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British media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s teeth rotting and nails falling out in Hong Kong jail, his children say

Lai’s children say activist’s health deteriorating since being imprisoned in 2020

The Independent UK

Final arguments conclude in Jimmy Lai national security trial in Hong Kong

Government-picked judges consider verdict in high-profile case against pro-democracy media mogul

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Verdict To Come 'In Good Time': Judge

A Hong Kong court finished hearing closing arguments in the national security trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai on Thursday, though a judge declined to say when a verdict will be reached.

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Supporting freedom of expression is not wrong, Jimmy Lai’s lawyer tells court

Closing arguments made in Hong Kong media mogul’s national security trial, which has lasted more than 140 days

The Guardian - UK

Defence Begins Closing Arguments In Hong Kong Trial Of Jimmy Lai

A lawyer representing Jimmy Lai said Wednesday it was "not wrong to support freedom of expression" as the defence began closing arguments in the jailed Hong Kong media mogul's national security trial.

International Business Times

Closing arguments in Jimmy Lai’s national security trial begin amid health concerns

Prosecutor discusses security law concerning collusion charges as trial resumes

The Independent UK

Hong Kong Court Hears Closing Arguments In Tycoon Jimmy Lai's Trial

Hong Kong prosecutors on Monday began closing arguments in the trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, saying the septuagenarian was fit to attend hearings after an adjournment last week to equip him with a heart monitor.

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Hong Kong court begins hearing final arguments in Jimmy Lai's national security trial

A Hong Kong court has begun hearing final arguments in the national security trial of former Apple Daily publisher Jimmy Lai

The Independent UK

Final arguments in Jimmy Lai's national security trial in Hong Kong delayed over health concerns

The final arguments in prominent Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai’s national security trial have been postponed after his lawyer said he experienced heart palpitations and the judges wanted him to receive medical treatment first

The Independent UK

Trump promises to ‘save’ jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai

Closing arguments are due to begin in the national security trial of Jimmy Lai, 77, a critic of China’s Communist Party.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai's Collusion Trial Resumes After Delay

A Hong Kong court on Friday began hearing closing arguments in the national security trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, following a one-day delay because of bad weather.

International Business Times

Hong Kong Court To Hear Closing Arguments In Mogul Jimmy Lai's Trial

Jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai's national security trial, which began in late 2023, will enter its final stages on Thursday as lawyers present closing arguments.

International Business Times

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

City court to hear closing arguments in media tycoon’s national security trial from 14 August

The Independent UK

Some Hong Kong reporters and news outlets are targeted by unwarranted tax audits, media group says

A media group in Hong Kong says tax authorities have targeted at least 20 people, including journalists, current or former heads of media organizations and their families, with audits without sufficient evidence

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International Business Times

Hong Kong Mogul Jimmy Lai Grilled Over US, Taiwan Ties

Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai testified on Thursday that he brokered meetings between former Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen and American establishment figures, with prosecutors alleging that he colluded with foreign forces.

The Independent UK

‘My father stayed to defend his people’: Jimmy Lai’s son condemns ‘show trial’ in Hong Kong

INTERVIEW: Exclusive: Sebastien Lai tells Namita Singh about pro-democracy icon’s deteriorating health in dire prison conditions

International Business Times

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Tells Court He Advocated 'Peaceful Resistance'

Jailed Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai on Friday said he had advocated for "peaceful resistance" against China's erosion of the city's freedoms and tried to "reduce violence" during huge democracy protests in 2019.

The Guardian - UK

Jimmy Lai trial: key points from media mogul’s testimony on first day

Detained pro-democracy activist spoke for first time about charges against him under Hong Kong national security law

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Al Jazeera

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai takes stand in collusion trial

Lai denies supporting Hong Kong independence, says his now-defunct newspaper stood for ‘core values’ of city’s people.

The Independent UK

Defiant Jimmy Lai denies foreign collusion at high-profile Hong Kong national security trial

Mr Lai, one of Hong Kong's most influential pro-democracy figures, faces up to life in jail if found guilty at trial denounced by Western nations

The Independent UK

Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai is expected to testify in his national security trial soon

The landmark national security trial of prominent Hong Kong activist publisher Jimmy Lai resumes Wednesday, with the founder of the now-shuttered pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily expected to testify in his defense soon

The Guardian - AU

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai defiant as he gives evidence in foreign collusion trial

Founder of Apple Daily paper denies seeking to influence foreign policy against China and says advocating for the independence of Hong Kong was ‘a reality too crazy to think about’

International Business Times

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Takes Witness Stand In Collusion Trial

Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai will on Wednesday take the stand in his collusion trial, testifying in court for the first time despite five previous trials in almost four years.

International Business Times

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.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong reporter says she'll sue Wall Street Journal for dismissal because of her union role

A former Hong Kong reporter of The Wall Street Journal says she'll sue the publication for sacking her because she joined a trade union

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