By South China Morning Post | Created at 2024-11-22 04:34:51 | Updated at 2024-11-22 10:48:24
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We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. Hong Kong 47 and their jail time after longest national security trial
The 45 opposition figures found guilty of subversion for their roles in a plot to overthrow the government have learned their fates.
2. EU warns China of ‘consequences’ if it’s found to be making drones for Russia
European Union foreign ministers have warned China that there will be “consequences” if it is proven to be producing military-grade drones to be used in Russia’s war on Ukraine.
3. How a Chinese spacecraft will catch Mars rock samples for journey to Earth
China is another step closer to bringing the first pieces of the red planet back to Earth with the development of a lightweight device to capture Martian rock samples in orbit.
