Russia tests missiles near Japanese-claimed islands after Putin’s visit | 普京访问后俄罗斯在日本声称拥有主权的岛屿附近试射导弹
俄罗斯太平洋舰队周四表示，已在俄罗斯实际控制、但日本声称拥有主权的一组争议岛屿附近进行了导弹试射。试射的具体时间尚不清楚。相关岛屿争端在俄罗斯总统普京上周首次访问当地后进一步升温。
俄罗斯外交部此前传唤日本驻俄大使武藤显，原因是日本抗议普京访问这一地区。普京访问了择捉岛，但所提供的报道内容在此处中断。
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俄罗斯太平洋舰队周四表示，已在俄罗斯实际控制、但日本声称拥有主权的一组争议岛屿附近进行了导弹试射。试射的具体时间尚不清楚。相关岛屿争端在俄罗斯总统普京上周首次访问当地后进一步升温。
俄罗斯外交部此前传唤日本驻俄大使武藤显，原因是日本抗议普京访问这一地区。普京访问了择捉岛，但所提供的报道内容在此处中断。
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More Hong Kong consumers allege coercive beauty sales in wake of Opatra crackdown | Opatra遭整治后，更多香港消费者指控美容产品销售存在强迫推销
香港美容行业有更多消费者指控商家采用激进销售手段，包括滥用信用卡、未经同意的身体接触，以及施压要求购买昂贵产品。相关指控是在香港当局打击一家英国品牌的本地业务后出现的。
法律专家表示，这些做法可能违反《商品说明条例》。该条例禁止商家通过骚扰、胁迫或误导性行为，迫使消费者购买原本不打算购买的商品。
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香港美容行业有更多消费者指控商家采用激进销售手段，包括滥用信用卡、未经同意的身体接触，以及施压要求购买昂贵产品。相关指控是在香港当局打击一家英国品牌的本地业务后出现的。
法律专家表示，这些做法可能违反《商品说明条例》。该条例禁止商家通过骚扰、胁迫或误导性行为，迫使消费者购买原本不打算购买的商品。
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Japan faces ‘nightmare scenario’ as it struggles to defend ICC judge
Japan has spent years casting the International Criminal Court as a pillar of the rules-based order. This week, its clos
est ally sanctioned the Japanese judge who leads it. The move has left Tokyo in an uncomfortable bind: defend Tomoko Akane, the Japanese president of The Hague-based court, and risk antagonising US le...
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Japan has spent years casting the International Criminal Court as a pillar of the rules-based order. This week, its clos
est ally sanctioned the Japanese judge who leads it. The move has left Tokyo in an uncomfortable bind: defend Tomoko Akane, the Japanese president of The Hague-based court, and risk antagonising US le...
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US charges woman with Isis-inspired plot to blow up New York State Capitol
US authorities charged a woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State group with a terrorism offence on Thursday afte
r she told an FBI informant she “wanted to destroy” the New York State Capitol building, court filings showed. Located in Albany near the Canadian border, the New York State Capitol is the nerve centr...
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US authorities charged a woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State group with a terrorism offence on Thursday afte
r she told an FBI informant she “wanted to destroy” the New York State Capitol building, court filings showed. Located in Albany near the Canadian border, the New York State Capitol is the nerve centr...
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US designates academic Min Zin as wrongfully detained in China
The US State Department said on Thursday that it had determined after a detailed investigation that Min Zin, an American
political analyst of Chinese descent detained by Beijing last month, was being improperly held. That formal designation shifts the case from a State Department consular issue to one handled by its pr...
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The US State Department said on Thursday that it had determined after a detailed investigation that Min Zin, an American
political analyst of Chinese descent detained by Beijing last month, was being improperly held. That formal designation shifts the case from a State Department consular issue to one handled by its pr...
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Despite US sanctions on Xinjiang cotton, China’s textile industry weathers the storm
When the US government announced the addition of 43 Chinese companies to an import blacklist in late July over allegatio
ns of forced labour in the country’s western Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region – including several household food and apparel brands – the local reaction to the news was surprisingly calm. “It felt lik...
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When the US government announced the addition of 43 Chinese companies to an import blacklist in late July over allegatio
ns of forced labour in the country’s western Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region – including several household food and apparel brands – the local reaction to the news was surprisingly calm. “It felt lik...
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As China shows, liberal capitalism is not the only path
Much of the Western debate about China begins with a category error. “Communism” is often treated as synonymous with a m
onolithic command economy, limited private enterprise and bureaucratic control over every commercial decision. Modern China does not fit that model. It is better understood as a mixed, state-led syste...
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Much of the Western debate about China begins with a category error. “Communism” is often treated as synonymous with a m
onolithic command economy, limited private enterprise and bureaucratic control over every commercial decision. Modern China does not fit that model. It is better understood as a mixed, state-led syste...
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New Peru government vows to apply Hong Kong trade deal, but is silent on mainland China
Peru’s new government has pledged to bring its free-trade agreement with Hong Kong into force this year as part of an ef
fort to position the country as a commercial bridge between South America and the Asia-Pacific, even as its first comprehensive policy programme made no direct mention of mainland China or the Chinese...
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Peru’s new government has pledged to bring its free-trade agreement with Hong Kong into force this year as part of an ef
fort to position the country as a commercial bridge between South America and the Asia-Pacific, even as its first comprehensive policy programme made no direct mention of mainland China or the Chinese...
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US Army unit offers soldiers 4 days off to play Grand Theft Auto VI if they re-enlist
A US Army unit is offering its troops a special bonus if they re-enlist soon: four extra days off timed around the Novem
ber release of the video game Grand Theft Auto VI. Commanders of the 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion based at Fort Stewart, Georgia, believe free time to indulge in the latest entry in the Grand Theft ...
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A US Army unit is offering its troops a special bonus if they re-enlist soon: four extra days off timed around the Novem
ber release of the video game Grand Theft Auto VI. Commanders of the 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion based at Fort Stewart, Georgia, believe free time to indulge in the latest entry in the Grand Theft ...
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Paul Biya, Cameroon’s undefeated ruler for 44 years, returns after long absence
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has returned to the country after a more than two-month absence that has fuelled fierce d
ebate about his ability to rule after 44 years in power. Biya, who at the age of 93 is the world’s oldest serving head of state, landed in Yaounde in the late afternoon from Geneva, where he had been ...
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Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has returned to the country after a more than two-month absence that has fuelled fierce d
ebate about his ability to rule after 44 years in power. Biya, who at the age of 93 is the world’s oldest serving head of state, landed in Yaounde in the late afternoon from Geneva, where he had been ...
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Beijing calls US tariff report ‘false narrative’ as named hub Mexico plans new China curbs
China rejected a White House report on Thursday that accused its exporters of routing goods through Mexico and other cou
ntries to avoid US tariffs, hours after word emerged that Mexico was preparing to restrict Chinese products further. He Yadong, a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Commerce, told a regular press brief...
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China rejected a White House report on Thursday that accused its exporters of routing goods through Mexico and other cou
ntries to avoid US tariffs, hours after word emerged that Mexico was preparing to restrict Chinese products further. He Yadong, a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Commerce, told a regular press brief...
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US urges China to back its ‘most crushing economic operation’ against Iran | 美方敦促中国支持其针对伊朗的“最严厉经济行动”
美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特周四呼吁中国加入华盛顿最新一轮对伊朗的经济施压行动。在恢复霍尔木兹海峡通行、结束持续六个月冲突的谈判破裂后，美国正试图通过经济手段进一步孤立伊朗。贝森特在接受CNBC采访时表示，中国约有50%的能源供应来自海湾地区，因此加入这一行动“对他们会大有好处”。
贝森特还提到，围绕新一轮经济制裁的沟通仍在继续，但具体细节尚未完全披露。整体来看，美国正寻求扩大对伊朗的国际压力，并希望包括中国在内的主要能源进口国配合相关措施。
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美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特周四呼吁中国加入华盛顿最新一轮对伊朗的经济施压行动。在恢复霍尔木兹海峡通行、结束持续六个月冲突的谈判破裂后，美国正试图通过经济手段进一步孤立伊朗。贝森特在接受CNBC采访时表示，中国约有50%的能源供应来自海湾地区，因此加入这一行动“对他们会大有好处”。
贝森特还提到，围绕新一轮经济制裁的沟通仍在继续，但具体细节尚未完全披露。整体来看，美国正寻求扩大对伊朗的国际压力，并希望包括中国在内的主要能源进口国配合相关措施。
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Christian metal band Demon Hunter sues Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters | 基督教金属乐队Demon Hunter起诉Netflix《KPop Demon Hunters》
基督教金属乐队 Demon Hunter 于周二起诉 Netflix、Netflix Studios 和 AEG Presents，指控其热门电影《KPop Demon Hunters》侵犯商标权，并称相关方“制造了消费者可能产生严重混淆的可能性”。
这起诉讼由代表该乐队的公司 Hyde Lane 提起。Demon Hunter 是一支成立于2000年、来自西雅图的 metalcore 乐队，诉状认为片名与乐队名称过于接近，可能让公众误以为双方存在关联。
目前公开内容仅显示，案件围绕商标使用与品牌混淆展开，原告要求法院认定被告的做法构成侵权。由于报道内容截断，关于乐队具体损失主张和被告回应尚未披露。
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基督教金属乐队 Demon Hunter 于周二起诉 Netflix、Netflix Studios 和 AEG Presents，指控其热门电影《KPop Demon Hunters》侵犯商标权，并称相关方“制造了消费者可能产生严重混淆的可能性”。
这起诉讼由代表该乐队的公司 Hyde Lane 提起。Demon Hunter 是一支成立于2000年、来自西雅图的 metalcore 乐队，诉状认为片名与乐队名称过于接近，可能让公众误以为双方存在关联。
目前公开内容仅显示，案件围绕商标使用与品牌混淆展开，原告要求法院认定被告的做法构成侵权。由于报道内容截断，关于乐队具体损失主张和被告回应尚未披露。
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Nathan Cofnas, academic behind Jason Arday plagiarism accusations, suspended from post | 因指控杰森·阿戴抄袭而成名的学者内森·科夫纳斯遭停职
比利时根特大学周四暂停了一名美国学者的职务，此人此前主导了对杰森·阿尔代的剽窃指控，而阿尔代上周在因这场丑闻辞职后被发现死亡。 这名研究人员是内森·科夫纳斯，他自称“种族现实主义者”，两年前也曾被剑桥大学解雇。他在社交媒体上发文称：“我刚被根特大学停职了，他们几乎肯定会解雇我。”
根特大学发表声明时没有点名科夫纳斯，但表示已对相关人员采取措施。根据目前提供的内容，事件与阿尔代因剽窃争议而辞职、随后去世的背景有关，学校方面的进一步处理仍待确认。
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比利时根特大学周四暂停了一名美国学者的职务，此人此前主导了对杰森·阿尔代的剽窃指控，而阿尔代上周在因这场丑闻辞职后被发现死亡。 这名研究人员是内森·科夫纳斯，他自称“种族现实主义者”，两年前也曾被剑桥大学解雇。他在社交媒体上发文称：“我刚被根特大学停职了，他们几乎肯定会解雇我。”
根特大学发表声明时没有点名科夫纳斯，但表示已对相关人员采取措施。根据目前提供的内容，事件与阿尔代因剽窃争议而辞职、随后去世的背景有关，学校方面的进一步处理仍待确认。
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China urges US to drop sweeping drone tariffs, warns of global supply chain fallout | 中国敦促美国取消全面无人机关税，警告全球供应链将受冲击
中国敦促美国取消对进口无人机征收最高达100%的计划关税，称这些措施不公平地针对中国商品，并将威胁全球供应链。关税原定于9月3日生效，但中国无人机对美出口已承受压力。最新海关数据显示，部分型号的对美出货量在7月大幅下降。
中国商务部发言人何亚东周四表示，北京坚决反对美方相关措施。报道提供的信息未进一步说明中方反对的具体理由或美国方面的回应。
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中国敦促美国取消对进口无人机征收最高达100%的计划关税，称这些措施不公平地针对中国商品，并将威胁全球供应链。关税原定于9月3日生效，但中国无人机对美出口已承受压力。最新海关数据显示，部分型号的对美出货量在7月大幅下降。
中国商务部发言人何亚东周四表示，北京坚决反对美方相关措施。报道提供的信息未进一步说明中方反对的具体理由或美国方面的回应。
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Chinese stem cell therapy reverses heart failure in 90% of patients in landmark trial | 中国干细胞疗法在里程碑式试验中使90%的患者心力衰竭逆转
中国东部一家医院利用重编程干细胞治疗严重心力衰竭，约90%的患者在接受这项新疗法后心脏功能显著改善。南京大学附属鼓楼医院周三公布了这项Ⅱ期临床研究的长期随访结果，相关成果发表于《自然·医学》杂志。
研究指出，已经死亡的心肌无法自行再生，但这项干细胞技术有望帮助老化或受损的心脏生成新的……
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中国东部一家医院利用重编程干细胞治疗严重心力衰竭，约90%的患者在接受这项新疗法后心脏功能显著改善。南京大学附属鼓楼医院周三公布了这项Ⅱ期临床研究的长期随访结果，相关成果发表于《自然·医学》杂志。
研究指出，已经死亡的心肌无法自行再生，但这项干细胞技术有望帮助老化或受损的心脏生成新的……
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Plane pilot killed in US collision with police helicopter
An aeroplane pilot died on Wednesday after a violent collision with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter near a runway
at a small airport, but both state troopers aboard the helicopter survived, authorities said. The plane was coming down on the runway and veered into the helicopter that was near the ground, Lieutena...
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An aeroplane pilot died on Wednesday after a violent collision with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter near a runway
at a small airport, but both state troopers aboard the helicopter survived, authorities said. The plane was coming down on the runway and veered into the helicopter that was near the ground, Lieutena...
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Woman found dead in Hong Kong with suspected dog bites, probe under way
A woman has been found dead in northern Hong Kong with suspected dog bites on her body. Police said they received a repo
rt at 4.12pm on Thursday that a woman had been found collapsed outside Ping Yeung San Tsuen in Ta Kwu Ling. She was certified dead at the scene. A preliminary examination revealed suspected dog bites ...
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A woman has been found dead in northern Hong Kong with suspected dog bites on her body. Police said they received a repo
rt at 4.12pm on Thursday that a woman had been found collapsed outside Ping Yeung San Tsuen in Ta Kwu Ling. She was certified dead at the scene. A preliminary examination revealed suspected dog bites ...
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Taiwan proposes record US$35b defence budget for 2027 as PLA’s pressure grows
Taiwan has unveiled a record NT$1.12 trillion (US$35 billion) defence budget for 2027, with sharp increases in spending
on weapons, ammunition and military operations amid growing pressure from Beijing. The proposed spending – the first to cross the NT$1 trillion threshold – is NT$173 billion, or 18.2 per cent, higher ...
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Taiwan has unveiled a record NT$1.12 trillion (US$35 billion) defence budget for 2027, with sharp increases in spending
on weapons, ammunition and military operations amid growing pressure from Beijing. The proposed spending – the first to cross the NT$1 trillion threshold – is NT$173 billion, or 18.2 per cent, higher ...
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Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence | 巴厘岛监禁侮辱神圣“寂静日”的瑞士游客
印度尼西亚巴厘岛登巴萨地方法院周四判处26岁的瑞士游客卢齐安·安德林·茨格拉根1年有期徒刑，罪名是侮辱巴厘岛印度教神圣仪式。法院认定，他违反印尼新刑法，在社交媒体上发布有关“静居日”的信息。静居日期间，人们须留在家中，并被要求保持安静、进行冥想。
法院表示，茨格拉根在别墅工作人员向其说明相关宗教习俗后，仍继续发布这些信息，因此被认定有罪。提供的报道未说明其发布内容的具体措辞及案件后续情况。
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印度尼西亚巴厘岛登巴萨地方法院周四判处26岁的瑞士游客卢齐安·安德林·茨格拉根1年有期徒刑，罪名是侮辱巴厘岛印度教神圣仪式。法院认定，他违反印尼新刑法，在社交媒体上发布有关“静居日”的信息。静居日期间，人们须留在家中，并被要求保持安静、进行冥想。
法院表示，茨格拉根在别墅工作人员向其说明相关宗教习俗后，仍继续发布这些信息，因此被认定有罪。提供的报道未说明其发布内容的具体措辞及案件后续情况。
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