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asia1 month ago•5 min saved

Joshua Wong pleads guilty to second national security charge, facing potential life sentence

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, marking his second conviction under Beijing's national security law. Prosecutors allege that in 2020, Wong and self-exiled co-founder Nathan Law lobbied Western governments to impose sanctions against Hong Kong and China. Wong is currently serving a 4-year, 8-month sentence for subversion and faces a new term that could extend to life imprisonment. His lawyer argued for a reduced sentence, noting Wong's long time in custody, while the judge adjourned to determine the final penalty.

via Hong Kong Free Press HKFP|

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world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

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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world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

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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