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The IndependentHong Kong Court Ends Arguments in National Security Trial of Two Tiananmen Vigil Organizers
A Hong Kong court concluded final arguments Tuesday in the national security trial of two former organizers of annual vigils marking the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The court said it hopes to deliver a verdict in July.
realclearworld.comHong Kong Prosecutor Accuses Two Activists of Inciting Unlawful Acts in National Security Case
A Hong Kong prosecutor said two democracy activists on trial for organizing Tiananmen crackdown vigils attempted to incite others to commit unlawful acts. Closing arguments in the national security case began on Monday.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTrump Says Xi Called Jimmy Lai Case Difficult After Beijing Meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump stated he is not optimistic about the release of Hong Kong media executive Jimmy Lai after discussing the case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump quoted Xi as saying Lai was a tough case to resolve.
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The IndependentJimmy Lai’s Son Urges Trump to Seek Father’s Release During China Visit
The son of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has asked President Trump to press for his father’s release during meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping next week. Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison in February on collusion and sedition charges. Sebastien Lai cite…
France 24Hong Kong Government Rejects Press Freedom Criticism After Jimmy Lai Awarded German Prize
Hong Kong's government dismissed allegations of suppressing press freedom as slander following the awarding of a free speech prize to jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai. The statement came amid reports of a French journalist's deportation and a low ranking in the global Press Freedom…