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2018年台美雙邊貿易總額達762億美元，是30年來新高，今年持續加速中。上個月，財訊雜誌專訪時任AIT經濟組代理組長羅峻平，談談美台經濟關係近來的正面走向。舉例來說，台灣有很好的新創文化，但有時候缺乏國際參與的管道。羅峻平表示：「我們希望世界各國的公部門，在找夥伴的時候都能想到台灣。」現在就來看看美台活躍經濟關係的五大證據：https://www.wealth.com.tw/home/articles/21756

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Bilateral trade between Taiwan and the United States totaled 76.2 billion in USD in 2018, a 30-year high, and is still accelerating this year. Wealth Magazine last month interviewed Mike Pignatello, then AIT's acting Economic Section chief, who talked about the recent, positive changes to U.S.-Taiwan economic ties. For example, it is well-known that Taiwan embraces a culture of innovation, but sometimes lacks international channels of engagement. Pignatello said, “We hope that the public sectors of all countries will think of Taiwan when they are looking for partners." Let’s take a look at the five major indicators of the hot economic relationship between the United States and Taiwan: https://www.wealth.com.tw/home/articles/21756

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我是國榮。來自澳洲昆士蘭省，讀中學時成績非常好，分數已足夠在大學選讀任何一科。當時我希望成為一名醫生，因為可以幫助他人。我在新南威爾斯大學讀醫科，第一年是住在雪梨北區一個朋友家中，第二年入住大學國際宿舍，宿舍規定最少有半數是留學生，不是澳洲人。最先兩年結識了不少香港、新加玻、馬來西亞的朋友，與他們很合得來，不過最重要是入住宿舍後，便遇到了香港的流行歌曲。有一天我行經走廊時，聽到一些很悅耳的音樂，我便問同學這是甚麽歌曲及可否借給我欣賞，他便借了給我。我已忘記是Leslie還是Alan的歌，但肯定是其中一位。因為很喜歡這些歌曲，便到唐人街購買，後來一邊聽歌一邊看歌詞，因此慢慢地學識了很多中文字。
因為喜歡唱歌，所以在大學的同學活動，開始演唱中文歌，也曾參加香港學生會舉辦的歌唱比賽，參賽歌曲是「愛的根源」，結果獲得亞軍。我很清楚記得，國際宿舍為了文化交流，每年舉辦一次國際晚宴，希望不同種族的學生可以表演和分享文化。Leslie在一九八五年 唱Monica獲得獎項，那是一首我很喜歡的歌曲，所以在文化交流晚會我便選擇唱Monica。當時同學覺得很驚奇，我怎可能唱Monica。我是跟着錄影帶，學習他的舞步和唱歌技巧。我不停地在公眾地方練習，其他同學看到我很用心練習，也過來幫助我。在台上表演時有幾位同學為我伴舞，當晚演出非常成功。
一九八五年Leslie和幾位香港天皇巨星，來澳洲開演唱會。演唱會的主辦公司，需要義務司機，朋友問我能否當義務司機。我答應了，後來知道是當Leslie的司機。有一天他放假不用排練，我們便駕車往坎培拉，當日天氣多雲有微雨，甚麽也看不清楚，喝過咖啡後便離開，回程是Leslie駕駛，他的英語非常好，途中我們愉快地暢談，這次旅程對我來說是很重要的事情。
一九八六年Alan到來澳洲，我又當了他的司機。在他入住的酒店，介紹人在偶像面前，誤把我的名字說成河詠麟，當時在偶像面前我也不懂怎樣矯正。大約有兩年很多人以為我是河詠麟。他的四位女和音，知道我懂得唱他的歌，所以告訴了他，在排練那天他叫我上台一起唱。認識Leslie 和Alan兩位巨星，對我的影響很大，聽到他們的歌，和看到觀眾的反應，我開始對香港的歌唱發展很重視。
因為常常想着唐人街和唱歌，沒有用功讀書，因此醫科的第三年考試不合格，需要重讀，在一九八六年重讀了三個月便決定退學。
後來做了三份洗碗碟工作，還做了個多月砌磚的工作，我把工作一年多，所得工資儲起來，買了一張單程機票和帶了一千澳元，便到來香港發展。唯一的準備是問一個朋友能否到他的家中居住。他的父親很勉強地答應，但需要收租金。我甚麽準備也沒有，只是刻意買了一張單程機票，是因為不想遇到少許困難便放棄，返回澳洲。
初到香港時甚麼都不認識，沒有計劃，也沒有朋友。我最先是住在廣播道，但我的朋友不是在那裡居住，因為他還在讀書。初來時沒有事做，所以在外面逛了幾天，有一天意外地行到紅磡體育館，中門外有四名男士在吸煙，他們竟然叫我河詠麟。原來他們是Alan的樂隊成員，在一九八六年見過面，但相隔一年，竟然還可以記起我，這就是緣分。當時Alan正在為演唱會排練，他們帶我進去體育館，這樣便再見到Alan。一九八七年的演唱會是三十一場，我看了三十場。本來打算看足三十一場，但是有少許問題出現，因為我住的地方有規定，晚上十時半後便會關門，不會再讓人進出。但演唱會是不會這麽早便完場，每晚看完演唱會，我會行去尖沙嘴，然後再步行回廣播道，然後在公園外的石椅小睡，到五時公園開門便進去睡覺，但最終因捱不住，有一晚沒有去看演唱會。有一次Alan突然問我，今晚可否上台唱歌，我說當然可以，便成為他的嘉賓。我第一次表演Alan十分開心，但第二次他在台上介紹，有一個外國人，唱他的歌十分出色，當他呼喚河詠麟出場，因為我不在場，所以沒有出現。後來他問我為何沒有出現，我便向他解釋原因，他便安排我入住酒店，直到演唱會完結。所以便有第三次呼喚我上台，這是我第二次成為嘉賓跟他一起唱「朋友」，真是十分興奮。到八月他的生日會也有邀請我做嘉賓，其實每一件發生的事情都是有關係的。
後來我在北角僑冠大厦租了一間劏房居住，有一次從北角行到中環，看到一間職業介紹公司的招聘啟示，我便前往應徵。當時職員說我可以教英文，但我不是教師，他認為沒有問題，便介紹我到一間補習社工作。在補習社工作了幾個月，有一位同事看到一張電視台的海報，需要招聘 一個西方人，但要懂得說中文。我致電應徵，他是一位獨立經紀，我說沒有經驗和廣東話也不是很好，他說沒有問題。我便去見一位電視台女監製，她給我一段英文劇本，要我讀出來。因為很緊張，五分鐘都不能出聲，我跟自己說，不嘗試會後侮一生。那一段對白是警官責備下級，責備人一定是很大聲的，所以我便很大聲說出來。當時她正在做自己的事，沒有再理會我，但我的叫聲使她大吃一驚。因為沒有其他外國人給她選擇，她無奈地聘請了我，這套劇集需要兩個西方人，另外一位是當主角，從那時開始，便在電視台工作了二十年。
二零一四年九月我在N o w T V的一個音樂節目做嘉賓，在一間音樂室裡我和三位節目主持人，唱歌和談論音樂。到最近才知道，他們三位是100毛的老闆。到聖誕100毛找我拍攝雜誌封面，我不知為何找我拍攝封面，原來三位老闆是認識我的，只是我自己不知道。
二零一五年八月他們聯絡我，他們有一首歌，問我會否願意演唱，那首歌曲我很熟悉，歌詞十分口語化，應該可以學到的。但當時是星期五，表演是在星期日，只得兩天時間作準備，所以我很用心練習。舞台是有電視屏幕可以看到歌詞，但我盡量避免看電視屏幕，只是有需要時才看一看，便可以放心地唱。能夠上台非常開心，我可以扮了演一個角色，唱一首悅耳和有趣的歌，觀眾很熱鬧和興奮，真是十分難得。我知道這是一生一次，這不是自己可以做到，是他們給我機會。那首歌很受歡迎，而且登上了流行榜。聖誕節前他們聯絡我，表示將會舉辦總選，問我會否參加，我便欣然答應了。當天每位表演者，會有兩首歌曲，在十二月廿六日接到新歌，我從沒有聽過那首歌，是一首說唱歌曲，而且歌詞很陌生，對我來說十分困難，所以我不停地練習了四百多次。當晚表演由Now T V直播，有七十萬人觀看，想不到自己能夠獲得香港區最受歡迎男歌星獎，當宣佈我的名字時，極度開心，無人能想到，唱出真香港的歌曲，是由一個西方人唱出，可以感動到別人。這是天時地利人和，超乎現實，簡直是一個奇蹟。因為那首歌不是我揀選，是別人給我的，練習這首歌時眼睛常常都會充了滿淚水和很感動。
西方人在香港發展演藝事業是十分困難的，機會不多，只能扮演一些無關重要的角色，但我從來沒有想過放棄。五年前我計劃灌錄一張唱片，因為胃酸倒流，把聲帶灼傷，使我聲音變得沙啞，這件事使我非常懊惱，因為辛苦練習多年，卻發生了這個問題，後來我矯正了唱歌方法，問題得以改善，可以繼續唱歌，現在準備為唱片再進行錄音工作。
最近有很多關於少數族裔的事情出現在我身上 ，現在我為一個港台節目做旁白，是關於少數族裔在香港。他們在本地娛樂圈發展是十分困難，因為在一個有九成是同一種族的地方，看電視或電影，也是會看自己的種族，未必會看少數族裔。如果他們幾個人合作，做一個節目，然後在網上發放，是有機會成功。香港有很多少數族裔居住，有些人的中文比我好，他們也愛香港。
我心目中的香港人，是要做香港人做的事，吃香港人吃的食物，關心香港，不看膚色，希望他們也能說廣東話，最重要是覺得香港是自己的家，這便是真正的香港人。

I am Gregory. I hail from Queensland, Australia. During my high school years, my grades were excellent. They were good enough for me to enroll in any subject that I wanted to in university. At that time, I wanted to become a doctor because I could help others. I studied Medicine at the University of New South Wales. In my first year, I lived in my friend’s home located in North Sydney. During my second year, I lived in International House at the university. It was a rule for the school campus to have at least 50 percent overseas students. They cannot be Australians. I met a lot of Hong Kong, Singaporean and Malaysian friends in my first two years. I was able to get along with them very well. But what is most important was that after living in International House, I came across Hong Kong pop music. One day I was walking along the corridors and overheard beautifully melodic music. I asked my classmate what music he was listening to and if he could lend me the music to listen to. He leant it to me.
I have forgotten whether it was the music of Leslie or Alan. But I am sure it was one of them because I really liked that kind of music. I went to Chinatown to buy it. Eventually, I listened to the music as I read the lyrics. In turn, I slowly picked up a lot of Chinese characters.
I attended many different functions to perform Cantonese songs in university because I really liked to sing. I also attended a singing competition organized by the Hong Kong student association. The competition song was ‘Root of Love’. In the end I won second runner-up. I clearly remember International House wanted to organize cultural exchanges so they held international banquets each year. Their hope was for students from different ethnic backgrounds to perform and share their culture.
In 1985, Leslie won an award for singing ‘Monica’. It was a song that I really loved. During the international cultural exchange banquet, I chose to sing ‘Monica’. At that time my classmates were very surprised. How can I sing ‘Monica’? I followed the videos to learn the dance steps and singing techniques. I kept on practicing in public. Other students witnessed how hard I was practicing and came over to help me out. A few classmates became my accompanying dancers as I danced on stage. The performance that night was extremely successful.
Leslie and a group of Hong Kong superstars visited Australia to hold concerts in 1985. The concert organizer needed a voluntary driver. My friends asked me whether I wanted to be the voluntary driver. I accepted the offer. In the end I found out that I would become Leslie’s driver. There was one day when he was on break and did not need to rehearse. We drove to Canberra. It was cloudy and there was light rain on that day. We could not see clearly. After having a coffee, we left. Leslie was next to drive. His English was very good. During the journey back we chatted happily. The trip was very important to me.
In 1986, Alan came to Australia. I was also his driver. Our mutual friend misread my name as “Ho Wing Lun” in front of my idol during his stay at the hotel. I was not able to correct him at the time because Alan (“Wing Lun”) was my idol. Many people thought I was called “Ho Wing Lun” for around two years. His four back-up singers knew I was able to sing Alan’s songs. That was why they told him about it. During rehearsal day, he told me to sing with him on stage. Knowing superstars like Leslie and Alan had a great impact on me. To be able to listen to their songs and to witness the reactions from the audience led me to become interested in a singing career in Hong Kong.
I did not put in a lot of effort in my studies because I always thought of Chinatown and singing. Consequently, I failed my medical examinations in my third year. I had to re-take my subjects. In 1986, I re-took my studies for three months but then I decided to quit school.
In the end I juggled three dish washing jobs and also many months of brick laying work. I saved up a whole year of my salary and bought a one-way ticket to Hong Kong. I also carried $1000 Australian dollars on me. I then went to Hong Kong to develop my career. I only asked my friend whether I could stay at his place as preparation to living in my new homeland. His father reluctantly agreed but had to receive rent. I did not have anything equipped or prepared. I only purposely bought a one-way ticket because I did not want to easily give up when I encountered minor difficulties and return to Australia.
When I first arrived in Hong Kong, I did not know anything. I did not have any plans. I also did not have any friends. Initially, I lived in Broadcast Drive but my friend did not live there because he was still studying. I did not have anything to do at first. That was why I hung around Hong Kong for several days. One day, by coincidence, I came across Hung Hom Coliseum. At the entrance, there were four men smoking. They noticed me and surprisingly called out “Ho Wing Lun”. They were, in fact, members of Alan’s band. We have first met in 1986. Surprisingly, they remembered me after a whole year. That is called fate. At that time, Alan was preparing for his concert. The four men brought me inside the Coliseum. I saw Alan. There were 31 shows in his 1987 concert. I watched 30 of them. I intended to watch all 31 shows but there was a slight problem. There were rules at my guest house. After ten thirty each night, the door to the home will be locked. Nobody was allowed to enter or leave the house. But concerts do not end so early. So, after watching each concert in the evening, I would walk to Tsim Sha Tsui and then walk back to Broadcast Drive. I would sleep on the concreate seats outside the park. When the park opens at five in the morning, I will go in and sleep. Eventually, I was unable to handle it. One night I cannot watch a show. Once Alan asked me “Can you sing on stage tonight?” I told him “Of course I can.” I became his special guest. Alan was extremely happy when I first performed. By the second show, he announced that: “There is a westerner who can sing my songs very well.” He called out my name “Ho Wing Lun!” But because I was not at the scene, I did not show up. Eventually, he asked me why I did not show up. I explained my reason to him. He then arranged a hotel for me to stay at until the end of the concert. That was why he was able to call me out the third time! That was my second time as special guest singing “Friends” with him. It was exhilarating. In August, he introduced me as a special guest at his birthday party. Actually, everything happens for a reason and everything is interconnected.
Soon after, I rented a tiny flat at a building in North Point to live in. I walked from North Point to Central once. I came across a recruitment agency looking to hire. I went in to give it a shot. At that time, the staff said I could teach English but I was not a teacher. The staff said it was not a problem and introduced me to work at a learning center. After working there for a few months, a colleague saw a TV station’s poster. They were looking to recruit a westerner but that person needs to be able to speak Cantonese. I called to give it a try. The person who answered was an independent agent. I told that agent I had no experience and my Cantonese was not very good. The agent told me it was not a problem. I went to see the TV station’s female producer. She gave me an English script and wanted me to read it out. I was so nervous that I did not utter a word in five minutes. I told myself, if I do not try, I will regret it for life. The dialogue depicted a police telling off a subordinate. When you tell someone off, you must be very loud so, I read my lines out very loudly. At that time, the female producer was doing her own work and did not care about me but because I was so loud, I frightened her! As there were no other westerners for her to choose from, she had no choice but to hire me. The TV show required two westerners. The other westerner played the main character. From then onwards, I worked at the TV station for twenty years.
In September 2014, I appeared as a guest on a NowTV music program. I was in a band room with the three show hosts. We sang and discussed music. Only recently, I found out that they were the Founders of 100 Most. When it was Christmas, 100 Most invited me to appear on the cover of their magazine. I did not know why they wanted me to do it – only to find out that the Founders of the magazine already knew who I was! It was just me who did not know that.
In August 2015, 100 Most contacted me and asked me whether I wanted to sing this particular song. I was very familiar with the song lyrics. The lyrics were very colloquial. I should be able to learn it. It was Friday. The performance was on Sunday. I only had two days to prepare for it. That was why I practiced very hard. The stage showcased the lyrics. But I tried my best not to look at them. I would only glance at them when I needed to. I felt more confident and assured as I sang.
I was extremely elated to be able to perform on stage. I can play a role singing a wonderful and amusing song. The audience was super warm and excited. It was a moment to be treasured. I know this can only happen once in my life. It cannot be done by myself. It is because I was given a chance by 100 Most. The song was very popular and hit the charts. Before Christmas, 100 Most contacted me and expressed that there would be a final election of the songs. They asked me whether I would like to participate. I was more than happy to give it a try. On the day of the show, each contestant would have two songs.
On the 26th of December, I received the new song. I have never heard of the song before. It was a rap song. I was very unfamiliar with the lyrics. I found them very difficult. That was why I kept practicing it for more than four hundred times. The show was broadcasted live by NowTV. Around seven hundred thousand people watched the broadcast. I cannot imagine winning the Best Hong Kong Male Singer. When my name was announced, I was extremely delighted. Nobody can imagine that a westerner was able to sing a song about ‘real Hong Kong’. It can touch people. It was something that happened at the right place and at the right time. It was also surreal and a complete miracle. It is because the song was not selected by me. It was given to me by others. My eyes were often wet from practicing this song. I was very touched.
It is very difficult for westerners to develop their artistry in the entertainment industry. Chances are slim. They can only play roles that are irrelevant and unimportant. But I never thought of giving up. Five years ago I planned to record my own album. But because of stomach acid reflux, my vocal chords got damaged. My voice became hoarse and coarse. It brought me a lot of frustrations because I have worked hard for many years. Then this happened. I then amended my singing techniques and the issue improved significantly. I was able to sing again. I am now working on re-recording my new album.
A lot of ethnic minority issues materialized around me as of late. I am currently the voice over for a RTHK program about ethnic minorities in Hong Kong. It is very hard for them to develop their career in the local entertainment industry. It is because when 90 percent of the people share the same skin color comes together in a particular place, those watching TV or film will tend to watch people of their own skin color. They may not watch ethnic minorities. If a group of ethnic minorities work together to create a program for the web, it may work out. There are a lot of ethnic minorities residing in Hong Kong. Some of their Chinese is better than mine. They also love Hong Kong very much.
‘Hong Kongers’, to me, are people who need to do things ‘Hong Kongers’ do. Eat Hong Kong food. Care about Hong Kong. And do not look at skin color. I hope they can also speak Cantonese. Most importantly, they should regard Hong Kong as their home. Then, they are ‘real Hong Kongers’.

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https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/world/story20200911-1083974

*【越南外長范平明：東南亞歡迎美軍維護南中國海和平】
越南外交部長范平明在東協線上會議上表示，東南亞國家希望美國在維護南中國海和平中發揮作用，反駁了北京關於美軍破壞該地區穩定的說法。范平明當天在東協10個成員國的代表和美國國務卿蓬佩奧舉行的會議上，表達了這個立場。范平明說：“我們歡迎美國為東協維護南中國海和平、穩定與發展所作的努力，作出建設性與積極的貢獻。”
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/world/story20200911-1083977

*【蓬佩奧：美國將向全球廣泛提供安全有效冠病疫苗】
美國國務卿蓬佩奧10日在東協峰會的外長網路會議上，表明美國將會盡力提供各種所需資源，以開發出安全有效和負擔得起的冠病疫苗，並向全球廣泛提供疫苗和療法以協助共同抵禦冠病。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/world/story20200911-1083975

*【中印外長達成共識：兩國邊防部隊儘快脫離接觸】
中國國務委員兼外交部長王毅當地時間10日在莫斯科出席上海合作組織外長會期間會見了印度外交部長蘇傑生。兩國外長坦誠和建設性地討論了中印邊境形勢發展及中印關係，會見中達成五項共識
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20200911-1084059

*【日防長高談中國東海威脅論 深信美國會為日本而戰】
日本國防部長河野太郎指稱中國會把東海軍事化，並表示深信美國會為日本而戰。今年是美日結盟60周年，日經新聞與美國智庫戰略與國際研究中心（CSIS）為此協辦線上研討會，河野太郎週三在此研討會上發言。據日經屬下英文雜誌《亞洲評論》昨日報導，河野談及中國時措辭鷹派十足。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/world/story20200911-1083983

*【對中方記者施壓後 傳澳洲政府撤銷兩中國學者簽證】
中澳矛盾一進步升級，繼對在澳洲的中國記者施壓後，有報導稱澳洲還撤銷了兩名中國學者的簽證。中國華東師範大學澳洲研究中心主任陳弘在發給路透社的電郵透露，他收到了來自澳洲內政部有關簽證被取消的信件。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20200911-1083970

*【習近平下周與中德歐領導人視頻會晤 進一步發出中歐加強溝通合作信號】
中國希望通過中德歐領導人會晤進一步發出中歐致力加強溝通合作的信號，但歐盟方面預料將就香港課題，再次向中國施壓。中國外交部宣佈，國家主席習近平將在下週一（14日）同德國總理梅克爾、歐洲理事會主席米歇爾、歐盟委員會主席馮德萊恩共同舉行中德歐領導人視頻會晤。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20200911-1083965

*【美國出售香港物業 學者：美收縮在港政治活動】
中美兩國關係持續緊張之際，美國政府早前突然以公開招標形式出售在香港的一塊大型房產地皮，結果前天由香港地產發展商恒隆集團以25.66億港元的低價投得。有受訪學者認為，美國政府這次匆忙出售在港物業，反映《香港國安法》推出後，美國正逐漸收縮在香港的政治活動。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/finance/china/story20200911-1084036

*【美副國務卿凱克拉奇下周訪台 主持經濟與商業對話】
繼上個月初美國衛生與公共服務部長阿札爾高調訪台後，據稱美國副國務卿凱克拉奇（Keith Krach）將於本月17日至19日訪台，主持“台美經濟與商業對話”（US-Taiwan Economic and Commercial Dialogue）。台灣外交部對此回應說，台美雙方還在就經濟商業對話舉辦的時間、形式、議題等相關規劃進行磋商，也期盼台美經濟商業高階對話能夠順利展開。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/finance/china/story20200911-1084033

*【知情人士：中國將禁和捷克參議院議長相關的企業進入大陸市場】
消息人士透露，中國大陸將不發展與相關企業的合作，而且維維斯特奇爾率領的訪問台灣的的代表團中的所有個人都將被禁止進入中國。維斯特奇爾無視北京的反對，8月30日率領代表團抵達台灣，展開六天訪問行程。這是自1989年以來，台灣與捷克交流層級最高的一次。維斯特奇爾率領的代表團共有89名成員，包括布拉格市長賀瑞蔔、八位元參議員以及媒體記者、學術文化界代表等。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20200911-1084081

*【新航集團裁退約2400員工】
這次被裁人數占新航集團全員的11％，相信是本地史上最大規模的裁員之一，受影響的包括新航、勝安和酷航的機師、空服員、地勤人員及培訓生。
新加坡航空集團昨天宣佈削減旗下三家航空公司約4300個職位，由於新航今年3月就凍結招聘，部分員工也已自願解約或提早退休，最終須裁退的本地及海外員工總數約為2400人。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20200911-1083932

*【美瘦身版紓困方案遭參議院否決】
美國參議院拒絕通過由參院多數黨領袖麥康納提出的“瘦身版”紓困方案。美國參院週四以52票反對、47票贊成的表決結果，拒絕通過總值約3000億美元的2019冠狀病毒疾病大流行援助配套。參院需要60票才能通過這項法案。共和黨參議員羅伯特向記者表示，談判“看來已走入死胡同……我們不僅面對冠病大流行，還面對政治（鬥爭）大流行”。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/world/story20200911-1084072

*【美國最嚴重逾19萬人死 全球冠病死亡病例已超過90萬起】
美國病例增速雖已較7月峰值時減緩，但在全國約40%的地區，病例仍在上升，而隨著大學生返回各大學城，情況可能進一步加劇。全球冠病死亡病例週三破90萬起，累計確診病例超過2770萬起。美國仍是受疫情影響最嚴重的國家，超過19萬人病亡；其次為巴西，死亡人數超過12萬7000；印度則有7萬4000多人死亡，為全球第三多。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/world/story20200911-1083978

*【普選票民調： 拜登領先川普12個百分點】
路透社和益普索就美國總統選舉進行的最新民意調查顯示，在可能投票的選民當中，民主黨總統候選人拜登的支持者比總統川普多12個百分點。該民調9月3日至8日之間進行，9日報告出爐。調查發現，可能投票的美國選民中，52%準備支持拜登，40%會支持川普。3%打算將選票投給其他人，另外5%還未決定投誰。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/world/story20200911-1083979

*【美資深記者新書揭露：川普早知冠病致命卻刻意淡化事態】
揭發“水門事件”的美國資深記者伍德沃德在即將出版的新書中揭露，總統川普早在冠病疫情爆發初期就知道該病毒傳染性高且致命，但他仍試圖淡化事態，理由是“不想造成恐慌”。伍德沃德（Bob Woodward）的新書《憤怒》（Rage）訂下週二出版。為了完成這本書，他於去年12月至今年7月訪問了川普18次，談及冠病疫情、種族歧視等問題。週三，美國有線電視新聞（CNN）播出了伍德沃德與川普的訪談錄音摘要。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/world/story20200911-1083980

*【川普：不會延長TikTok出售的最後期限】
美國總統川普表示，他不會延長自己設下的字節跳動要在9月15日前出售TikTok美國業務的最後期限。據彭博社報導，川普登上總統專機前往密西根州進行競選活動之前對記者說：“要麼我們出於安全原因在本國關閉TikTok，要麼它就得賣掉，TikTok交易的最後期限不會推遲。”
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20200911-1084080

*【微軟調查發現俄中伊駭客鎖定川普拜登有關人士】
微軟表示，最近的攻擊表明“外國活動團體加緊針對2020年大選。我們看到的與以前的攻擊模式一致，不僅針對候選人和競選團隊，還針對關鍵問題上的顧問人員。”負責客戶安全和信任的微軟公司副總裁伯特在一篇博客中寫道，拜登和川普的政治競選、倡議團體、政黨、學者和國際事務界的領袖都是他們的攻擊對象。大多數攻擊被微軟軟體內置的安全工具偵測並阻止。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/world/story20200911-1084061

*【阿德恩：若連任將允許外國人才到紐西蘭就業】
紐西蘭總理阿德恩表示，如果她在下個月的大選中贏得第二個任期，她將開始批准外國人到紐西蘭就業。來自工黨的阿德恩11日發表聲明說，她若連任，其政府將把10%的隔離管理容量分配給入境的關鍵領域外國員工。阿德恩說：“我們將確保紐西蘭仍然欠缺、具備獨特經驗、技術或專業技能的外國人能夠安全地進入紐西蘭。”
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/world/story20200911-1084084

*【東京下調冠病警戒級別】
日本東京2019冠狀病毒疾病（COVID-19）警戒級別從最高的“疫情正在擴大”下調一級至“必須警惕疫情再次擴大”。據報導，東京此前都要求該市23區內提供酒類的餐飲店等縮短營業時間。東京都知事小池百合子在記者會上宣佈這一要求將於9月15日正式解除。她說，這一措施對疫情起到了一定的抑制作用，希望民眾繼續注意避免長時間的在外聚餐和近距離對話。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/world/story20200910-1083924

*【譚德賽：全球須擴大冠病疫苗臨床試驗】
世衛組織秘書長譚德塞敦促各國提供資源，以加快2019冠狀病毒疾病（COVID-19）疫苗的生產，遏制該病毒大流行。譚德賽在一次線上活動中說，世界衛生組織的“獲取冠病19工具加速計畫”計畫已經開始支援製造潛在疫苗、藥物和診斷方法的研究。他說：“但是，我們需要迅速擴大我們的臨床試驗、製造、許可和監管能力，以便這些疫苗能夠更快面市，開始拯救生命。”
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/world/story20200910-1083922

*【古特雷斯：世衛疫苗計畫仍需350億美元資金】
聯合國秘書長古特雷斯表示，世界衛生組織針對冠病的疫苗、治療和診斷的“獲取冠病19工具加速計畫”至今還需要多350億美元的資金，其中包括在未來三個月的150億美元。古特雷斯在一個線上活動中稱，迄今為止，各國已捐款約30億美元。他將其稱之為“種子資金”。他說：“但是，我們現在需要從‘啟動’到‘擴大規模和影響力’的資金還需要增加350億美元。 “這些數字確實很緊迫。如果在接下來的三個月中沒有立即注入150億美元，我們將失去機會之窗。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/world/story20200910-1083919

*【歐盟發最後通牒 英拒撤內部市場法案】
歐盟10日向英國發出最後通牒，限英國在本月底前撤銷其內部市場法案，否則恐將嚴重危及雙方的貿易談判，但英國拒絕做出讓步。英國政府週三公佈的內部市場法案，因其中涉及北愛爾蘭的條款被認為淩駕於1月簽署的脫歐協議之上，引發爭議。歐盟委員會副主席謝夫喬維奇和英國內閣辦公廳部長戈夫週四舉行了緊急會議。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/world/story20200911-1084058

*【歐盟：英國草案嚴重破壞兩方之間的互信】
歐盟與英國就《內部市場法案》進行緊急談判。歐盟要求英國在月底前修改內部市場法案。歐盟委員會副主席賽夫科維克10日與英國內閣辦公廳主任邁克爾•戈夫進行緊急談判後在一份聲明中稱，英國提出的法案草案“嚴重破壞”了歐盟與英國之間的互信，而現在有待英國政府重建雙方信任。他說，如果英國通過這份法案草案，將“極度嚴重違反”脫歐協議和國際法。歐盟不接受該法案草案是為了保護貝爾法斯特協議的說法。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/world/story20200910-1083927

*【菅義偉：日本會再調高消費稅】
有高機會榮升首相的日本內閣秘書長菅義偉告訴日本人：“為了未來，會要求調高消費稅。”自民黨總裁選戰的三名候選人菅義偉、岸田文雄和石破茂10日晚在東京電視台的節目上辯論政策。在舉牌回答是否會調高消費稅時，只有菅義偉一人舉了“〇”，代表“會漲”。他的兩名競爭對手都舉了“△”，即“不肯定”。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/world/story20200911-1084057

*【日本政府正式宣佈16日選出新首相】
日本政府正式決定，將在16日召開臨時國會，並於當天下午任命新任首相。日媒報導，日本內閣官房長官菅義偉星期四正式向國會傳達了這一決定，並指臨時國會的會期在朝野各黨派達成一致後，被確定為三天，將持續至18日。報導稱，當地時間16日下午，新任首相的任命儀式將在眾參兩院大會上舉行，屆時，第99任日本首相將被正式任命。
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/world/story20200910-1083920