Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai convicted on conspiracy charges
Jimmy Lai, the former Hong Kong media mogul and outspoken critic of Beijing, has been convicted in a landmark national security trial in the city’s court, which could send him to prison for the rest of his life.
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2 developments- Dec 14, 2025Only center coverage:Jimmy Lai, former pro-democracy newspaper founder, to hear verdict in national security case
- Dec 15, 2025Former Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai convicted in landmark national security trial
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