"Chilling Trial of Briton in China Sends Message to Silence Critics"
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The lawyer representing British citizen Jimmy Lai, who is imprisoned in China, has criticized his trial as an act of censorship and intimidation aimed at silencing critics of the Chinese Communist Party. Lai, a media tycoon and founder of Hong Kong's Apple Daily newspaper, is facing a life sentence on charges related to China's national security law. His trial, which has been delayed for a year, is expected to last about 80 days. Lai's case is seen as a significant moment for Hong Kong, with international pressure mounting for his release.
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- Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon faces his biggest trial yet CNN
- Hong Kong: China 'anxious' as world watches Jimmy Lai trial DW (English)
- The Guardian view on Jimmy Lai: this sham trial is another bleak day for Hong Kong The Guardian
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