Hong Kong: Judiciary closes ranks with the one-party system
At the opening of a trial against three political opposition figures, Hong Kong prosecutors made clear that China’s one-party rule cannot be challenged by legal means.
By Marcel Grzanna
At the opening of a trial against three political opposition figures, Hong Kong prosecutors made clear that China’s one-party rule cannot be challenged by legal means.
By Marcel Grzanna
The transfer of former President Duterte to the International Criminal Court is now coming back to haunt President Marcos Jr. For the first time, he is facing an impeachment complaint.
By Marcel Grzanna
With a new bill, the city aims to crack down more harshly on cybercrime. As with the National Security Law, its scope is intended to extend worldwide.
By Marcel Grzanna
Li Quan, former chairman of New China Life Insurance, has been sentenced to death for embezzlement and bribery. The sentence is suspended for two years.
By Julia Fiedler
Two judges of Pakistan’s Supreme Court have resigned in protest against a constitutional amendment that strengthens the power of the military chief and undermines judicial independence.
By Angela Köckritz
Crypto fraudster Qian Zhimin has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison in the UK. She had sold fictitious financial assets and bought Bitcoins with the proceeds. A legal dispute is now looming over compensation for the victims of the fraud.
By Leonardo Pape
The politician from the far-right Rassemblement National has unsuccessfully challenged a ruling barring her from participating in elections.
By Marion Bergermann
When she took office, the 48-year-old was criticized in other EU countries for her political background. Once in office, she allayed many concerns and cooperated with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on asylum policy.
By Almut Siefert