As a trial of former organisers of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils has concluded, FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks with Wu'er Kaixi, one of the student leaders who led mass protests leading up to the brutal 1989 crackdown. Nearly 37 years since the tragedy, the exiled campaigner laments China's continued oppression of dissident voices and ethnic minorities.
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"Taiwan Travelogue", a novel exploring the history of the island during Japan's colonial rule through the lens of travel and food, has won this year's International Booker Prize. Author Yang Shuang-zi says she hopes her work could be read in China and provide an opportunity for dialogue.
Plus, football has brought North Korea into the global spotlight. Naegohyang Women's FC scored a 2-1 win against South Korea's Suwon FC, offering a glimpse into decades-long efforts by Pyongyang to invest in the sport as a tool that can boost its international profile.