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In a significant escalation of Hong Kong's political repression, 45 pro-democracy activists were sentenced to prison terms of up to 10 years under the national security law. This follows the arrest of media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who faces charges of collusion with foreign forces. The crackdown reflects a broader effort to stifle dissent in the city.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, marking the first meeting between a British leader and Xi since 2018. Starmer aimed to mend UK-China relations while addressing human rights concerns, including the case of detained activist Jimmy Lai.
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UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announced the resumption of trade talks with India after a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit. The discussions aim to enhance economic ties, focusing on trade, security, and technology, with hopes of finalizing a deal in early 2025.