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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion under the security law

Hong Kong pro-democracy figure Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to conspiring with foreign entities to sanction or pressure Beijing under the National Security Law, a charge that could carry life imprisonment. He is already serving about 4 years and 8 months for subversion, with the new sentence to be decided later. Prosecutors said Wong and fellow activist Nathan Law engaged in international lobbying, including trips to the US and EU, during 2020.

via BBC|

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Jimmy Lai Testifies in Landmark Hong Kong Security Trial

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai testified for the first time in his national security trial, denying accusations of colluding with foreign forces. Lai, founder of the now-defunct pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily, faces life imprisonment under charges related to the 2019 protests and the National Security Law imposed by China. He refuted claims of using foreign contacts to influence policy, asserting his opposition to violence and support for Hong Kong's core values. Lai's trial has drawn international attention, with calls for his release amid concerns over his health.

via BBC.com|

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Jimmy Lai Denies Foreign Collusion in Hong Kong Security Trial

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has denied charges of colluding with foreign forces during the 2019 anti-government protests, as he testified in his national security trial. Lai, a prominent democracy advocate, is accused of seeking US intervention and publishing seditious material. His trial, seen as indicative of Hong Kong's declining freedoms, coincides with a major investment summit and follows the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists. Lai, who faces life imprisonment, has already been detained for over three years under Beijing's national security law.

via Financial Times|

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