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Joshua Wong, Hong Kong Democracy Activist, Is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

Mr. Wong, one of the most high-profile members of a movement that was quashed in 2020, was accused of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, a national security offense.

© Lam Yik Fei for The New York Times

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arriving at prison after a hearing for 47 opposition activists charged with violating the national security law in Hong Kong in 2021.
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China Is Not Happy About Fan-made A.I. Videos of Sun Wukong and Lin Daiyu

Mash-up videos of beloved characters from Chinese classics — some made with A.I. — have caught the attention of the authorities.
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Deaths at Danjiri Float Festival Prompt Questions in Japan

The vibrant danjiri tradition dates back three centuries, but two recent fatalities have prompted anxiety over whether participants can remain safe.

© The Yomiuri Shimbun

Participants perform a dynamic turn with a festival float during the danjiri festival in Kishiwada, Osaka prefecture, in September.
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