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Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Media Mogul, Takes Stand in National Security Trial

NYTimes.com Wednesday, 20 November 2024 ()
The media tycoon, who is accused of masterminding pro-democracy protests, testified at his trial for the first time. He could be sent to prison for life.
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News video: Hong Kong: 45 pro-democracy activists sentenced to prison in biggest national security case

Hong Kong: 45 pro-democracy activists sentenced to prison in biggest national security case 01:10

 A Hong Kong court has handed prison sentences to 45 democracy advocates in the city's largest trial under the 2020 national security law, with rights groups condemning the verdict.

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