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Hong Kong authorities have issued a writ to seize assets linked to Jimmy Lai, including bank accounts, properties, and shares, as part of a national security case. Lai, a prominent critic of China, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The seizure hearing is scheduled for July.
Eileen Wang has pled guilty to one count of acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, for operating the US News Center to publish pro-PRC material from 2020 to 2022. She has resigned as Arcadia’s mayor. Co-operating with authorities, Yaoning Sun has already received a four-year sentence.
China’s rapid tech funding model is under tighter supervision as local governments demand disclosures on Dreame-linked entities, signaling Beijing’s push to curb misallocation while still backing long-horizon tech bets.
A two-seat sport aircraft crashed into the Citic Tower in Beijing, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others in a scene that has raised questions about airspace controls and security in the capital. Officials say the incident was caused by personal reasons, with the pilot described as having insomnia and anxiety. Investigations are ongoing.
A Manhattan judge has sentenced Guo Wengui, a Chinese dissident-turned-US critic, to 30 years in prison after a seven-week trial found him guilty on nine counts of fraud, racketeering and money laundering. Prosecutors say he exploited followers who invested more than $1bn in ventures under his control to fund a lavish lifestyle.
Ma Xingrui, a former Politburo member and Xi loyalist, has been purged amid a broad anti-corruption drive. State media confirm discipline violations and corruption-linked charges, with new investigations also targeting a Shanxi mine official. The purge underscores a drive to enforce loyalty and root out corruption within China’s top ranks.
The case of Youlin Chen, a U.S.-born seismologist detained in China since November 2024, has been escalated as U.S. officials designate him as wrongfully detained and renewed diplomatic pressure. Beijing has not indicated progress, even as President Trump has raised the issue with Xi Jinping. The White House and State Department describe the case as a top priority.