The group of pro-democracy politicians and activists are accused of subversion for organising an unofficial primary.

The group of pro-democracy politicians and activists are accused of subversion for organising an unofficial primary.
The craft, which Beijing says was a meteorological airship blown off course, was shot down in the Atlantic Ocean.
While bilateral tension has risen over the balloon incident, China and the US have been seeking to improve ties.
Surveillance balloons have a long history in espionage, and continue to provide some spying advantages, experts say.
A Chinese balloon over US skies triggers a diplomatic storm.
US fighter jet takes down Chinese balloon with a missile, prompting Beijing to warn of ‘necessary responses’.
Chinese ‘surveillance’ balloon in US airspace is an ‘unacceptable’ violation of sovereignty, Washington says.
Foreign ministry says alleged surveillance balloon is used mainly for weather monitoring, deviated from planned course.
Borders have been closed for nearly three years, separating families and disrupting tourism and other businesses.
Picked up in a dawn raid two years ago, the activists and politicians are charged over an unofficial primary.
The US says spy balloon flying over its airspace to collect sensitive information, as China says it’s verifying claims.
Veteran Singaporean diplomat Kishore Mahbubani says it’s futile for the US to keep trying to ‘kneecap’ China.
The US has been stepping up engagement with the Pacific amid concerns about China’s influence in the region.
Move comes amid concerns about China’s assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea and over self-ruled Taiwan.