In post-Covid China, the masks are off, but Xi’s tight control is here to stay
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With Unusual Speed, Hong Kong Pushes Strict New Security Law
Under pressure from Beijing, officials in Hong Kong are scrambling to pass a long-shelved national security law that could impose life imprisonment for treason, insurrection and colluding with external forces, stiff penalties aimed at further curbing dissent in the Asian financial center.
Behind the doors of a Chinese hacking company, a sordid culture fueled by influence, alcohol and sex
BEIJING (AP) — The hotel was spacious. It was upscale. It had a karaoke bar. The perfect venue, the CEO of the Chinese hacking company thought, to hold a Lunar New Year banquet currying favor with government officials. There was just one drawback, his top deputy said.
Malaysia denies failing to secure Taylor Swift concert despite starting groundwork in 2022
Adam said the concert was never offered to Malaysia, adding that organising concerts were also not under the purview of his ministry.
North Korea conducts artillery firing drills in likely response to South Korea-US military training
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised artillery firing drills aimed at boosting combat readiness, state media reported Friday, days after his country vowed to take corresponding military steps against the ongoing South Korean-U.S military trainin g that it regards as an invasion rehearsal.
Hong Kong’s new national security bill includes stiff penalties and more power to suppress dissent
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong unveiled a new national security bill Friday that proposes up to life imprisonment for offenses like treason and insurrection, a move deepening worries over further erosion of the city’s freedoms after Beijing imposed a similar law four years ago that all but wiped out dissent.
Hong Kong fast tracks new security law on apparent Beijing prodding
BEIJING -- Hong Kong plans to submit a draft of new national security legislation to the territory's Legislative Council on Friday, accelerating the process after apparently receiving Beijing's encouragement at China's National People's Congress gathering this week.
Australia upgrades relations with Vietnam to 'strategic partnership'
SYDNEY (Reuters) -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the country was elevating ties with Vietnam to a comprehensive strategic partnership, opening an annual dialogue on critical minerals amid a push to diversify supply chains away from China.