Trial of Hong Kong Mogul Jimmy Lai Resumes
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Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy businessman in Hong Kong, faces a pivotal national security trial. Despite health issues, he is charged with conspiracy relating to foreign collusion. The case underscores international concerns about Hong Kong's rights under China's national security laws and prompts global advocacy for Lai's release.
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) -Exiled former Hong Kong lawmaker Ted Hui hailed Australia's grant of asylum status as a key acknowledgement of the territory's human rights infringements since its authorities quelled massive pro-democracy protests in 2019.
The BBC's Danny Vincent spoke to Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, in his last interview as a free man just hours before he was arrested on 2 December 2020.
Ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai’s national security trial was adjourned for the morning due to the warning. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.