In a high-profile case, the legal team of former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old democracy advocate, has appealed for leniency in his sentencing. Lai's lawyers cited his health and age as reasons for a lighter sentence in this landmark national security case, which has attracted attention from US President Donald Trump and other Western governments. The case against Lai is seen as a significant test of Hong Kong's judicial system, with the outcome closely watched by the international community. The defense team's plea for leniency underscores the potential consequences Lai could face, as the national security law introduced in 2020 has been used to crack down on pro-democracy voices in the region.
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The Panamanian government has voided the contracts of Hong Kong-based company Hutchison Whampoa to operate two major ports along the Panama Canal. This decision follows former US President Donald Trump's earlier claims that the US was…
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The Panamanian government has voided the contracts of Hong Kong-based company Hutchison Whampoa to operate two major ports along the Panama Canal. This decision follows former US President Donald Trump's earlier claims…
Read original at BBC →In a high-profile case, the legal team of former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old democracy advocate, has appealed for leniency in his sentencing. Lai's lawyers cited his health and age as reasons for a…
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The Panamanian government has voided the contracts of Hong Kong-based company Hutchison Whampoa to operate two major ports along the Panama Canal. This decision follows former US President Donald Trump's earlier claims that the US was…
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