How will China respond to the ‘chaos’ of Trump? We might get some clues this week
As global uncertainty deepens with stalled US-Ukraine talks and a renewed Gaza conflict, China is positioning itself as a stabilizing force in global governance. Analysts suggest China may leverage the "chaos" created by the potential return of a Donald Trump administration to play a larger role on the world stage.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi's upcoming press conference on Friday will provide crucial insights into China's foreign policy direction, especially after the cancellation of the premier's annual media briefing. His comments will be closely scrutinized for Beijing's stance on the Ukraine war, the Middle East crisis, and its evolving relationship with the United States, particularly in light of Trump's potential return. Experts believe Wang's address will set the tone for China's diplomatic efforts this year, addressing key issues like peace efforts in Ukraine, Taiwan, and the South China Sea.
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As global uncertainty deepens with stalled US-Ukraine talks and a renewed Gaza conflict, China is positioning itself as a stabilizing force in global governance. Analysts suggest China may leverage the "chaos" created by the potential return of a Donald Trump administration to play a larger role on the world stage.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi's upcoming press conference on Friday will provide crucial insights into China's foreign policy direction, especially after the cancellation of the premier's annual media briefing. His comments will be closely scrutinized for Beijing's stance on the Ukraine war, the Middle East crisis, and its evolving relationship with the United States, particularly in light of Trump's potential return. Experts believe Wang's address will set the tone for China's diplomatic efforts this year, addressing key issues like peace efforts in Ukraine, Taiwan, and the South China Sea.
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Macron proposes France nuclear shield extension, Ukraine troop deployment
法国总统马克龙表示，他将讨论扩大法国核威慑力量至欧洲伙伴，并提出向乌克兰派遣欧洲军队以执行和平协议的可能性。此举正值欧洲各国努力应对特朗普颠覆跨大西洋联盟之际，马克龙认为美国可能不再是可靠的盟友。
马克龙在对全国发表的讲话中指出，特朗普重返白宫后，欧洲已经进入“新时代”，他对俄罗斯的侵略行为表示担忧，认为俄罗斯对法国和欧洲构成威胁。他强调，面对这一危险的世界，袖手旁观是疯狂的，欧洲需要为美国不再支持自己做好准备。
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法国总统马克龙表示，他将讨论扩大法国核威慑力量至欧洲伙伴，并提出向乌克兰派遣欧洲军队以执行和平协议的可能性。此举正值欧洲各国努力应对特朗普颠覆跨大西洋联盟之际，马克龙认为美国可能不再是可靠的盟友。
马克龙在对全国发表的讲话中指出，特朗普重返白宫后，欧洲已经进入“新时代”，他对俄罗斯的侵略行为表示担忧，认为俄罗斯对法国和欧洲构成威胁。他强调，面对这一危险的世界，袖手旁观是疯狂的，欧洲需要为美国不再支持自己做好准备。
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Trump is bringing the trade war to Southeast Asia. Asean must act
The United States, under the Trump administration, is escalating its trade war, with Southeast Asia emerging as a likely next target. Despite this looming threat, the recent Asean Economic Ministers’ Retreat in Malaysia revealed a lack of unified strategy to counter potential US pressure. This absence of a coordinated response leaves individual nations vulnerable to Trump's trade policies, potentially undermining the effectiveness of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and hindering regional economic growth.
The Trump administration operates under the principle that trade must benefit America first, prioritizing surplus and deficit measurements. Nations are pressured to increase purchases of US goods or manufacture them domestically, facing potential penalties and tariffs on their exports otherwise. While unconventional and potentially impractical, these tactics aim to shift economic advantage back to the US, with smaller economies in Southeast Asia particularly exposed to these increasingly aggressive measures. Ultimately, US consumers are likely to bear the brunt of higher prices resulting from these trade policies.
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The United States, under the Trump administration, is escalating its trade war, with Southeast Asia emerging as a likely next target. Despite this looming threat, the recent Asean Economic Ministers’ Retreat in Malaysia revealed a lack of unified strategy to counter potential US pressure. This absence of a coordinated response leaves individual nations vulnerable to Trump's trade policies, potentially undermining the effectiveness of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and hindering regional economic growth.
The Trump administration operates under the principle that trade must benefit America first, prioritizing surplus and deficit measurements. Nations are pressured to increase purchases of US goods or manufacture them domestically, facing potential penalties and tariffs on their exports otherwise. While unconventional and potentially impractical, these tactics aim to shift economic advantage back to the US, with smaller economies in Southeast Asia particularly exposed to these increasingly aggressive measures. Ultimately, US consumers are likely to bear the brunt of higher prices resulting from these trade policies.
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US holding secret talks with Hamas on Gaza hostages, insiders say
美国特朗普政府与巴勒斯坦激进组织哈马斯进行了秘密会谈，目的是为了确保被扣押在加沙的美国人质获释。美国人质事务特使亚当·伯勒被授权直接与哈马斯进行谈判。这一举动与美国长期以来反对与被美国认定为恐怖组织的团体进行谈判的政策相悖。
据知情人士透露，伯勒和哈马斯官员最近几周在多哈举行了会面，但目前尚不清楚哈马斯的代表是谁。此前，美国一直避免与哈马斯直接接触。在加沙冲突中，美国此前通过与以色列、卡塔尔和埃及调解人合作，以促成停火和人质释放协议，并没有华盛顿和哈马斯之间直接沟通的先例。
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美国特朗普政府与巴勒斯坦激进组织哈马斯进行了秘密会谈，目的是为了确保被扣押在加沙的美国人质获释。美国人质事务特使亚当·伯勒被授权直接与哈马斯进行谈判。这一举动与美国长期以来反对与被美国认定为恐怖组织的团体进行谈判的政策相悖。
据知情人士透露，伯勒和哈马斯官员最近几周在多哈举行了会面，但目前尚不清楚哈马斯的代表是谁。此前，美国一直避免与哈马斯直接接触。在加沙冲突中，美国此前通过与以色列、卡塔尔和埃及调解人合作，以促成停火和人质释放协议，并没有华盛顿和哈马斯之间直接沟通的先例。
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Trump grants US carmakers 1 month exemption from new Canada, Mexico tariffs
美国总统特朗普宣布，将对美国汽车制造商从墨西哥和加拿大进口的汽车关税实施为期一个月的豁免。此举旨在缓解人们对贸易战可能损害美国制造商的担忧。
这一决定是在特朗普与福特、通用汽车和Stellantis这“三大”汽车制造商的领导人进行会谈后做出的。特朗普表示，他们将对通过USMCA（美国-墨西哥-加拿大协议）进入美国的汽车给予一个月的豁免。
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美国总统特朗普宣布，将对美国汽车制造商从墨西哥和加拿大进口的汽车关税实施为期一个月的豁免。此举旨在缓解人们对贸易战可能损害美国制造商的担忧。
这一决定是在特朗普与福特、通用汽车和Stellantis这“三大”汽车制造商的领导人进行会谈后做出的。特朗普表示，他们将对通过USMCA（美国-墨西哥-加拿大协议）进入美国的汽车给予一个月的豁免。
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Panama president says Trump ‘lying’ about reclaiming canal
巴拿马总统何塞·劳尔·穆利诺指责美国总统唐纳德·特朗普在国会讲话中谎称他的政府正在“收回”巴拿马运河。穆利诺强调巴拿马拥有运河的完全控制权，并否认美国在此次商业交易中发挥了任何影响力。
特朗普所指的是美国贝莱德集团牵头的财团收购一家香港公司在巴拿马运河两端港口运营的控股权。巴拿马政府坚称，该交易是一项私人交易，此前已驳斥了中国控制运河的说法，并否认美国“收回”运河的说法。特朗普过去曾多次声称美国不应该将运河控制权交给巴拿马，并表示美国在使用运河时被收取过高的费用。今年二月初，美国国务卿马可·卢比奥曾与穆利诺会面，并声称中国正在对运河的运营施加影响，但巴拿马方面对此予以否认。
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巴拿马总统何塞·劳尔·穆利诺指责美国总统唐纳德·特朗普在国会讲话中谎称他的政府正在“收回”巴拿马运河。穆利诺强调巴拿马拥有运河的完全控制权，并否认美国在此次商业交易中发挥了任何影响力。
特朗普所指的是美国贝莱德集团牵头的财团收购一家香港公司在巴拿马运河两端港口运营的控股权。巴拿马政府坚称，该交易是一项私人交易，此前已驳斥了中国控制运河的说法，并否认美国“收回”运河的说法。特朗普过去曾多次声称美国不应该将运河控制权交给巴拿马，并表示美国在使用运河时被收取过高的费用。今年二月初，美国国务卿马可·卢比奥曾与穆利诺会面，并声称中国正在对运河的运营施加影响，但巴拿马方面对此予以否认。
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US says China operating ‘hacker for hire’ network available for cyberattacks worldwide
美国司法部宣布起诉12名中国公民，指控他们参与由中国政府主导的“雇佣黑客”生态系统，旨在窃取全球组织的数据。 这些被起诉者包括中国公安部官员、私营企业安洵信息技术有限公司的员工，以及据称受北京支持的黑客组织APT27的成员。他们将面临在纽约和华盛顿的联邦指控。
据美国国家安全官员透露，该网络攻击了包括美国财政部在内的多个实体，美国财政部在2024年遭受了重大数据泄露。起诉书和其他法庭文件显示，中国的执法和情报部门利用这种黑客雇佣模式来压制言论自由，并窃取包括美国财政部在内的大量组织的数据。此外，美国国务院还宣布对上海黑影信息技术公司的周帅及其公司实施制裁，指控其为“位于上海的恶意网络行为者和数据经纪人”。
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美国司法部宣布起诉12名中国公民，指控他们参与由中国政府主导的“雇佣黑客”生态系统，旨在窃取全球组织的数据。 这些被起诉者包括中国公安部官员、私营企业安洵信息技术有限公司的员工，以及据称受北京支持的黑客组织APT27的成员。他们将面临在纽约和华盛顿的联邦指控。
据美国国家安全官员透露，该网络攻击了包括美国财政部在内的多个实体，美国财政部在2024年遭受了重大数据泄露。起诉书和其他法庭文件显示，中国的执法和情报部门利用这种黑客雇佣模式来压制言论自由，并窃取包括美国财政部在内的大量组织的数据。此外，美国国务院还宣布对上海黑影信息技术公司的周帅及其公司实施制裁，指控其为“位于上海的恶意网络行为者和数据经纪人”。
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3 Hong Kong teens arrested over sex in car park, suspected ‘space oil’ use
香港警方逮捕了三名青少年，他们涉嫌在天水围天逸邨停车场的视频中进行群体性行为，并且至少有一人吸电子烟。这段视频在网上迅速传播，引起了公众的广泛关注。
被捕的三人包括一名16岁男孩、一名18岁男子和一名16岁女孩，据悉后两人同居。视频显示，这群人半裸着在停车场平台上进行性行为，期间有人朝他们喊叫，让他们停止，并质问他们的精神状态，甚至威胁要报警，但他们似乎并未受到影响。警方正在对此事进行进一步调查。
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香港警方逮捕了三名青少年，他们涉嫌在天水围天逸邨停车场的视频中进行群体性行为，并且至少有一人吸电子烟。这段视频在网上迅速传播，引起了公众的广泛关注。
被捕的三人包括一名16岁男孩、一名18岁男子和一名16岁女孩，据悉后两人同居。视频显示，这群人半裸着在停车场平台上进行性行为，期间有人朝他们喊叫，让他们停止，并质问他们的精神状态，甚至威胁要报警，但他们似乎并未受到影响。警方正在对此事进行进一步调查。
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UK court convicts Chinese student for drugging, raping 10 women
中国博士生Zhenhao Zou在伦敦被判有罪，他被指控在2019年至2023年间，在英国和中国对10名女性下药并实施强奸。 这名28岁的伦敦大学学院机械工程专业的博士生，在经过为期一个月的审判后，被陪审团认定在伦敦强奸了三名女性，在中国强奸了七名女性。警方目前仅确认了两名受害者的身份。
Zou将其中九次袭击拍摄下来作为“纪念品”，并保留了一个装有女性物品的“战利品盒”。此外，他还被判犯有三项偷窥罪、十项持有极端色情图片罪、一项非法监禁罪和三项持有管制药物意图实施性犯罪罪。在法庭宣读判决时，Zou面无表情。
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中国博士生Zhenhao Zou在伦敦被判有罪，他被指控在2019年至2023年间，在英国和中国对10名女性下药并实施强奸。 这名28岁的伦敦大学学院机械工程专业的博士生，在经过为期一个月的审判后，被陪审团认定在伦敦强奸了三名女性，在中国强奸了七名女性。警方目前仅确认了两名受害者的身份。
Zou将其中九次袭击拍摄下来作为“纪念品”，并保留了一个装有女性物品的“战利品盒”。此外，他还被判犯有三项偷窥罪、十项持有极端色情图片罪、一项非法监禁罪和三项持有管制药物意图实施性犯罪罪。在法庭宣读判决时，Zou面无表情。
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US Supreme Court won’t let Trump withhold payment to foreign aid groups
美国最高法院做出裁决，驳回了特朗普政府试图拒绝向已完成工作的外国援助组织付款的请求。 这项 5 比 4 的裁决对特朗普政府造成了一次挫折，维持了地方法院法官的命令，该命令要求政府立即向美国国际开发署和国务院的承包商和受助人支付过去的款项。
此案源于特朗普政府试图停止对全球人道主义项目的资助。 地方法院最初设定的付款截止日期曾被首席大法官暂停，以便最高法院有更多时间考虑政府阻止该裁决的请求。保守派大法官对最高法院的裁决持不同意见，而政府方面认为，执行地方法院的命令会“非法征用联邦支付流程”。
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美国最高法院做出裁决，驳回了特朗普政府试图拒绝向已完成工作的外国援助组织付款的请求。 这项 5 比 4 的裁决对特朗普政府造成了一次挫折，维持了地方法院法官的命令，该命令要求政府立即向美国国际开发署和国务院的承包商和受助人支付过去的款项。
此案源于特朗普政府试图停止对全球人道主义项目的资助。 地方法院最初设定的付款截止日期曾被首席大法官暂停，以便最高法院有更多时间考虑政府阻止该裁决的请求。保守派大法官对最高法院的裁决持不同意见，而政府方面认为，执行地方法院的命令会“非法征用联邦支付流程”。
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China’s Xi Jinping makes tech and private sector appeal on ‘two sessions’ sidelines
President Xi Jinping has called for deeper integration of technology and industry in China, emphasizing the need to upgrade traditional sectors and cultivate new sources of innovation. This call to action also included a reaffirmation of support for private businesses, a message he has consistently delivered amidst rising US tariffs and ongoing trade tensions.
Speaking to deputies from Jiangsu province, Xi highlighted that scientific and technological innovation, coupled with industrial innovation, are crucial drivers of productivity. He stressed the importance of upgrading traditional industries while simultaneously creating opportunities in emerging strategic sectors. Xi also reiterated the need for authorities to honor commitments made to the private sector, including equal treatment for all businesses, regardless of ownership, and urged Jiangsu to lead in industrial innovation, regional cooperation, and common prosperity, recognizing its role as an economic powerhouse.
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President Xi Jinping has called for deeper integration of technology and industry in China, emphasizing the need to upgrade traditional sectors and cultivate new sources of innovation. This call to action also included a reaffirmation of support for private businesses, a message he has consistently delivered amidst rising US tariffs and ongoing trade tensions.
Speaking to deputies from Jiangsu province, Xi highlighted that scientific and technological innovation, coupled with industrial innovation, are crucial drivers of productivity. He stressed the importance of upgrading traditional industries while simultaneously creating opportunities in emerging strategic sectors. Xi also reiterated the need for authorities to honor commitments made to the private sector, including equal treatment for all businesses, regardless of ownership, and urged Jiangsu to lead in industrial innovation, regional cooperation, and common prosperity, recognizing its role as an economic powerhouse.
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US pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine
美国已暂停与乌克兰的情报共享。这一决定由中情局局长 John Ratcliffe 宣布，原因是基辅和白宫之间的关系急剧恶化，此前美国总统特朗普和乌克兰总统泽连斯基在椭圆形办公室公开决裂，之后美国暂停了对乌克兰的关键军事援助。
Ratcliffe 证实，情报共享的暂停正值乌克兰试图击退俄罗斯入侵之际。他表示，特朗普总统对泽连斯基总统是否致力于和平进程表示质疑，因此做出了暂停的决定。Ratcliffe 同时表示，这种“在军事和情报方面的”暂停是暂时的，美国将再次与乌克兰“并肩作战”。
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美国已暂停与乌克兰的情报共享。这一决定由中情局局长 John Ratcliffe 宣布，原因是基辅和白宫之间的关系急剧恶化，此前美国总统特朗普和乌克兰总统泽连斯基在椭圆形办公室公开决裂，之后美国暂停了对乌克兰的关键军事援助。
Ratcliffe 证实，情报共享的暂停正值乌克兰试图击退俄罗斯入侵之际。他表示，特朗普总统对泽连斯基总统是否致力于和平进程表示质疑，因此做出了暂停的决定。Ratcliffe 同时表示，这种“在军事和情报方面的”暂停是暂时的，美国将再次与乌克兰“并肩作战”。
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China widens fiscal window to step up spending, counteract US tariffs
China has set a record high deficit ratio of 4% for this year to increase government spending and counter the impact of US tariffs. This move, revealed alongside other key economic benchmarks during the National People's Congress, signifies a shift towards a more proactive fiscal policy aimed at achieving economic growth targets.
The increased deficit ceiling, representing an additional 1.6 trillion yuan (US$219.9 billion), is seen as a response to the escalating trade war with the US, particularly the recent doubling of tariffs on Chinese imports. Analysts believe this fiscal stimulus will help China maintain its GDP growth target of "around 5%" in 2025, offsetting the negative effects of the tariffs and supporting domestic demand.
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China has set a record high deficit ratio of 4% for this year to increase government spending and counter the impact of US tariffs. This move, revealed alongside other key economic benchmarks during the National People's Congress, signifies a shift towards a more proactive fiscal policy aimed at achieving economic growth targets.
The increased deficit ceiling, representing an additional 1.6 trillion yuan (US$219.9 billion), is seen as a response to the escalating trade war with the US, particularly the recent doubling of tariffs on Chinese imports. Analysts believe this fiscal stimulus will help China maintain its GDP growth target of "around 5%" in 2025, offsetting the negative effects of the tariffs and supporting domestic demand.
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China increases defence spending by slower pace than neighbours
中国今年的国防预算将增长7.2%，增幅为1.78万亿元人民币（约合2452亿美元）。这一增长率与过去两年持平，但低于一些邻国，表明中国在经济复苏和军事现代化之间寻求平衡。
分析人士认为，这一预算反映出北京认为国际局势和台湾海峡局势影响有限，将继续推进既定的军事现代化目标，即到2050年建成“世界一流”军队。与此同时，其他国家如印度、日本和菲律宾的国防预算增幅相对较高，而欧洲国家预计也将因美国政治变化而大幅增加国防开支。
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中国今年的国防预算将增长7.2%，增幅为1.78万亿元人民币（约合2452亿美元）。这一增长率与过去两年持平，但低于一些邻国，表明中国在经济复苏和军事现代化之间寻求平衡。
分析人士认为，这一预算反映出北京认为国际局势和台湾海峡局势影响有限，将继续推进既定的军事现代化目标，即到2050年建成“世界一流”军队。与此同时，其他国家如印度、日本和菲律宾的国防预算增幅相对较高，而欧洲国家预计也将因美国政治变化而大幅增加国防开支。
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US deals with Canada, Mexico in pipeline: prelude to an expanded trade push against China?
Analysts suggest that recent US trade deals with Canada and Mexico, following import tariffs, may signal a broader trend of countries aligning trade policies with the US to avoid punitive measures, particularly concerning China. This comes after the US imposed 25% tariffs on imports from both Canada and Mexico, prompting immediate discussions to demonstrate improved trade practices.
While US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick highlighted talks with Canada and Mexico, he made no mention of discussions with China, despite the US imposing additional tariffs on Chinese imports. This has led some analysts to believe that the US strategy involves containing China by building a network of countries with aligned trade rules. The economic dependence of Mexico and Canada on the US makes them more likely to comply with US demands, especially given signs that they were already considering a firmer stance on China before the tariffs were imposed.
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Analysts suggest that recent US trade deals with Canada and Mexico, following import tariffs, may signal a broader trend of countries aligning trade policies with the US to avoid punitive measures, particularly concerning China. This comes after the US imposed 25% tariffs on imports from both Canada and Mexico, prompting immediate discussions to demonstrate improved trade practices.
While US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick highlighted talks with Canada and Mexico, he made no mention of discussions with China, despite the US imposing additional tariffs on Chinese imports. This has led some analysts to believe that the US strategy involves containing China by building a network of countries with aligned trade rules. The economic dependence of Mexico and Canada on the US makes them more likely to comply with US demands, especially given signs that they were already considering a firmer stance on China before the tariffs were imposed.
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China pledges to spend as US plans cuts, cross- strait conundrum: SCMP daily highlights
China and the US are presenting contrasting economic visions, with Premier Li Qiang promising increased spending to boost China's growth, while former President Trump is advocating for reduced federal spending to balance the US budget. This divergence highlights fundamentally different approaches to economic management and future priorities.
Trump's address to Congress included outlining new trade measures against China, such as tariffs and a push for economic decoupling. Meanwhile, predictions regarding potential military action by Beijing to reunify Taiwan are focusing on the year 2025 as a possible timeframe.
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China and the US are presenting contrasting economic visions, with Premier Li Qiang promising increased spending to boost China's growth, while former President Trump is advocating for reduced federal spending to balance the US budget. This divergence highlights fundamentally different approaches to economic management and future priorities.
Trump's address to Congress included outlining new trade measures against China, such as tariffs and a push for economic decoupling. Meanwhile, predictions regarding potential military action by Beijing to reunify Taiwan are focusing on the year 2025 as a possible timeframe.
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China’s bigger diplomatic budget underlines global push, unlike Trump’s ‘America first’
China is significantly increasing its foreign policy budget, signaling a more proactive approach to global diplomacy and development initiatives. The proposed 8.4% increase to over 64.5 billion yuan (US$8.87 billion) for "diplomatic endeavors" in 2025 surpasses last year's 6.6% rise, indicating a strategic prioritization of international relations.
This budget increase comes as Premier Li Qiang highlighted China's diplomatic achievements at the National People's Congress, emphasizing President Xi Jinping's engagement with numerous countries and key global events. The move is seen by some as a counterpoint to perceived isolationist tendencies in the US, with China aiming to deepen ties with the Global South and expand its Belt and Road Initiative.
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China is significantly increasing its foreign policy budget, signaling a more proactive approach to global diplomacy and development initiatives. The proposed 8.4% increase to over 64.5 billion yuan (US$8.87 billion) for "diplomatic endeavors" in 2025 surpasses last year's 6.6% rise, indicating a strategic prioritization of international relations.
This budget increase comes as Premier Li Qiang highlighted China's diplomatic achievements at the National People's Congress, emphasizing President Xi Jinping's engagement with numerous countries and key global events. The move is seen by some as a counterpoint to perceived isolationist tendencies in the US, with China aiming to deepen ties with the Global South and expand its Belt and Road Initiative.
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Hong Kong still among the world’s top wealth hubs, according to Knight Frank report
Hong Kong ranks as the world's 10th largest wealth hub, with approximately one in every 176 residents possessing a net worth exceeding US$10 million. This translates to an estimated 42,715 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in the city, representing about 0.6% of Hong Kong's total population of 7.53 million.
Globally, Hong Kong accounts for roughly 2% of the world's 2.34 million HNWIs. The United States leads with the highest number of HNWIs, followed by mainland China and Japan. In terms of wealth held by billionaires, Hong Kong ranks seventh worldwide with US$330 billion, highlighting the city's significant economic influence and its role as a key financial center in Asia, according to Knight Frank's Wealth Report.
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Hong Kong ranks as the world's 10th largest wealth hub, with approximately one in every 176 residents possessing a net worth exceeding US$10 million. This translates to an estimated 42,715 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in the city, representing about 0.6% of Hong Kong's total population of 7.53 million.
Globally, Hong Kong accounts for roughly 2% of the world's 2.34 million HNWIs. The United States leads with the highest number of HNWIs, followed by mainland China and Japan. In terms of wealth held by billionaires, Hong Kong ranks seventh worldwide with US$330 billion, highlighting the city's significant economic influence and its role as a key financial center in Asia, according to Knight Frank's Wealth Report.
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Ditched by the US, Europe must consider a ‘common home’ with Russia
Europe's geopolitical stability is increasingly uncertain as the Ukraine war continues and the United States, under Donald Trump, appears to be sidelining European interests in favor of direct engagement with Russia. Trump's cordial phone call with Putin and subsequent meetings between US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia and Turkey, without European or Ukrainian involvement, signal a potential shift in US foreign policy that disregards Europe's role in the conflict.
This perceived abandonment has triggered strong reactions from European leaders, who denounce Washington's change in direction and reaffirm their commitment to supporting Ukraine. Crisis summits in Paris and London aim to forge a united European front, pledging continued aid to Ukraine and a role in the peace process, potentially including peacekeeping troops. However, many observers express pessimism about Europe's future, especially given the security threat from Russia and the perceived betrayal by the US.
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Europe's geopolitical stability is increasingly uncertain as the Ukraine war continues and the United States, under Donald Trump, appears to be sidelining European interests in favor of direct engagement with Russia. Trump's cordial phone call with Putin and subsequent meetings between US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia and Turkey, without European or Ukrainian involvement, signal a potential shift in US foreign policy that disregards Europe's role in the conflict.
This perceived abandonment has triggered strong reactions from European leaders, who denounce Washington's change in direction and reaffirm their commitment to supporting Ukraine. Crisis summits in Paris and London aim to forge a united European front, pledging continued aid to Ukraine and a role in the peace process, potentially including peacekeeping troops. However, many observers express pessimism about Europe's future, especially given the security threat from Russia and the perceived betrayal by the US.
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J-pop boy band kicks out member after arrest in Hong Kong over indecent assault
日本男团ONE N’ ONLY成员上村谦信因在香港涉嫌非礼被捕，已被经纪公司解雇。警方接到一名女性报案，称在旺角砵兰街一家餐厅被一名25岁男子非礼，随后证实嫌疑人为上村谦信。
消息人士透露，事发前该男团在东涌举行粉丝见面会，受害者担任翻译。之后，乐队成员和其他人前往餐厅庆祝。上村谦信已在九龙城法院出庭，面临一项非礼罪的指控。
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日本男团ONE N’ ONLY成员上村谦信因在香港涉嫌非礼被捕，已被经纪公司解雇。警方接到一名女性报案，称在旺角砵兰街一家餐厅被一名25岁男子非礼，随后证实嫌疑人为上村谦信。
消息人士透露，事发前该男团在东涌举行粉丝见面会，受害者担任翻译。之后，乐队成员和其他人前往餐厅庆祝。上村谦信已在九龙城法院出庭，面临一项非礼罪的指控。
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