The national security trial of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has resumed, with the publisher and democracy activist taking the stand for the first time. Meanwhile, there has been international condemnation for the prison sentences handed down on Tuesday to dozens of Hong Kong democracy activists. In Taiwan, the labor minister is under fire as the recent death by suicide of a ministry staffer has led to questions around overwork and workplace bullying. Also:
- Shoving broke out at the legislature as lawmakers clashed over a proposed amendment that would make it more difficult to recall elected officials.
- A U.S. commission on China has proposed adding Taiwan to the "NATO Plus" list of allies, which would lead to expedited arms sales.
- Leaders at the G20 summit in Brazil have provided a boost for negotiations on climate funding at the COP29 conference.
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