祈祷，并表示感受到大家的关爱和支持，感觉自己被上帝的所有子民“携带”和支持。教宗在住院期间仍在领导梵蒂冈的工作，并于2月24日在医院会见了帕罗林及其副手。
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Should Hong Kong travellers be worried about measles amid resurgence abroad?
香港卫生防护中心正在调查一起从越南输入的麻疹病例，患者为一名38岁男子。该病例的出现正值一些国家麻疹疫情再次抬头之际，提醒人们对这种传染性极强的疾病保持警惕。
卫生防护中心总监徐乐坚表示，香港的整体免疫接种率仍然很高，但仍面临境外输入病例以及社区进一步传播的风险。麻疹是一种传染性极强的传染病，甚至可能致命，因此需要采取预防措施。
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香港卫生防护中心正在调查一起从越南输入的麻疹病例，患者为一名38岁男子。该病例的出现正值一些国家麻疹疫情再次抬头之际，提醒人们对这种传染性极强的疾病保持警惕。
卫生防护中心总监徐乐坚表示，香港的整体免疫接种率仍然很高，但仍面临境外输入病例以及社区进一步传播的风险。麻疹是一种传染性极强的传染病，甚至可能致命，因此需要采取预防措施。
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China’s middle-class investors lose appetite for overseas property
中国中产阶级海外房产投资热潮正在消退，许多投资者面临经济困境。曾经频繁往返中泰两国帮助中国家庭在泰国投资公寓的房产中介姚先生表示，由于国内经济复苏缓慢和房地产市场长期低迷，中国家庭财富缩水，海外投资已难以为继。
在2010年代后期，中国经济快速增长，大量中产阶级涌入泰国、越南、马来西亚和日本等地的公寓市场，以实现投资多元化和体验新生活。如今，许多投资者无力偿还贷款，部分人通过法律途径收回了约一半的投资，而选择持有泰国房产的人则面临难以变现的“沉没成本”。
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中国中产阶级海外房产投资热潮正在消退，许多投资者面临经济困境。曾经频繁往返中泰两国帮助中国家庭在泰国投资公寓的房产中介姚先生表示，由于国内经济复苏缓慢和房地产市场长期低迷，中国家庭财富缩水，海外投资已难以为继。
在2010年代后期，中国经济快速增长，大量中产阶级涌入泰国、越南、马来西亚和日本等地的公寓市场，以实现投资多元化和体验新生活。如今，许多投资者无力偿还贷款，部分人通过法律途径收回了约一半的投资，而选择持有泰国房产的人则面临难以变现的“沉没成本”。
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Iran parliament sacks minister over economic woes
伊朗议会周日投票罢免了该国财政部长Abdolnaser Hemmati，原因是伊朗国内通货膨胀飙升和货币暴跌。在出席的273名议员中，有182人投票支持罢免Hemmati，表明议会对当前经济状况的强烈不满。
Hemmati曾担任伊朗中央银行行长，此次被罢免正值伊朗里亚尔在黑市上跌至1美元兑换超过92万里亚尔之际，而2024年中期还不到60万里亚尔。尽管总统Masoud Pezeshkian为Hemmati辩护，称伊朗正处于一场全面的经济战争中，不应将所有问题归咎于一人，但议员们仍然对Hemmati进行了严厉指责，认为他应该为伊朗的经济困境负责。
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伊朗议会周日投票罢免了该国财政部长Abdolnaser Hemmati，原因是伊朗国内通货膨胀飙升和货币暴跌。在出席的273名议员中，有182人投票支持罢免Hemmati，表明议会对当前经济状况的强烈不满。
Hemmati曾担任伊朗中央银行行长，此次被罢免正值伊朗里亚尔在黑市上跌至1美元兑换超过92万里亚尔之际，而2024年中期还不到60万里亚尔。尽管总统Masoud Pezeshkian为Hemmati辩护，称伊朗正处于一场全面的经济战争中，不应将所有问题归咎于一人，但议员们仍然对Hemmati进行了严厉指责，认为他应该为伊朗的经济困境负责。
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‘Two sessions’ 2025: Hong Kong delegates to take hundreds of proposals to Beijing
Hundreds of Hong Kong politicians and business leaders are traveling to Beijing for the annual "two sessions" (CPPCC and NPC) meetings, where further integration with mainland China is expected to be a key topic. These meetings bring together China's power brokers to discuss and approve policy plans across various strategic areas, including the economy, military, and trade.
This year's sessions follow China achieving its 5% economic growth target for 2024, but also come amid escalating trade tensions with the United States. Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang and Xia Baolong will hold closed-door meetings with Hong Kong delegates. Unlike last year, where Hong Kong's national security law was a primary focus, economic development is anticipated to take center stage this year.
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Hundreds of Hong Kong politicians and business leaders are traveling to Beijing for the annual "two sessions" (CPPCC and NPC) meetings, where further integration with mainland China is expected to be a key topic. These meetings bring together China's power brokers to discuss and approve policy plans across various strategic areas, including the economy, military, and trade.
This year's sessions follow China achieving its 5% economic growth target for 2024, but also come amid escalating trade tensions with the United States. Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang and Xia Baolong will hold closed-door meetings with Hong Kong delegates. Unlike last year, where Hong Kong's national security law was a primary focus, economic development is anticipated to take center stage this year.
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Hong Kong guidelines on AI development and application ‘coming soon’
香港即将发布人工智能（AI）开发和应用指南。创新及科技局局长孙东周日透露了这一消息，此前他曾表示，超过70个政府部门将使用本地开发的、由DeepSeek数据学习模型驱动的ChatGPT式AI工具。该指南旨在规范AI发展和使用，保护包括版权所有者在内的各方权益，并对隐私问题进行监管。
孙东上周表示，自2024年中以来，超过70个部门已经开始试用并协助训练一款本地开发的AI工具“HKGAI V1”，该工具能够通过聊天机器人界面即时响应用户查询。这些部门预计还将使用由中国大陆DeepSeek提供支持的新模型。孙东表示，在被问及数据泄露风险时，新版本在安全性方面排名第一。
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香港即将发布人工智能（AI）开发和应用指南。创新及科技局局长孙东周日透露了这一消息，此前他曾表示，超过70个政府部门将使用本地开发的、由DeepSeek数据学习模型驱动的ChatGPT式AI工具。该指南旨在规范AI发展和使用，保护包括版权所有者在内的各方权益，并对隐私问题进行监管。
孙东上周表示，自2024年中以来，超过70个部门已经开始试用并协助训练一款本地开发的AI工具“HKGAI V1”，该工具能够通过聊天机器人界面即时响应用户查询。这些部门预计还将使用由中国大陆DeepSeek提供支持的新模型。孙东表示，在被问及数据泄露风险时，新版本在安全性方面排名第一。
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China and US need to cooperate on AI or risk ‘opening Pandora’s box’, ambassador warns
China's ambassador to the US, Xie Feng, has urged for greater cooperation on artificial intelligence, warning that the technology carries the risk of "opening Pandora's box." He emphasized that instead of technological blockades, the focus should be on collaborative efforts to ensure human progress in this rapidly evolving field.
Xie's call for cooperation comes amid advancements from Chinese AI companies like DeepSeek, whose low-cost, open-source model has shown the potential for high profitability. He highlighted the urgent need for global governance in AI, suggesting that the US and China should work together to manage the risks associated with unchecked AI development, which he likened to unleashing "grey rhinos," or obvious but ignored threats.
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China's ambassador to the US, Xie Feng, has urged for greater cooperation on artificial intelligence, warning that the technology carries the risk of "opening Pandora's box." He emphasized that instead of technological blockades, the focus should be on collaborative efforts to ensure human progress in this rapidly evolving field.
Xie's call for cooperation comes amid advancements from Chinese AI companies like DeepSeek, whose low-cost, open-source model has shown the potential for high profitability. He highlighted the urgent need for global governance in AI, suggesting that the US and China should work together to manage the risks associated with unchecked AI development, which he likened to unleashing "grey rhinos," or obvious but ignored threats.
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Elderly man drowns after falling into Hong Kong’s Shing Mun River
一名七旬老翁周日在香港城门河钓鱼时，疑似失足溺水身亡。下午3点50分左右，一名路人在沙田大涌桥路与小沥源路交界附近的河中发现了他。
急救人员赶到现场，将已失去知觉的老翁救起，并紧急送往威尔斯亲王医院，但最终宣告不治。警方在河边一座桥下发现了据信属于该男子的鞋子和毛巾。初步调查显示，该男子可能在河边钓鱼时不慎失足落水，但具体原因仍在调查中。
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一名七旬老翁周日在香港城门河钓鱼时，疑似失足溺水身亡。下午3点50分左右，一名路人在沙田大涌桥路与小沥源路交界附近的河中发现了他。
急救人员赶到现场，将已失去知觉的老翁救起，并紧急送往威尔斯亲王医院，但最终宣告不治。警方在河边一座桥下发现了据信属于该男子的鞋子和毛巾。初步调查显示，该男子可能在河边钓鱼时不慎失足落水，但具体原因仍在调查中。
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How Trump’s Ukraine policy cracks open the door for China in Europe
The Munich Security Conference highlighted a growing rift between the U.S. and Europe, significantly impacting the potential resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war and opening the door for China to play a larger role. The Trump administration's approach excludes additional players, including European states, from negotiations, contrasting with Kyiv and Beijing's desire for broader participation. The collapse of talks between Presidents Zelensky and Trump has further complicated the negotiation process.
China's potential involvement in Ukraine's security architecture, including the deployment of peacekeepers, is under discussion, although consensus in Europe remains unlikely. While China has a history of peacekeeping deployments, concerns persist about Beijing's growing influence and its implications for Europe's strategic stability. Military exercises between China and Belarus have further fueled these concerns, raising alarms about China's intentions in the region.
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The Munich Security Conference highlighted a growing rift between the U.S. and Europe, significantly impacting the potential resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war and opening the door for China to play a larger role. The Trump administration's approach excludes additional players, including European states, from negotiations, contrasting with Kyiv and Beijing's desire for broader participation. The collapse of talks between Presidents Zelensky and Trump has further complicated the negotiation process.
China's potential involvement in Ukraine's security architecture, including the deployment of peacekeepers, is under discussion, although consensus in Europe remains unlikely. While China has a history of peacekeeping deployments, concerns persist about Beijing's growing influence and its implications for Europe's strategic stability. Military exercises between China and Belarus have further fueled these concerns, raising alarms about China's intentions in the region.
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Thick fog blankets Hong Kong’s famed skyline, with visibility plunging
香港标志性的天际线周日被浓雾笼罩，部分地区能见度降至100米或更低。香港天文台表示，大雾天气是在气温升至27摄氏度之后出现的，其中西湾河的能见度降至100米或更低，横澜岛为200米，而中环的能见度为8公里。
香港的雾季通常从二月持续到四月。当温暖潮湿的海洋空气流经沿海相对凉爽的海面时，气温逐渐下降至露点，从而形成雾。香港天文台同时警告说，本周晚些时候气温将大幅下降至14摄氏度。
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香港标志性的天际线周日被浓雾笼罩，部分地区能见度降至100米或更低。香港天文台表示，大雾天气是在气温升至27摄氏度之后出现的，其中西湾河的能见度降至100米或更低，横澜岛为200米，而中环的能见度为8公里。
香港的雾季通常从二月持续到四月。当温暖潮湿的海洋空气流经沿海相对凉爽的海面时，气温逐渐下降至露点，从而形成雾。香港天文台同时警告说，本周晚些时候气温将大幅下降至14摄氏度。
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Happy power: how China’s most famous liquor could fuel next-generation energy storage
Chinese scientists have discovered a novel use for baijiu distillation by-products, transforming leftover sediment into a material that enhances the performance of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). This innovation offers a potentially low-cost and environmentally friendly method for large-scale production of battery materials, which could significantly contribute to the next generation of energy storage technologies.
SIBs are gaining traction as a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to their lower cost and enhanced safety features. The research team, led by Professor Liu Xingquan from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, utilized the unique properties of the baijiu sediment to create a hard carbon anode material with larger internal pores, ideal for accommodating the larger sodium ions compared to lithium-ion batteries. This development could pave the way for wider adoption of SIBs in energy storage systems and low-speed electric vehicles.
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Chinese scientists have discovered a novel use for baijiu distillation by-products, transforming leftover sediment into a material that enhances the performance of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). This innovation offers a potentially low-cost and environmentally friendly method for large-scale production of battery materials, which could significantly contribute to the next generation of energy storage technologies.
SIBs are gaining traction as a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to their lower cost and enhanced safety features. The research team, led by Professor Liu Xingquan from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, utilized the unique properties of the baijiu sediment to create a hard carbon anode material with larger internal pores, ideal for accommodating the larger sodium ions compared to lithium-ion batteries. This development could pave the way for wider adoption of SIBs in energy storage systems and low-speed electric vehicles.
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Malaysia’s ex-PM Ismail declares wealth to anti-corruption agency
马来西亚前总理伊斯迈尔·萨布里已向当局申报了他的财产，原因是反腐机构正在进行腐败和洗钱调查。此前，当局查获了近 4000 万美元的资产，据称与他有关。
马来西亚反腐委员会表示，其调查重点是伊斯迈尔担任总理期间（2021 年 8 月至 2022 年 11 月）的政府宣传支出和采购情况。作为调查的一部分，反腐调查人员于去年 1 月询问了伊斯迈尔，调查涉及其执政期间花费在政府宣传上的约 7 亿林吉特（1.57 亿美元）可能存在的不当行为。该机构表示，在被勒令申报财产后，伊斯迈尔于 2 月 10 日正式向当局提交了财产申报，并于 2 月 19 日记录了这位前总理的声明，并补充说他可能会被召回接受进一步讯问。
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马来西亚前总理伊斯迈尔·萨布里已向当局申报了他的财产，原因是反腐机构正在进行腐败和洗钱调查。此前，当局查获了近 4000 万美元的资产，据称与他有关。
马来西亚反腐委员会表示，其调查重点是伊斯迈尔担任总理期间（2021 年 8 月至 2022 年 11 月）的政府宣传支出和采购情况。作为调查的一部分，反腐调查人员于去年 1 月询问了伊斯迈尔，调查涉及其执政期间花费在政府宣传上的约 7 亿林吉特（1.57 亿美元）可能存在的不当行为。该机构表示，在被勒令申报财产后，伊斯迈尔于 2 月 10 日正式向当局提交了财产申报，并于 2 月 19 日记录了这位前总理的声明，并补充说他可能会被召回接受进一步讯问。
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