Driver flees and leaves behind injured passenger after car crash in Hong Kong

香港粉岭公路发生一起严重车祸,肇事司机在车辆撞击路边护栏后逃逸,导致车内一名乘客身受重伤。警方正在全力追捕该名司机,事故发生时的行车记录仪视频已在网上流传。

事故发生在周日下午1点左右,一辆白色轿车在粉岭公路近和合石路段,往元朗方向行驶时,因车速过快在弯道处失控,撞向一排注水护栏。车辆腾空翻滚数圈后停在路中央,车头损毁严重。目击者称,一名浑身是血的男子从驾驶座一侧走出并离开现场。车内34岁的女乘客被救出时已半昏迷,目前情况危急。

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Hong Kong Observatory predicts warmer, drier spring than usual

香港天文台预测,今年春季香港气温将高于正常水平,降雨量偏少。 预计3月至5月的气温将达到“正常至高于正常”的范围。在全球气候变暖的背景下,香港春季气温呈现长期上升趋势。

天文台指出,全球气候模型预测华南地区春季气温将普遍高于正常水平。香港“高于正常”的气温标准是超过23.3摄氏度,而春季的正常范围是22.6至23.3摄氏度。

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Syrian president calls for unity following mass killings

叙利亚总统艾哈迈德·沙拉在沿海地区发生自巴沙尔·阿萨德倒台以来最严重的冲突后,呼吁民族团结与和平。据报道,该冲突已造成1000多人死亡。此次暴力事件对去年12月推翻阿萨德的沙拉领导的伊斯兰联盟新政府构成了最大挑战。

暴力事件于周四爆发,地点位于地中海沿岸,即阿萨德所属的阿拉维派少数民族聚居区中心地带,冲突双方为新的安全部队和前政府的效忠者。叙利亚人权观察组织报告称,拉塔基亚和塔尔图斯省有745名阿拉维派平民被杀害,他们被安全人员或亲政府武装分子“处决”,并伴有“掠夺房屋和财产”的行为。

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Just move Hong Kong’s HK$2 transport fare qualifying age back to 65

香港最初为老年人和残疾人士提供的2港元交通优惠计划,旨在帮助弱势群体,但后来范围扩大,成本急剧上升。因此,今年的预算试图控制该计划的范围和成本,但由此产生的补救措施也带来了一些问题。

其中一个问题是,必要的软件更改可能需要18个月才能完成,这意味着成本节约要到明年秋季才能生效。该计划最初的目的是鼓励老年人积极参与社区活动,但将符合资格的年龄设定为65岁,与当时的退休年龄一致。

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Trump administration ends Iraq’s waiver to buy Iranian electricity

美国特朗普政府取消了对伊拉克的一项豁免,该豁免允许伊拉克向伊朗支付电力费用。 此举是特朗普政府对伊朗“极限施压”行动的一部分,旨在进一步孤立伊朗经济,并阻止其发展核武器及支持恐怖组织。

美国国务院发言人表示,此举是为了确保不给予伊朗任何程度的经济或金融缓解。伊拉克方面表示,豁免的取消带来暂时的运营挑战,但政府正在积极寻找替代方案以维持电力供应,并将加强能源安全作为国家优先事项。

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Roots and religion: a Fujian city’s mission to forge cultural bonds with Taiwan

Fujian province is leveraging shared religious and ancestral ties with Taiwan to foster cross-strait cultural connections, according to Zhangzhou's Communist Party Secretary Wang Jinzu. Wang emphasized that over 83% of Taiwanese people have ancestry in Fujian, creating a "unique linkage" and a "natural factor for integrated development" between the regions.

Wang's comments, made at a National People's Congress panel discussion, echo Beijing's broader efforts to promote cultural connections, despite rejection from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party. Zhangzhou has implemented cultural initiatives to bridge "emotional gaps," capitalizing on shared language, music, customs, and cuisine. These efforts come amid heightened cross-strait tensions, particularly since the inauguration of Taiwan's leader William Lai Ching-te.

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Indonesia’s electric dream? A race to EV supremacy

Indonesia aims to become a global electric vehicle (EV) powerhouse by leveraging its nickel reserves and implementing a downstreaming strategy to create a comprehensive domestic EV and battery supply chain. The government has set an ambitious goal of having 2 million electric cars and 12 million electric two-wheelers on the roads by 2030, supported by incentives like value-added tax discounts on EV purchases and zero import duties for foreign automakers who establish local manufacturing facilities and meet local content requirements. Several companies, including BYD, GAC Acton, and Citroen, have already committed to building factories in Indonesia.

Despite government support and increasing sales, Indonesia's EV ambitions face challenges. High costs, insufficient charging infrastructure, and the rapid evolution of battery technology could hinder progress. While EV sales have grown significantly, from 125 in 2020 to over 43,000 units last year, these obstacles need to be addressed to achieve the country's ambitious EV adoption targets.

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Malaysian housewives cook up digital gold – with love, labour and live-streams

Malaysian housewives are transforming their home cooking into lucrative social media careers, earning five-figure monthly incomes through platforms like TikTok and Instagram. These women are sharing traditional family recipes for dishes like nasi lemak and chicken rendang, attracting millions of views and securing brand deals.

This trend sees housewives juggling multiple roles, from chef and videographer to editor and accountant, all while managing household duties. Fatihah Hanapi, a mother of two with over half a million followers, exemplifies this shift, showcasing Malaysian cuisine with modern production techniques and a packed daily schedule.

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Putin ‘went through a phoney witch hunt’: why Trump fawns over Russian president

在与乌克兰总统泽连斯基的激烈冲突中,特朗普表示普京和他一同经历了“一场虚假的政治迫害”,暗示两人之间存在某种程度的亲近感。特朗普的这番言论,尽管当时并未引起广泛关注,但反映了他认为自己与俄罗斯总统普京关系密切。

特朗普的言论背景是,他此前曾多次表示相信普京会“信守承诺”,并声称自己与普京相识已久。有分析认为,特朗普将普京视为一个“理想化的形象”,这可能源于两人都曾面临类似的指控和调查。

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Xpeng chairman sees Hong Kong as launch pad for self-driving EVs

Xpeng Motors aims to launch its autonomous driving technology in Hong Kong, potentially making it the first market outside mainland China to experience Xpeng's self-driving capabilities. This ambition hinges on Hong Kong's willingness to adopt a more progressive regulatory stance towards emerging technologies like autonomous driving and low-altitude aviation.

He Xiaopeng, Xpeng's chairman and CEO, expressed his hope that Hong Kong would either match or surpass mainland China in creating a supportive regulatory environment for innovative technologies. The company views Hong Kong as a crucial testing ground for its Xpeng Navigation Guided Pilot (X NGP) system, with plans to promote the technology globally by 2026, using Hong Kong as a springboard to enter the international EV market.

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Hong Kong must deepen understanding of ‘one country, two systems’: delegate

A Hong Kong delegate to China's top advisory body, Tu Haiming, stated that Hong Kong society lacks a proper understanding of the "one country, two systems" principle. He believes it's often viewed as merely a solution for historical issues or as unrelated to national development, rather than a guiding principle for the city's future.

Tu, speaking at the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Beijing, emphasized the need for enhanced public education and greater national awareness in Hong Kong. His comments align with recent calls from other officials, such as Zheng Yanxiong, for Hong Kong to better capitalize on the opportunities presented by the "one country, two systems" framework by understanding its nuances and relationship with the mainland.

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LIV Golf: Hong Kong working on deal to bring event back ‘year after year’, Law says

香港正致力于与LIV高尔夫达成长期协议,以确保这项“精彩的赛事年复一年地回归”。香港文化体育及旅游局局长杨润雄周日表示,双方都有强烈的意愿达成协议,目前正在敲定细节。

杨润雄与LIV高尔夫首席执行官Scott O'Neil一同参观了球场,观看了菲尔·米克尔森最后一轮的部分比赛,并体验了热闹的球迷村后,对粉岭的“有趣氛围”表示赞赏。她认为这种轻松愉快的氛围正是旅游和娱乐应该呈现的样子,并表示双方已非常接近达成协议。

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Indonesian man accused of flashing crew member on Singapore flight

一名印尼男子因涉嫌在飞往新加坡的航班上向一名女性空乘人员暴露身体,将于3月12日被指控性暴露罪。警方称,该男子在座位上解开裤子拉链并暴露生殖器,随后被空乘人员发现并报警。

调查显示,这名23岁的嫌疑人当时用毯子遮盖身体,并用手机录像,在空姐送餐时暴露自己。空姐迅速离开并报告了主管。飞机抵达新加坡樟宜机场后,机场警察逮捕了该男子,并没收了他的手机以作进一步调查。如果罪名成立,他将面临最高一年的监禁、罚款或两者兼施。

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Chinese parents planning on US-born babies face limbo in wake of Trump order

Donald Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for children born in the US to non-citizen, non-resident parents after February 19th has created uncertainty for expectant mothers like Rainnie, a Chinese woman in California. Rainnie, along with other Chinese women, traveled to the US specifically to give birth, hoping their children would gain American citizenship and its associated opportunities. The order has led to legal challenges and left the future of birthright citizenship in question.

Trump's order directs agencies to deny citizenship recognition if neither parent is a US citizen or lawful permanent resident. Over 20 states have filed lawsuits, and federal judges have blocked the order, potentially leading to a Supreme Court decision. While the exact number of "birth tourism" babies is unknown, estimates range from thousands to over 20,000 per year, highlighting the scale of the issue and the anxieties of those hoping to secure US citizenship for their children.

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Styrofoam no match for Hong Kong robot that collects marine rubbish

香港清水湾乡村俱乐部长期面临海滩垃圾清理难题,现在由香港理工大学工程师开发的机器人清洁工Galatea有效解决了这一问题。该机器人专门清理细小的塑料垃圾,特别是难以收集的泡沫塑料碎片,大大减轻了人工清洁的负担。

该俱乐部主席黄伟光表示,引入机器人后,节省了约两名工人的垃圾清理工作量。为了解决海滩垃圾问题,俱乐部向香港理工大学工业及系统工程学系的陈伦洲教授寻求帮助,历时两年研发出这款机器人,并于去年底在该俱乐部进行测试,今年一月正式投入使用,总成本超过100万港元(约128,700美元)。

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China temple ‘high-5 cat’ raises paw to greet visitors, draws crowds seeking luck

一只生活在中国寺庙里的家猫因其独特的问候方式被称为“击掌猫”,吸引了大量游客前来祈求好运。这只猫咪通常会佩戴一条金链,它通过抬起爪子与游客的手掌相击来表示欢迎。

这座寺庙是位于中国东部苏州的西园寺,以其迷人的花园和传统的汉传佛教建筑而闻名,其历史可以追溯到元朝(1271-1368年)。寺庙内有许多流浪猫,游客们称这里为“猫咪的天堂”。最近,一段关于这只猫咪的视频在社交媒体上走红,视频中,这只黑灰相间的猫咪坐在石柱上,与每一位路过的游客击掌,场面十分有趣。

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Hong Kong’s active ‘seenagers’ are redefining retirement. Can authorities keep up?

82岁的香港居民Shirley Chang通过积极的生活方式享受退休生活。她定期打匹克球,每周学习中国水墨画,并在家教朋友们打桥牌,以此保持健康和活力,并不断探索新的体验。

Chang去年夏天开始打匹克球,现在每周和朋友们打三次。她还在家教朋友们打桥牌,此前她曾是香港桥牌队的成员,参加过多次比赛,至今已教会约170人。此外,她去年开始学习中国水墨画,是班上年龄最大的学生。除了运动和艺术,Chang还经常与朋友聚餐或短途旅行,也会探望居住在海外的子女和孙辈。

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Israeli tourist and homestay owner gang-raped, man drowns in India attack

印度警方逮捕了两名男子,他们涉嫌在卡纳塔克邦科帕尔镇对一名以色列妇女和一名当地妇女实施轮奸。 案发时,受害者与几名男性游客在星空下,遭遇三名骑摩托车的男子索要钱财,随后事态升级。

初步调查显示,嫌疑人将男性游客推入附近的水渠,并对两名女性实施性侵。不幸的是,一名印度游客溺水身亡,另外两名男子设法逃脱。警方已成立特别调查组,正在对两名嫌疑人进行谋杀未遂、轮奸和抢劫等罪名的调查。案件仍在进一步调查中。

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Hong Kong family behind Vitasoy donates HK$100 million to CUHK art museum

香港中文大学(CUHK)的艺术博物馆将获得1亿港元(1290万美元)的捐款,用于扩建,以巩固香港作为文化交流中心的地位。 这笔捐款来自罗桂祥基金会,该基金会由维他奶创始人罗桂祥创立,他的后代又创立了大家乐和大快活等快餐连锁店。

新增的1770平方米的罗桂祥展览馆将于下个月开放,旨在成为香港艺术生态系统的一部分,并促进香港作为东西方国际文化交流中心的发展。该展览馆内设有Harold and Christina Lee Gallery,该画廊由利园购物中心背后的家族捐赠5000万港元促成。

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Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood says Web3 is on track as finance firms move in

Gavin Wood, Ethereum的联合创始人,在以太坊区块链推出十年后,仍然致力于实现超越加密货币的Web3愿景,并希望通过Polkadot创建一个真正去中心化的互联网。他近期在全球举行的Polkadot Jam Tour中与开发者会面,阐述了他对协议更新的愿景。

在香港举行的Polkadot Jam Tour活动中,Wood详细介绍了Polkadot区块链网络的技术升级,旨在提高可扩展性和吞吐量。他认为,传统金融用例并非Web3的核心,Web3更具潜力的应用在于与现有金融系统的整合,以及探索稳定币之外更有趣的使用场景。他相信,随着Web3被银行和监管机构更广泛地接受,它将与金融系统实现更深度的融合。

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