Hong Kong media tycoon becomes flashpoint between U.S., China
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Jimmy Lai was the media mogul who risked his fortune for Hong Kong’s freedom. In his landmark trial, Lai stands accused of two counts of colluding with foreign forces and a separate sedition charge.
Breakdown
- 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