Hong Kong media tycoon and democracy activist Jimmy Lai goes on trial
Hong Kong media mogul and democracy activist Jimmy Lai goes on trial after more than 1,000 days of pre-trial detention.
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China is subtly increasing military pressure on Taiwan. Here's how
China has been sending ships and planes to encircle Taiwan and mounting more sophisticated military drills simulating a blockade of the island.
Landmark national security trial opens in Hong Kong for prominent publisher Jimmy Lai
Lai, 76, was arrested in August 2020 during a crackdown on the city's pro-democracy movement under the sweeping national security law enacted following huge protests four years ago.
Our top global posts might change how you think about hunters, AI and hellos
Our most popular global stories of 2023 offer insights into the stereotypes of male hunters/female gatherers, the biases of AI, the best way to end poverty and the impact of a stranger's greeting.
Japan bolsters security ties with neighbors at summit amid tensions with China
Leaders from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations adopted a joint vision that emphasizes security and economic cooperation, amid growing tensions with China.
In Taiwan's elections, nuclear energy is a major campaign issue
One key issue in Taiwan's 2024 presidential elections is whether to build more nuclear power plants. Proponents say they would protect the island's energy sources from potential threats from China.
Fake social media accounts are targeting Taiwan's presidential election
The influence operation identified by Graphika researchers involved a network of more than 800 fake Facebook accounts that reposted Chinese-language TikTok and YouTube videos about Taiwanese politics.
North Korea confronts a modern-day challenge: a declining population
In a rare admission, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says his country's birth rate is too low. Experts see no working solution for a looming population crisis.
Japanese soldier's court win shines light on sexual assault in military
In Japan, a female former soldier's high-profile court case win is seen as both a victory for human rights, and a setback for Japan's efforts to beef up its military.
This 28-year-old from Nepal is telling COP28: Don't forget people with disabilities
Umesh Balal is determined to make the voices of people with disabilities, young people and Indigenous people heard at the world's largest meeting on climate change.