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Sentence for Hong Kong's ex-publisher Jimmy Lai raises concerns as China defends it

The sentencing of Hong Kong’s onetime media magnate Jimmy Lai is raising concerns from foreign governments and rights groups

The Independent UK

'If India jumped Pakistan...': Unsealed Watergate files reveals Richard Nixon asked China to interfere in Bangladesh Liberation War

In his grand jury testimony, Nixon described a secret assurance given to Beijing during the war. His full statement reads: “The Russians were supporting India. … Nobody was supporting Pakistan because there was an embargo on the shipment of arms. … But we were giving moral support to them, and…

The Times of India

UK expands Hong Kong visa scheme in wake of Jimmy Lai’s prison sentence

Exclusive: Home Office ruling means thousands more Hongkongers will be eligible to come to the UK over next five years

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Jimmy Lai's evolution from Hong Kong media magnate to activist in photos

Prominent democracy advocate Jimmy Lai was a child stowaway from mainland China who rose to become Hong Kong’s onetime media magnate. Unlike other rags-to-riches tycoons who cultivated ties with Beijing, he chose to become its fierce critic.

The Independent UK

Japan-Australia ties to strengthen after election

Australia and Japan will look to boost supply chain security amid global uncertainty and economic coercion after a resounding election victory.

AAP

Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong pro-democracy figure, sentenced to 20 years in prison

Family of media tycoon say he will ‘die a martyr behind bars’ amid widespread criticism from press freedom groups

The Guardian - UK

Jimmy Lai sentencing – as it happened

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Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai faces sentencing in national security case

Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai is set to be sentenced Monday for his conviction on charges of conspiring to collude with foreign forces under a China-imposed national security law

The Independent UK

What to know about Jimmy Lai's Hong Kong journey from media mogul and activist to convict

The former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has become what observers say is a symbol of the 2020 crackdown on press freedoms in Hong Kong

The Independent UK

Powers that believe in democracy should rally to the cause of Jimmy Lai

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Western states have individually called for the campaigner to be freed, but China needs to see that these countries can stand together as one

The Independent UK

China carried out covert nuclear test days after Galwan clash in June 2020: US

The US has accused China of a covert nuclear test on June 22, 2020, shortly after the deadly Galwan Valley clash. This allegation, coupled with the expiry of the New START treaty, highlights the urgent need for a new global arms control framework.

The Times of India

Trump admin map shows POK, Aksai Chin as Indian territory

The TOI correspondent from Washington: In a move blending economic diplomacy with strategic signalling, the Trump administration on Friday released a map of India depicting the entire Jammu and Kashmir region, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), and Aksai Chin as integral parts of Indian territory. The graphic, shared by the United…

The Times of India

‘No limits, no transparency, no controls’: US accuses China of covert nuclear tests as New START expires

The US has accused China of secretly conducting nuclear tests, urging Beijing to join arms control talks as the New START treaty expires. While Russia and the US acknowledge the need for urgent negotiations, China rejects the claims and refuses to participate, citing its smaller arsenal. This raises fears of…

The Times of India

Leaders of Indonesia and Australia sign a new security treaty to affirm deeper ties

Indonesian and Australian leaders signed a new bilateral security treaty that both governments say will deepen security ties between the two often-testy neighbors

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PM praises ‘very significant’ Indonesia security pact – as it happened

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Be ‘prudent’ about supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump in call

Taiwanese president says ties with Washington ‘rock solid’, hours after leaders of US and China share first call since November

The Independent UK

Chinese national who exposed rights abuses is freed from US detention after being granted asylum

Guan Heng, a Chinese asylum seeker who exposed human rights abuses in his homeland, has been released after more than five months in federal detention

The Times of India

‘Excellent conversation’: Donald Trump, Xi Jinping discuss trade, Taiwan, Iran & Ukraine in ‘long and thorough’ phone call

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a significant phone call, addressing trade, security, Taiwan, Iran, and the Ukraine war. Trump described the discussion as "excellent" and "thorough," highlighting potential energy and agricultural deals. Both leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining a stable and positive relationship between…

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Security deal to strengthen ties on PM's Indonesia trip

Australia and Indonesia's already positive relationship is set to be further boosted when a high-level security deal is formally signed.

Radio France Internationale

China shuns calls to enter nuclear talks after US-Russia treaty lapses

China rejected calls to enter talks on a new nuclear treaty after a US-Russian agreement expired on Thursday, ending decades of restrictions on how many warheads the two powers can deploy.

The Guardian - AU

US congressional report explores option of not delivering any Aukus nuclear submarines to Australia

Report offers alternative of the US navy retaining boats and operating them out of Australian bases

The Times of India

‘Exemplary partnership’: Putin calls Russia–China ties a ‘stabilising force’ in video call with Xi Jinping

Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping lauded their "strategic" economic partnership, emphasizing energy, nuclear power, and high-tech cooperation. The leaders affirmed mutual support for sovereignty and development paths. This high-level exchange occurs as China balances engagement with Western nations while maintaining strong ties with Moscow, despite ongoing global…

The Independent UK

Trump administration presses efforts to ensure supply of critical minerals outside of China

The Trump administration is expected to unveil its grandest yet plan to rebuild the supply chains of critical minerals for everything from jet engines to smartphones

The Guardian - UK

Jimmy Lai’s son says UK government did not do enough to help him on China visit

Sebastien Lai criticises ministers for not putting conditions on his father’s release during Beijing trip

The Independent UK

Vietnam’s military has been secretly planning for US invasion for 50 years, report says

Hanoi views the US as a ‘belligerent’ power, internal document reveals

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