"China's Anxiety Grows as World Watches Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai Trial"

The trial of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who was arrested under the national security law imposed by Beijing, has begun. Lai, the founder of Apple Daily, is charged with conspiring to collude with foreign forces and publish seditious material. The trial, expected to last up to 80 days, could result in a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Concerns for Lai's health have been raised due to his advanced age and previous jail terms. The trial has garnered international attention, with calls for Lai's release from human rights groups and foreign governments. The Chinese authorities have been anxious about the global attention on the case, releasing a new bounty list of overseas activists accused of violating the national security law. Lai's trial is seen as an example of how the national security law has changed criminal proceedings in Hong Kong, with limited access to legal representation and judges handpicked by the Chief Executive.