Jimmy Lai's National Security Trial Continues in Hong Kong

Judges to Rule on Sedition Charge Timing as Western Governments Criticize Prosecution

• Jimmy Lai, the prominent activist publisher, is on trial in Hong Kong under a national security law imposed by Beijing.
• Lai's trial is seen as a test for press freedom and judicial independence in Hong Kong.
• Lai's lawyers argue that the sedition charge against him was laid too late, and judges are expected to rule on this by the end of the week.
• The trial is expected to last about 80 days without a jury.
• Western governments, including the UK and US, have criticized Lai's prosecution and called for his release.

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