Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty to ‘sedition’ and ‘collusion’ charges.

Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to “sedition” and “collusion” charges in a high-profile national security trial that could see him jailed for life. The charges against Lai, the founder of the now-shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, revolve around the newspaper’s publications, which supported pro-democracy protests and criticised Beijing’s leadership. Lai is also accused of “collusion” for calling for international sanctions against Chinese and Hong Kong officials.

January 01, 2024
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