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Jimmy Lai is a prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, media tycoon, and British citizen known for his criticism of the Chinese government and his role in the 2019 protests. He was found guilty of sedition and collusion with foreign forces under Hong Kong's National Security Act.

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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of sedition, collusion

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  • Jimmy Lai found guilty of collusion under Hong Kong's National Security Act 8s
  • Lai is a British citizen and key figure in 2019 pro-democracy protests 15s
  • China introduced the security law after months of protests in Hong Kong 22s
  • Critics say the law suppresses opposition and jails activists 40s
  • US and UK leaders have called for Lai's release 46s

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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of sedition, collusion
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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of sedition, collusion

Jimmy Lai, a key figure in Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, could face life imprisonment.

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of sedition, collusion
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Euronews
3 hours ago
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of sedition, collusion

A Hong Kong court found Lai guilty of collusion with foreign forces under the National Security Act.

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of sedition, collusion
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Euronews
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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of sedition, collusion

The 78-year-old media magnate, British citizen, and critic of the Chinese state played a key role in the 2019 Hong Kong pro-democracy protests.

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