TV programs exploring Chinese President Xi Jinping's cultural and economic vision, produced by China Media Group (CMG), were aired on several mainstream media outlets in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday.
One of the programs, Xi Jinping's Cultural Story, presents a selection of stories about how Xi has personally planned and supported work to preserve China's cultural heritage.
Another program presents Xi's discourses, alongside over 100 grassroots case studies and interpretations from more than 40 observers, outlining Xi's thinking on economic success and development.
At the ceremony to mark the launch of the programs, Shen Haixiong, president of CMG, said the two programs elaborate on Xi's cultural and economic vision, and give the Hong Kong audience a chance to better understand the president's thoughts on the country's development.
"Distinguished guests, dear friends, our great motherland will always be a strong supporter of Hong Kong. Recently, the global spotlight has been on Hong Kong's stock market, and the entire nation is uplifted by its performance. I am confident that Hong Kong's future will undoubtedly be even brighter," said Shen.
CMG-produced programs on Xi's cultural, economic vision aired in Hong Kong
The Republic of Korea (ROK)'s former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday was sentenced to five years in prison on arrest obstruction charges.
The criminal division of the Seoul Central District Court in charge of Yoon's obstruction of justice case handed down the prison sentence to Yoon for abusing the presidential security service to hinder the anti-corruption agency from executing its arrest warrant in January 2025.
The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) was once thwarted in its attempt to arrest Yoon as the presidential security service formed human shields and bus blockades to prevent investigators from entering the presidential residence.
The team of Cho Eun-suk, an independent counsel who led investigations into Yoon's insurrection and other charges, demanded a 10-year prison term for Yoon.
The court said Yoon privatized the presidential security service for personal safety and private interests by blocking the law enforcement agencies' lawful execution of an arrest warrant and attempting to destroy evidence, pointing out that despite the very bad nature of his crime, he consistently offered unconvincing excuses and showed no remorse.
The court stressed that severe punishment was necessary, considering the need to restore the rule of law damaged by Yoon's crime, but it noted that the fact that he was a first-time offender with no criminal record was considered a favorable factor.
The sentencing, which was broadcast live, was Yoon's first verdict coming from his botched martial law bid.
The first-instance sentencing for Yoon's insurrection charges was scheduled for Feb 19. The special counsel sought a death penalty for Yoon on the charges.
Yoon declared emergency martial law on the night of Dec 3 in 2024, but it was revoked hours later by the National Assembly.
The constitutional court upheld a motion to impeach Yoon in April 2025, officially removing him from office.
The ousted leader was indicted while in detention in January 2025 on charges of leading an insurrection, becoming the first sitting ROK president facing such prosecution.
ROK ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison on arrest obstruction charges
