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What is the Jimmy Lai case?

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The Jimmy Lai case involves the Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy figure charged under the national security law with colluding with foreign forces and conspiring to publish seditious content through his newspaper, Apple Daily. The trial is seen as a test of Hong Kong's judicial independence and has drawn international attention.

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Jimmy Lai’s trial enters final arguments in high-stakes Hong Kong case

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  • Jimmy Lai appeared in court for closing arguments under heavy security.
  • Lai is accused of colluding with foreign forces and publishing seditious content as founder of Apple Daily. 47s
  • Prosecutors allege Lai advocated for international sanctions and encouraged protests. 1m 21s
  • The trial is seen as a test of Hong Kong's rule of law and judicial independence. 1m 49s
  • Closing arguments mark Lai's final court appearances before a verdict is delivered. 2m 24s
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Jimmy Lai’s trial enters final arguments in high-stakes Hong Kong case
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Jimmy Lai’s trial enters final arguments in high-stakes Hong Kong case

Jimmy Lai, an outspoken critic of China's leaders, is the most prominent pro-democracy figure arrested in 2020 under the national security law imposed by Beijing.

Jimmy Lai’s trial enters final arguments in high-stakes Hong Kong case
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Jimmy Lai’s trial enters final arguments in high-stakes Hong Kong case

Lai stands accused of colluding with foreign forces and conspiring to publish seditious content in his role as a founder of the Apple Daily newspaper, which was forced to shut down in 2021.

Trial of Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai resumes amid health concerns
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Reuters
3 days ago
Trial of Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai resumes amid health concerns

The 77-year-old founded the Apple Daily newspaper that was forced to close after a police raid in 2020 and subsequent asset freeze in 2021.

Trial of Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai resumes amid health concerns
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Reuters
3 days ago
Trial of Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai resumes amid health concerns

He has pleaded not guilty to two charges of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and a charge of conspiracy to publish seditious material.

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