Senior official in China’s Tianjin city placed under investigation in corruption probe
天津市委组织部部长周德瑞因涉嫌严重违纪违法，目前正接受调查。这是中国最高反腐机构中央纪律检查委员会周四发布的公告，公告中“严重违纪违法”通常是腐败的委婉说法。
周德瑞的落马消息是在中国全国人大会议和政治协商会议闭幕两天后宣布的。今年以来，已有九名副部级及以上官员接受调查，周德瑞是其中之一。他职业生涯的大部分时间都在家乡湖南省度过，2017年升任常德市委书记，2021年调任天津市委宣传部部长，次年成为市委组织部部长。
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天津市委组织部部长周德瑞因涉嫌严重违纪违法，目前正接受调查。这是中国最高反腐机构中央纪律检查委员会周四发布的公告，公告中“严重违纪违法”通常是腐败的委婉说法。
周德瑞的落马消息是在中国全国人大会议和政治协商会议闭幕两天后宣布的。今年以来，已有九名副部级及以上官员接受调查，周德瑞是其中之一。他职业生涯的大部分时间都在家乡湖南省度过，2017年升任常德市委书记，2021年调任天津市委宣传部部长，次年成为市委组织部部长。
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Will China’s ‘death tax’ cometh soon or late? Lawmakers have wealth redistribution in mind
中国可能征收遗产税和赠与税的可能性再次成为焦点，这源于一些人大代表在最近的“两会”期间向全国人民代表大会提交了一份相关提案。郭树清等代表联合推动这项税收政策，旨在促进收入分配改革，完善税收制度。
根据全国人大的程序，提案需要至少30名代表的支持或省级代表团的同意，并需要由全国人大主席团审查后才能采取进一步行动。郭树清认为，推进收入分配改革和完善税收制度能够改善财富分配，更有效地解决国内需求不足的根本问题。目前中国正面临内外因素扰乱经济的局面，提振内需已成为重要的经济议程。
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中国可能征收遗产税和赠与税的可能性再次成为焦点，这源于一些人大代表在最近的“两会”期间向全国人民代表大会提交了一份相关提案。郭树清等代表联合推动这项税收政策，旨在促进收入分配改革，完善税收制度。
根据全国人大的程序，提案需要至少30名代表的支持或省级代表团的同意，并需要由全国人大主席团审查后才能采取进一步行动。郭树清认为，推进收入分配改革和完善税收制度能够改善财富分配，更有效地解决国内需求不足的根本问题。目前中国正面临内外因素扰乱经济的局面，提振内需已成为重要的经济议程。
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Hong Kong’s M+ museum to showcase renowned Pablo Picasso’s works
Hong Kong's M+ museum is set to launch "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Picasso for Asia – A Conversation," showcasing Pablo Picasso's works through a contemporary Asian lens. The exhibition, opening to the public on Sunday and running until July 13, will feature over 60 pieces by Picasso alongside 130 works by 30 Asian or Asian-diasporic artists.
M+'s artistic director, Doryun Chong, emphasized the museum's role in revitalizing Hong Kong as a cultural hub, attracting tourists with creative content. Chong highlighted the West Kowloon Cultural District's strategic importance in fostering East-West intercultural exchange, noting that M+ has welcomed over 8 million visitors since its opening three years ago, contributing significantly to the city's tourism and cultural appeal beyond shopping and dining.
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Hong Kong's M+ museum is set to launch "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Picasso for Asia – A Conversation," showcasing Pablo Picasso's works through a contemporary Asian lens. The exhibition, opening to the public on Sunday and running until July 13, will feature over 60 pieces by Picasso alongside 130 works by 30 Asian or Asian-diasporic artists.
M+'s artistic director, Doryun Chong, emphasized the museum's role in revitalizing Hong Kong as a cultural hub, attracting tourists with creative content. Chong highlighted the West Kowloon Cultural District's strategic importance in fostering East-West intercultural exchange, noting that M+ has welcomed over 8 million visitors since its opening three years ago, contributing significantly to the city's tourism and cultural appeal beyond shopping and dining.
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‘Blood Moon’ to bathe Earth with red light in total lunar eclipse
本周四晚上，罕见的月全食将带来“血月”现象，届时世界大部分地区将被红光笼罩。 此次天文奇观在美洲、太平洋、大西洋以及西欧和非洲部分地区可见。这是自2022年以来的首次月全食，但今年9月还将出现一次。
月全食是太阳、地球和月亮排列成一条直线时发生的现象，地球将巨大的阴影投射到月球上。当地球的阴影掠过月球时，月球并不会完全失去光辉，而是会变成红色，这是因为阳光穿过地球大气层后折射到月球表面造成的。本次月食将持续约六个小时。
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本周四晚上，罕见的月全食将带来“血月”现象，届时世界大部分地区将被红光笼罩。 此次天文奇观在美洲、太平洋、大西洋以及西欧和非洲部分地区可见。这是自2022年以来的首次月全食，但今年9月还将出现一次。
月全食是太阳、地球和月亮排列成一条直线时发生的现象，地球将巨大的阴影投射到月球上。当地球的阴影掠过月球时，月球并不会完全失去光辉，而是会变成红色，这是因为阳光穿过地球大气层后折射到月球表面造成的。本次月食将持续约六个小时。
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Belgium conducts raids in EU parliament corruption probe
比利时警方近日突击搜查了该国多处地点，调查一起涉嫌“以商业游说为幌子”进行的腐败案件。多人因涉嫌参与欧洲议会内部的腐败活动以及伪造和使用伪造文件而被拘留问讯。此次行动由约100名警察参与，在比利时和葡萄牙共进行了21次搜查。
据比利时报纸《Le Soir》和调查网站Follow the Money (FTM) 报道，此次调查与中国科技巨头华为及其自2021年以来在布鲁塞尔的活动有关。此次突击搜查发生在“卡塔尔门”丑闻两年多后，该丑闻中，一些欧盟议员被指控收受酬金以促进卡塔尔和摩洛哥的利益，但两国均强烈否认了这些指控。
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比利时警方近日突击搜查了该国多处地点，调查一起涉嫌“以商业游说为幌子”进行的腐败案件。多人因涉嫌参与欧洲议会内部的腐败活动以及伪造和使用伪造文件而被拘留问讯。此次行动由约100名警察参与，在比利时和葡萄牙共进行了21次搜查。
据比利时报纸《Le Soir》和调查网站Follow the Money (FTM) 报道，此次调查与中国科技巨头华为及其自2021年以来在布鲁塞尔的活动有关。此次突击搜查发生在“卡塔尔门”丑闻两年多后，该丑闻中，一些欧盟议员被指控收受酬金以促进卡塔尔和摩洛哥的利益，但两国均强烈否认了这些指控。
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Indonesians in US fear deportation amid Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants
印尼移民在美国总统特朗普政府的移民政策收紧下日益焦虑，近期一起驱逐事件、几起待审判案件以及更严格的执法措施加剧了他们对被当局盯上的担忧。上周，印尼外交部确认，一名印尼学生因涉嫌未能保持有效的学生身份，在旧金山向美国移民和海关执法局 (ICE) 报到时于二月份被驱逐出境。
此外，美国当局还在亚特兰大逮捕了两名印尼人，在纽约逮捕了一名印尼人，这三人都在等待审判以确定他们的移民身份。印尼驻华盛顿大使馆临时代办 Ida Bagus Made Bimantara 表示，当局还在洛杉矶逮捕了另一名印尼人，他们正在密切关注事态发展。
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印尼移民在美国总统特朗普政府的移民政策收紧下日益焦虑，近期一起驱逐事件、几起待审判案件以及更严格的执法措施加剧了他们对被当局盯上的担忧。上周，印尼外交部确认，一名印尼学生因涉嫌未能保持有效的学生身份，在旧金山向美国移民和海关执法局 (ICE) 报到时于二月份被驱逐出境。
此外，美国当局还在亚特兰大逮捕了两名印尼人，在纽约逮捕了一名印尼人，这三人都在等待审判以确定他们的移民身份。印尼驻华盛顿大使馆临时代办 Ida Bagus Made Bimantara 表示，当局还在洛杉矶逮捕了另一名印尼人，他们正在密切关注事态发展。
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Hongkongers should be allowed to store embryos indefinitely: statutory body
香港人类生殖科技管理局建议取消冻存胚胎的年限，允许居民根据自身医疗需求决定冻存时长，不再受年龄、性别或健康状况的限制。此举旨在应对香港生育率下降的问题，并给予居民更大的自主权。
目前，香港法例规定，居民的配子或胚胎最多只能储存10年。即使是接受化疗等可能导致不孕治疗的癌症患者，其配子也只能储存10年或到55岁，以较长者为准。管理局认为，冻存时限应被视为医疗问题而非法律问题，因此建议取消相关法律限制，并已启动为期一个月的公众咨询。
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香港人类生殖科技管理局建议取消冻存胚胎的年限，允许居民根据自身医疗需求决定冻存时长，不再受年龄、性别或健康状况的限制。此举旨在应对香港生育率下降的问题，并给予居民更大的自主权。
目前，香港法例规定，居民的配子或胚胎最多只能储存10年。即使是接受化疗等可能导致不孕治疗的癌症患者，其配子也只能储存10年或到55岁，以较长者为准。管理局认为，冻存时限应被视为医疗问题而非法律问题，因此建议取消相关法律限制，并已启动为期一个月的公众咨询。
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Hong Kong’s flower show set to bloom despite budget cuts
香港年度花卉展览预计将吸引约65万游客，尽管预算削减了7%，但仍将推出街头表演和花艺示范等新内容。此次展览将于本周五至3月23日在铜锣湾维多利亚公园举行，主题花是象征着韧性和力量的波斯菊。
由于预算从去年的5400万港元减少到5000万港元，今年的花展规模有所缩小。为了吸引更多中国大陆游客，主办方还邀请了社交媒体上的网红进行宣传。活动包括街头表演、花艺示范以及适合家庭参与的教育和娱乐活动。
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香港年度花卉展览预计将吸引约65万游客，尽管预算削减了7%，但仍将推出街头表演和花艺示范等新内容。此次展览将于本周五至3月23日在铜锣湾维多利亚公园举行，主题花是象征着韧性和力量的波斯菊。
由于预算从去年的5400万港元减少到5000万港元，今年的花展规模有所缩小。为了吸引更多中国大陆游客，主办方还邀请了社交媒体上的网红进行宣传。活动包括街头表演、花艺示范以及适合家庭参与的教育和娱乐活动。
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The Taiwanese entertainers walking a cross-strait political tightrope
超过12名台湾艺人转发中国外交部长有关台湾是“中国一省”的言论后，引发两岸舆论的快速反应。中国外交部长王毅在北京“两会”期间发表相关言论，央视随后在社交媒体上发布带有“台湾必将回归”口号的帖子，呼吁大家转发。至少18名台湾艺人转发了该帖，获得了大陆社交媒体用户的广泛赞扬，央视还发布了转发者的截图。
然而，台湾陆委会随后表示，这些艺人因转发来自大陆官方账号的内容，涉嫌损害台湾的“主权”，正在接受调查。尽管台湾艺人转发类似内容并非新鲜事，但台湾当局启动调查尚属首次，凸显了在日益紧张的两岸关系中，这些艺人所面临的政治困境。
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超过12名台湾艺人转发中国外交部长有关台湾是“中国一省”的言论后，引发两岸舆论的快速反应。中国外交部长王毅在北京“两会”期间发表相关言论，央视随后在社交媒体上发布带有“台湾必将回归”口号的帖子，呼吁大家转发。至少18名台湾艺人转发了该帖，获得了大陆社交媒体用户的广泛赞扬，央视还发布了转发者的截图。
然而，台湾陆委会随后表示，这些艺人因转发来自大陆官方账号的内容，涉嫌损害台湾的“主权”，正在接受调查。尽管台湾艺人转发类似内容并非新鲜事，但台湾当局启动调查尚属首次，凸显了在日益紧张的两岸关系中，这些艺人所面临的政治困境。
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Wharf swings to 2024 loss as mainland China write-downs add to sales slump, office glut
Wharf (Holdings) reported a loss of HK$3.22 billion (US$414 million) for the past year, a stark contrast to the HK$945 million profit from the previous year. This downturn is primarily attributed to a HK$5.99 billion write-down from the revaluation of its investment properties in mainland China, reflecting the ongoing slump in the nation's real estate market.
The company's underlying net profit, which excludes revaluations, also experienced a significant drop, falling 21.5% to HK$2.8 billion. Wharf cited slow sales and minimal market demand despite government policy measures aimed at strengthening the residential market. The company also acknowledged the ongoing challenges in rebuilding consumer confidence, leading to a 4.7% drop in Wharf's shares in Hong Kong.
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Wharf (Holdings) reported a loss of HK$3.22 billion (US$414 million) for the past year, a stark contrast to the HK$945 million profit from the previous year. This downturn is primarily attributed to a HK$5.99 billion write-down from the revaluation of its investment properties in mainland China, reflecting the ongoing slump in the nation's real estate market.
The company's underlying net profit, which excludes revaluations, also experienced a significant drop, falling 21.5% to HK$2.8 billion. Wharf cited slow sales and minimal market demand despite government policy measures aimed at strengthening the residential market. The company also acknowledged the ongoing challenges in rebuilding consumer confidence, leading to a 4.7% drop in Wharf's shares in Hong Kong.
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China’s latest satellite launch is a milestone for its commercial space sector
中国在海南商业航天发射场成功发射18颗卫星，标志着中国航天产业准备进入全球市场。此次发射由长征八号Y6火箭执行，首次以“共享”模式为商业企业将卫星送入轨道，为中国航天业开辟了新领域。
这批卫星是“太空互联网”（SpaceSail）项目的第五批，该项目旨在建立一个由14000颗卫星组成的星座，与马斯克的星链（Starlink）竞争。此次任务也是海南商业航天发射场新发射工位的首次启用，该发射场的成功运营意味着中国拥有了两个可用于未来任务的发射工位，并展示了中国自主研发的商业航天技术。
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中国在海南商业航天发射场成功发射18颗卫星，标志着中国航天产业准备进入全球市场。此次发射由长征八号Y6火箭执行，首次以“共享”模式为商业企业将卫星送入轨道，为中国航天业开辟了新领域。
这批卫星是“太空互联网”（SpaceSail）项目的第五批，该项目旨在建立一个由14000颗卫星组成的星座，与马斯克的星链（Starlink）竞争。此次任务也是海南商业航天发射场新发射工位的首次启用，该发射场的成功运营意味着中国拥有了两个可用于未来任务的发射工位，并展示了中国自主研发的商业航天技术。
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Huawei mobile platform HarmonyOS expands China adoption, tops Apple’s iOS in 2024
Huawei's HarmonyOS has seen increasing adoption in mainland China throughout 2024, achieving a 19% market share in the fourth quarter, surpassing Apple's iOS for the fourth consecutive quarter. This growth coincides with Huawei's preparation to launch a new handset powered by the latest version of HarmonyOS, which will not support Android apps, signaling a significant shift towards a fully independent ecosystem.
Despite HarmonyOS's gains, Android remains the dominant mobile operating system in China with 64% of the market share. However, Apple's iOS experienced a decline, dropping from 20% to 17%. Globally, Android leads with 74%, followed by Apple with 22%, while HarmonyOS maintains a steady 4% share, reflecting its current availability only in mainland China. The rising adoption of HarmonyOS underscores Huawei's resurgence in the domestic 5G smartphone market, where it is competing against major Chinese Android handset makers.
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Huawei's HarmonyOS has seen increasing adoption in mainland China throughout 2024, achieving a 19% market share in the fourth quarter, surpassing Apple's iOS for the fourth consecutive quarter. This growth coincides with Huawei's preparation to launch a new handset powered by the latest version of HarmonyOS, which will not support Android apps, signaling a significant shift towards a fully independent ecosystem.
Despite HarmonyOS's gains, Android remains the dominant mobile operating system in China with 64% of the market share. However, Apple's iOS experienced a decline, dropping from 20% to 17%. Globally, Android leads with 74%, followed by Apple with 22%, while HarmonyOS maintains a steady 4% share, reflecting its current availability only in mainland China. The rising adoption of HarmonyOS underscores Huawei's resurgence in the domestic 5G smartphone market, where it is competing against major Chinese Android handset makers.
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China tourist critically injured as she leans from train for photos, slams into tunnel wall
一名中国游客在斯里兰卡乘坐火车时，因将身体探出车外拍照，撞到隧道墙壁，身受重伤。 这起事故引发了中国社交媒体上关于旅行安全的激烈讨论。据报道，这位35岁的女性头部和腿部受到严重创伤，目前情况危急。
事故发生在3月9日，当时她正乘坐火车从Nanu Oya前往Badulla。为了拍照，她将身体探出车外，头部撞到了隧道墙壁，导致其跌落。事发后，该女子被紧急送往Haputale地区医院，之后又被转移到其他两家医院接受治疗和特别护理。3月10日，中国驻斯里兰卡大使馆在其网站上发布通知，提醒游客“远离火车门，不要探出身子拍照”。
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一名中国游客在斯里兰卡乘坐火车时，因将身体探出车外拍照，撞到隧道墙壁，身受重伤。 这起事故引发了中国社交媒体上关于旅行安全的激烈讨论。据报道，这位35岁的女性头部和腿部受到严重创伤，目前情况危急。
事故发生在3月9日，当时她正乘坐火车从Nanu Oya前往Badulla。为了拍照，她将身体探出车外，头部撞到了隧道墙壁，导致其跌落。事发后，该女子被紧急送往Haputale地区医院，之后又被转移到其他两家医院接受治疗和特别护理。3月10日，中国驻斯里兰卡大使馆在其网站上发布通知，提醒游客“远离火车门，不要探出身子拍照”。
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Hong Kong’s ombudsman calls for tougher action against illegal parking in estates
香港申诉专员敦促房屋署加大力度打击公共屋邨的非法泊车行为。调查发现，部分车辆阻塞紧急通道，情况“不尽如人意”。申诉专员陈积志承认执法存在挑战，但强调若房屋署不采取更强硬措施，问题可能导致严重后果。
由于地理和环境限制，某些公共屋邨无法安装车辆闸门，给非办公时间的非法泊车执法带来实际挑战。现场检查显示，夜间许多车辆长时间在公共屋邨非法停泊，部分车辆甚至可能阻塞紧急车辆通道。申诉专员公署早前对房屋署的非法泊车管理进行了调查，涉及屯门友爱邨、葵青长康邨、荔景丽瑶邨和粉岭皇后山邨等无法安装车辆闸门的屋邨。
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香港申诉专员敦促房屋署加大力度打击公共屋邨的非法泊车行为。调查发现，部分车辆阻塞紧急通道，情况“不尽如人意”。申诉专员陈积志承认执法存在挑战，但强调若房屋署不采取更强硬措施，问题可能导致严重后果。
由于地理和环境限制，某些公共屋邨无法安装车辆闸门，给非办公时间的非法泊车执法带来实际挑战。现场检查显示，夜间许多车辆长时间在公共屋邨非法停泊，部分车辆甚至可能阻塞紧急车辆通道。申诉专员公署早前对房屋署的非法泊车管理进行了调查，涉及屯门友爱邨、葵青长康邨、荔景丽瑶邨和粉岭皇后山邨等无法安装车辆闸门的屋邨。
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Chinese hiker earns US$41,000 a year guiding tourists up popular mountain
一名26岁的中国男子通过向泰山游客提供登山相关服务，去年 заработал 超过30万元人民币（约合4.1万美元）。他提供的服务包括路线规划、拍照，甚至在游客体力不支时提供背负服务。
陈某的服务之所以受欢迎，是因为许多游客希望在攀登泰山时获得更轻松和个性化的体验。他的成功案例也反映了中国旅游业日益增长的定制化和体验式需求。
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一名26岁的中国男子通过向泰山游客提供登山相关服务，去年 заработал 超过30万元人民币（约合4.1万美元）。他提供的服务包括路线规划、拍照，甚至在游客体力不支时提供背负服务。
陈某的服务之所以受欢迎，是因为许多游客希望在攀登泰山时获得更轻松和个性化的体验。他的成功案例也反映了中国旅游业日益增长的定制化和体验式需求。
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South Korean county invites Myanmar refugees to revive dwindling population
Yeongyang County in South Korea, facing population decline and potential extinction, is planning to invite approximately 40 Myanmar refugees to settle in the area. This initiative aims to revitalize the community and prevent its disappearance, with officials hoping to welcome the first families as early as the second half of this year.
Yeongyang, located about 230 kilometers from Seoul, has the lowest population among South Korean districts, excluding islands. To combat this, the county is collaborating with the justice ministry to accept refugees from the Karen ethnic minority, who have been displaced by ongoing conflict in Myanmar. In 2023, Myanmar nationals constituted the largest group of recognized refugees in South Korea, highlighting the potential for this program to provide a new home for those in need while addressing the county's demographic challenges.
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Yeongyang County in South Korea, facing population decline and potential extinction, is planning to invite approximately 40 Myanmar refugees to settle in the area. This initiative aims to revitalize the community and prevent its disappearance, with officials hoping to welcome the first families as early as the second half of this year.
Yeongyang, located about 230 kilometers from Seoul, has the lowest population among South Korean districts, excluding islands. To combat this, the county is collaborating with the justice ministry to accept refugees from the Karen ethnic minority, who have been displaced by ongoing conflict in Myanmar. In 2023, Myanmar nationals constituted the largest group of recognized refugees in South Korea, highlighting the potential for this program to provide a new home for those in need while addressing the county's demographic challenges.
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What’s happening in Russia’s Kursk region and why does it matter?
Russian forces are on the verge of pushing Ukrainian troops out of Russia's Kursk region, reclaiming territory seized by Ukraine last August. This marks a significant shift after months of intense fighting, during which Ukrainian forces held a portion of Russian land bordering the Sumy region of Ukraine.
Ukraine's initial capture of the territory in August was a major surprise and morale boost, representing their most significant gains since late 2022. However, Russian troops, with support from North Korea, have since regained nearly 90% of the area. President Putin's recent visit to Kursk and his order to "finish the job" underscores Russia's determination to fully reclaim the region, though Ukraine's commander insists they will continue operations in the area as needed. While the captured territory was a small fraction of what Russia holds in Ukraine, it initially served as a potential bargaining chip for Zelensky, who suggested it could be traded for Ukrainian land under Russian control.
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Russian forces are on the verge of pushing Ukrainian troops out of Russia's Kursk region, reclaiming territory seized by Ukraine last August. This marks a significant shift after months of intense fighting, during which Ukrainian forces held a portion of Russian land bordering the Sumy region of Ukraine.
Ukraine's initial capture of the territory in August was a major surprise and morale boost, representing their most significant gains since late 2022. However, Russian troops, with support from North Korea, have since regained nearly 90% of the area. President Putin's recent visit to Kursk and his order to "finish the job" underscores Russia's determination to fully reclaim the region, though Ukraine's commander insists they will continue operations in the area as needed. While the captured territory was a small fraction of what Russia holds in Ukraine, it initially served as a potential bargaining chip for Zelensky, who suggested it could be traded for Ukrainian land under Russian control.
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China creates hacker-proof quantum satellite communication link with South Africa
China has successfully extended ultra-secure quantum communication to the southern hemisphere for the first time, establishing a quantum key distribution link with South Africa. This achievement, announced by scientist Yin Juan, marks a significant step towards creating an intercontinental communication network virtually impervious to hacking, with potential applications in finance and national defense.
The 12,800km demonstration between Beijing and South Africa was facilitated by China's quantum communication satellites, including the Mozi satellite launched in 2016. This milestone builds upon previous successes, such as the secure "quantum call" between China and Austria in 2017, and represents the first implementation of secure quantum key distribution in the southern hemisphere.
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China has successfully extended ultra-secure quantum communication to the southern hemisphere for the first time, establishing a quantum key distribution link with South Africa. This achievement, announced by scientist Yin Juan, marks a significant step towards creating an intercontinental communication network virtually impervious to hacking, with potential applications in finance and national defense.
The 12,800km demonstration between Beijing and South Africa was facilitated by China's quantum communication satellites, including the Mozi satellite launched in 2016. This milestone builds upon previous successes, such as the secure "quantum call" between China and Austria in 2017, and represents the first implementation of secure quantum key distribution in the southern hemisphere.
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Hong Kong man dies after van crashes into fire engine on West Kowloon Highway
一名44岁的香港男子在西九龙公路驾驶货车时撞上消防车后不幸身亡。事故发生在星期四下午2点10分左右，地点位于大角咀奥运大厦附近，当时该男子正沿公路向葵涌方向行驶。现场照片显示，涉事车辆为GoGoVan，车头在撞击中严重损毁。
警方表示，事发后司机被困在车内，救援人员立即展开救援行动。该男子被救出时已失去意识，随后被送往广华医院，并在下午3点20分被宣告死亡。目前，事故原因仍在调查中，事故导致西九龙政府合署附近的部分公路车道被封闭。
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一名44岁的香港男子在西九龙公路驾驶货车时撞上消防车后不幸身亡。事故发生在星期四下午2点10分左右，地点位于大角咀奥运大厦附近，当时该男子正沿公路向葵涌方向行驶。现场照片显示，涉事车辆为GoGoVan，车头在撞击中严重损毁。
警方表示，事发后司机被困在车内，救援人员立即展开救援行动。该男子被救出时已失去意识，随后被送往广华医院，并在下午3点20分被宣告死亡。目前，事故原因仍在调查中，事故导致西九龙政府合署附近的部分公路车道被封闭。
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China’s UBTech debuts US$41,000 humanoid robot in race to build cheaper machines
UBTech Robotics has launched the Tien Kung Xingzhe, a life-size humanoid robot priced at $41,200, signaling China's push to produce affordable and advanced robotics ahead of Tesla's Optimus robot. Developed with the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre (X-Humanoid), the robot is available for pre-order and deliveries are slated to begin in the second quarter.
The 1.7-meter Tien Kung Xingzhe is an upgraded version designed for research applications requiring strength and stability. It can walk at 10km/hour and navigate varied terrains like slopes, stairs, and snow. While other humanoid robots are generally smaller, more expensive, or not mass-produced, UBTech's model aims to strike a balance between functionality and cost, competing with models like Unitree Robotics' H1 (priced at $90,000) and EngineAI's PM01 (smaller at 1.38m and priced at $12,000 until the end of March).
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UBTech Robotics has launched the Tien Kung Xingzhe, a life-size humanoid robot priced at $41,200, signaling China's push to produce affordable and advanced robotics ahead of Tesla's Optimus robot. Developed with the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre (X-Humanoid), the robot is available for pre-order and deliveries are slated to begin in the second quarter.
The 1.7-meter Tien Kung Xingzhe is an upgraded version designed for research applications requiring strength and stability. It can walk at 10km/hour and navigate varied terrains like slopes, stairs, and snow. While other humanoid robots are generally smaller, more expensive, or not mass-produced, UBTech's model aims to strike a balance between functionality and cost, competing with models like Unitree Robotics' H1 (priced at $90,000) and EngineAI's PM01 (smaller at 1.38m and priced at $12,000 until the end of March).
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