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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

Concerns for Briton Jimmy Lai’s deteriorating health as landmark trial set to resume in Hong Kong

A leading press freedom group has urged Hong Kong authorities to release pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai considering his deteriorating health.

The 77-year-old British national and founder of the now-closed Apple Daily newspaper is facing the prospect of life in prison if found guilty of sedition and collusion with foreign powers under Hong Kong’s national security law.

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