Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to national security crimes
Tuesday, 2 January 2024 Jailed pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty to "sedition" and "collusion" charges in a Hong Kong court. The charges relate to the publications of Apple Daily, a popular Chinese-language tabloid founded by Lai. Lai is accused of calling for international sanctions against Chinese and Hong Kong officials. He wore headphones in court to help him hear the trial. Other defendants in the case include three Apple Daily companies, six former executives of the newspaper, and two young activists related to an advocacy group called Stand With Hong Kong Fight For Freedom (SWHK).
Hong Kong will create its own national security law "as soon as possible", city leader John Lee said Tuesday, adding insurrection and other crimes not covered by existing legislation imposed by Beijing..
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