Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Tycoon Jimmy Lai Convicted Under National Security Law
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Summary
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old UK citizen, has been found guilty of colluding with foreign forces under Hong Kong's national security law. Lai, who has been detained since December 2020, was convicted for lobbying foreign governments to impose sanctions on Hong Kong and China. The case represents a high-profile application of the controversial national security law and has significant implications for democracy and political dissent in Hong Kong.
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The 78-year-old UK citizen, who has been in jail since December 2020, pleaded not guilty.
The 78-year-old UK citizen was convicted of lobbying foreign governments to impose sanctions on HK and China.
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