What is happening with Jimmy Lai's trial?
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Jimmy Lai's national security trial in Hong Kong is in its final stages, with closing arguments underway but delayed due to severe weather and health concerns. Lai faces charges of foreign collusion and sedition, has pleaded not guilty, and remains in solitary confinement. The case has drawn international attention and diplomatic tensions.
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- Jimmy Lai's national security trial is in its closing stages, attracting significant international attention.
- Lai is charged with colluding with foreign forces and sedition under Hong Kong's national security law, and has pleaded not guilty. 1m 30s
- The U.S. has raised Lai's case in trade talks with China, prompting strong opposition from Chinese officials. 52s
- Lai has spent over 1,600 days in prison, much of it in solitary confinement, and concerns have been raised about his health. 2m 29s
- If convicted, Lai faces a possible life sentence, having already spent nearly five years in jail. 3m 13s
