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.

The media tycoon, jailed since 2020, ran a now-defunct newspaper that was critical of the government.

Government-picked judges consider verdict in high-profile case against pro-democracy media mogul

The years-long trial of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai ended Thursday, with judges saying a verdict will come "in good time." He faces life in prison.