Media tycoon and Beijing critic Jimmy Lai found guilty in controversial security trial
Pacific Asia • Dec 15, 2025, 11:46 AM
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A Hong Kong court has found the media mogul and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai guilty of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and of publishing seditious material. The 78 year-old's tabloid newspaper was one of the most vociferous critics of Beijing until it was forced to close in 2021. His trial has been criticised for violating Hong Kong judicial independence and for its crackdown on press freedom. FRANCE 24's Jan Camenzind Broomby tells us more from Taipei.
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Thailand and Cambodia hold talks on resuming ceasefire
Pacific Asia • 10:33 AM
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Military officials from Thailand and Cambodia began talks on Wednesday, both countries said, days after the neighbours agreed to discuss resumption of a ceasefire after 16 days of fierce border clashes that have killed at least 86 people. The talks come
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'Symbol of hope': Exiled Bangladesh opposition leader and PM hopeful Rahman returns ahead of polls
Pacific Asia • 8:09 AM
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Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman returned home on Thursday after 17 years in exile, welcomed by huge crowds. The aspiring prime minister positioned himself for February’s elections, promising safety, justice and unity after months of political
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