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The Guardian view on Jimmy Lai: this sham trial is another bleak day for Hong Kong

Editorial: The outspoken media mogul may spend the rest of his life in prison, in a case emblematic of the crackdown on press freedom and other rights

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023

US-Vietnam Ties Unaffected by Hanoi-Beijing Defence Pledges

Untangling the complex tri-fold of Vietnam, China, and the USA! Despite Vietnam's recent defense commitments to Beijing, US officials express confidence th...

Hong Kong Starts Trial Of Pro-democracy Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai

Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is set to stand trial Monday in Hong Kong, where he faces internationally condemned national security charges that could send him to jail for life.

International Business Times · Dec 17, 2023

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What we don't understand about China's actions and ambitions in the South China Sea

In recent weeks, China’s activities in the South China Sea have raised more concerns in the region. Its ships have collided with Filipino vessels, fired water cannon at others and used sonar pulses close to an Australian ship, injuring its divers.

The Conversation · Dec 17, 2023

Hong Kong's activist publisher to stand trial this week under Beijing's crackdown on dissidents

The trial of Hong Kong’s most famous activist publisher who was arrested under China’s crackdown on dissidents will start this week after being delayed for over a year

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2023

Heavy Snow Causes 515-Casualty Subway Collision in Beijing

Snowy chaos ensues in Beijing as two subway trains collide amid a rare winter storm, leaving over 500 injured, with no casualties reported.

Subway Train Collision in Beijing Sends 515 Passengers to Hospital

Sixty-seven people remained in treatment as of Friday morning, with another 25 under observation, the local transport authority says

Caixin Global · Dec 15, 2023

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China’s big freeze blamed for Beijing subway crash

Extending recent erratic weather patterns, China has been hit by sudden freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2023

Weather tracker: first snow of winter in Beijing causes widespread disruption

Transport hit in Chinese capital as cold spell expected to continue across north of country through weekend

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023

515 injured in a Beijing rail collision as heavy snow hits the Chinese capital

Two subway trains have collided in heavy snow in Beijing, sending 515 people to the hospital, including 102 with broken bones

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai faces trial under ‘unfair’ national security law

The 76-year-old media mogul faces up to life imprisonment for alleged ‘sedition’ and ‘collusion with foreign forces’.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2023

Hong Kong places arrest bounties on activists abroad for breaching national security law

Hong Kong police are offering rewards for information leading to the arrests of five activists based overseas, whom it accuses of breaching a harsh national security law imposed by Beijing

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023

AP PHOTOS: Crowds bundle up to take snowy photos of Beijing's imperial-era architecture

Throngs of people in down parkas and boots climbed a hill that overlooks the Forbidden City this week to jostle with others trying to get a shot of the snow-covered roofs of the former imperial palace.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023

China Cancels Thousands of Flights as Snow Blankets North

More than 4,330 passenger flights were canceled Wednesday and a further 1,278 on Thursday morning as blizzards hit from Xinjiang to Beijing

Caixin Global · Dec 14, 2023

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The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

Congressional group demands probe into Beijing's role in violence against protesters on US soil

A congressional commission is asking the Justice Department to investigate the role of Beijing after protesters claimed they were beaten and harassed by Chinese government agents in November in San Francisco during an official visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

Tory minister takes brutal swipe at David Cameron over China

Tom Tugendhat appears to mock foreign secretary for hailing ‘golden era’ in relations with Beijing

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

China's Xi meets with Vietnamese prime minister on second day of visit to shore up ties

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has met with Vietnam’s prime minister and the head of the country’s National Assembly on the second day of his visit to shore up Beijing’s relationship with Hanoi

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

Snow closes schools and highways in northern China for the second time this week

Schools and highways have been closed and some train services suspended as a snowstorm hits parts of northern and central China for the second time this week

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Caixin Global · Dec 12, 2023

Standard Chartered China Unit Gets Securities Business License

The Beijing-based brokerage house expects to open early next year with an initial focus on fixed income

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

Hong Kong leader praises election turnout as voter numbers hit record low

Hong Kong leader John Lee has praised the 27.5% voter turnout in the city’s weekend election, a record low since the territory returned to Chinese rule in 1997

AAP · Dec 12, 2023

China eases trade beef but abattoirs chase bigger stake

Three major Australian abattoirs will be allowed to start exporting beef to China after Beijing lifted suspensions but bans remain on eight other processors.

Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023

Philippines summons China ambassador after South China Sea confrontations

Government says might also consider expelling ambassador as tensions spike over disputed waters.

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023

Voter turnout plunges below 30% in Hong Kong election after rules shut out pro-democracy candidates

Voter turnout plunged below 30% in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since new rules introduced under Beijing’s guidance effectively shut out all pro-democracy candidates

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Hong Kong 'patriots only' election falls flat with record low turnout

Hong Kong's "patriots only" district election saw a record low turnout of 27.5%, as many voters spurned what was seen as an undemocratic poll. Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law and overhauled the electoral system to shut out democrats and other liberals. Security was tight, with over ten thousand…

Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2023

Philippines and China accuse each other of South China Sea collisions

Manila and Beijing have a long history of maritime incidents in the contested South China Sea.

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