Trial of publisher Jimmy Lai finally begins in Hong Kong

The trial of publisher Jimmy Lai has finally begun in Hong Kong, years after he was arrested amid China’s crackdown on dissidents.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai in July 2020 Source: AAP / Vincent Yu/AP

The long-awaited trial of pro-democracy activist and former media mogul Jimmy Lai has opened in Hong Kong.

He faces possible life imprisonment on charges he colluded with foreign forces, including the United States, under national security legislation imposed by China in 2020.

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