Jimmy Lai trial: judge questions defence’s understanding of Hong Kong security law

Jimmy Lai trial: judge questions defence’s understanding of Hong Kong security law

A judge has argued that an interpretation of Hong Kong’s national security law by Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s defence team may not reflect Beijing’s true intentions, after the former media boss’ lawyers argued that the legislation did not penalise calls for sanctions against select Chinese officials. Lai’s lawyers on Monday argued that a strict literal approach…

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A Chinese blockade could cripple Taiwan’s electricity, war game warns

A Chinese blockade could cripple Taiwan’s electricity, war game warns

A Chinese blockade could cut Taiwan’s electrical generating capacity so much that the island is unable to function, according to war games conducted by a U.S. think tank. “Energy is the weakest element in Taiwan’s resilience against coercion,” warned the report by the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies. “The overwhelming preponderance of energy…

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