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NEC X & Carbide Ventures Partner To Rapidly Accelerate Early-Stage Startups

PALO ALTO, CA, Feb 19, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC X, the Silicon Valley venture studio backed by NEC Corporation’s portfolio of advanced technologies and global businesses, today announced a new partnership with Carbide Ventures, a leading venture capital firm with hands-on mentorship and a proven track record of founding and rapidly scaling B2B SaaS startups.Carbide Ventures is led by an experienced team that brings expertise in growth and fundraising to NEC X’s new windowElev X! programs. Hiro Yoshikawa, founder of Treasure Data, scaled the company to $200M ARR before leading its $600M acquisition by Arm. Dan Weirich adds to the team’s depth with a track record of successful IPO exits.Elev X! empowers tech entrepreneurs with a unique blend of collaboration, R&D resources, capital and access to NEC’s extensive ecosystem to drive early-stage startup success.The partnership will expand mutual access between Elev X! startups and Carbide Ventures’ vast networks of investors and entrepreneurs, providing even more resources and opportunities for new investments from Carbide Ventures and others. Additionally, Carbide Ventures leaders, who have personally raised hundreds of millions, will become mentors for Elev X! participants, offering first-hand insights into fundraising, direct investments and guidance on exploring exit strategies."Carbide Ventures’ leadership embodies the entrepreneurial spirit our Elev X! programs are designed to foster," said Shintaro Matsumoto, President and CEO of NEC X. "In addition to new funding opportunities for startups, this partnership accelerates NEC X’s ability to drive groundbreaking technologies into global markets. Together, we’ll equip early-stage companies to scale faster and thrive in a fiercely competitive world.""Building a company is never easy—I’ve lived it firsthand. That’s why having the right long-term partners is essential," said Hiro Yoshikawa, General Partner at Carbide Ventures. "Partnering with NEC X allows us to merge their world-class innovation expertise with Carbide Venture’s hands-on scaling strategy. Together, we’re creating a powerful launchpad to drive founders from startup beginnings to global impact."Carbide Ventures will join NEC X’s rapidly growing partner network, including leading accelerators, investors, R&D labs, and 6,000+ entrepreneurs. Other notable collaborations in this network include partnerships with Alchemist Accelerator, Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, SVG Ventures|THRIVE, Sand Hill Angels and more.About Carbide VenturesCarbide Ventures is an early-stage investment firm committed to backing high-potential startups at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. Led by former operators, the firm understands both the excitement and challenges of scaling businesses to $100M+ ARR. Its team’s hands-on experience enables it to provide strategic guidance and operational expertise to the entrepreneurs it supports. With a strong focus on the US-Japan corridor, Carbide Ventures assists companies in entering the Japanese market while also helping Japanese startups expand globally. Its global investment philosophy, enables it to seek out and invest in the most promising entrepreneurs, regardless of location, with a portfolio spanning North America, Asia, and Europe.About NEC XNEC X is an innovation powerhouse and curator of disruptive startups backed by the global technology leadership of NEC. Leveraging 125 years of IT and network technologies expertise, NEC X’s startup-focused approach transforms visionary ideas into commercial successes that revolutionize how we work and live. Since its inception in 2018, NEC X has helped launch and grow more than 100 startups.Their Silicon Valley programs – Elev X! Ignite and Elev X! Boost – equip early-stage startup founders with the tools to fast-track their tech development and adoption. Elev X! fuels startup success from inception to launch, connecting innovators with NEC’s 45,000 patents; global network of partners, mentors and advisors; reach into 55+ international markets; and $8 billion R&D ecosystem.For more information, visit https://nec-x.com and new windowhttps://www.elev-x.com. About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential.For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com.  Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

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New HKTDC Chairman appointed

HONG KONG, Feb 19, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) today announced the appointment of a new Chairman for the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).The HKTDC welcomes the HKSAR Government’s appointment of Prof Frederick Ma Si-hang as the new Chairman of the HKTDC. Prof Ma is currently the Non-Executive Chairman of FWD Group and a member of the Chief Executive’s Council of Advisers. As the former Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development and Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong, Prof Ma is well acquainted with the Council’s work in promoting Hong Kong’s strengths and advantages. His two-year term as HKTDC Chairman will commence on 1 June 2025 and will run until 31 May 2027. Dr Peter K N Lam, current Chairman of the HKTDC, remarked: “Hong Kong’s post-pandemic economy faces numerous challenges. Over the past six years, I have been honoured to serve as Chairman of the HKTDC. I would like to express my gratitude to the HKTDC team for their continued effort and determination in overcoming challenges and driving Hong Kong’s growth. Trade and tourism are closely connected and are crucial to Hong Kong’s economic development. I will continue to contribute in my new position and work with the HKTDC to promote Hong Kong.” Dr Lam added: “I am pleased that the HKSAR Government has appointed Prof Frederick Ma as the next Chairman. I am confident he will lead the HKTDC to new heights, creating opportunities for Hong Kong’s businesses and driving our city’s high-quality economic development.” Ms Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “Prof Ma is a distinguished leader in the business community with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, strengthening Hong Kong’s connections with the global business world. Under his and HKTDC Council Members’ leadership and guidance, the HKTDC will reinforce Hong Kong’s eight-centre advantages to help businesses seize national development opportunities and support our city’s continued growth and development.” Ms. Fong also expressed gratitude to Dr Lam: “Under Dr Lam’s outstanding leadership, the HKTDC has introduced many new initiatives, particularly in promoting the healthcare, innovation and technology industries, while assisting the business community in seizing new opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and global markets and facilitating the development of Hong Kong’s pillar industries and emerging industries. His wise counsel and guidance over the years have helped the HKTDC reinforce Hong Kong’s role as an international business hub, a two-way investment gateway and a leading convention and exhibition centre.”  Media EnquiriesAgnes Wat            Tel: (852) 2584 4554           Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.orgSam Ho               Tel: (852) 2584 4569           Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.orgHKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com  About HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on @hktdc and LinkedIn Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

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Champion REIT Announces 2024 Annual Results

HONG KONG, Feb 19, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (stock code: 2778), the owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, announces its financial results for year ended 31 December 2024.Summary of financial results FY 2024FY 2023ChangeTotal Rental Income (HK$ million)2,1852,312- 5.5%Net Property Income (HK$ million)1,8201,946- 6.5%Distributable Income (HK$ million)9581,122- 14.6%Distribution per unit (HK$)0.14220.1683- 15.5% 31 Dec 202431 Dec 2023ChangeGross Value of Portfolio (HK$ million)60,10462,950- 4.5%Net Asset Value per unit (HK$)7.167.72- 7.3%Gearing Ratio23.7% 22.8%+ 0.9 pp Ms. Christina Hau, Chief Executive Officer (Left) & Ms. Amy Luk, Investment and Investor Relations Director (Right)OverviewAmid the volatile macro environment, the occupancy of the Trust’s properties portfolio demonstrated resilience in 2024. While tenants’ sales of Langham Place Mall continued to outperform the market in 2024, office rental remained under pressure in view of the poor demand and supply situation. As a result, total rental income of the Trust decreased by 5.5% to HK$2,185 million. Net property income dropped 6.5% to HK$1,820 million. The higher-for-longer interest rate environment remained unfavourable for the Trust. The Trust recorded a drop in distributable income by 14.6% to HK$958 million and distribution per unit (“DPU”) decreased by 15.5% to HK$0.1422.Three Garden RoadDespite the sluggish momentum of the overall Central Grade A office leasing in 2024, occupancy of Three Garden Road continued to demonstrate resilience and was 82.6% as at 31 December 2024, similar to end of 2023. Rental income dropped 7.4% to HK$1,132 million (2023: HK$1,222 million) as a result of negative rental reversion.Langham Place Office TowerThe property remains an enviable lifestyle and wellness hub with lifestyle tenants accounting for 67% of the area as at 31 December 2024. Occupancy stood at 87.2% as at 31 December 2024. Rental income declined by 7.3% to HK$324 million (2023: HK$350 million). The “Six Dimensions Wellness Hub” programme was launched to continue promoting it as a one-stop wellness hub and cultivate prospects for medical and wellness tenants.Langham Place MallLangham Place Mall continued to outperform the market. Occupancy of the mall maintained a high level at 99.3% as at 31 December 2024 (31 December 2023: 98.6%). Tenants’ sales of the mall declined by 4.3% in 2024, compared with a 7.3% drop in Hong Kong retail sales. Overall, rental income of the mall dropped slightly by 1.6% to HK$728 million (2023: HK$740 million).DistributionDistributable income of the Trust dropped 14.6% to HK$958 million (2023: HK$1,122 million) and DPU for 2024 amounted to HK$0.1422 (2023: HK$0.1683). Based on the closing unit price of HK$1.73 recorded on 31 December 2024, the total DPU represented a distribution yield of 8.2%.Asset ValueThe appraised value of the Trust’s property portfolio was HK$60.1 billion as at 31 December 2024, compared with HK$62.9 billion as at 31 December 2023.Sustainability We have achieved the prestigious title of “Global Listed Sector Leader” and the highest five-star rating in the 2024 GRESB Real Estate Assessment. Three Garden Road has secured two Platinum certifications in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and WiredScore, marking it the first “Quadruple Platinum” Grade A existing office building in Hong Kong. During the year, we launched our inaugural “Champion REIT ESG Week”, collaborating with more than 20 partners and organisations from various sectors. Expanding upon the well-received Green Champion Challenge last year, we took a step forward by organising the EcoChampion Pledge. Additionally, in partnership with social enterprise V Cycle and more than 40 beauty tenants, we initiated the Langham Beauty’s Green Vitality Beauty Empties Recycling initiative at Langham Place Mall.OutlookLooking ahead, the macro economy outlook appears to be uncertain amid growing global geopolitical tensions. The unfavourable competitive operating landscape of the office market should continue to impact market rental in 2025. As a retail pioneer, Langham Place Mall will endeavour to provide one-of-a-kind experience for our patrons and will celebrate its 20th anniversary through a series of novel initiatives. We will remain agile while deepening collaboration with our stakeholders under the dynamic market environment. About Champion REIT (stock code: 2778)Champion Real Estate Investment Trust is a trust formed to own and invest in income producing office and retail properties. The Trust focuses on Grade A commercial properties in prime locations. It currently offers investors direct exposure to nearly 3 million sq. ft. of prime office and retail floor area. These include two Hong Kong landmark properties, Three Garden Road and Langham Place, as well as a joint venture stake in 66 Shoe Lane in Central London. The Trust has been awarded the top five-star rating by GRESB for two consecutive years since 2023.Website: www.championreit.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

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Mitsubishi Power Advances Bahrain’s Industrial Growth with Completion of Alba’s Power Station 5 Block 4 Combined Cycle Power Plant Project

MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb 19, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), today announced the successful completion of the Power Station 5 Block 4 gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power plant at Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba). This plant is powered by Mitsubishi Power's state-of-the-art, hydrogen-ready M701JAC gas turbine and steam turbine.The high-efficiency power plant was developed by a Mitsubishi Power consortium with SEPCOIII to expand Alba's captive power generation capacity in line with its growth and sustainability objectives, and to help accelerate the sustainable economic development of Bahrain.With a combined cycle output of 680.9 MW, the Mitsubishi Power M701JAC gas turbine represents the first deployment of this advanced JAC technology in a Middle Eastern aluminium smelter, contributing to Alba's decarbonization goals while ensuring energy security for its operations.Mitsubishi Power was able to complete the contract a month ahead of schedule and this new milestone marks the successful execution of the project, reinforcing Mitsubishi Power's track record in the delivery of high-efficiency and reliable power solutions for energy-intensive industries.The announcement was made during a ceremony held at Alba's Power Station 5 site attended by high-level officials from Alba including the Chairman of the Board Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali, Chief Power Officer Amin Sultan, and Alba's Executive Management Team and a senior delegation from Mitsubishi Power led by Mr. Takashi Tozawa, Vice President, Energy Systems at MHI and Mr. Khalid Salem, President, Middle East and North Africa, Mitsubishi Power. Senior officials from SEPCOIII were also present including SEPCOIII's Vice President, Kong Lingfen.Mr. Takashi Tozawa, Vice President, Energy Systems at MHI commented: "We are honored to celebrate this landmark project which introduced Mitsubishi Power's state-of-the-art power generation technology to the MENA region and we are proud to mark the completion of this significant milestone for our partner Alba. The successful start of commercial operation at the Power Station 5 Block 4 project with our world-leading, hydrogen-ready M701JAC Gas Turbine is a testament to our dedication to support our customers meet their energy goals as well as to decarbonizing heavy industry. This milestone not only underscores our strong collaboration but also plays a pivotal role in advancing Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030 and building a sustainable energy future for the Kingdom."Mr. Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chairman of Alba's Board of Directors added: "Power Station 5 Block 4 isn't just an expansion of our power capacity, it's a testament for Alba's vision for a sustainable future, and a powerful symbol of what is possible when innovation and partnership converge. This Project, delivered ahead of schedule thanks to the dedication of our teams and partners like Mitsubishi Power and SEPCOIII, propels us forward on our journey to a greener Bahrain, demonstrating that industrial growth and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand."As part of the agreement, Mitsubishi Power will continue supporting Alba through a Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA), ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance of the gas turbine. This ensures that Alba can maintain uninterrupted and efficient power generation, critical for sustaining its aluminium production and supporting Bahrain's industrial growth.Mitsubishi Power is committed to advancing energy solutions for utility and industrial application aligned with decarbonization and economic sustainability goals. Through its innovative gas turbine technologies and digital analytics solutions, Mitsubishi Power supports energy-intensive industries across the MENA region in achieving greater efficiency, resilience, and carbon reduction. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

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高盛上调云顶新耀目标价至48.32港元 认可其商业化进程加速

香港, 2025年2月19日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近日，高盛发布了最新的中国生物医药行业深度研究报告，持续看好医疗健康板块中的生物科技领域，并指出部分领先企业将在2025至2026年迎来盈亏平衡的重要节点。其中，云顶新耀（1952.HK）凭借其在肾病、自身免疫及抗感染领域的创新成果和卓越的商业化能力，获得高盛的高度认可。基于公司增长可见度的提升，高盛将其目标价从24.5港元上调至48.32港元，增幅达97%，显示出对公司未来增长潜力的坚定信心。高盛指出，云顶新耀在多个蓝海领域取得了显著进展，特别是在肾病领域、自身免疫和抗感染领域，展现出强劲的市场潜力，为公司收入持续增长提供了新的动力。在肾病领域，云顶新耀的核心产品耐赋康®已成功纳入新版国家医保目录，这一进展对公司短期业绩释放具有重要意义。根据高盛测算，入医保后的耐赋康®售价将极大降低患者支付压力，预计将推动需求大幅增长，助力公司销售快速放量。此外，云顶新耀的另一款用于治疗原发性膜性肾病（pMN）的在研产品EVER001，凭借其积极的临床数据，展现出广阔的全球化发展潜力。高盛研报预计，EVER001在中国市场的pMN适应症峰值销售额可达5.15亿元人民币，并有望推动公司估值进一步提升。未来，随着更多临床数据的公布和全球化布局的推进，其市场前景将进一步明朗。在自身免疫领域，云顶新耀第三款商业化产品伊曲莫德（VELSIPITY®）于2024年12月成功纳入广东省粤港澳大湾区内地九市临床急需港澳药品医疗器械目录，并在大湾区内地开出首张处方，标志着其正式惠及中国大陆患者。目前，伊曲莫德已在中国澳门和新加坡获批，并在中国香港和中国内地递交新药上市申请并获正式受理。除了核心商业化产品外，云顶新耀在mRNA技术平台的布局也取得了实质性进展。公司首款个性化肿瘤治疗性疫苗EVM16已启动临床试验，预计在未来将为全球肿瘤治疗领域带来革命性的新疗法。高盛研报指出，云顶新耀的"双轮驱动"战略，为公司提供了广阔的发展前景。随着EVER001的全球化推进以及mRNA平台的更多数据释放，云顶新耀未来仍有上行空间。与此同时，政策环境的持续优化也为创新药企的发展提供了有力支撑。随着《全链条支持创新药发展实施方案》等政策的落地，药品审评审批、医保支付及投融资等方面的条件进一步改善，为企业创新和商业化进程提供了更有利的外部环境。云顶新耀正紧抓这一政策机遇，加速推进核心产品的商业化与全球化布局，不断增强市场竞争力。基于云顶新耀在核心产品商业化进展、创新管线临床突破及全球市场拓展方面的强劲表现，高盛大幅上调其2024-2026年收入预期，并预计公司将在2025年迈向盈利拐点。高盛表示，云顶新耀凭借差异化的产品布局、卓越的商业化执行力以及全球市场拓展战略，已具备成为国际化生物制药企业的潜力，未来发展值得期待。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

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日清食品（香港）慈善基金连续第三年支持香港教育大学精英运动员

香港, 2025年2月19日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 日清食品（香港）慈善基金（「慈善基金」）宣布连续第三年支持香港教育大学（「教大」）精英运动员，并举行2024/2025 学年日清食品精英运动员奖学金颁奖典礼，为运动成绩出色且立志成为未来教育工作者的七位精英运动员颁发全额奖学金，以支付整个修业期的学费，确保他们能够专注学业，无须担心财务负担。该奖学金于2022年由日清食品（香港）慈善基金设立，旨在鼓励于教大修读健康教育（荣誉）学士课程及学位教师教育文凭课程的精英运动员在运动和学业上继续追求卓越，发挥潜能，希望他们可以成为推广运动健康的教育工作者。2024/2025学年新得奖的四名精英运动员分别是：赛艇代表陈柏匡先生和黄钲先生、前香港排球队代表林绮亭小姐以及榄球代表钱家裕小姐。慈善基金将该奖学金设为可续期形式，旨在为合资格的精英运动员提供整个学习期间的资助。2024/2025学年获得续期奖学金的三名精英运动员分别是：前香港单车队代表蔡钧乐先生、香港足毽队代表邓卓尧先生及香港单车队代表刘睿哲先生。日清食品（香港）慈善基金主席安藤清隆先生表示：「日清食品在香港扎根逾40年，我们服务本地社区的决心日益增强。奖学金为培养本地人才及促进社区发展的重要举措。秉承我们的创办人安藤百福先生『饮食和运动是健康的两大轴心』的信念，我们为香港教育大学的精英运动员以及香港中文大学食品及营养科学学系提供奖学金，今年共有20位得奖者，冀他们将来能与日清团队一起，通过饮食和运动，推广健康的生活方式。」香港教育大学副校长（研究与发展）陈智轩教授对慈善基金给予教大的慷慨支持表示感谢。他说：「教大致力培育精英运动员作可持续及双轨事业发展，我很高兴看到部分曾经得奖的学生已经开启了他们的教学生涯，激励年轻一代以他们为榜样不断奋进，有些得奖学生更成为本地体育行业的领袖人物。他们的成就不负奖学金的支持，亦不负母校的精心栽培。」主修体育的学位教师教育深造文凭奖学金得奖人及杰出榄球运动员钱家裕小姐对慈善基金表示衷心感谢。她说：「奖学金提供的宝贵支持，使我可以心无旁骛继续深造及加强我在体育方面的专业知识，促使我更专注为未来运动事业发展作出贡献。」图片说明日清食品（香港）慈善基金主席安藤清隆先生（中间右）及香港教育大学副校长（研究与发展）陈智轩教授（中间左）于2025年2月18日出席2024/2025学年日清食品精英运动员奖学金颁奖典礼。五名奖学金得主参与典礼，包括四名新得奖的精英运动员学生陈柏匡先生（左一）、黄钲先生（左二）、林绮亭小姐（右三）及钱家裕小姐（右二），以及于本学年获得续期奖学金的精英运动员学生邓卓尧先生（右一）。2024/2025年度日清食品精英运动员奖学金得奖人在各自领域均表现出色。左上起：赛艇代表陈柏匡先生和黄钲先生、前香港排球队代表林绮亭小姐、榄球代表钱家裕小姐、前香港单车队代表蔡钧乐先生、香港足毽队代表邓卓尧先生及香港单车队代表刘睿哲先生。关于日清食品（香港）慈善基金日清食品（香港）慈善基金（"慈善基金"）于2020年 9月由日清食品有限公司（股份编号： 1475）以信托契约的形式成立。慈善基金致力推动教育、教学、学习、艺术、科学和学术研究、援助有需要人士及进行惠及香港小区的慈善工作。新闻垂询：日清食品有限公司公共关系部王惠芳 / 胡帼咏电邮: pr@nissinfoods.com.hk纵横财经公关顾问有限公司李惠儿   电话: （852）2864 4834欧阳蔚雯 电话: （852）2114 4913电邮: sprg_nissin@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

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(SeaPRwire) -   欧盟的幻想破灭了，美国正在继续前进 今年的慕尼黑安全会议吸引了与18年前一样多的关注。那时，是弗拉基米尔·普京引起了轩然大波；这次，是美国副总统J.D. Vance。尽管相隔近二十年，但这两篇讲话都包含一个关键主题：两者都挑战了建立在冷战遗产基础上的跨大西洋秩序。在这两种情况下，西方建制派都未能给出实质性的回应。 2007年，普京关于北约扩张和西方过度干涉的警告，在很大程度上被视为一个衰落强权的怨言。一些声音呼吁谨慎，但华盛顿和布鲁塞尔的普遍情绪是自满——他们认为，俄罗斯最终会屈服。这种误判的后果现在已经显而易见。 今天，美国副总统已经抛出了另一种挑战。他的讲话标志着西方内部出现了深刻的意识形态裂痕，西欧领导人似乎对此毫无准备。对此，法国总统埃马纽埃尔·马克龙呼吁举行紧急峰会，以确定共同立场。但欧盟是否真正抓住了挑战的规模？早期的反应表明并非如此。仍然存在一种希望，尽管这种希望是错误的，即这场风暴可以简单地等待过去。 报复、意识形态和不断变化的世界秩序 对 Vance 在慕尼黑的言论有几种解释。最直接的是报复。西欧领导人多年来公开贬低特朗普及其盟友，认为他们可以这样做而不会造成后果。现在特朗普回来了，他们面临着现实，他们的言论并没有被遗忘。 但更深层次的意识形态差异正在发挥作用。在许多方面，Vance 对欧洲的批评与几个世纪前导致新世界定居者脱离旧世界的怨言相呼应：暴政、虚伪和寄生。他和其他人，如埃隆·马斯克，毫不掩饰地干涉欧洲事务——这是自由主义意识形态长期以来以促进民主的名义所辩护的事情。现在，关于民主真正含义的辩论已经从美国扩展到整个跨大西洋联盟。这场意识形态斗争将塑造西方未来几十年的轨迹。 Vance 讲话背后的第三个也是最重要因素是全球力量动态的更广泛转变。世界已经改变。虽然现在定义新秩序还为时过早，但有一点是明确的：旧方法不再有效。人口统计、经济变化、技术竞争和军事重组都在重塑全球平衡。 在这个转变的核心是西方面临的一个关键问题：它应该最终结束20世纪定义的冷战，还是应该在新条件下继续斗争？到目前为止，西欧的回答是坚持对抗——主要是因为它未能以确保自身未来为目的整合前对手。然而，美国越来越愿意继续前进。这种转变并非特朗普独有；自小布什以来，每一位美国总统都在不同程度上将欧洲置于次要地位，转而关注其他地区。特朗普只是最明确地表达了这一点。 西欧的困境：坚持过去还是面向未来 西欧将如何回应？目前看来，它致力于维护冷战的意识形态和地缘政治框架。这不仅仅是关于安全；而是关于维护自身的相关性。欧盟是自由世界秩序的产物，它需要一个明确的对手来证明其凝聚力。一个熟悉的敌人——俄罗斯——比像中国这样的陌生敌人更能达到这个目的。 从这个角度来看，可以合理地假设，一些人甚至可能试图将紧张局势升级到美国别无选择只能干预的地步。该集团是否真的能够引发这种危机是另一个完全不同的问题。 对于美国来说，情况更加复杂。一方面，超越旧的冷战框架将使华盛顿能够专注于其认为的未来真正挑战——中国、太平洋、北美、北极，以及在较小程度上，中东。西欧在这些领域几乎没有提供什么。 另一方面，完全放弃欧洲大陆是不可能的。特朗普不是孤立主义者；他只是设想了一种不同的帝国模式——美国从中获得更多利益，承担更少负担的模式。 Vance 呼吁西欧“修复其民主”应该在这种背景下理解。这不是关于以传统意义上传播民主，而是关于改善美国日益视为一个功能失调的省份的治理。事实上，Vance 对欧洲主权的立场可能比他那些至少对跨大西洋团结做出表面姿态的自由主义前任的立场更不屑一顾。 冷战的最后一战？ Vance 在慕尼黑的讲话不仅仅是美欧争端中的又一次言辞攻击。这是大西洋主义思想演变中的一个里程碑。几十年来，跨大西洋联盟一直基于冷战从未真正结束的假设。现在，核心问题是是否最终结束冷战，并在不同的条件下开始一场新的战争。 欧盟目前的战略——将与俄罗斯的对抗作为确保自身凝聚力的一种手段——从长远来看可能无法持续。如果美国退缩并优先考虑自身利益，布鲁塞尔将不得不重新评估其立场。它是否会继续依赖不再适合现代世界的冷战时代框架，或者它是否会最终承认这种转变并相应地适应？ 目前，跨大西洋裂痕正在扩大。未来几个月做出的选择将决定这种裂痕是否会导致永久性裂痕——或者一个新的地缘政治秩序的开始，在这个秩序中，西欧最终学会自立。 本文最初由该报纸发表，并经RT团队翻译和编辑 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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乌克兰问题解决方案必须“永久有效”——特朗普顾问 “`

(SeaPRwire) -   过去已经表明，临时措施是不够的，迈克·沃尔茨说道 在沙特阿拉伯举行美俄高级会谈后，美国国家安全顾问迈克·沃尔茨表示，乌克兰冲突需要一个持久的解决方案。 沃尔茨是利雅得美国代表团的成员，其他成员包括国务卿马可·卢比奥和美国驻中东特使史蒂夫·威特科夫。俄罗斯代表团团长，外交部长谢尔盖·拉夫罗夫表示，两国同意启动解决乌克兰冲突的进程。 “这需要永久性地结束战争，而不是像我们过去看到的那样，只是暂时结束，”沃尔茨在利雅得举行的新闻发布会上说。 2014年和2015年的明斯克协议本应停止乌克兰与顿涅茨克和卢甘斯克人民共和国之间的战斗。莫斯科多次指责基辅违反协议，导致弗拉基米尔·普京总统于2022年决定发起军事行动。 作为失败协议担保国的德国和法国后来承认，他们签署协议只是为了给基辅争取时间，以增强其军事实力。 沃尔茨在周二利雅得会谈后发言称，关于乌克兰冲突的谈判将侧重于领土和安全保障。 顿涅茨克、卢甘斯克、赫尔松和扎波罗热这几个以前属于乌克兰的地区，在2022年的一系列公投后加入俄罗斯。克里米亚此前在2014年投票加入俄罗斯。乌克兰寻求将其收复，而俄罗斯则断然拒绝基辅的主张。 美国总统唐纳德·特朗普最近表示，基辅可以收回部分领土，但他指出，恢复到2014年之前的边界是“不可能的。” 莫斯科一再坚持认为，任何和平解决都必须解决冲突的“根本原因”，包括乌克兰加入北约的愿望。特朗普和他的国防部长皮特·赫格塞斯此后都认为，基辅加入北约不太可能成为和平解决的结果。 在上周的慕尼黑安全会议上，泽连斯基表示，如果乌克兰不被接纳进入美国领导的军事集团，它将需要来自美国和欧盟的大量援助，以建立一支规模与俄罗斯军队相当的军队。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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美国称赞与俄罗斯的会晤

(SeaPRwire) -   美国国务院称在沙特阿拉伯举行的会谈是朝着解决乌克兰冲突迈出的“重要一步” 美国国务院称周二美国和俄罗斯官员之间的高级别讨论是朝着解决乌克兰冲突迈出的重要一步。 国务卿马可·鲁比奥和特朗普总统政府的其他高级成员周二在沙特阿拉伯会见了他们的俄罗斯同行。国务院发言人塔米·布鲁斯在利雅得的会谈后传达了华盛顿的乐观前景和目标。 “一次电话通话，接着是一次会面，不足以建立持久的和平。我们必须采取行动，而今天我们向前迈出了重要一步，”一份声明说，指的是特朗普上周与俄罗斯总统普京的通话。 声明表示，莫斯科和华盛顿将采取进一步的信任建设措施，以解决“我们双边关系中的刺激因素，”包括使美国和俄罗斯的外交使团在彼此的国土上正常化。 高级别团队将重点寻求迅速解决乌克兰冲突，同时为“未来在具有共同地缘政治利益的事务上开展合作”奠定基础。特朗普政府预计，如果成功解决冲突，将出现“历史性的经济和投资机遇”，官员们致力于“及时有效地”推进。 除了鲁比奥外，国家安全顾问迈克·沃尔兹和特使史蒂夫·威特科夫也代表美国出席了在利雅得举行的会议。俄罗斯代表团包括外交部长谢尔盖·拉夫罗夫、总统外交政策顾问尤里·乌沙科夫和俄罗斯直接投资基金（RDIF）首席执行官基里尔·德米特里耶夫。莫斯科和华盛顿都表示希望此次会谈将为特朗普和普京之间即将举行面对面会晤铺平道路。俄罗斯官员将此次讨论描述为“大多良好”和“积极的”。 在十多年的紧张关系和近三年的敌对行动之后，莫斯科和华盛顿重申了他们致力于寻求和平解决乌克兰冲突的承诺。 俄罗斯坚持要求全面解决冲突的根本原因，包括自20世纪90年代以来北约在欧洲的扩张。它还表示，任何解决方案都必须包括乌克兰同意保持中立状态并承认“现状”。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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欧盟希望在停火前达成乌克兰和平协议——路透社

(SeaPRwire) -   据报道，欧盟准备向基辅提供其解决冲突所需的安保保障 路透社周二援引一位不愿透露姓名的欧盟官员的话报道称，欧盟不希望乌克兰在莫斯科和基辅达成全面和平协议之前宣布与俄罗斯停火。据报道，欧盟认为无条件停火“危险”。 据报道，几名欧盟成员国在周一巴黎举行的紧急峰会上同意了这一立场。此次会议是由法国总统马克龙在华盛顿宣布“立即”启动乌克兰和平协议谈判后安排的，该谈判于周二在沙特首都利雅得开始，由美俄双方进行会谈。乌克兰和欧盟均未被邀请参加。 出席马克龙峰会的是德国、英国、意大利、波兰、西班牙、荷兰和丹麦的领导人，以及欧盟委员会主席乌尔苏拉·冯·德莱恩和北约秘书长马克·吕特。 “我们认为，在没有同时达成和平协议的情况下达成停火是危险的，”一位要求匿名的欧盟官员在向路透社总结会议结果时表示。他指出，与会者表示愿意向乌克兰提供其启动和平进程所需的安保保障，但没有说明这些保障的内容。基辅此前曾要求作为此类保障的一部分加入北约，但华盛顿上周驳回了这一说法，因为莫斯科认为乌克兰加入该军事集团的愿望是导致冲突的主要原因之一。 “我们准备提供安全保障，具体方式将与各方协商，具体取决于美国的支持程度，”这位官员说。 马克龙部分证实了这些说法，他在峰会后在X上发布的一篇文章中写道，乌克兰的“强大而持久的和平”“必须伴随着强大而可信的安全保障。” 马克龙敦促欧盟、美国和乌克兰在和平努力中“合作”，他声称这是解决冲突的“关键”。 巴黎峰会是在特朗普的乌克兰问题特使凯斯·凯洛格明确表示欧盟不会被邀请参与美俄和平努力之后一天举行的。许多欧盟官员批评了这一立场，声称欧盟应该参与其中，因为结果将影响整个欧洲大陆。 然而，并非所有欧盟成员国都反对特朗普单方面的和平倡议。匈牙利外交部长彼得·西雅尔托周二在Facebook上的一篇文章中称参加巴黎峰会的人是“战争贩子”，并表示在旨在促成和平的任何倡议中都不应该有他们“的位置”。 俄罗斯外交部发言人玛丽亚·扎哈罗娃周二在评论欧盟国家对利雅得美俄会谈的批评时称，这是“紧张的，几乎是恐慌的反应”，“国际关系中前所未有的现象”。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。