Jimmy Lai, a prominent publisher and pro-democracy activist, pleaded not guilty on Jan. 2 in a landmark trial, as prosecutors laid out details of what they called colluding with foreign forces threatening national security. Mr. Lai, founder of a now-shuttered Hong Kong Mogul Jimmy Lai Pleads Not Guilty to National Security Charges
Jimmy Lai, a prominent publisher and pro-democracy activist, pleaded not guilty on Jan. 2 in a landmark trial, as prosecutors laid out details of what they called colluding with foreign forces threatening national security. Mr. Lai, founder of a now-shuttered 
News Analysis Taiwan’s voters are heading to the polls in less than two weeks to elect a new government for the next four years. The free and fair elections are overshadowed by China’s influence campaigns trying to swing the election results in its
In commemorating the closure of pro-democracy media outlets in Hong Kong two years ago, Canada is reaffirming its support for press freedom in the region amid ongoing concerns about Beijing’s increased suppression of journalists. “Canada is pleased to
During Chinese leader Xi Xinping’s new year’s message on Sunday, he stated, in a rare acknowledgement, that China’s economy is facing challenges and that he is committed to stepping up reforms. Meanwhile, believe analysts, a slowing economy and policy