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6 NONG WHO?
LEARNING SHANGHAINESE IN A CITY
DOMINATED BY MANDARIN

LIFE

9 CONVERSATION CORNER
- SHARING

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By Andy Boreham (安柏然)

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C hina is huge. This country of 1.4 billion covers an “Drink water”in Shanghainese actually means“eat tea”in Mandarin.
area of nearly 10 million square kilometers - the third
largest in the world based on land area. People are known as the“standard variant”, used mostly by middle-aged
still shocked, though, to learn that China has dozens and dozens locals and people in urban Shanghai. And finally, where it gets
of languages and dialects, many mutually unintelligible, and that complicated, you have the new variant: mostly used by young
Mandarin - China’s official language - is not the mother tongue people who don’t have a solid grasp on the language and
for many Chinese. therefore“code mix”, throwing words from Mandarin, and even
English, into their Shanghainese.
In Shanghai, a city of 24 million, it’s also quite complicated.
A bit of history...
You see, Shanghai is part of the Yangtze River Delta region,
an area covering roughly 358,000 square kilometers and home Way back in 1950, Mandarin, initially a dialect from Beijing,
to some 220 million. The region was initially made up of the Wu became China’s official language. From 1992, Shanghainese
people, who speak a family of dialects known as Wu Chinese, was discouraged from use in schools as the government
with 80 million native speakers. Among them is Shanghainese pushed for a Mandarin education system. Coupled with the
which, for all intents and purposes, can be completely different astonishing development in Shanghai over the past 40 years
to Mandarin Chinese. which led to 40% of the city’s residents being from outside the
area and, therefore, usually not speakers of the local language,
I say“can be”because, like I said earlier, it’s complicated. Shanghainese has taken a massive hit.

According to Dr Yan Jiang of the SOAS University of London, Many local children today can understand the language,
Shanghainese today has three distinct types, all still heard to but they can’t speak it to a proficient level. That’s because
varying degrees around Shanghai. Shanghainese is largely only spoken and passed on in the home
through family and not formal education.
There’s the old variant, typically used by people born in the
1920s and‘30s. Then there’s the middle variant, now commonly Luckily, I was able to find the only school in Shanghai still

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“Hello”in Shanghainese is“nong ho”.

teaching the dialect, LTL Mandarin. They offered to give me youth is Wang Yuanchao who, among other things, writes and
a one-month, one-on-one introduction course with their records songs and nursery rhymes in Shanghainese for school
Shanghaiese teacher, Alex Wang. children. I went to see him while he was recording a new song
with about 30 primary school kids.
Wang says that, apart from formal study, the best way to
learn Shanghainese is to find some local friends and make Wang believes that it’s important for local children to learn
them your personal tutors every time you meet up with them. Shanghainese because it’s something that they won’t easily
pick up later in life.
Shanghainese isn’t a popular language for official study,
and majority of the students at LTL Mandarin are foreigners. “I realized that fewer and fewer kids around me could
speak Shanghainese,”he told me.“So I had a think about
I also tried out an app by a British company called uTalk, what I could do, and decided to record Shanghainese songs
which recently added Shanghainese to their list of over 140 to give kids more opportunities in life to sing and act out
languages. Shanghainese.”

It’s pretty thorough, but the problem with the uTalk The end of my one-month introduction course came pretty
app for me personally, at this stage of learning, is that I still quickly, and I can now say a few simple, everyday terms and
haven’t learned fully how to make many of the sounds of also introduce myself in Shanghainese.
Shanghainese, so reading and listening alone aren’t enough. I
still need face-to-face learning so I can study how the teacher’s To be honest, one thing I’ve discovered on this journey is
mouth forms certain sounds. I’ll still definitely use it for that Shanghainese is tough, and I’m not sure if I’ll continue
sharpening my listening skills, though. with formal study, not least of all because Mandarin Chinese is
more than enough in most Chinese cities. I will keep chipping
Protecting Shanghainese away at it, though, and practice what I’ve learned whenever I
get the chance. PALMARY
From 2005 onwards, efforts have been made to preserve
Shanghainese. That’s included more media content, more If you’re in Shanghai and keen to learn Shanghainese, visit
study of the language, and even use of Shanghainese on some LTL’s website. If you’re not in Shanghai, search for the uTalk app
public transport. and get started with your own Shanghainese journey.

One of the people helping pass the language on to today’s This article was originally published in Shanghai Daily.

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CONVERSATION CORNER

SHARING

Friendship
Food

Fu/Blessings

By H. Naomi March, M.A.

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Peking Duck – traditional centuries–old recipe

“Have you eaten?” Restaurant, Riccarton, which brought back warm memories of old
friendships.

This is the traditional greeting in China, and I appreciate it Sharing Food
because if someone says“No”they can be invited to eat, and
experience warm conversation and care, if needed. In New Zealand, While living and working in China in the mid-1990s, I learned that
these days we are asked“How are you?”and sadly, the expected for centuries, a traditional Chinese dinner was served in completely
answer is“Fine, thank you.”I know for many of us, it’s from our the opposite order to a Western meal.
British heritage – the“stiff-upper-lip”syndrome – and we risk
missing the opportunity to touch someone’s life with compassion, Sweets – such as fruit or sweet delicacies – were served first
or practical assistance. while dinner cooked, followed by the main dish – such as Peking
Duck – and finally, soup was served – because bones went in the
What our combined cultures do have in common, though, is the broth after the cooked duck had been carved – completely logical
pleasure of sharing friendship during a meal, and the blessings it and fresh, without refrigeration.
creates for all involved.
Another tradition of
Sharing Friendship sharing friendship and
While traveling in Europe in the early-1980s, I meet and made food – in both Western
friends with Simon and Doris, a couple from Hong Kong. We shared and Eastern cultures – is
a western meal on a mountainside in Switzerland, and went our with a cup of tea.
separate ways – as per our original plans – meeting up again in
Hong Kong, when I stopped-over on my way home. My Grandmother Author’s Grandmother and Great-
sometimes said“, Let’s Grandmother – note the hats and gloves
This was the first time I had eaten at a round table in a have a cup of cha”and worn for a day out in Christchurch – c.1938
restaurant, and it was clear to me that everyone at the table was 30 years later I learned
equal with everyone else – there was no-one sitting at the‘head’ that‘cha’was the
of the table – it was impossible for anyone to dominate anyone else Chinese word for tea.
through their seated position. She would make scones,
and serve them with
Doris taught me to eat with chopsticks – another first in my jam and cream and a
hitherto sheltered life – and Simon said he would be pleased to cup of tea. She felt it was
eat with me anywhere in public, because he considered that my good for calming jangled
chopsticks manners were good enough to be seen. We laughed, nerves, having a chat
and talked, and spun the Lazy Susan, dipping our chopsticks into over, or going out and
shared plates of food. It was such an intimate way of eating, and celebrating with friends,
I’ve loved Chinese food ever since. My first meal was Peking Duck, a after donning the
six or seven centuries-old recipe I recently enjoyed again at JOYFUL obligatory accessories
of hat and gloves. I still

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love to share Devonshire Tea with family and/or belongings from them, through
and friends, or High Tea at Ballantyne’s and cunning, threats, violent crimes, or war.
one time at The Ritz, London. That was an Imagine if men discussed these issues over
ancestral tradition, I thought, until I found a Tea Ceremony, rather than using weapons
that both bone china cups and tasty tea of war. Imagine if women who spoke
originally came to Britain from China. violent words and ridicule to children or
subordinates at work, chose to speak kindly
I also love to share Chinese tea with and respectfully, instead.
special friends. A couple of years ago,
during my trip to Kunming, in China’s Sharing our blessings removes the fear
Yunnan Province, I purchased my first we sometimes see in politics, racism, or
‘brick’of world-famous Pu’er tea, which violence, as some people choose to react
has a production history of at least 2,000 to someone or something that is different
years. The Tea Ceremony is both taught to – as if‘different’is a threat – when in fact,
school children and celebrated by adults intolerance is the trigger for much suffering.
in Kunming, especially when men sit down Personally, I’m very tired of witnessing this –
to build business relationships, and share how about you?
friendship. I enjoyed partaking in this
specific ceremony on several occasions, and I’m not talking about accepting all things
could feel the respect the men intended to as being acceptable – that’s where Values
offer my friends and me. and Principles come in to play – some things
are not acceptable. How we respond to
Sharing Fú (福)/Blessings those things makes a difference in society,
Fú (福)/Blessings – especially peace and and the global community.
prosperity – is something desired by most
of humanity. Obviously, throughout both Almost each one of us can learn the
Western and Eastern history, there have characteristics of compassion so it becomes
always been people who want the option of part of our individual personality, our very
being prosperous by taking others’power nature as a person. Consider some of
the ways humanity can differ – examples
While visiting in 2018, the author purchased being culture, ethnicity, gender, age,
this‘brick’of Yunnan’s famous Pu’er/Pu-erh ability, faith, to name a few. Therefore,

tea to bring home to Christchurch sitting with someone who is different,
and practicing active listening with a
About the Author non-judgmental, non-reactive, open
heart and mind allows us to receive the
H. Naomi March, M.A. has a blessings of the type of cross-cultural
Master of Arts degree in Pastoral connections I’ve been referring to here.
Leadership, with special emphasis
on pastoral care to women and the I’ve spent many years learning
issues they face on a daily basis. to understand and accept different
She is currently available online to cultures, and traveling different parts
present a 7-part series of seminars of the world has increased my scope
called“Wise Hearted Women”, to grasp diversity as something to be
dealing with these issues, appreciated – even treasured! As my
and workbook questions are knowledge of humanity broadens, so
provided for homework and class my respect grows.
discussion. Naomi has traveled
throughout UK, Europe, USA, Pan Yun, serving the Tea Ceremony to the author and Finally
Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand. friends at his embroidery shop, Mi Yi Lu - 咪噫鲁, Kunming
She has also lived and traveled I can testify that because of cross-
in China, and delights in finding Old Town - photo by author, 16 October, 2018. cultural exchanges with friends who
diversity in people and places. share themselves through their food
and their blessings, my life has been
Contact email: conversation. changed. My life is enlarged, enriched,
[email protected] and more beautiful than it could’ve
been without these unique experiences.

I continue to acquire incredible joy in
my life through sharing diversity. I really
hope that you do, too. PALMARY

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Akaroa

By Clare Erasmus

Described as a ‘French seaside retreat’, Akaroa is truly a well-kept treasure in

the South Island of New Zealand. This French village is a picturesque harbour-
side town with exquisite colonial architecture remnant of the French and British
settlers. A holiday destination of Cantabrians who love the serenity of the calm
and mesmerising harbour, Akaroa is a peaceful haven to visit with a variety of
things to do.

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It takes a mere 82.5 kilometres glass windows. campsite just as you enter the town, to
South-east from Christchurch to reach high-end boutique Bed and Breakfast
the quaint town of Akaroa on the Banks Interestingly, the township of Akaroa venues and small motels and hotels. The
Peninsula. The drive to Akaroa will take was the only French settlement in New homes along the French named roads
approximately one hour twenty minutes Zealand and it has maintained its special have well-kept gardens and are a treat
and the route is breathtakingly scenic as character. The Akaroa Frenchfest which to enjoy as you wander through the
you find yourself winding through the takes place annually is a wonderful time of roads appreciating the floral fragrances.
rolling countryside. the year to engage in all things French! The beach road has a host of places
to shop, where you can find clothing,
Heading on State Highway 75, a great On every other day, Akaroa offers a gemstones, souvenirs, creative artworks
first stop is the village of Little River, where variety of things to do. For those who and general essentials. The choice of
you can refuel both your vehicle and enjoy sea activities, there is paddle dining options caters for all, from your
yourselves at the rustic Little River Cafe. boarding, jet boating and swimming at top-end restaurants to the all-time famous
The adjacent gallery offers spectacular the beach. Many locals and visitors take fish and chips beside the harbour. It is not
local artworks and is a real treat to their boats, kayaks and jet skis out for uncommon to find the town crier ambling
explore. It is quite a challenge to walk out the day. If you don’t have your own sea through the town about greeting visitors
of the gallery empty-handed! There are vessel, then Black Cat Cruises offers great cheerfully, taking time to personally invite
paintings, prints, books, jewellery and experiences to swim with the dolphins them to the town.
sculptures to relish in. or to go on a nature cruise. If you prefer,
you can hire a kayak or a paddleboard. In Akaroa is the perfect romantic getaway
Barry’s Bay Cheese Factory is another addition, there are sailing tours to enjoy, a and yet an all-time family-friendly holiday
must stop en route, especially if you are penguin sanctuary to visit, an alpaca farm spot. There are a plethora of things to do
planning on staying in Akaroa for a few to wander through and some spectacular for all who visit. Best of all, breathing in the
days or planning a seaside picnic. The mountain biking trails. beautiful crisp sea breeze and hearing the
best part about the factory is that you may waves lapping against the shore provide a
be on schedule to watch the fascinating There is a great choice of serene experience. PALMARY
cheesemaking through the enormous accommodation to choose from, with a

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Six Months on

from Lockdown

Level 4

By Michelle MacWilliam

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AsCOVID-19 continues to lurk in our community Keeping up with legislation
all be it in the North Island at the time of writing
this article, its disruption to the livelihood of The business landscape is changing at a rapid pace. It
many entrepreneurs or small business owners continues to cast seems like the government releases new regulations that affect
a dark black shadow. Many in the highly impacted sectors such business owners almost every day.
as tourism, hospitably, accommodation and retail, wonder if
they will be in business after Christmas break, the businesses in In order to understand and follow new legislation and
the other sectors are mindful of the implications of pinging in changes, business owners need to monitor news daily. Most
and out of lockdown levels 2, 3 or 4. importantly, make sure you’re getting your information from
an official source, such as a government website, a bank
The current situation is deeply unsettling. Entrepreneurs representative, an accountant, or other professionals in your
are facing many obstacles, including ensuring the businesses network.
they have put their blood, sweat, and tears into continuing to
stay afloat. On top of that, many of them have employees that Finding balance and achieving a healthy
they’re trying to protect and reassure - a monumental task when mind-set
they themselves are struggling with burnout.
Fear. Anxiety. Hopelessness. We’re all experiencing a lot
Six months into what will be a marathon fight for business of intense emotions during these ever-evolving times, and
survival, many observers have mentioned the Canterbury region business owners are no exception. To make it worse, there’s
has the resilience to survive the fallout from the pandemic. an additional level of stress as they try to do best by their
As of the many business leaders and small business owners employees and customers.
have lived, the above-mentioned case scenario in the 2010
earthquake sequence. It can help to remember the saying “you can’t pour from
an empty cup.” Overextending yourself leads to burnout, and
This is a list of the five key actions points that many business once you reach that state, you won’t be able to help anyone.
owners adopted, that contributed to Canterbury businesses That’s why it’s imperative for business owners to make time to
surviving the 2010 earthquake sequence. recharge and take care of themselves.

Five action points for business owners It can be hard to break away from work right now. Be
intentional by setting a block of time in your schedule for self-
Taking action and moving forward care - whether that be going for a walk, spending time with your
family, or enjoying a long, luxurious bath. The more you’re able
A crisis like the one we’re currently experiencing requires to find inner calm during this crisis, the better able you are to
quick thinking in the face of uncertainty. However, with such make decisions and lead your business.
high stakes on the line, business owners find themselves dealing
with “analysis paralysis,” or the inability to make a decision due Dealing with information overload
to overthinking.
It seems like every minute we are inundated with a relentless
Delaying decisions will only lead to more problems - and flood of information about COVID-19. While having access
those problems will require more decisions. Decisions are never to the latest news is undoubtedly a blessing, it can also be a
final for the simple fact that change is never absolute. burden. Information overload is a genuine thing that occurs
when there is too much relevant information being disseminated
Break down what you need to do into smaller steps and at the same time.
then attend to issues based on their level of urgency. Once you
start taking proactive measures, you’ll feel more in control and When there’s an information surplus, we tend to miss out
more confident in your ability to navigate oncoming trials and on important news or even succumb to potentially harmful
tribulations. misinformation. In fact, a 2018 MIT study found that false news
travels faster than accurate stories on social media.

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In order to make sense of all the conflicting information out About the Author
there, entrepreneurs need to take a moment to step back and
evaluate whether the data they’re reading is fact-checked and Michelle is a well-established and acknowledged
from a reliable source. business advisor and strategist working in two
different worlds. With New Zealand SME’s
It’s also good to set a limit for yourself. Continuously exposing across many sectors, her focus is especially in
yourself to upsetting news will only heighten anxiety. Make it development of Omni Channels that assist a
a point to check for updates regularly, but as soon as you start business transitioning from the bricks and mortar
feeling overwhelmed, take a break. world to the digital/virtual for growth and future
proofing. She also works, with businesses,
Selecting the right focus councils and other entities in developing a
China-New Zealand relationship that is based on
Business owners are dealing with a million concerns right now, both trust and integrity for long term relationship
and it isn’t easy to know where to prioritize time and resources. sustainability.

One way to choose is to consider what is truly important to She sits on many committees, involved in a lead
your business. For most of us, that’s our people - employees, role in business engagement and the China-New
customers, vendors, partners. Zealand relationship engagement.

Your priority should be the safety and well-being of your www.retailselling.co.nz
employees. Up next would be communicating with customers.
They may not be in a position to patronize your business, but www.michelle-mac.com
they still want to be updated on any changes to its operations.
The same goes for other stakeholders, so they know what your www.duocommunication.com
status is and what to expect moving forward.

Next, break down what you need to do into smaller steps
and prioritize them by how urgent they are. Don’t forget to give
yourself credit for doing your best right now.

The scale of this crisis is unprecedented, but there is a silver
lining. Eventually, we will come out on the other side of this
pandemic with a greater sense of personal empowerment and
increased connection to our community - all of which will be
advantages for our businesses in the future.

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Welcome Aboard

By Nephtalim Antoine

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This company has had its up and downs like many, but it and large log-os weren’t cutting it. In terms of demographics,
has survived through thick and thin to become a major neither “urban” kids nor preppy kids wanted the brand. He had
brand worldwide. The brand itself was started by Mr. Hilfiger to do a bit of a turnaround and then signed a deal with Macy’s.
himself after open-ing several other stores in the 1970s but it
wasn’t till the mid-1980s that he was approached to design a In the end, though he did turn it around and then in May
men’s sportswear line with his name, and it took off like crazy and he sold the company for a whopping $3 billion to Giant Philip
the rest history. The son of a humble watchmaker has taken it van Heusen as well as winning the CFDA lifetime achievement
beyond and made such an impact in fashion. It’s dizzy-ing to think award.
exactly how long the brand has been around and how loved the
product is. It’s T-shirts have been an iconic bit of apparel due to Upward and Onwards
being worn by famed rapper Snoop Dog during a perfor-mance So in the end he remains as the main designer in his own
in 1994 on American comedy show Saturday night live. brand and expanded the company out as far as the eyes can see
with over 14,000 stores in 90 countries. He even also was very
However much critical and commercial success he was still forward-thinking in 2016 to partner with the runway of dreams
snubbed by his contemporaries and the fashion elite to the to create a line for children with disabili-ties. They have been
point that in 1994, he was slated to win the Council of Fashion subtly reinventing their image with many collaborations and the
Designers of America Menswear Designer of the Year award, but presentation of the line for example the previous Gigi Hadid
they suddenly decided not to give it out that year but gave it to x Tommy Hilfiger pieces which brought them massive growth,
him in the end in 1995. He was again met with unfortunate luck especially in Europe where the brand is perceived to have a
when his clothing fell out of grace with the hip hop community more premium im-age.
and sales plummeted a sickening 75 per-cent. Even worse, he
wasn’t cool anymore. They very Americana led colour scheme So now just as mentioned before the brand is very present in

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New Zealand with the new Com-mercial bay location in Auckland. us a surprising trifecta of not just Hamilton but also with Grammy
Along with its contemporaries Calvin Klein and Dutch fashion Award-winning singer H.E.R titled TOMMYxLewisxH.E.R to help
house Scotch & Soda, it will be Mr. Hilfiger’s first standalone retail create some of the Neon style pieces along with quotes as part
location in New Zealand and in a brand-new high-end location of the designs on the tracksuits and sweatpants. Another big
to boot. The new $700 million development houses more than fashion moment - Naomi Campbell opened the show, make no
100 retailers, and will without a doubt become a new shopping mistake when I say that when Naomi Campbell opens your show,
location for locals and those visit-ing in the future. it probably confirms your heavyweight status in the industry.

Tommy Hilfiger recently debuted its offering for the spring The show also showcased the use of a wide range of colours,
season and as a company also began implementing a see now the usual amount of the classic Hil-figer logo was present with
- buy now model and as it sounds, shoppers are now able to lashings of muted green and rose tones layer led under the neon
see an item on the runway and purchase it on the spot. As presence. Also, it shows many couple sets (matching men and
previously mentioned with Gigi Hadid, their collab-oration womenswear).
muscles have been flexing with the likes of Zendaya and F1 racer
Lewis Hamilton joins the ranks of A-list partners. The brand just There were beautiful Ivory white fabrics and respectful Navy
revealed its fourth collection with Hamilton at the TOM-MYNOW blues paired with Hilfiger’s classic use of stripes.
spring show at the Tate Modern in London, which also showed
Now that New Zealand has another brand sitting in its new
location, some are wondering what else is necessary to bring

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other famous brands? There’s plenty especially within
the streetwear category such as Vetements, Anti Social
Social Club, and the beloved Comme des Garcons.

The usual thought is that the population just can’t
sustain or compete with regions such as Europe or
North America & Asia which averages a few billion
by itself. To put in further perspective - the global
industry is worth trillions even further the garment
& textiles USD 655 billion - the straight-up apparel
sector makes up 57% and rising. Asia’s industry alone
is forever emerging even over-taking areas such as
Italy, UK, France, or the USA, with a good example
being Japan’s textile pro-duction increased 111%
by itself. Whatever the future holds, New Zealand
is having its own piece of the classic brand for the
foreseeable future. PALMARY

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By Jason Marsden

Seuipkoadgaiainls it

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If you have read some of my previous articles you houses the very nicely finished 6R15 movement with a
will know that I am a Seiko fan, both vintage and 50-hour power reserve.
some of their modern iterations. This also includes the
Grand Seiko big brother brand that is fast ascending in August of this year saw Seiko release a number of
the watch world. new Presage models including two limited edition
versions featuring stunning engine-turned style
Over the last few years Seiko has continued its dials. Released in two colour ways, pink and light
own upward trend with reissues of iconic vintage blue, named Tequila Sunset and Frozen Margarita
watches which have combined the charm, nostalgia, respectively, each style was limited to 5000 pieces
and history of time-proven pieces, with updated worldwide.
movements, cases and technology. These have often
been limited releases and more often than not at an I was drawn to the light blue Frozen Margarita
ever-increasing benchmark price point for Seiko. version, ref SRPE49J1. When I first saw the colour of
the dial I immediately thought“Tiffany”. The powder
Sitting below their premium offerings but above blue is very reminiscent of their colourway but even
the basic is the Seiko Presage range of dress watches. the fine engine-turned dials of the illustrious Tiffany
With classical dress styling, the Presage range has and Co cannot compete with the impact of this watch’s
been distinctive for its attractive and unique dials. face. I set about placing an order for one knowing that
Very few, if any, other watch brands produce such New Zealand would not likely be allocated many.
attractive dress dials at a similar price point. Like
much of the Seiko range, the Presage prices have also The watch is packaged in a special box and, whilst
been steadily increasing but they still represent good mounted on a stainless steel mesh bracelet. It comes
value for money. with a very dark blue (almost black) calfskin strap,
complete with deployant buckle. Changing out straps
My first Presage watch was the SPB069, a limited is very easy and tool free due to the quick-change pin
edition run of only 1500 pieces. Released in December setup. For business wear I prefer the leather strap
of 2017, it featured a fantastic artisan-crafted dark but have ordered a teal aftermarket strap to further
blue enamel dial. This remains a very nice watch and complement the dial colour.

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The dial is the standout feature of this watch. The offerings, negating the need for lume on their dress
engine-turned pattern has a clear lacquer over the watches.
surface, which lifts the logo and indices, making
them appear to almost float above the dial surface. The watch-case, at 38.5mm across, the case the
The hands, numerals and indices are very close to watch will suit a variety of wrist sizes. The Hardlex
black-polished, a level of finish normally reserved for crystal has a pleasing dome which contributes to
much higher end watches. This makes them appear the overall thickness of 11.79mm. A display case
almost black at many angles but makes for very good back shows the gold coloured rotor of the 4R35
legibility even in low light situations; something movement. This offers a 40-hour power reserve and
used to good effect by Grand Seiko on their high-end manual winding for a quick top up of the otherwise
automatically wound spring. Pulling out the crown

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the full two stops (the first sets the
date) will stop the second hand whilst
the time is set; this hacking function
allows precise time setting.

Is there anything I would have
liked to see different in this watch?
It would have been great to have a
sapphire crystal for extra scratch
resistance, however the domed
profile would have been a lot more
expensive to produce in sapphire
rather than the mineral hardened
glass. The 6R15 movement with its
nicer finishing and Geneva stripes
would also have better reflected the

finish and impact of the dial but again
this would have no doubt pushed the
price up. In truth the dial is pretty enough
to carry the whole watch, along with the
added exclusivity for those lucky enough
to obtain the watch knowing theirs is
only one of only 5000 worldwide.

A lucky few may still find one of the
limited editions available online. This
model is now sold out locally, however
the rest of the Seiko Presage range is
carried in Christchurch by Petersens
Jewellers and Stuart Dawsons. PALMARY

About the Author
Jason Marsden is a Retail Property
Manager for Colliers International
and an avid watch collector. His
collection includes not just some
famous Swiss luxury watch brands
but also a number of vintage Seiko.

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From Jordan to
Gibraltar

By Jim Davis

The last three weeks or so seem to have flown by since leaving Egypt.
From Cairo we flew back to Amman, Jordan, for 24 hours before
crossing the Allenby bridge to take us back into Israel. This crossing
point seems to have plenty of comments about it online, telling you
the crossing can literally take 5-6 hours to get across. In our case,
the reality turned out to be a lot less. Whether it’s good luck or good
management we have found all our border crossings recently to be
simple straightforward events.
We took a taxi from our hotel to the Jordanian side of the border
crossing, some 30 odd kms out of Amman. Once there we quite literally
just strolled through the Jordan border services. Initially it seemed a bit
chaotic and confusing, mainly because there is not much in the way of
signage in English to assist you. Which is surprising really being that it’s
such a major crossing point and adjacent to Jerusalem. But as usual there
is always someone else in the queue who knows what is happening, and
able to point us in the right direction. Once you complete the Jordanian
process you have to hop on a bus for the 5km drive through no man’s
land and across the Jordan River to the Israeli side of the crossing and
here again you go through their immigration process. Overall the whole
process took about 2 hours so it was no where near as bad as some of
the online comments would have us believe.
On landing back in Israel we then caught a shuttle from the border to
Jerusalem and finally an intercity bus from Jerusalem to Haifa in Israel’s
north.

Haifa

We were keen to come up to the north of Israel so we could experience
as much of this amazing country as possibly. We spent four days based
in Haifa and used the time to visit not only this old historic city and port
but also the amazing Baha’i gardens.

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Haifa as it turns out is one of the two main centres for this interesting found it interesting to realise that it is a faith based on the fact that
religion. Previously I had no real knowledge about the Baha’i faith, but there is only one God, and regardless of whether you recognise or pray
to Buddha, Allah, Jesus Christ, or any other deity, they are all just a
word for the same one God. The religion teaches unity and the equality
of everyone regardless of who they pray to as they believe we are all
praying to the same one God, just with a different name. Imagine if the
world all agreed with this religious philosophy – there would be a lot less
issues to contend with I suspect.

While here we hired a car for a couple of the days to visit Akko.

Akko

Akko is recognised as one of the oldest port cities in the world but we
also wanted to visit so we could venture up into the Golan Heights. This is
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the establishment of the modern Israel. The Golan Heights as the name
suggests are a hilly area in the North east of Israel. Now officially an
occupied territory of Israel, it has been changed it into Israel’s bread
basket. This area consists of acres and acres of orchards, vineyards, olive
groves and hot houses. While here we drove as close to the border with
Syria as is possible. The hill tops in this area have been Israeli military
strongholds ever since they were captured in the Seven Day War of 1967.
While there is still a military presence up here the fortifications are now
more historic relics than a current front line.

The relationship with Syria is now at least less acrimonious than it used
to be, especially as Syria has had other more pressing internal issues to
deal with in recent times.

It was however a little unnerving to have guides telling you that as
recently as a year ago, you could stand on the hill we were atop looking
down on the Syrian army shelling an Isis stronghold in the valley below
us. That stronghold is now occupied by the United Nations peacekeeping
force that is working with the population still living in this part of Syria.

Living as we do in New Zealand it is spots like this that make you
appreciate exactly how lucky we are.

Tel Aviv

From Haifa we than moved on to Tel Aviv for our final
few days in Israel. Tel Aviv is an interesting modern city.
Planned over 100 years ago it was built on one of the plains
outside one of Israel’s oldest towns, Jaffa. Approximately
50 years ago Tel Aviv had grown so much the two became
one large city, so to speak. So when visiting you can go into
the old part of Jaffa which dates back in excess of 3,500
years and a few blocks later you can be in a modern high
rise city.

Along Israel’s coast line area the beaches are simply
stunning. Israel’s whole west coast lies along the
Mediterranean Sea, and it’s quite literally magical and
stunningly beautiful. It’s very reminiscent in some ways
of the Gold Coast or Los Angeles beaches along with a great
climate. When you travel it’s always interesting to find by
accident something totally unexpected that tickles your
fancy, and while out walking through one of Tel Aviv’s
major parks, we stumbled upon a game of rugby. It turns
out it was the final of the local competition. Now it’s fair
to say this was not a game being played in a fine sports

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ground as we might expect at home. In fact, the ground where to next.
was probably one of the worst I have seen for a“final”. It
was undulating, as well as markedly sloping so the bounce Originally our plan was to come straight back from the
of the ball took on a whole new meaning in this game. Middle East, pick up the motorhome and head to Italy,
However there was no lack of passion among either the before eventually ferrying to Greece and then driving back
players or the supporters, and interestingly even though up the Adriatic coast. However as mentioned things are
the words were yelled in Hebrew there was no doubt the currently a bit in turmoil over here as you can imagine.
ref was still being told and advised“that player was offside We decided a visit to Barcelona, the south of Spain and
ref”along with“open your eyes ref”as much as he would Gibraltar for a week or two might be in order while we take
be at any game at home. It was a great game to watch and stock. Thank goodness we have a timeshare at home to
as I said totally unexpected, but you could see a smattering enable us to arrange swaps.
of Australian and other national rugby paraphernalia on
the coaching staff of both sides, showing real international Who knows how things will all end up with regards to
influences. coronavirus – as I write this it looks to be really taking hold
globally. In reality I am not unduly worried about it from a
When the time finally came to leave Israel and the Middle personal health basis, and in fact once we get back into our
East it was with some sadness. Our five weeks plus in this camper next week we are probably in the best safest place,
region have been all that we expected and more. As a as just the two of us travelling around in a campervan keeps
destination to travel to I can’t recommend it highly enough us away from crowds most of any given day. It will almost
– you will love it. be our form of isolation. I think the potential to catch the
virus is hugely decreased by our mode of travel. Having
From Israel we have headed to Spain for a week or two. said all that the larger issue we might face, depending on
While officially we are still avoiding the British winter, in how this all develops, is the reaction or action required by
reality we are using this next period of time to think and authorities when we eventually cross back into the UK or
plan where to from here. Our travel plans have been thrown look to head home, especially if we do venture into Italy.
into a bit of an uproar as a result of both the coronavirus
and the current refugee issues along the Greek/Turkey Another reason for spending a bit of time in Spain is quite
border. So we thought we would take another week or so simply because the UK is having what is one of its wettest
to go and visit two parts of Spain that we hadn’t previously winters in recent years. Literally this last week another flood
been to, while at the same time getting our head around event has just hit the UK so we are doubly glad we are here.

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Barcelona only taken about 150 years or so to get to where it is now,
and supposedly construction is due to be completed
Barcelona was our first stop in Spain, and our main in 2026 in time to celebrate the centenary of Gaudí’s
reason to visit was to see the Sagrada Familia. death.

However, after four days in Barcelona I can definitely I have to say, looking at what still has to be achieved
see why it is such a major city of attraction to tourists. it will be really amazing if they can meet this deadline.
What a stunner: slick, modern, great food, great sights
and sounds – it’s just a gem. Having said that a tour of the Sagrada is an absolute
must for any visitor, and is a reason in itself to go to
We did our usual city tour first off but this time as a Barcelona. It is a difficult building to get your head
bike tour with the Fat Tire bike company. We have been around. Typically, any other Cathedral, major church
with them before in other cities. I like their bikes and or basilica you visit anywhere in the world has a design
their tours, but whichever company you use for a bike and symmetry that you can identify with immediately.
tour it’s a great way to get to grips with this city. The Sagrada is a mixture of styles, designs and themes
with each of its sides being completely different. As
Barcelona is also well serviced by their subway system, amazing as it is, in some ways it is almost too much -
which is easy, safe, modern and gets you everywhere it’s almost too OTT.
you will need to go. It’s not particularly expensive and
they offer easily purchased tickets for two, three, or It is the interior, however, that is the most breathtaking.
four-day public transport passes. It is nothing like anything else we have seen around the
world. On top of the exterior, Gaudí’s design allows the
Among the must-see attractions over and above maximum amount of light and colour to enter into the
the amazing Sagrada Familia is Guell Park. This was Basilica. It really needs to be seen to appreciate.
originally a failed property development from the 1920s
that ultimately became a full-blown city park attraction When the building was first started Gaudí estimated
due to features designed by Barcelona’s own Antoni it would take 200 years to complete. If he was right that
Gaudí. will be around 2080. Time will tell, but regardless this is
a definite must-see attraction. From Barcelona we took
Gaudí is of course the architect responsible for
Barcelona’s star attraction the Sagrada Familia. It’s

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a marvel of modern engineering – a high-speed train prices displayed
– to the very southern coast of Spain. It’s a great way in £s or €s.
to travel, much more comfortable than flying, and at
300kph not a lot slower. Gibraltar itself
has been a strategically important site for generations
So here we are now having done a week’s timeshare and the “Rock” has been a heavily fortified site for
swap, based in a great resort halfway between Marbella years, overlooking the entrance to the Mediterranean
and Gibraltar. It is warm, it’s sunny and while we Sea.
aren’t quite swimming in the sea, we have had a couple
of swims in the heated pool. Now a cable car up the“rock”gives you an easy ride
to the top and the opportunity to wander around the
Gibraltar trails and old fortifications that adorn it.

While here we have visited a couple of local towns Crossing into and out of Gibraltar is a slightly different
along with Gibraltar for a day trip. With Gibraltar we experience. Whether you choose to drive in (definitely
really just wanted to see what the British territory was not recommended) or walk into Gibraltar, everyone
all about. As you wander thru the town centre, you could has to cross the Gibraltar International airport runway.
be forgiven for thinking that you could be in any typical Traffic lights control this process between incoming
UK high street. You’ll spot all the regular brands, with and outgoing flights. It’s certainly different, but I guess
Gibraltar doesn’t have much in the way of flat ground.

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This whole southern area of Spain has for years been a
haven for expat UK residents, and the coast is a lineup of
small Spanish towns, apartment complexes, real estate
developments and hotels. They literally run almost
seamlessly from one into the other, and looking at the
number of cranes on the skyline the developments are
still ongoing. Overall, this area has been a good spot to
chill out for a week or so.

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How to take
charge of
your health:
9 tips to try

By Brandpoint

Women have the power to proactively take of your diet completely - it’s full of sugar and trans fats
control of their feminine health during all that clog your cell walls and contains toxins that are bad
stages of life from the first period through for the heart and arteries. Most fast food also contains
post-partum, during perimenopause and beyond. chemicals like MSG that should be avoided.
Maria Sophocles, MD, OB/GYN, the Medical Director
of Women’s Healthcare of Princeton, offers these tips to 1 Freshen up by balancing pH:
help change your health for the better.
Vaginal pH can be offset by menstruation, sex and
Tips to keep healthy include: hormone fluctuations during menopause and pregnancy.
An imbalance in pH can often lead to a UTI or other
1 Eat right: infection like bacterial vaginosis, causing uncomfortable
itching, burning and smell. A pH-balancing gel like
Drink one less soda a day and lose 15 pounds in a RepHresh normalizes pH and eliminates odor. Many
year, and replace the “white” foods with “brown” like women mistake BV for yeast infections and are
brown rice and whole wheat bread. Take fast food out prescribed antibiotics, which can throw off the normal
pH.

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1 Optimize vitamin D levels: vaginal health by keeping yeast and bacteria balanced
every day.
Safe sun exposure is a powerful and inexpensive
intervention that can have profound benefits on your health. 1 Fast fix to eliminate painful sex:
Enjoy 10-15 minutes of exposure to natural sunlight daily for
good nutrition, mental health and bone density. Supplement Stress and decreased estrogen levels during
a balanced diet with essential nutrients to promote healthy menopause can cause uncomfortable dryness and
teeth and bones, support the immune system and benefit irritation. Replens Vaginal Moisturizer provides relief from
cardiovascular health. internal dryness for three days and Replens Silky Smooth
is a preservative-free silicone lube that should be used
1 Consider a vaginal probiotic: just before sex to avoid abrasion and increase comfort.

Millions of women suffer from recurrent vaginal infections. 1 Exercise:
Sex and antibiotics can be the reason why. RepHresh
Pro-B provides two strains of vaginal lactobacilli to maintain Regular exercise decreases chances of developing
cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity. Try ending
the day with a personal dance party, watch YouTube
videos or get a subscription to a virtual exercise class.

1 Track your menstrual cycle:

Stress and other factors can affect the menstrual
cycle, so it’s important to stay on top of your cycle
whether or not you’re planning on getting pregnant. Make
sure to have a pregnancy test like First Response on
hand to find out six days sooner than your missed period.
If you are trying to conceive, make sure to use a personal
lubricant that won’t harm sperm, like Pre-Seed.

1 Decrease stress:

Don’t feel guilty taking time to clear your mind. Plan
quiet times and activities like reading a book, starting a
garden or even meditating. Listening to relaxing music
or taking a bath helps to slow heart rate and breathing.
The better you feel mentally can improve how you feel
physically.

1 Prioritize sleep:

Sleep is like a reset button for the body and mind.
Prioritize getting at least seven to eight hours of
uninterrupted sleep and try to stay off technology at
least an hour before bed to avoid blue light keeping you
awake. If you have trouble sleeping, try a vitafusion Max
Strength Melatonin gummy before bed.

There’s no better time than now to change your health
for the better. Eat right, prioritize health, fitness, etc. and
remember, you are your biggest health advocate.

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6 Tips

to beat the
heat and save

Energy this
Summer!

Do you feel like you’re spending more money on utilities?
Social distancing and quarantining at home throughout spring
and early summer may mean higher electricity needs and
cooling demands.

According to research reported in Renewable Energy footprint, as well as decreasing environmental impact.
World, energy bills showed an increase of roughly 20% in
the month of March 2020 as opposed to March 2019, the Step 1:
first month of quarantine for many areas across the United
States. Considering these numbers are from a time when Adjust indoor temperatures
weather is more temperate nationwide, it’s safe to assume
hotter months will accelerate home energy use. During warm weather, set your air conditioner at
the highest temperature possible for your family to feel
Heat waves can also make it difficult to stay comfortable comfortable. What’s more, when you’re gone, turn the
at home. You can help lower these expenses by adopting temperature up. You can save as much as 10% a year by
a few simple lifestyle changes and switching to energy- making seasonal adjustments to your thermostat of 7
efficient products. Remember, saving energy at home is to 10 degrees for 8 or more hours, according to the U.S.
a win-win - not only does it mean less money spent each Department of Energy.
month on power bills, but also shrinking your energy

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Step 2: you feel cooler, so use them as you move from room to
room, particularly when sleeping at night. Additionally,
Smart home controls ventilation fans play an important role in regulating
temperatures as well as eliminating mold and mildew.
Control all your smart home products within one
central hub with the Brilliant Smart Home Control Step 5:
which supports LED, CFL, halogen, incandescent bulbs,
dimmable and multi-way lighting. The device offers an Turn off lights
array of high-tech functionalities including a built-in
Amazon Alexa, (also works with Google Assistant and Apple Switching to LED and other environmentally-friendly
HomeKit), an all-in-one mobile app that can be controlled lighting options not only saves energy, but also produces
from anywhere and a built-in camera with privacy shutter, light with less heat output so your home stays cooler. For
motion sensor and intercom system. example, EcoSmart light bulbs use 75% less energy than
60-watt incandescent bulbs and meet federal minimum
Step 3: efficiency standards. Make the swap to enjoy lower energy
bills without traditional phantom heat output.
Block natural heat sources
Step 6:
Radiant heat from the sun outside can come through
windows and heat up your home quickly, making air Keep up with maintenance
conditioning units run harder and longer to maintain
a comfortable environment. The Home Decorators Being proactive with home maintenance can help you
Collection Blackout Cordless Cellular Shades energy- control energy costs all year long. Start by changing your
efficient fabric insulates and shields a room from the furnace filter regularly to keep air flowing freely so your
outside heat, helping to lower energy bills while providing HVAC system doesn’t work harder than necessary. The
room darkening and privacy capabilities. minimum requirement is once a season, but you may
want to do it more often when in higher use as filters will
Step 4: get dirty faster. Additionally, seal leaks, repair roofing and
monitor insulation and you’ll position your home for
Use fans strategically energy efficiency and streamline costs.

The breeze from a ceiling fan or a portable fan helps This article was written by Brandpoint

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PALMARY 5

细数

如何用新西兰家庭信托保护您的资产！

家庭信托是一种信托机构受个人或家族的委托代为管理处置家庭财产 ▶ 家庭信托是否适用于您？
的财产管理方式。 在考虑建立信托之前 需要先明确三点：

家庭信托（Family Trust），是指某人将他的财产所有权委托给受托人（ ❶ 明确成立信托的意向（certainty of intention）
Trustee），受托人按照信托协议（Trust Deed）管理信托协议内的财产，也在 明确意向意味着被给予信托财产的人应以信托目的持有该财产，如应
指定情况下将该资产转给指定的受益人（Beneficiaries）。 有证据表明信托创立人意图在该财产上设立信托义务。如果没有明确的意
向，则该财产将被视为纯粹的赠与。
家庭信托是一个颇为有效的理财工具，通过签订标准的契约与度身定
做的意愿书，可以为您及家人实现投资理财、财富管理、财产传承、养老规划 ❷ 明确信托财产的整体及每位受益人的权益等（certainty of subject
等多重目的。 matter）

家族信托，是以家族财富的管理、传承和保护为目的的信托，家族信托 这个是很容易理解的，即如果连在何财产上设立信托都不能确定，那么
的受托人既可以是专业信托律师，也可以是其它专业机构或者是自然人。同 自然信托本身也无从确定。缺乏明确信托财产的整体及每位受益人的权益
时，它也可以依据委托人的个人意愿设成可撤消或不可撤消的信托结构。 的后果如下

家族信托作为重要的财富传承工具，已开始广被高净值人群所用。后者 a. 信托的基础不存在，信托不能成立；
主要用于投资管理，即打理各类财产和业务，成为合理避税首选。家庭信托 b. 若信托对于授予权益不确定，而该财产已经被转移至受托人名下，则
的初始信托财产可以是：现金、公司股权 、物业地产。 对信托创设人而言，改信托为归复信托；
c. 若意图设立的信托是附加于赠予财产之上的，则该赠予是无条件的。
▶ 怎样建立家庭信托
首先，选定受托人（Trustee）。选定受托人是一项复杂而困难的程序。要 ❸ 明确受益对象（certainty of object）
根据多种因素及个人喜好及条件来筛选。受托人可以是非专业人员、家庭成 即该信托必须有明确的受益人，或可以通过一定条件确定的受益人。在
员、专业人员，如：律师、会计师等，还可以是一家公司。最好是无直接关系、 全权信托中，对于该项明确性的标准是：是否可以十分确定某一个具体的人
且值得您信赖的一方。 是否该类别的人士？若该项明确性缺失，而满足另外两点，则该信托将被视
其次，是决定受益人（Beneficiaries）。最有效及最佳的执行资产分配的 为信托人设立的归复信托。
方案是选择受益人。选择时，要考虑资产的数额及今后受益人是否能掌控这
些财产的能力等。
再次，是决定哪些财产放进家庭信托，如：房产、汽车、投资账户、股票等；

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PALMARY 7

经济
观察

疫情过后，

世界经济还能回到过去吗？

8 精彩

疫情改变了世界，经济衰退、金融市场波动，一些国 经济体都推出了规模庞大的财政金融刺激。中国人民银行货币
家被迫选择饮鸩止渴式的自救。传统的货币、财 政策委员会委员、清华大学金融与发展研究中心主任马骏说，
政政策受到冲击，推行多年的全球化受挫。 据专家估算，全球可能有10万亿美元以上的财政刺激力度。如
果10万亿美元当中相当一部分用于投资，再加上配套金融资
疫情发生后，研究机构频繁调整经济预测，其中包括标普。 源，这是非常大的一笔钱。
这家机构4月预计，2020年世界经济收缩2.4%，美国和欧元区分
别下降5.2%和7.3%。 疫情期间，一些国家的财政政策、货币政策相互融合、支持。
政府财政纾困，但财政收入因为疫情而下降、有心无力。各国央
仅仅过了3个月，标普就调整预测：2020年全球GDP萎缩 行出面支持财政，购买政府债务，即国债。
3.8%，比4月的预期更差，以印度为首的新兴市场将受到更深、
更长时间的打击。必须通过财政刺激推动经济增长，全球各国 这可能是“饮鸩止渴”。中国国际研究有限公司董事长曹远
别无选择。 征说，预计全球经济还会进一步衰退，三季度会比二季度更加
严重，各国被迫放水，“都要死掉了，不放水怎么办？人命关天，
标普全球亚太区首席经济学家Shaun Roache认为，今后几 就是毒药，也必须喝下去”。
年，全球就业市场都难强劲。就业市场疲软会持续到2021年甚
至更长时间。零售、餐饮和住宿等行业的就业机会深受疫情影 各国央行开动印钞机、购买国债，传统的财政、货币政策受
响，造成较高的失业率。居民消费会非常谨慎，更多的人选择储 到冲击，分歧随之而来。刘元春说，面对疫情，各国采取超常规
蓄，一些由消费驱动的行业将受影响。 货币、财政政策，这是应有之义。但未来的路还很长，还没有到
山穷水尽，“直升机撒钞票”等极端做法不可取。
疫情面前，以服务业为主的经济体更加脆弱。诺贝尔经济学
奖获得者Andrew Michael Spence表示，因为疫情，今后几年意 疫情冲击之下，全球化受挫，国际协调变得更加困难。国际
大利等旅游收入占比较高的国家，经济会比较糟糕。原本就已 资本流动变成了无头苍蝇，来回冲击。
存在的分配不公，因为疫情“雪上加霜”。
全球化的成本被过度强调，国际合作的优势和好处被过度
疫情冲击之下，新旧理念发生剧烈冲突。中国人民大学副 低估。Andrew Michael Spence表示，丢掉多边、搞双边，大国很
校长刘元春表示，疫情虽然不是彻底改变格局的颠覆性因素， 容易保护自己的利益，最先遭殃的将是小国特别是贫穷国家。
但它是加速格局变化的催化剂。2008年国际金融危机之后，悲 多边主义，就像搭建了一个大帐篷，无论大国、小国，还是富国、
观者认为，世界经济恢复可能需要5到6年。但直到现在，世界经 穷国，都可以在帐篷底下找到容身之处，而不是把小国、穷国丢
济增速都没有回到金融危机之前。对2008年到2019年的世界经 到帐篷外、任其自生自灭。
济，经济学界视为“长期停滞”：低增长、低贸易、低成长、低利率
以及高债务、高杠杆。未来可能仍是如此。 疫情冲击之下，没有了全球化的大帐篷，那些低收入国家怎
样遮风挡雨？
疫情冲击之下，各国央行放水，再次开动印钞机，全球主要
（中新社）

PALMARY 9

马斯克和
他的“三只小猪”
展示了什么

文/ 刘石磊
美国企业家埃隆·马斯克和他的“

三只小猪”日前在线直播展示了小猪
大脑被植入脑机接口设备的情况。这
场全球瞩目的直播再次激发了人们
对脑机接口技术的热情和期待。

10 精彩

这场发布会主要展示了脑机接口技术在工程学上的新进展，展 应该说，新成果主要展示了在实
示了脑机接口产品未来有望更加便捷易用。但脑机接口在一些关键 现脑机接口的技术路径方面的探索，
技术方面仍有待突破，距离科幻作品中的“存储和提取记忆”“超级 而非基本原理或技术应用上的突破。
人类”依然十分遥远。 英国纽卡斯尔大学教授安德鲁·杰克
逊指出，这次展示中并没有什么“革
命性”的内容，主要展示了在解决多
电极植入的工程挑战方面取得的新
进展。

目前，实现脑机接口的路径主要
分为“侵入式”和“非侵入式”。前者是
将脑电波检测电极植入大脑，这样采
集到的脑信号强且稳定，但会对人体
造成创伤；后者主要通过可穿戴的脑
电波检测设备获取信号，对人体无伤
害，但有信号稳定性弱、速度慢、正确
率低和穿戴不便等问题。

马斯克和“神经连接”希望在这
两条路径之间找到最优平衡：尽可能的低损伤和高效信号传输。有
专家评价，“神经连接”展示的新品在封装、集成、植入器件的微型化
和无线传输等工程设计与实现方面做得很好，手术机器人也大大改
进。

什么是脑机接口技术 挑战与风险如何
脑机接口，就是在大脑与外部设备间创建全新信息交换通路， 脑机接口技术近几年备受关注，也取得了一定成果，但要想早
一方面将大脑信号转化为机器可识别的信号，实现对机器的有效控 日实现多领域大规模应用，甚至产生科幻作品中那样的“超级人类”
制；另一方面，将外部设备信号转化为大脑可识别信号，从外部对大 ，还面临诸多挑战。
脑进行直接干预。
首先需要基础科学进展。人类对于大脑的了解还远远不够，生
早在20世纪20年代科学家发现脑电波后，对脑机接口的探索就 物学领域的生命活动基础仍是未解之谜。专家指出，尽管了解不同
已经开始。此后数十年，这项技术逐渐带来一些实用产品，比如为失 的脑电波大致有一个代表的方向，但“读懂”脑信号很难。基础研究
聪者植入人工耳蜗可恢复听力。总体来看，脑机接口较为成熟的应 如果得不出准确的数学模型，后续的软件设计、应用开发等就缺乏
用主要集中在神经康复和辅助医学领域，在重症医学领域的应用还 可靠基础。
十分有限。
第二是关键技术突破。业界认为，脑机接口技术将经历“脑机对
近年来，随着人工智能等技术的发展，脑机接口在多个领域开 接”“脑机交互”“脑机融合”三个发展阶段，当前正由第一阶段向第
展了应用尝试，比如基于神经信号解码的机器翻译、意念控制机械 二阶段过渡，主要技术瓶颈包括传感精度低、集成计算效率差、编解
臂、脑控电子游戏等。马斯克认为，脑机接口技术可大幅提高人机交 码能力弱、互适应手段少等。
互速度，有望最终解决“人机共生”问题。
第三需要更多的实验和数据。技术研究需要以大量的实验和数
马斯克的“神经连接”做了什么 据为基础，特别是人工智能相关研究，而脑机接口技术实验还十分
脑机接口近几年“大热”，全球几家科技公司的巨额投资及技术 缺乏。据介绍，这类技术通常要先以猴子为实验对象，然后才能以截
创新成果是主要推动力。去年夏天，美国社交媒体脸书投资的“语音 瘫病人进行临床试验，但目前全球只有少数团队能做猴子实验，能
解码器”研究发布成果引发关注，马斯克创立的“神经连接”公司展 做临床试验的机构更是屈指可数。
示脑机接口技术也赚足眼球。
除了这些挑战，脑机接口技术的安全风险也不容忽视。比如，电
而这次，主角除了马斯克，还多了三只实验小猪：一只在两个月 极植入、信号输入或输出的过程，都有可能造成脑部伤害，而脑电波
前被植入了脑机接口设备，一只未植入任何设备，还有一只曾植入 信息收集和使用，有可能涉及对个人隐私的侵犯等。
过脑机接口设备、后被取出。当植入了设备的小猪的口鼻碰触到物
体时，脑机接口设备会获取神经元发射的信号，在显示屏上呈现点 爱尔兰沃特福德理工学院通信软件和系统小组研究负责人萨
状图像并发出声音，这显示它的大脑信号可实时被采集。而植入设 西塔兰·巴拉苏布拉马尼亚姆对媒体说，脑机接口可能让我们更容
备后又取出的小猪表现得非常健康，与普通小猪并无差异。 易受到黑客的攻击，相关信息的泄露“将比我们见过的所有数据泄
露都更为严重”。
这次展示的亮点主要在于：实验动物从去年夏天的大鼠“升级”
为小猪，后者与人类的相似度更高；植入物仅有硬币大小；植入手术 “控脑”技术的伦理问题也需要规范化。有专家提出，使用脑机
由一台专用机器人完成，全过程仅需一小时，并可“当天出院”。
接口技术至少应该遵循知情同意、患者自主性和必要性原则，以及

对人有利、不会对他人和社会造成伤害等原则。

(新华社)

PALMARY 11

科技与优雅的结合体

文/张鑫

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9月2日，全新奔驰S级轿车全球首发，这是梅赛德斯-奔驰在
2020年推出的最为重磅的产品，它的发布不但意味着旗舰产品
完成了全面革新，而且代表着梅赛德斯-奔驰品牌迎来了新冠疫
情以来最重要的高光时刻。

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全新梅赛德斯-奔驰S级已是第十 代的驾驶辅助系统，可帮助避免发生事故 以缓解乘客晕车的感受。
一代产品，堪称当前最具科技属 并减轻事故伤害。”
性的旗舰轿车。 由于采用了后轮主动转向系统，全新S
是的，如果用一句话对这款新车进行 级轿车后轮的转向角最大可达10度，转弯
梅赛德斯-奔驰官方对全新S级的定 概括的话，那应该就是“全新奔驰S级是一 直径最多可缩短2m，驾控更加敏捷。而当
义，是“在所有感官层面，都带来了全新的 款用黑科技武装起来的智联轿车”，它已变 车辆以较高速度行驶时，后轴转向能够实
体验”，并通过数字化技术的大量使用，满 得更加安全、更加舒适，也更加豪华。 现类似于更长轴距的效果。
足了用户对未来智联出行的需求。
在全新奔驰S级上，配备有5个多核处 为适合不同的使用情境，消费者可选
对 此，戴 姆 勒 公 司 和 梅 赛 德 斯·奔 驰 理器、20多个传感器以及立体摄像头，智能 择两种角度的后轮主动转向系统：一种后
公司董事会主席康林松在直播发布会上表 魔术车身控制系统能够对不同的行驶情况 轮转向角最大为10度，一种后轮转向角最
示：“ S级轿车是世界上最畅销的豪华轿车， 作出预先反应。 大为4.5度。
我们希望最新一代的产品能够为客户提
供前所未有的创新、安全、舒适和优质的体 基于48V电气系统的主动式悬架，在不 凭借预防性安全系统的侧碰保护功
验。我们致力于生产世界上最优秀的汽车， 同驾驶模式下有着不同的操控特性。系统 能，新车强化了碰撞前的保护措施。当车辆
这是我们的承诺，也是实现公司良性发展 的控制单元能够以1000次/秒的速度分析 面临侧面碰撞危险时，智能魔术车身控制
的最佳途径。” 行驶情况，并相应地对悬架进行调整。智能 系统可在几十分之一秒内把车身抬高，从
魔术车身控制系统不仅能够调节车身的侧 而将撞击力量转移至韧性更强的车身下部
而在对全新奔驰S级进行解读的时候， 倾、俯仰以及高度，还可单独调节每个车轮 结构。
梅赛德斯·奔驰首席运营官MarkusSchäfer 的减震和弹簧力度。
表示：“全新S级轿车巩固了我们生产世界 全新的后排安全气囊，是全球首个为
上最好的汽车的主张，新车用令人难以置 在“舒适”模式下，路面扫描功能利用 后排乘客准备的正向安全气囊，创新型管
信的奢华达到了最佳安全性和最高舒适 多功。能立体摄像头（SMPC）来监测前方路 状框架结构设计独特。在正面碰撞中，它可
度。保障车辆乘员和所有其他道路使用者 面，弹簧减震器可在车辆经过颠簸路段时， 以大大减轻后排乘客头颈部所受的冲击负
的安全，一直是我们的核心价值观之一，这 显著减轻车身震动幅度；在“弯道”模式下， 荷；在遭遇严重的侧撞时，新型中央安全气
在全新S级轿车上再次得到了体现。最新一 车辆主动倾斜驶入弯道。倾斜功能和舒适 囊会在驾驶员座椅和副驾驶座椅之间展
型悬架的设置可以极大提高乘坐舒适性， 开，降低双方头部相接触碰撞的风险。

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