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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
James C. Reynolds

Jimmy Lai’s son accuses China of weaponising the law against his father after activist convicted

The son of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai accused China of weaponising the law following a landmark verdict that could see his father imprisoned for life.

Sebastien Lai rubbished the evidence presented by Hong Kong's High Court on Monday, which found the 78-year-old British newspaper owner guilty of sedition and conspiracy to collude with foreign forces.

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