Pro-democracy Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai testifies in his trial for alleged collusion with foreign forces.

Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai has taken the witness stand in his trial for alleged collusion with foreign forces to undermine state power, under Beijing's 2020 national security law. This is Lai's sixth trial in nearly four years and his first time testifying. His case has drawn international attention and calls for his release from Western countries and human rights groups. Lai, a pro-democracy figure, faces charges that have sparked criticism over freedoms in Hong Kong.

November 19, 2024
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