Hong Kong court jails 45 democracy campaigners in landmark trial
Pacific Asia • Nov 19, 2024, 7:39 AM
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45 ex-lawmakers and activists were sentenced to four to 10 years in prison Tuesday in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case under a Beijing-imposed law that crushed a once-thriving pro-democracy movement. Legal scholar Benny Tai, whom the judges called the mastermind, received the longest sentence of 10 years. FRANCE 24 correspondent Yena Lee brings us the latest from Beijing.
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Police raid South Korean President's office in martial law investigation
Pacific Asia • 5:24 AM
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The investigation into South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt at martial law accelerated on Wednesday, as police conducted a raid on Yoon's office and arrested a slew of officials, including the former defence minister Kim Yong-hyun.
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Taiwan says 'troublemaker' China ramps up military exercises around the island
Pacific Asia • 3:25 AM
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Taiwanese authorities said it’s “troublemaker” neighbour, China, has expanded military drills around the island. A senior national security official said the massive maritime operation was meant to demonstrate that Beijing could choke off Taiwan and also
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