Verdict in Lai’s national security trial is being closely watched as a test of Hong Kong’s rule of law.
Verdict in Lai’s national security trial is being closely watched as a test of Hong Kong’s rule of law.
By Erin Hale
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Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai’s national security trial has wrapped up after nearly two years of proceedings.
The case against Lai, 77, has drawn the attention of world leaders and global rights groups, with observers closely watching the outcome as a barometer of the financial hub’s rule of law and freedoms.
Lai is accused of colluding with foreign forces under a Beijing-imposed national security law.
Lai's case has been condemned internationally by free speech advocates, human rights groups and global leaders.
Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon, faces life imprisonment after his national security trial for opposing Beijing's rule.
Incarcerated activist and media owner has been on trial for more than two years on national security charges
The trial, conducted without a jury, has been closely monitored by the U.S. as a barometer of media freedom and judicial…
The 156-day trial, the most high-profile use of Beijing's draconian national security law, is set to come to a close.
What to Know About Jimmy Lai’s Trial in Hong Kong
