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Hong Kong rags-to-riches publisher facing Security Law trial

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Jimmy Lai broke into Hong Kong's rambunctious media world 30 years ago armed with the belief that delivering information equates with protecting freedom. Lai's own freedom is at stake as he fights charges of endangering national security as former publisher of his now-defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily. Already serving a 20-month term for other offenses, the 74-year-old Lai could face up to life in prison if he is convicted under a swee…

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Associated Press News

Hong Kong rags-to-riches publisher facing Security Law trial

HONG KONG — Jimmy Lai broke into Hong Kong’s rambunctious media world 30 years ago armed with the belief that delivering information equates with protecting freedom.

1 year ago·United States

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Washington Times

Hong Kong rags-to-riches publisher facing Security Law trial

Jimmy Lai broke into Hong Kong's rambunctious media world 30 years ago armed with the belief that delivering information equates with protecting freedom.

1 year ago·United States

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KIFI

Hong Kong rags-to-riches publisher facing Security Law trial

By KANIS LEUNG Associated PressHONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai broke into the media industry about 30 years ago armed with the belief that delivering information equates with delivering freedom. Lai now is accused of endangering national security with his now-defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily. Lai, 74, faces up to a life sentence if he is convicted under a sweeping National Security Law that Beijing imposed on the former…

1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

Hong Kong rags-to-riches publisher facing Security Law trial

HONG KONG (AP) — Jimmy Lai broke into Hong Kong’s rambunctious media world 30 years ago armed with the belief that delivering information equates with protecting freedom. Lai’s own freedom […]

1 year ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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