Hong Kong 47 trial: Can pro-democracy movement regroup?
Wednesday, 20 November 2024 () Dozens of leading pro-democracy figures have been handed long jail sentences as Beijing cracks down on civil liberties in Hong Kong. Friends of jailed activists say they're trying to remain positive.
A Hong Kong court has handed prison sentences to 45 democracy advocates in the city's largest trial under the 2020 national security law, with rights groups condemning the verdict.
Taiwan detected 37 Chinese military aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, near its airspace, with 35 crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait. In response, Taiwan deployed aircraft, naval vessels, and shore-based missiles. The incident follows recent Chinese military drills and heightened defense patrols. China frames these maneuvers as defense measures, raising tensions as Beijing views Taiwan as a breakaway province, intensifying regional concerns over potential conflict.
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In a groundbreaking move, Beijing has successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean for the first time since 1980. This "routine" test, which China claims is not directed at any specific country, marks a significant shift in its military capabilities and strategy. Analysts suggest the missile is likely a Dong Feng-41, capable of reaching up to 15,000 kilometers. The launch has raised concerns among neighboring nations, highlighting China's growing assertiveness on the global stage.
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A Hong Kong court has sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to prison terms ranging from four to ten years under the city's national security law. The activists... IndiaTimes Also reported by •BBC News