6 scam farm captives to return to Hong Kong on Friday night after rescue

六名被困在东南亚诈骗园区中的香港人获救,预计周五晚返回香港。保安局局长邓炳强表示,获救的三男三女年龄介于29岁至44岁,他们此前被非法拘禁了五到七个月。

邓炳强在从泰国返回香港后于机场表示,这些香港人从诈骗园区获救后,由缅甸军方送往泰国湄索地区。在泰国当局和中国领事馆的协调下,香港专责小组陪同他们前往曼谷,并将一同返回香港。邓炳强补充说,他周四与泰国国防部和警察部队协调了救援行动,以确保这些香港人的安全。湄索位于缅甸边境附近。

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Philippines to sign visiting forces deal with Canada

菲律宾和加拿大已就部署军队达成协议,这将是菲律宾在面对与中国日益紧张的对抗局势下签署的又一项安全协议。该协议旨在加强两国在国防和军事领域的合作,但具体签署时间尚未公布。

菲律宾国防部表示,该协议将为两国加强合作建立框架,并促进国防和军事机构之间更紧密的协作。此前,菲律宾已经与美国、澳大利亚和日本签署了类似的协议,这些举措都发生在南海争端背景下,旨在加强国际合作和促进地区安全。

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From crisis to comeback? Sri Lanka’s new budget bets big on trade and investment

Sri Lanka's new leftist government is prioritizing expanded trade agreements and foreign investment as crucial for economic recovery, a move considered surprisingly pragmatic by analysts. This strategy is outlined in the government's first budget, which aims to address the severe economic crisis following the country's sovereign debt default in 2022.

The budget aligns with conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of a US$2.9 billion package and retains many policies from previous administrations. This approach signals a shift from the National People's Power (NPP) party's initial stance of revisiting the IMF terms, despite facing criticism. The NPP maintains that economic recovery is progressing, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake highlighting the country's achieved stability despite historical trends of "lost decades" after debt defaults.

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Chinese scientists build world’s first AI chip made of carbon and it’s super fast

Chinese scientists have achieved a breakthrough by developing the world's first carbon-based microchip capable of running AI tasks using a ternary logic system. This innovation, moving beyond the binary system of ones and zeros, promises faster and more energy-efficient computing, potentially revolutionizing the semiconductor industry.

The research team from Peking University and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications created a carbon nanotube (CNT) transistor chip that processes data in three states, enabling quicker computations with less energy consumption. CNTs, known for their superior electrical properties and ultra-thin structure, offer advantages over traditional silicon-based chips, including higher carrier mobility and lower power consumption. This development could overcome the limitations of Moore's Law and pave the way for next-generation semiconductors.

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Beijing renews warning to Tokyo: don’t stir up trouble with Taiwan

中国外交部长王毅警告日本,虽然中日关系有所改善,但日本不应利用台湾问题在地区制造麻烦。王毅表示,尽管中日关系呈现积极发展态势,但日本国内仍有人暗中与“台独”势力勾结。他是在北京“两会”期间发表此番言论的。

王毅强调,与其鼓吹“台湾有事就是日本有事”,不如记住“利用台湾问题制造麻烦,实际上就是在给日本制造麻烦”。他重申了中国在台湾问题上的立场,即台湾是中国的一部分,必要时将以武力实现统一。尽管多数国家不承认台湾是一个独立国家,但美国反对以武力改变台湾现状,并致力于向台湾提供武器。

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Is Sritex just the start? Indonesia players on edge over further fallout from US tariffs

The collapse of Indonesian textile giant Sritex has raised concerns about the potential fallout from Chinese goods dumping, exacerbated by looming US tariffs. Sritex, once Southeast Asia’s largest textile manufacturer, shut down after 58 years due to debt repayment failures, impacting over 10,000 workers. This closure was partly attributed to a surge in cheap Chinese imports and insufficient government support.

The industry is now bracing for the effects of increased US tariffs on Chinese imports, fearing that China may resort to dumping its low-cost apparel into developing countries like Indonesia. This situation is further complicated by the ongoing trade tensions between the US and China, with both countries imposing tariffs on each other's goods.

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NetEase to shut down public cloud service as AI boom intensifies competition

NetEase is shutting down its public cloud computing service on April 7 due to intense competition in the Chinese market. The company cited a "business strategy adjustment" and is offering refunds to clients with unused credits.

The termination of the nearly decade-old service comes as China's public cloud market shifts, driven by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. Analysts suggest NetEase has been lagging in the AI sector, and the move highlights the fierce competition from state-backed telecommunications operators and other major tech companies vying for clients in the cloud market.

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China businessman killed by nanny after using her to make ex jealous in bid for reunion

一名男子为了激怒前妻与其复合,假装爱上保姆,最终导致保姆在得知真相后复仇并将其杀害。 这起案件发生在中国,受害者谢某拥有一家食品公司,他与前妻何某在大学相识并结婚生女,后因谢某事业成功后变得自大,两人经常因琐事争吵而离婚。

离婚后,谢某获得了女儿的监护权,并雇佣了保姆李某来管理家务。然而,谢某始终想与前妻复合,但他又碍于面子不愿主动提出。于是,他想出了一个计划,即追求保姆李某,希望以此激起前妻的嫉妒心,促使她主动要求复合。不料,这一计划最终酿成了悲剧。

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Trump job cuts may blind US Space Force to China’s moves in the sky, mission chief warns

美国太空部队官员警告称,特朗普政府时期联邦政府的裁员正在威胁美国对中国卫星监测网络的追踪能力。太空快速能力办公室(SRCO)主任Kelly Hammett表示,由于人手不足,他们监测中国日益增长的太空活动的能力受到了限制,包括卫星通信和天基监视。

Hammett在一次军事研讨会上表示,他的团队一直在收集关于中国空间观测监视和识别系统(SOSI)的情报,并取得了一定的成功。但美国国防部长本周早些时候发布的招聘冻结备忘录中概述的裁员计划,正在削弱该部门运作和监测轨道上外国威胁的能力。据悉,SOSI被视为中国对标美国空间监视网络(SSN)的系统。

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Elderly skydiver in China breaks record in Hubei

一位84岁的中国女性成功完成跳伞,打破了湖北省当地跳伞社区的年龄纪录。这位老人无所畏惧,从3000米的高空一跃而下,展现了惊人的勇气和活力。

这一事件不仅是对她个人挑战的成功,也激励了更多人勇敢尝试新事物,年龄不再是限制。她的壮举在当地社区引发了热烈反响,成为了一个鼓舞人心的榜样。

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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights to Urumqi on April 28

国泰航空将于4月开通直飞乌鲁木齐的航线,使其在中国大陆的目的地增加到20个。这条新航线将连接香港与中国西北部重要的“一带一路”枢纽,每周运营四次,飞行时间约为5个半小时。

乌鲁木齐是新疆维吾尔自治区的首府。国泰航空表示,包括旗下香港快运在内,夏季每周将运营超过290个往返香港和中国大陆城市的航班。该航线将由配备商务舱和经济舱的空客A330-300飞机执飞。

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China’s ‘world’s factory’ eyes industry modernisation with economic crown on the line

广东省委书记黄坤明表示,广东将进一步加强制造业和工业基础,使其更加“现代化”,以保持其作为中国经济强省的地位。 广东省将坚持以实体经济为本,制造业为主的原则,努力推进技术创新和产业创新。

广东作为中国改革开放的先行者,抓住全球产业转移的机遇蓬勃发展,培育了劳动密集型产业和自主制造品牌,赢得了“世界工厂”的美誉,并逐渐发展成为华为、腾讯、比亚迪、小鹏等科技巨头的所在地。近年来,广东省的经济也面临着越来越大的阻力,例如,广东省依赖出口的经济容易受到全球贸易紧张局势的影响,同时,国内其他经济引擎也在迅速赶上,给广东带来了保持领先地位的压力。

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China pledges to help Africa develop as ‘land of hope for the 21st century’

中国外交部长王毅承诺,将帮助非洲加速经济发展,同时北京寻求加强与非洲的联系。此举正值美国削减对非洲的援助之际,中国希望在非洲发展中扮演更重要的角色。

王毅在“两会”记者会上表示,北京将帮助非洲“加速工业化和农业现代化进程”,并跟上“数字化、绿色产业和人工智能”的发展。他还表示,北京将提升非洲在国际事务中的代表性和发言权,并强调非洲的稳定和发展对人类命运至关重要。此外,王毅还提到了北京在改善治理和建立改善民生的项目方面的努力,这些都是中国传统上对非洲国家提供支持的领域。

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‘Despicable’: 4 Hongkongers condemned after attacking, injuring taxi driver

香港的士总会强烈谴责四名袭击一名42岁出租车司机并损坏其财物的肇事者。事件起因是这四人未能成功打到该出租车,随后在尖沙咀松树山道和 Hillwood Road 的交界处袭击了张姓司机,导致其手、耳、头部和背部受伤,目前正在伊利沙伯医院接受治疗。警方已介入调查。

香港的士议会副主席兼忠诚车行创始人郑克和表示,这种袭击行为令人发指,会使出租车司机感到恐慌。他指出,所有出租车都已安装监控系统和摄像头,并呼吁警方加强执法,保护司机。据警方透露,袭击发生在其中一人未能成功打到出租车之后,其中一人拦下出租车并掌掴了司机。

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Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London

由于在巴黎北站附近发现一枚二战时期的未爆弹,导致途经伦敦的欧洲之星列车以及从巴黎北站出发向北行驶的其他列车全部暂停运行。法国国家铁路公司SNCF发布声明称,列车停运是应警方要求。交通部长呼吁旅客推迟行程,并表示当日交通将受到严重影响,下午仅恢复有限服务。

这枚炸弹是工人在塞纳-圣但尼地区铁轨附近的挖掘工作中于凌晨4点左右发现的。目前,排雷人员已赶赴现场进行处理。巴黎北站是欧洲主要的交通枢纽,连接法国北部包括布鲁塞尔和荷兰等国际目的地,以及巴黎的主要机场和众多地区目的地。

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To its trading partners, the US is suddenly a predatory rogue state

The author expresses concern over the current state of the US political system, drawing parallels between Donald Trump's actions and rhetoric and the Cultural Revolution in China. He notes the bewilderment of seasoned journalists and economists at the Republican Party's transformation, with some describing Trump's policies and speeches as "economically illiterate" and a "fever dream."

The author highlights similarities between Trump's "America first" rhetoric and the language used during China's Cultural Revolution. He cites the US Trade Representative's 2025 Trade Policy Agenda, which emphasizes America's exceptionalism and blames trade policy for economic challenges, as an example. Trump's promises of a "golden age of America" are also compared to the naive and potentially dangerous rhetoric of Mao Zedong.

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CPPCC chief Wang Huning calls for ‘safe and orderly’ religious activities: report

Wang Huning, a high-ranking Chinese Communist Party official, has called for stricter, law-based management of religious affairs in China to ensure religious activities are legal, safe, and orderly. He emphasized the need for religious leaders and believers to enhance their national and civic consciousness, as well as their awareness of the rule of law.

Wang's remarks, made during discussions with religious leaders, align with Premier Li Qiang's recent emphasis on strengthening the rule of law in the governance of religious affairs, a point that was absent from last year's government work report. According to a Beijing-based religious scholar, this increased emphasis suggests a desire for more transparent governance in religious matters.

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Historic maternity hospital, 130-year-old temple may become Hong Kong monuments

香港正考虑将首家华人产科医院和一座拥有130年历史的寺庙列为法定古迹。政府文物部门认为,这两处地点具有重要文物价值,其中寺庙能够揭示19世纪不人道的生活条件。

文物古迹办事处于周五寻求提升西营盘旧赞育医院主楼(现为西区社区中心)和上环广福义祠的文物级别。这两座建筑目前均为一级历史建筑,这是三级制中的最高级别,但不能保证受到保护。赞育医院于1922年由华人公共医局委员会成立,旨在为华人妇女提供产科服务和现代助产士培训,直到1955年因战后需求迅速增长而搬迁。其主楼于1961年成为社区中心。

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Taiwan bounty hunters cash in on exploding iguana population

台湾南部地区为鼓励民众捕猎鬣蜥,政府已开始提供赏金。由于二十多年前从中美洲和南美洲引进的鬣蜥作为外来宠物,其数量在岛上呈爆炸式增长。

许多鬣蜥逃脱或被遗弃,并在台湾南部温暖的气候中迅速繁殖,入侵居民区并破坏农民的庄稼。这一举措旨在控制鬣蜥数量,减轻其对当地生态和农业的影响。

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Hong Kong court grants bail to domestic helper accused of scalding 1-year-old

一名在香港工作的家政人员被控用热水烫伤其雇主一岁的儿子,导致孩子大面积皮肤脱落,目前已获准保释。 这名43岁的女性在沙田裁判法院出庭,面临一项由负责照顾儿童或青少年的相关人员虐待或忽视儿童的指控。

根据法庭文件,被告被指控在沙田的禾輋小沥源对这名一岁的男孩造成伤害。据称虐待行为发生在周一,但直到第二天一名自称是孩子父亲的社交媒体用户发布了一张孩子手臂红肿的照片后才曝光。父亲指控这名家政人员在他们家的公寓里用热水烫伤了他的孩子,照片显示孩子的手臂上有大面积的皮肤脱落。

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