
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
中国前央视主持人程万军在台湾跳机寻求人道庇护转送第三国
中国前央视主持人程万军在台湾跳机寻求人道庇护转送第三国
据台湾多家媒体介绍,程万军是前中共官媒《央视》「法律讲堂」节目的主持人、曾任《法律与生活》杂志社主编,曾因「亡国之君」等言论获刑六年。
据台媒消息,中国记者程万军11月2日乘班机从泰国飞抵台湾桃园机场后,未按原定行程转机,而是跳机寻求人道庇护,并要求将其转送第三国。
他在桃园机场管制区内自拍影片上传网路公开求援。程万军自述因过去在单位评论「亡国之君」等言论被判刑 6 年,出狱后为免再遭迫害而流亡海外,但因担忧在泰国被遣返,遂转往台湾寻求短期人道保护与转送第三国安置。对此,台湾移民署目前已介入调查处理。
据网络信息:程万军,媒体人、作家、历史学者,1968 年出生于内蒙古库伦旗,1991 年毕业于吉林大学外文系。历任报刊主编、评论员,现任中央电视台《法律讲堂》文史版主讲人、司法部《法律与生活》杂志社官网执行总编。主要研究领域为明朝政史与中日比较史。

日本研議未來五年國防支出翻倍 最高達80兆日圓
為配合日本首相高市早苗強化國家軍事能力的政策,日本政府與執政聯盟正考慮在未來5年內,將國防支出大幅增加近一倍,設定在70兆至80兆日圓(約新台幣14兆至17兆元)之間。(美聯社檔案照)
日相高市強軍計畫
兩名知情人士透露,為配合日本首相高市早苗強化國家軍事能力的政策,日本政府與執政聯盟正考慮在未來五年內,將國防支出大幅增加近一倍。
路透報導,若該計畫順利通過,自二〇二七年四月起的五年內,日本的防衛建軍預算將設定在七十兆至八十兆日圓(約新台幣十四兆至十七兆元)之間。相較於從二〇二三財政年度開始的現行五年計畫(約四十三兆日圓),增幅達一‧八倍。
由於日本政府仍在編列預算案,並準備修訂國家安全保障戰略等「安保三文件」,金額仍有變動的可能。防衛省對此不願發表評論。
預算優先分配給無人機、AI、太空技術領域
其中一名知情人士向路透表示,這筆新增支出預計將用於採購大量無人機等現代化裝備。該人士也坦言,日圓持續貶值大幅推升防衛裝備的採購成本。另一名知情人士則指出,最終的預算數字可能會落在七十兆日圓中後段,但他質疑,考量到目前東亞地區安全情勢嚴峻,這樣的金額是否足夠?但最終數字仍需政府與執政聯盟夥伴進行內部辯論。
在二〇二二年底制定的現行建軍計畫中,日本已大幅調高原本僅約廿七‧五兆日圓的防衛預算,將重心放在旨在具備「反擊能力」的長程飛彈,以及彈藥和軍事裝備零組件上。
多名日本政府官員今年九月曾向路透表示,基於在烏克蘭與伊朗衝突中出現的新型態作戰模式,日本正積極探索以部署無人機來攔截長程攻擊的防衛架構。日本防衛省近年來也多次強調,正積極研發國產長程飛彈,並優先將預算分配給無人機、人工智慧(AI)與太空技術,以適應現代化戰爭的新型態。
US experts warm to Japanese nuclear subs as check on China in Asian waters

US experts warm to Japanese nuclear subs as check on China in Asian waters
TOKYO/WASHINGTON -- Some experts in Washington, including a U.S. Navy official, are growing receptive to the idea of Japan acquiring nuclear-powered submarines, arguing that the vessels would enable the Japan Self-Defense Forces to deter China more effectively.
战火无情终结航空传奇 史上最大飞机An-225陨落
1989年6月17日,An-225驮负着暴风雪号太空梭在巴黎航展上空进行飞行展演,这次亮相不仅展示了前苏联顶尖的航空航太工程实力,也是这对“巨无霸组合”在西方世界的首次公开亮相。(美联社)
战火无情终结航空传奇 史上最大飞机An-225陨落
(基辅2日讯)曾经,她遮天蔽日的身影,能轻松碾压任何一架翱翔在天空中的飞机;曾经,她无与伦比的酬载,能轻松背负整座发电机组跨国远航;曾经,为了展现超凡的载运实力,她将“暴风雪号太空梭(Buran)”扛在肩上,从乌克兰直飞巴黎航展现场。作为曾经举世无双的人类工程创举,“安托诺夫 An-225‘梦想号’(Antonov An-225 Mriya)”运输机在俄罗斯无情砲火的摧残下被毁,如今仅存一具支离破碎满目疮痍的焦黑骨架;透过部分残留的机体,还能依稀辨识昔日风采;只是,失去了天空的巨人,再也无法张开那海纳百川的巨口,以万钧之势跨洲越洋,为使命必达全球的“超大件”航空货运争分抢秒了!
An-225的开发,源起于前苏联时代的暴风雪太空计划,当年为了能与美国在太空领域抢占一席之地,乌克兰的安托诺夫设计局(Antonov Design Bureau)自1985年起,受命开发一架能运送太空梭及其他大型火箭设备的超大型运输机,当时,安托诺夫设计局以技术已经十分成熟的An-124“Ruslan”运输机为蓝本,仅仅花了三年半就完成试飞。
机身长达84公尺的An-225,翼展达到惊人的88.4公尺,配备有6具涡轮扇发动机,一举推升An-225的最大起飞重量来到640公吨,而人类航空史上数量最多的32颗轮胎配置,就是在支撑如此庞大的重量,并分散起降时跑道压力的特殊设计。

无奈,当苏联1991年解体后,An-225被划归乌克兰所有,但失去了太空计划的核心价值同时乌克兰也陷入严重的经济困难,根本无力负担An-225的高额维护费用;终于,An-225在1994年停飞封存,其后,包括发动机等关键零部件,甚至被当成“杀肉件”挪给An-124使用。
随着时序来到千禧年,国际间对于超大型货物运输需求的日益增加,安托诺夫将尘封多年的An-225进行一系列的现代化升级以重新投入商业市场,为了展示载运实力,2001年9月11日,改装完成的An-225一口气在货舱内塞进了5辆、总重高达253公吨的T-80主战车,进行了一场破天荒的飞行实境秀,还一举打破多项世界航空纪录,此后,An-225华丽转身,开启了全球快递国际宅急便的新任务。
然而有趣的是,委托An-225执行第一趟商业货运的业主,竟然是当年冷战时代誓不两立的对手;2002年1月3日An-225从德国起飞,为驻扎在阿曼的美军担任“快餐车”,运送了多达21.6万份餐点。
受到俄乌战火牵连,乌克兰证实An-225在2022年2月下旬遭俄军摧毁,由于受损严重几乎完全无法修复,虽然前苏联时代曾遗留下未完成的第二架An-225可做为重建主体,乌克兰官方也宣布要结合残存可用的零件再造新机,但粗估至少需耗资30亿美元,且俄乌停战不见曙光,这让An-225重现世人眼前的可能性遥遥无期。
世行明年揭盖子!北京抵死不从
按世界银行(World Bank)的标准,中共已经站在高收入国家的门槛上,可北京死活不想进这个门。《华尔街日报》报道,世行测算中国2025年人均国民总收入(GNI)为14,230美元,离14,375美元的高收入门槛只差一点。联合国开发计划署亚太区首席经济学家谢勒肯斯(Philip Schellekens)估算,2026年门槛可能升到14,554美元,中国只要人均GNI增长2.3%就能跨过去,世行明年7月公布结果时,中国很可能被划进高收入行列。
北京为什么不愿意?因为"穷"的帽子太好用。习近平2024年在联合国活动上说,中国始终是"全球南方"的一员,"永远属于发展中国家"。顶着这个身份,北京一边在拉美、非洲、亚洲当"带头大哥",跟美国抢影响力,一边还能免掉一些国际气候基金的出资义务。法国外贸银行(Natixis)首席经济学家艾西亚(Alicia García-Herrero)说:"我倾向于认为,中国会竭尽所能避免被归类为发达经济体。"
可这顶帽子越戴越别扭。中国是全球最大出口国,年贸易顺差突破1万亿美元,去年已被迫表态,不再在世贸组织利用发展中国家身份要特殊待遇。世行也表示要在2031年前停止对华贷款,2025年贷款已降到7.5亿美元,不到2017年24亿美元的三分之一。
讽刺的是,"高收入"三个字背后,普通人的日子远没那么光鲜。谢勒肯斯指出,上海、深圳多年前就和亚洲富裕首都不相上下,可全国最穷的五分之一人口,去年每月生活费还不到120美元。何况,若照荣鼎集团估计今年经济增长接近零,连这2.3%都未必涨得出来。
谢勒肯斯说:"就其对普通人的实际意义而言,不平等现象依然严重。"
Monday, November 2, 2026
Two Chinese mining firms pull out of Kenya’s rare earth and niobium extraction race as three American companies stand their ground among five remaining bidders
Two Chinese mining firms pull out of Kenya’s rare earth and niobium extraction race as three American companies stand their ground among five remaining bidders
Two Chinese companies have withdrawn from the race to develop Kenya's Mrima Hill critical minerals deposit, leaving five international bidders, including three US-linked groups, competing for one of the country's most valuable untapped mineral resources.
Two major Chinese companies have exited the bidding process for Kenya's valuable Mrima Hill critical minerals deposit, leaving five international groups still in the race.
- Three of the remaining contenders are US-linked, with the others being an Australian consortium and a Kenyan-British joint venture.
- Kenya is emphasizing local mineral processing to boost economic benefits, while also facing environmental and cultural concerns related to the protected forest area and local communities.
- The outcome of the tender, expected by mid-November
2026, will reflect Kenya's efforts to balance foreign investment,
domestic priorities, and responsible resource management amid US-China
competition for critical minerals. The withdrawal comes as American companies increase their interest in Africa's critical minerals sector, seeking access to resources used in electric vehicles, electronics, aerospace equipment and advanced manufacturing.
Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Hassan Ali Joho, confirmed on October 30, 2026, that two Chinese companies, Hunan Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals and Jinan Yuxiao Group Co. Ltd., had withdrawn from the bidding process for the Mrima Hill mineral project.
The companies have not publicly explained their decision, although reports indicate that at least one subsequently submitted a bid for another mining project in Kenya.
According to Reuters, five groups submitted proposals on October 21 to develop the deposit in Kwale County, 65 kilometres from the coastal city of Mombasa.
The remaining contenders comprise two American consortia, one US-affiliated group, an Australian partnership and a Kenyan-British joint venture.
Kenya expects to select a successful bidder within two to three weeks of Joho's October 30 announcement, potentially placing the decision in mid-November.
The project has attracted international attention since Kenya's Mines and Geological Department first identified the Mrima Hill mineral deposits in the 1930s, with subsequent exploration revealing rare earth and niobium resources now estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars.
However, the estimated value represents the potential worth of the mineral resources rather than confirmed commercial returns.
US companies compete for Kenya's mineral wealth
Among the American contenders is Meridian Mineral Holdings, a consortium involving engineering company Fluor Corporation and consulting firm Tetra Tech.
Another bidder, Frontier Minerals LLC, includes ReElement Technologies, a US company specialising in rare earth processing and separation technology.
The third US-linked group, Mrima Earth, is led by Critical Metals Corp, which is also pursuing the Tanbreez rare earth project in Greenland.
In a statement issued on July 21, 2026, Tony Sage, Chairman of Critical Metals Corp, described the company's progress in the bidding process as a significant step in its expansion strategy.
"Being shortlisted for the final stage of this process is a defining moment for Critical Metals and our Consortium. Mrima Hill is precisely the kind of world-class, strategically located asset we have built this Company to pursue," Sage said.
The remaining contenders are Australia's RareX, in partnership with Iluka Resources, and Gem of Dreams, a Kenyan-British joint venture.
Speaking to reporters, Joho acknowledged the interest from American investors, citing their participation in the competitive bidding process.
"American entities have strongly showcased or demonstrated interest by participating in our transparent process in identifying the developer of Mrima Hill," Joho said.
The developments come amid growing competition between Washington and Beijing for access to resources used in modern manufacturing, clean energy technologies and advanced industries.
China remains a dominant player in global rare earth production and processing, while the United States has intensified efforts to diversify its supplies and reduce dependence on Chinese-controlled supply chains.
Under President Donald Trump's administration, Washington has made securing strategic minerals a priority, pursuing partnerships with resource-rich African countries.
Kenya joins the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Angola and Tanzania in attracting American investment interest as it seeks to expand mineral exploration, extraction and domestic processing.
In June 2026, Kenyan President William Ruto said his country was close to reaching a minerals agreement with the United States, with a focus on developing local processing capacity.
Despite the growing American interest, Kenya's Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho dismissed suggestions of external pressure over the Mrima Hill tender, maintaining that the government would follow a transparent selection process.
"We haven't had any conversation with anybody and we haven't offered any alternative to anybody. We want a transparent process," Joho said.