UK govt calls for Jimmy Lai’s freedom as Hong Kong trial begins

 Britain called for Hong Kong to release Jimmy Lai ahead of the trial of the leading China critic and media tycoon on charges he colluded with foreign forces, including the United States. https://twitter.com/Sachinettiyil/status/1736589530948608405?s=20 David Cameron, who became foreign minister in November, toughened Britain's stance on Sunday by explicitly calling for the release of British national … Continue reading UK govt calls for Jimmy Lai’s freedom as Hong Kong trial begins

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China hardening stance against dissent – Human right groups

Marking the 75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, human rights groups said Beijing is increasing its crackdown against dissent both within China and abroad, adding they fear that the situation in the world's second most populated country is getting worse. Western governments are failing to pressure … Continue reading China hardening stance against dissent – Human right groups