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Joseph Yi is an associate professor of political science at Hanyang University (Seoul) and received Heterodox Academy's 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Courage. Wondong Lee is a research professor at the Center for International Studies, Inha University. [1]

Assembly of Chinese Catholic Representatives extolls "independence and autonomy" 59 bishops present at assembly, as well as the state administration for religious affairs director and members of the United Front. [2]

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) [3]

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. [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]

Benjamin Netanyahu Trump’s role in halting Gaza’s suffering was driven by self-interest. [6]

Tong: Communion of the Church in China with the Universal Church Card. John Tong, bishop of Hong Kong, gives an in-depth explanation of the Holy See’s reasons for continuing dialogue with Beijing: to ensure greater religious freedom to the Catholic c... [7]

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. [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-01-06 · 41% match

South Korea's 'militant democracy' authoritarianism

Joseph Yi is an associate professor of political science at Hanyang University (Seoul) and received Heterodox Academy's 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Courage. Wondong Lee is a research professor at the Center for International Studies, Inha University.

[2] MM asianews.it · 81% match

Assembly of Chinese Catholic Representatives extolls "independence and autonomy"

Assembly of Chinese Catholic Representatives extolls "independence and autonomy" 59 bishops present at assembly, as well as the state administration for religious affairs director and members of the United Front.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-11-25 · 75% match

Hong Kong's Cardinal Zen found guilty over protest fund

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.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-11-18 · 71% match

Warming ties poised to bring pope to China as early as 2019

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.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-09-18 · 60% match

World leaders honor Queen Elizabeth, BOJ meeting, Bhutan reopens

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.

[6] MM www.theguardian.com · 2025-10-14 · 35% match

Benjamin Netanyahu | Page 6 of 163 | The Guardian

Benjamin Netanyahu Trump’s role in halting Gaza’s suffering was driven by self-interest.

[7] MM asianews.it · 65% match

Card. Tong: Communion of the Church in China with the Universal Church

Tong: Communion of the Church in China with the Universal Church Card. John Tong, bishop of Hong Kong, gives an in-depth explanation of the Holy See’s reasons for continuing dialogue with Beijing: to ensure greater religious freedom to the Catholic c

[8] MM asianews.it · 65% match

Jimmy Lai to remain in prison

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.

[9] MM asianews.it · 64% match

Cardinal Zen warns against confusion surrounding the Pope’s letter to Chinese Catholics

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

[10] MM asianews.it · 64% match

Hong Kong must have universal suffrage, says Bishop Zen

Hong Kong must have universal suffrage, says Bishop Zen Hong Kong (AsiaNews/SCMP) The Hong Kong government should conduct a "territory-wide public opinion survey" to allow the people to decide whether or not they want the constitutional reform packag

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