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Jimmy Lai takes the stand in national security trial
Manage episode 451154144 series 2902253
One of Hong Kong's most influential pro-democracy figures has taken the stand in a landmark national security trial that may see him sentenced to life imprisonment.
Media mogul and prominent businessman Jimmy Lai who founded the now-shuttered Apple Daily newspaper is accused of charges of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and publish seditious material by using his platform to oppose the government.
The 76-year-old was arrested in 2020 during a crackdown on mass pro-democracy protests.
GUEST: Alicia Kearns, Member of Parliament for Rutland and Stamford, United Kingdom
PRODUCER: Madeleine Hanger
258 episodes
Manage episode 451154144 series 2902253
One of Hong Kong's most influential pro-democracy figures has taken the stand in a landmark national security trial that may see him sentenced to life imprisonment.
Media mogul and prominent businessman Jimmy Lai who founded the now-shuttered Apple Daily newspaper is accused of charges of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and publish seditious material by using his platform to oppose the government.
The 76-year-old was arrested in 2020 during a crackdown on mass pro-democracy protests.
GUEST: Alicia Kearns, Member of Parliament for Rutland and Stamford, United Kingdom
PRODUCER: Madeleine Hanger
258 episodes
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