A Hong Kong court will sentence former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying on Monday morning for violating the national security law, closing a chapter of what has become a geopolitical flashpoint between China and the West.
Three High Court judges will hand down penalties to Lai, as well as six senior executives of his Apple Daily tabloid-style newspaper, three companies associated with the now-defunct outlet and two activists, in what is expected to be an hour-long hearing.
Lai, 78, is facing a…
Three High Court judges will hand down penalties to Lai, as well as six senior executives of his Apple Daily tabloid-style newspaper, three companies associated with the now-defunct outlet and two activists, in what is expected to be an hour-long hearing.
Lai, 78, is facing a…
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