Hong Kong Court to Give Verdict on Media Mogul Who Took on China
The New York Times • 12/14/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Hong Kong's court is set to deliver a verdict on media mogul Jimmy Lai, who has been embroiled in a national security case linked to his support for the city's pro-democracy movement, according to The New York Times. Lai's legal battle highlights the ongoing tensions between media freedom and government authority in Hong Kong.
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