Conviction of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai ‘unjust’, says Chris Patten
Former governor speaks out after appeal court upholds convictions of seven activists over 2019 protest Chris Patten, the former governor of Hong Kong, has decried...
Category : Asia Pacific
Aukus pact will turn Australia into ‘51st state’ of the US, Paul Keating says
Former prime minister argues Australia has made itself a target by aligning with American ‘aggression’ towards China Follow our Australia news live blog for latest...
China lists Taiwanese independence supporters it wants people to denounce
Beijing website asks for information about supposed ‘crimes’ of ‘secessionist’ current and past Taiwan officials China’s government has called for people to denounce “diehard secessionists”...
Japan’s PM cancels overseas trip after experts issue ‘megaquake’ warning
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued its first-ever warning of the risk of a huge earthquake along the Pacific coast Japan’s prime minister, Fumio Kishida,...
Philippines court voids order to shut down independent news site Rappler
Outlet, which was hit with order during Rodrigo Duterte administration, hails ruling after ‘eight years of harassment’ A court in the Philippines has voided a...
Lammy plans China visit for September to kick-start high-level engagement
Exclusive: Move highlights ambition to reconnect with Beijing but minister will face pressure over human rights David Lammy is planning a visit to China in...
Global markets partly recover but analysts fear ‘we’re not out of woods’
Shares on Wall Street and in Asia and Europe start to recover after Monday’s rout Business live – latest updates Shares on Wall Street rose...
US plans more frequent bomber deployments to Australia amid China’s ‘escalatory behaviour’
Australia-US talks also turn to Middle East conflict as representatives ramp up calls for Gaza ceasefire Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates...
Thailand facing political upheaval as court set to rule on fate of progressive Move Forward party
Former leader Pita Limjaroenrat could be banned from politics, while prime minister Srettha Thavisin is facing the same court next week over a cabinet appointment...
Japanese stocks soar after massive sell-off shook global markets
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index closes more than 10% up with other Asia markets rebounding on Tuesday Business live – latest updates Japanese stocks soared more...
