Lai, Hong Kong

Pro-democracy publisher Lai's trial to resume this week in Hong Kong
Lai’s trial is set to resume one day after dozens of prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are sentenced in the largest case under the national security law. On Tuesday, 45 activists are scheduled to be sentenced under the harsh law.
Pray for Jimmy Lai and Hong Kong’s pro-democracy campaigners
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai (center) is led into a police van as he heads to court to be charged under the territory's controversial new national security law on Dec. 12, 2020. (Photo: AFP) If you are a praying person, and if you pray for Hong Kong and China, this week is a crucial one for prayer.
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Hong Kong's Lai to testify in own trial
The breakdown of political freedoms in Hong Kong will be in the limelight this week with key developments in two high-profile national security trials.
Hong Kong political freedoms in spotlight during bumper trial week
The erosion of political freedoms in Hong Kong will come under the spotlight this week with key developments in two high-profile national security trials. Western countries and international rights groups have condemned the two trials as evidence of Hong Kong's increased authoritarianism since Beijing imposed a national security law on the city in 2020.
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Release Jimmy Lai immediately, says UN working group
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Lammy’s remarks on Jimmy Lai case demonstrate UK’s torn China policy
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