Hong Kong slams new Trump tariff on Chinese imports, says ‘rectify wrongdoing’
Hong Kong has strongly condemned the United States' decision to impose a cumulative 20 per cent tariff on products from the city. The Hong Kong government views this action as a violation of World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and has expressed "strong disapproval" of the measure.
The tariff increase, announced by former US President Donald Trump, adds to a previous 10 per cent levy imposed last month. A Hong Kong government spokesman stated that the measure undermines the multilateral trading system and harms both parties' interests. The government plans to file a complaint with the WTO to defend its rights and urges the US to withdraw the tariffs.
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Hong Kong has strongly condemned the United States' decision to impose a cumulative 20 per cent tariff on products from the city. The Hong Kong government views this action as a violation of World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and has expressed "strong disapproval" of the measure.
The tariff increase, announced by former US President Donald Trump, adds to a previous 10 per cent levy imposed last month. A Hong Kong government spokesman stated that the measure undermines the multilateral trading system and harms both parties' interests. The government plans to file a complaint with the WTO to defend its rights and urges the US to withdraw the tariffs.
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Russia’s Putin to help Trump mediate US-Iran nuclear talks
俄罗斯已同意协助特朗普政府与伊朗进行沟通，议题包括伊朗的核计划及其对地区内反美势力的支持。 特朗普总统在二月份的通话中直接向普京总统表达了这一意愿，随后美国高级官员在沙特阿拉伯与俄罗斯代表进行了会谈，讨论了此事。
克里姆林宫表示，俄罗斯认为美国和伊朗应该通过谈判解决所有问题，莫斯科愿意尽一切努力实现这一目标。伊朗外交部发言人表示，各国主动提供帮助是“自然的”，但伊朗外交部尚未直接回应置评请求，白宫官员也未立即回应置评请求。
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俄罗斯已同意协助特朗普政府与伊朗进行沟通，议题包括伊朗的核计划及其对地区内反美势力的支持。 特朗普总统在二月份的通话中直接向普京总统表达了这一意愿，随后美国高级官员在沙特阿拉伯与俄罗斯代表进行了会谈，讨论了此事。
克里姆林宫表示，俄罗斯认为美国和伊朗应该通过谈判解决所有问题，莫斯科愿意尽一切努力实现这一目标。伊朗外交部发言人表示，各国主动提供帮助是“自然的”，但伊朗外交部尚未直接回应置评请求，白宫官员也未立即回应置评请求。
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Chipmaker TSMC’s US-investment vow shows Asia a way around tariffs
TSMC的巨额对美投资，以及避免潜在关税的举措，可能会促使其他亚洲大型企业效仿，甚至可能导致孤立中国大陆的局面。美国总统特朗普宣布，台积电将在美国投资1000亿美元，用于新建芯片制造厂、封装设施以及研发中心，预计将在亚利桑那州创造2万至2.5万个就业岗位。此举被视为特朗普政府推动制造业回流，刺激美国经济的重要一步。
特朗普政府一直倡导制造业回流，并暗示若无TSMC的投资承诺，可能对其芯片进口征收高达25-50%的关税。分析师认为，特朗普政府对进口半导体的关税威胁，对亚洲科技主导型经济体构成严峻挑战，可能促使其他东亚芯片制造商也将生产转移到美国。此前，韩国电子巨头LG和三星也传出考虑将工厂迁往美国的消息。
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TSMC的巨额对美投资，以及避免潜在关税的举措，可能会促使其他亚洲大型企业效仿，甚至可能导致孤立中国大陆的局面。美国总统特朗普宣布，台积电将在美国投资1000亿美元，用于新建芯片制造厂、封装设施以及研发中心，预计将在亚利桑那州创造2万至2.5万个就业岗位。此举被视为特朗普政府推动制造业回流，刺激美国经济的重要一步。
特朗普政府一直倡导制造业回流，并暗示若无TSMC的投资承诺，可能对其芯片进口征收高达25-50%的关税。分析师认为，特朗普政府对进口半导体的关税威胁，对亚洲科技主导型经济体构成严峻挑战，可能促使其他东亚芯片制造商也将生产转移到美国。此前，韩国电子巨头LG和三星也传出考虑将工厂迁往美国的消息。
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Why US allies in Europe and Asia are ‘de-risking’ from Trump
Europe is urgently seeking greater independence from the U.S. in response to the Trump administration's policies. Friedrich Merz, Germany's likely next leader, has declared strengthening Europe's independence as his "absolute priority," even suggesting the possibility of an independent European defense capability. This sentiment is fueled by concerns over transatlantic relations and a desire for strategic autonomy, particularly in light of recent tensions between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky.
European leaders, along with Canada, have pledged to back Ukraine and increase defense spending, signaling a clear divergence from the U.S. approach. While America's transpacific allies have been more subdued in their criticism and expect preferential treatment in defense and trade deals, the Trump administration's engagement with rivals like Russia and its transactional foreign policy are pushing both European and Asian allies to explore closer ties and collective bargaining strategies to mitigate risks.
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Europe is urgently seeking greater independence from the U.S. in response to the Trump administration's policies. Friedrich Merz, Germany's likely next leader, has declared strengthening Europe's independence as his "absolute priority," even suggesting the possibility of an independent European defense capability. This sentiment is fueled by concerns over transatlantic relations and a desire for strategic autonomy, particularly in light of recent tensions between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky.
European leaders, along with Canada, have pledged to back Ukraine and increase defense spending, signaling a clear divergence from the U.S. approach. While America's transpacific allies have been more subdued in their criticism and expect preferential treatment in defense and trade deals, the Trump administration's engagement with rivals like Russia and its transactional foreign policy are pushing both European and Asian allies to explore closer ties and collective bargaining strategies to mitigate risks.
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Hong Kong’s global gateway role ‘irreplaceable’, nation’s top legislature says
中国最高立法机构 признала Гонконг的“不可替代”的作用 как ворота страны в мир, обязуясь проводить больше исследований для содействия будущему развитию Большого залива. Лу Циньцзянь, представитель Всекитайского собрания народных представителей (ВСНП), заявил во вторник, что центральное правительство будет оказывать больше поддержки участию Гонконга и Макао в развитии района залива.
Лу отметил, что Гонконг и Макао были важным окном для открытия страны, сыграли уникальную роль и внесли значительный вклад в более чем 40 лет реформ и открытости. Их роли незаменимы. В этом году исполнится шесть лет плану развития Большого залива, который объединяет Гонконг, Макао и девять городов провинции Гуандун для создания новой экономической силы. Лу подчеркнул, что в районе залива наблюдается постоянное улучшение взаимосвязанности инфраструктуры, согласованности политики и сплочения людей, а общий объем производства вырос до более чем 14 триллионов юаней (1,9 триллиона долларов США) за последние пять лет.
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中国最高立法机构 признала Гонконг的“不可替代”的作用 как ворота страны в мир, обязуясь проводить больше исследований для содействия будущему развитию Большого залива. Лу Циньцзянь, представитель Всекитайского собрания народных представителей (ВСНП), заявил во вторник, что центральное правительство будет оказывать больше поддержки участию Гонконга и Макао в развитии района залива.
Лу отметил, что Гонконг и Макао были важным окном для открытия страны, сыграли уникальную роль и внесли значительный вклад в более чем 40 лет реформ и открытости. Их роли незаменимы. В этом году исполнится шесть лет плану развития Большого залива, который объединяет Гонконг, Макао и девять городов провинции Гуандун для создания новой экономической силы. Лу подчеркнул, что в районе залива наблюдается постоянное улучшение взаимосвязанности инфраструктуры, согласованности политики и сплочения людей, а общий объем производства вырос до более чем 14 триллионов юаней (1,9 триллиона долларов США) за последние пять лет.
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AI should not be just for ‘rich countries and the wealthy’, Chinese official says
中国全国人民代表大会发言人娄勤俭表示，人工智能等领域的技术创新不应只服务于“富裕国家和富人”，而应向所有人开放。 他强调，中国致力于弥合技术鸿沟，防止技术创新成为富裕国家的游戏，并希望通过技术进步为世界贡献中国智慧。
娄勤俭是在全国人大会议召开前的新闻发布会上发表上述言论的。他以中国新的人工智能聊天机器人DeepSeek为例，表明中国在技术发展方面的“创新和包容性”。DeepSeek以相对较低的成本构建，其开源人工智能模型与美国竞争对手相媲美，这表明美国对中国的高科技限制可能并未完全奏效。人工智能技术的发展和监管预计将是今年“两会”的重要议题。
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中国全国人民代表大会发言人娄勤俭表示，人工智能等领域的技术创新不应只服务于“富裕国家和富人”，而应向所有人开放。 他强调，中国致力于弥合技术鸿沟，防止技术创新成为富裕国家的游戏，并希望通过技术进步为世界贡献中国智慧。
娄勤俭是在全国人大会议召开前的新闻发布会上发表上述言论的。他以中国新的人工智能聊天机器人DeepSeek为例，表明中国在技术发展方面的“创新和包容性”。DeepSeek以相对较低的成本构建，其开源人工智能模型与美国竞争对手相媲美，这表明美国对中国的高科技限制可能并未完全奏效。人工智能技术的发展和监管预计将是今年“两会”的重要议题。
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29 kindergartens close in Hong Kong, most since records began in 2013
香港今年有29所幼儿园倒闭，为十多年来最多，预计来年入学人数还将下降8%。政府预算显示，幼儿园数量已降至980所，较之前的1009所下降近2.9%。
与此同时，新抵港的6至18岁学童参加适应课程的人数大幅增加42%，预计明年仍将保持较高水平。倒闭的幼儿园中，有8所加入了幼儿园教育计划，该计划旨在为3至6岁的儿童提供优质的半日制服务，其余21所为私立本地幼儿园或非本地学校。
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香港今年有29所幼儿园倒闭，为十多年来最多，预计来年入学人数还将下降8%。政府预算显示，幼儿园数量已降至980所，较之前的1009所下降近2.9%。
与此同时，新抵港的6至18岁学童参加适应课程的人数大幅增加42%，预计明年仍将保持较高水平。倒闭的幼儿园中，有8所加入了幼儿园教育计划，该计划旨在为3至6岁的儿童提供优质的半日制服务，其余21所为私立本地幼儿园或非本地学校。
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As AI disrupts China jobs, could a dedicated insurance fund protect workers?
中国一位企业家建议，鉴于人工智能技术的快速发展对劳动力市场带来的冲击，中国应设立专门的失业保险，以保障那些因人工智能而面临失业风险的人群。该建议旨在应对人工智能取代重复性工作所带来的潜在失业问题，尤其是在中国本土开源人工智能模型取得突破性进展的背景下。
该企业家、全国人大代表、科大讯飞董事长刘庆峰提出，应试点推行政府主导、商业运营的“人工智能失业保险”项目，并设立专项基金，保障受人工智能影响最大的岗位。他还建议建立失业风险预警机制，尤其是在长江三角洲和珠江三角洲等制造业中心，并要求大规模应用人工智能的企业提交社会责任报告，详细说明岗位流失情况和再就业计划。此外，他还强调应加强人工智能技能培训，特别是为低收入群体提供免费培训机会。
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中国一位企业家建议，鉴于人工智能技术的快速发展对劳动力市场带来的冲击，中国应设立专门的失业保险，以保障那些因人工智能而面临失业风险的人群。该建议旨在应对人工智能取代重复性工作所带来的潜在失业问题，尤其是在中国本土开源人工智能模型取得突破性进展的背景下。
该企业家、全国人大代表、科大讯飞董事长刘庆峰提出，应试点推行政府主导、商业运营的“人工智能失业保险”项目，并设立专项基金，保障受人工智能影响最大的岗位。他还建议建立失业风险预警机制，尤其是在长江三角洲和珠江三角洲等制造业中心，并要求大规模应用人工智能的企业提交社会责任报告，详细说明岗位流失情况和再就业计划。此外，他还强调应加强人工智能技能培训，特别是为低收入群体提供免费培训机会。
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Who are the Hongkongers who attend the high-level ‘two sessions’ in Beijing?
超过200名香港代表正在北京参加一年一度的“两会”。中国人民政治协商会议（CPPCC）已于周二召开，而全国人民代表大会（NPC）将于一天后开幕。本次会议将讨论与香港相关的重要议题，香港代表将在国家事务管理中发挥作用。
根据香港基本法第21条，身为香港居民的中国公民有权参与国家事务的管理。香港的全国人大代表由本地选举产生，名额和选举办法由全国立法机关规定。全国人大是国家立法机关和最高国家权力机关，负责制定和修改法律，修改宪法并监督其实施，以及选举和任命中央国家机关成员，其近3000名成员还指导有关国家关键问题的政策。
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超过200名香港代表正在北京参加一年一度的“两会”。中国人民政治协商会议（CPPCC）已于周二召开，而全国人民代表大会（NPC）将于一天后开幕。本次会议将讨论与香港相关的重要议题，香港代表将在国家事务管理中发挥作用。
根据香港基本法第21条，身为香港居民的中国公民有权参与国家事务的管理。香港的全国人大代表由本地选举产生，名额和选举办法由全国立法机关规定。全国人大是国家立法机关和最高国家权力机关，负责制定和修改法律，修改宪法并监督其实施，以及选举和任命中央国家机关成员，其近3000名成员还指导有关国家关键问题的政策。
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72% of women under 50 in Hong Kong not willing to have children
香港一项调查显示，只有四分之一的50岁以下居民愿意生育，经济压力是主要障碍。调查发现，许多人还认为政府对家庭的政策支持不足，导致生育意愿低迷。香港妇女发展协会的调查显示，经济状况、住房短缺和工作繁忙是影响生育意愿的主要因素。
该协会在今年1月至2月期间，通过线上和线下问卷调查了1320名50岁以下的香港居民。结果显示，只有28.1%的受访者表示愿意生育，尽管比去年略有上升，但仍是近十年来的第三低。超过92%的受访者认为，抚养孩子的经济压力是最大的障碍，其次是住房问题、工作安排以及对个人自由的追求。
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香港一项调查显示，只有四分之一的50岁以下居民愿意生育，经济压力是主要障碍。调查发现，许多人还认为政府对家庭的政策支持不足，导致生育意愿低迷。香港妇女发展协会的调查显示，经济状况、住房短缺和工作繁忙是影响生育意愿的主要因素。
该协会在今年1月至2月期间，通过线上和线下问卷调查了1320名50岁以下的香港居民。结果显示，只有28.1%的受访者表示愿意生育，尽管比去年略有上升，但仍是近十年来的第三低。超过92%的受访者认为，抚养孩子的经济压力是最大的障碍，其次是住房问题、工作安排以及对个人自由的追求。
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MWC 2025: Chinese smartphone makers turn to Google AI to compete globally
Chinese smartphone makers are partnering with Google to incorporate AI capabilities into their devices in an effort to better compete with Apple and Samsung in the global market. At MWC Barcelona, companies like Xiaomi, Honor, and Oppo showcased AI-powered smartphones featuring capabilities such as AI erasers for photo editing and AI agents for task automation, all built using Google's Gemini model.
These collaborations stem from Chinese vendors recognizing the need for a strong partner to expand their reach overseas. Google's comprehensive "full stack" capabilities, encompassing apps, hardware, and infrastructure, make it an attractive choice. However, analysts suggest that this trend may lead to a lack of differentiation among Chinese smartphone brands, as they largely adopt similar AI features powered by the same Google technology.
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Chinese smartphone makers are partnering with Google to incorporate AI capabilities into their devices in an effort to better compete with Apple and Samsung in the global market. At MWC Barcelona, companies like Xiaomi, Honor, and Oppo showcased AI-powered smartphones featuring capabilities such as AI erasers for photo editing and AI agents for task automation, all built using Google's Gemini model.
These collaborations stem from Chinese vendors recognizing the need for a strong partner to expand their reach overseas. Google's comprehensive "full stack" capabilities, encompassing apps, hardware, and infrastructure, make it an attractive choice. However, analysts suggest that this trend may lead to a lack of differentiation among Chinese smartphone brands, as they largely adopt similar AI features powered by the same Google technology.
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Chinese maths star Wang Hong solves ‘infamous’ geometry problem
中国数学家王洪解决了被称为 Kakeya 猜想的三维几何难题。 这一突破可能对成像、数据处理、密码学和无线通信产生影响。王洪与英属哥伦比亚大学的 Joshua Zahl 合作，在 2 月 24 日于 arXiv 上发表了一篇预印本论文，展示了他们的里程碑式证明。
王洪毕业于北京大学，是纽约大学柯朗数学科学研究所的副教授。 澳大利亚裔美国数学家陶哲轩（Terence Tao）在社交网站 Mastodon 上发文表示祝贺，称王洪和 Zahl 证明了 Kakeya 集猜想，这是几何测度理论中最受追捧的开放问题之一。
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中国数学家王洪解决了被称为 Kakeya 猜想的三维几何难题。 这一突破可能对成像、数据处理、密码学和无线通信产生影响。王洪与英属哥伦比亚大学的 Joshua Zahl 合作，在 2 月 24 日于 arXiv 上发表了一篇预印本论文，展示了他们的里程碑式证明。
王洪毕业于北京大学，是纽约大学柯朗数学科学研究所的副教授。 澳大利亚裔美国数学家陶哲轩（Terence Tao）在社交网站 Mastodon 上发文表示祝贺，称王洪和 Zahl 证明了 Kakeya 集猜想，这是几何测度理论中最受追捧的开放问题之一。
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Singapore to consider caning as punishment for serious scam offences
新加坡正在考虑对严重的诈骗相关犯罪处以鞭刑，以加大执法力度，此前该国因诈骗造成的损失创下历史新高。2024年，新加坡居民因诈骗损失至少11亿新元（约合8.21亿美元），比上一年增加70%。
内政部国务部长孙雪玲在周二的议会辩论中表示，政府将考虑对某些诈骗相关犯罪处以鞭刑，以示对此类犯罪造成的严重危害的重视。此前，议员陈武萌呼吁对严重案件中的诈骗犯处以强制鞭刑。孙雪玲还指出，量刑咨询小组最近引入了新的指导方针，对协助诈骗的犯罪行为判处了监禁，其中一案例的刑期高达19个月。
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新加坡正在考虑对严重的诈骗相关犯罪处以鞭刑，以加大执法力度，此前该国因诈骗造成的损失创下历史新高。2024年，新加坡居民因诈骗损失至少11亿新元（约合8.21亿美元），比上一年增加70%。
内政部国务部长孙雪玲在周二的议会辩论中表示，政府将考虑对某些诈骗相关犯罪处以鞭刑，以示对此类犯罪造成的严重危害的重视。此前，议员陈武萌呼吁对严重案件中的诈骗犯处以强制鞭刑。孙雪玲还指出，量刑咨询小组最近引入了新的指导方针，对协助诈骗的犯罪行为判处了监禁，其中一案例的刑期高达19个月。
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‘Two sessions’ 2025: China portrays itself as stalwart of global order amid Trump tumult
China is positioning itself as a stable and reliable global partner, contrasting its approach with what it perceives as the chaotic policies of the United States under President Donald Trump. Lou Qinjian, spokesman for the National People’s Congress, emphasized China's commitment to providing stability by promoting artificial intelligence, fostering international cooperation, and supporting developing nations. This message arrives as the US faces criticism for its trade policies and strained relationships with allies.
This strategic positioning comes amid "growing global political and economic uncertainties," according to Lou, as well as the "deepening adverse effects of the external environment." China aims to enhance economic stimulus, support businesses, and counter Trump’s trade measures. The nation is willing to strengthen cooperation with countries around the world to jointly uphold the multilateral trading system, oppose unilateralism and protectionism and work together to promote inclusive and equitable economic globalisation.
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China is positioning itself as a stable and reliable global partner, contrasting its approach with what it perceives as the chaotic policies of the United States under President Donald Trump. Lou Qinjian, spokesman for the National People’s Congress, emphasized China's commitment to providing stability by promoting artificial intelligence, fostering international cooperation, and supporting developing nations. This message arrives as the US faces criticism for its trade policies and strained relationships with allies.
This strategic positioning comes amid "growing global political and economic uncertainties," according to Lou, as well as the "deepening adverse effects of the external environment." China aims to enhance economic stimulus, support businesses, and counter Trump’s trade measures. The nation is willing to strengthen cooperation with countries around the world to jointly uphold the multilateral trading system, oppose unilateralism and protectionism and work together to promote inclusive and equitable economic globalisation.
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Syria risks relapsing into chaos amid US sanctions, infighting
Optimism surrounding Syria's future following the fall of the Assad regime is rapidly diminishing, primarily due to sustained US economic sanctions and distrust in the transitional government. These factors threaten to plunge the country back into chaos after 14 years of civil war, jeopardizing the progress made toward stability.
Adding to the instability are concerns about potential Israeli military intervention in southern Syria, aimed at preventing the transitional government from establishing control. Simultaneously, the Kurdish-majority northeast remains under the control of the US-allied Syrian Democratic Forces, despite ongoing military actions by the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army. The failure of the transitional government to ease concerns among minority communities about a potential Islamist dictatorship further complicates the situation, undermining efforts to foster national dialogue and form an inclusive government.
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Optimism surrounding Syria's future following the fall of the Assad regime is rapidly diminishing, primarily due to sustained US economic sanctions and distrust in the transitional government. These factors threaten to plunge the country back into chaos after 14 years of civil war, jeopardizing the progress made toward stability.
Adding to the instability are concerns about potential Israeli military intervention in southern Syria, aimed at preventing the transitional government from establishing control. Simultaneously, the Kurdish-majority northeast remains under the control of the US-allied Syrian Democratic Forces, despite ongoing military actions by the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army. The failure of the transitional government to ease concerns among minority communities about a potential Islamist dictatorship further complicates the situation, undermining efforts to foster national dialogue and form an inclusive government.
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Fire breaks out at late ‘King of Gambling’ Stanley Ho’s former Hong Kong home
一场火灾周二下午发生在香港浅水湾，已故“赌王”何鸿燊的故居内，七名工人被迫逃离。起火原因是房屋内水族箱的水泵短路爆炸，所幸火势在消防员赶到前已自行熄灭，未造成人员伤亡。
警方发言人表示，事发时房屋主人不在现场。据悉，何鸿燊是亚洲最大的赌场帝国的缔造者，于2020年5月去世，享年98岁。此次火灾仅造成部分电缆受损，具体损失仍在评估中。
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一场火灾周二下午发生在香港浅水湾，已故“赌王”何鸿燊的故居内，七名工人被迫逃离。起火原因是房屋内水族箱的水泵短路爆炸，所幸火势在消防员赶到前已自行熄灭，未造成人员伤亡。
警方发言人表示，事发时房屋主人不在现场。据悉，何鸿燊是亚洲最大的赌场帝国的缔造者，于2020年5月去世，享年98岁。此次火灾仅造成部分电缆受损，具体损失仍在评估中。
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Bitcoin value dives as uncertainty grips global cryptocurrency market
Bitcoin's price plummeted nearly 10% amid escalating trade war tensions and uncertainty surrounding the potential creation of a US cryptocurrency reserve fund. This sharp decline reflects a broader "de-risking" trend among cryptocurrency investors who are reacting to growing economic anxieties.
The initial boost from Donald Trump's suggestion of a national cryptocurrency reserve proved short-lived as doubts arose about its feasibility. Simultaneously, Trump's confirmation of 25% tariffs on all products imported to the US from Mexico and Canada, prompting retaliatory measures, further fueled investor unease and contributed to the widespread sell-off across the cryptocurrency market, with other major digital assets like Ether, XRP, Cardano, and Solana experiencing significant drops.
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Bitcoin's price plummeted nearly 10% amid escalating trade war tensions and uncertainty surrounding the potential creation of a US cryptocurrency reserve fund. This sharp decline reflects a broader "de-risking" trend among cryptocurrency investors who are reacting to growing economic anxieties.
The initial boost from Donald Trump's suggestion of a national cryptocurrency reserve proved short-lived as doubts arose about its feasibility. Simultaneously, Trump's confirmation of 25% tariffs on all products imported to the US from Mexico and Canada, prompting retaliatory measures, further fueled investor unease and contributed to the widespread sell-off across the cryptocurrency market, with other major digital assets like Ether, XRP, Cardano, and Solana experiencing significant drops.
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Hong Kong records drier first 2 months of 2025, with 42% less rain
香港今年前两个月的降雨量比去年同期减少了42%。与此同时，香港天文台预测周五气温将降至13摄氏度。
天文台表示，今年前两个月的累计降雨量为30.3毫米，仅为同期通常的72.1毫米的约42%。由于东北季风及其相关云带的影响，华南沿海地区的气温预计将在一周内逐渐下降，周五最低气温将降至13摄氏度。
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香港今年前两个月的降雨量比去年同期减少了42%。与此同时，香港天文台预测周五气温将降至13摄氏度。
天文台表示，今年前两个月的累计降雨量为30.3毫米，仅为同期通常的72.1毫米的约42%。由于东北季风及其相关云带的影响，华南沿海地区的气温预计将在一周内逐渐下降，周五最低气温将降至13摄氏度。
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A traffic-free Oxford Street? London Mayor Sadiq Khan wants to unlock its ‘true potential’
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a consultation on a plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street, aiming to revitalise the iconic shopping destination. The proposal involves creating a new Mayoral Development Corporation with the authority to remove traffic from the street, despite previous failed attempts and anticipated local opposition.
Khan argues that Oxford Street has suffered in recent years, with the Covid-19 pandemic accelerating a decline in footfall. He believes the pedestrianisation plan will unlock the street's potential, support businesses, create jobs, and boost economic growth. A similar proposal was withdrawn in 2018 due to a lack of public support after Khan initially proposed it in his 2016 mayoral election manifesto.
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a consultation on a plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street, aiming to revitalise the iconic shopping destination. The proposal involves creating a new Mayoral Development Corporation with the authority to remove traffic from the street, despite previous failed attempts and anticipated local opposition.
Khan argues that Oxford Street has suffered in recent years, with the Covid-19 pandemic accelerating a decline in footfall. He believes the pedestrianisation plan will unlock the street's potential, support businesses, create jobs, and boost economic growth. A similar proposal was withdrawn in 2018 due to a lack of public support after Khan initially proposed it in his 2016 mayoral election manifesto.
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‘I feel betrayed’: Ukrainians dejected after Trump halts US military aid
美国暂停对乌克兰的军事援助，此前特朗普政府与乌克兰总统泽连斯基的关系因一次椭圆形办公室的争吵而恶化。特朗普总统指示暂停所有对乌克兰的援助，试图以此迫使泽连斯基与俄罗斯进行和平谈判。这一举动在乌克兰引发了担忧和困惑。
这一决定似乎冻结了拜登政府批准的武器交付，但目前尚不清楚已经运抵乌克兰的武器系统的弹药供应是否会受到影响。一位在俄罗斯库尔斯克地区作战的乌克兰士兵表示，他对特朗普的这一举动感到背叛，但并不感到意外，因为他早有预料。另一些人则表示，这一举动让人们更加困惑特朗普的真实意图。
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美国暂停对乌克兰的军事援助，此前特朗普政府与乌克兰总统泽连斯基的关系因一次椭圆形办公室的争吵而恶化。特朗普总统指示暂停所有对乌克兰的援助，试图以此迫使泽连斯基与俄罗斯进行和平谈判。这一举动在乌克兰引发了担忧和困惑。
这一决定似乎冻结了拜登政府批准的武器交付，但目前尚不清楚已经运抵乌克兰的武器系统的弹药供应是否会受到影响。一位在俄罗斯库尔斯克地区作战的乌克兰士兵表示，他对特朗普的这一举动感到背叛，但并不感到意外，因为他早有预料。另一些人则表示，这一举动让人们更加困惑特朗普的真实意图。
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