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Jimmy Lai Convicted in Landmark National Security Trial, Sparking International Outcry
Jimmy Lai, a prominent pro-democracy media mogul in Hong Kong, has been convicted of national security offenses in a trial lacking a jury. Facing a potential life sentence, this verdict has drawn widespread condemnation from governments and rights organizations, raising serious concerns about judicial independence and media freedom in Hong Kong amidst increasing Beijing influence.
World NewsJimmy Lai
Updated 14 hours ago
Jimmy Lai Convicted in Landmark National Security Trial, Sparking International Outcry
Jimmy Lai, a prominent pro-democracy media mogul in Hong Kong, has been convicted of national security offenses in a trial lacking a jury. Facing a potential life sentence, this verdict has drawn widespread condemnation from governments and rights organizations, raising serious concerns about judicial independence and media freedom in Hong Kong amidst increasing Beijing influence.
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