As the outspoken Hong Kong publisher awaits a verdict, his trial has become a test of China’s resolve to crush dissent, and of whether President Trump can free him.
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As the outspoken Hong Kong publisher awaits a verdict, his trial has become a test of China’s resolve to crush dissent, and of whether President Trump can free him.
By Tiffany May and David Pierson
The trial, conducted without a jury, has been closely monitored by the U.S. as a barometer of media freedom and judicial…
Trump appeals to Chinese leader Xi Jinping after Jimmy Lai convicted under Hong Kong’s national security law.
Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison in February on contested charges amid a wider crackdown on dissent
Lai has been detained since December 2020, with western nations and rights groups calling for his release
The years-long trial of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai ended Thursday, with judges saying a verdict will come "in good time." He…
Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon, faces life imprisonment after his national security trial for opposing Beijing's rule.
