Explainer: Hong Kong’s National Security Crackdown – Month 62

Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 62

After running for more than 150 days, the closely watched national security trial of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai wrapped up closing arguments. No date for the verdict has been set yet. A press freedom watchdog faced a state-backed media attack after raising concerns about Lai’s health. Jimmy Lai. File photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. Other key updates from the court included the Tiananmen vigil group’s trial scheduled for November and Joshua Wong’s secon…

Jimmy Lai awaits his verdict, San Diego Metro Magazine

The trial of former Hong Kong newspaper and magazine publisher Jimmy Lai, who was active in the territory’s pro-democracy movement, ended without a verdict. The 156-day trial, longer than the expected 80 days, ended with closing arguments on Aug. 25th. It’s uncertain when the three judges will hand down a verdict but, according to one Hong Kong-based newspaper, the South China Morning Post, it’s expected by the end of the year. Lai, 77, was char…