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US lawmakers want Trump to cut the spy supply chain to China, Russia

In a bid to strengthen national security, lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to curb American citizen involvement with Chinese and Russian intelligence agencies. Although a 2018 law prohibited military intelligence collaboration, civilian agencies continue to operate without strict oversight. This situation raises alarms about foreign agencies hiring U.S. consultants…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Ajit Doval, Wang Yi hold India, China Special Representatives talks on border issue, improvement of ties

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for boundary talks. These discussions are significant before President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to India. Both officials are designated Special Representatives for the boundary dispute mechanism. They discussed strengthening peace in border areas and improving bilateral ties. The talks…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Ajit Doval calls on Chinese Vice President Han Zhang ahead of border talks

In a significant diplomatic encounter, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval convened with Chinese Vice President Han Zhang in Beijing to deliberate on enhancing peace and tranquillity along their border. Additionally, he met with Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss boundary issues. These dialogues are timely as President Xi Jinping prepares…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

NSA Doval to visit China on Monday to attend Special Representatives talks with FM Wang

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will attend boundary talks in Beijing this week. These talks precede Chinese President Xi Jinping's anticipated visit to India for the BRICS summit. India reiterates border peace is essential for good bilateral relations with China. Recent reports indicated Chinese troop movements near the Arunachal Pradesh…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil leaders convicted of ‘inciting subversion’ in landmark trial

Verdict targets organisers of only large-scale public remembrance of 1989 crackdown on Chinese soil

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Hong Kong convicts two Tiananmen vigil activists of inciting subversion

Two pro-democracy activists who organised annual vigils to mark Beijing's 1989 deadly Tiananmen crackdown were on Friday convicted of inciting subversion by a Hong Kong court. Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung were leaders of the now-defunct Hong Kong Alliance and their case was viewed as a bellwether for freedom of…

France 24 · Aug 21

Pakistan moves to give Asim Munir sweeping control over armed forces

Pakistan's National Assembly passed two bills to streamline military and nuclear command structures. These bills follow last year's constitutional amendment which introduced a Chief of Defence Forces. The new legislation aims to integrate strategic forces and establish a Defence Forces Headquarters. The Chief of Defence Forces will advise the prime…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists found guilty of inciting subversion

HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court found on Friday two activists, who organised annual vigils marking China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown in 1989, guilty of "incitement to subversion".

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

Tiananmen Square vigil organisers in Hong Kong found guilty of ‘inciting subversion’

UK Foreign Office condemns use of national security law to convict activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung: The activists behind Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils

Two Hong Kong activists were convicted of inciting subversion under the national security law. Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung led vigils commemorating the Tiananmen Square crackdown. Their convictions highlight the erosion of freedoms in the territory. Lee brought donations to Beijing and was detained upon return. Chow, a Cambridge graduate,…

The Economic Times · Aug 21