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Based on 10 verified sources covering Thailand, Myanmar:

Cardinal Zen warns against confusion surrounding the Pope’s letter to Chinese Catholics Hong Kong (AsiaNews) – It is not true that the letter Pope Benedict XVI wrote to Chinese Catholics says that bishops from the underground Church can concelebrate ... [1]

Pope’s letter to the Chinese Church ready “around Easter”, says Cardinal Zen Hong Kong (AsiaNews) – Pope Benedict's letter to Chinese Catholics will be completed around Easter. [2]

Jimmy Lai to remain in prison The Court of Final Appeal has decided to reserve judgement before ruling on Lai’s bail application. Cardinal Zen lined up for the hearing. Prosecutors argue against bail on national security grounds. [3]

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's Cardinal Joseph Zen was found guilty Friday on charges linked to a now-dissolved relief fund for activists in a case that highlighted the city's crackdown on its pro-democracy movement. (confirmed by 2 sources) [4]

Welcome to Your Week in Asia. Many Asian leaders will attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral in London on Monday to pay their respects to the United Kingdom's longest-serving monarch. The U.N. General Assembly's General Debate starts on Tuesday. [5]

Chinese President vows to maintain 'one country, two systems' President vows 'one country, two systems,' but critics claim freedom already eroded Security tight for leader's first trip outside the mainland since pandemic Forced out of the city by Chi... (confirmed by 2 sources) [6]

Welcome to Your Week in Asia. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the Philippines to meet with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Also on her itinerary is a visit to Palawan Island. [7]

HONG KONG -- The Vatican's keen pursuit of warmer ties with China is poised to set up the first papal visit to the country as soon as 2019, according to Cardinal Joseph Zen. [8]

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