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HONG KONG: The trial of Hong Kongs most famous activist publisher who was arrested under Chinas crackdown on dissidents will start Monday after being delayed for more than a year.

The trial of Hong Kong's most famous activist publisher who was arrested under China's crackdown on dissidents will start Monday after being delayed for over a year.

Jailed pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai will go on trial in Hong Kong on Monday for national security crimes, facing life in prison in a case that has sparked international condemnation.

The 76-year-old media mogul faces up to life imprisonment for alleged ‘sedition’ and ‘collusion with foreign forces’.

Analysis: Just 27.5% of voters turned out for Sunday’s election, down from 71% in 2019. Experts and activists tell Shweta Sharma the people of Hong Kong are speaking out against recent autocratic reforms – in the only way they still can

Closing arguments are due to begin in high-profile trial of 16 pro-democracy figures nearly three years after arrests.

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The highest courts ruling potentially affects dozens of pro-democracy figures standing trial or appealing jail terms

Hong Kong (AFP) Aug 22, 2023 - Hong Kongs top court on Tuesday issued a landmark ruling affirming mandatory minimum sentences for people convicted of national security crimes, potentially affecting dozens of pro-democracy figures standing trial or appealing jail terms.

Lui Sai-yu lost his appeal against a five-year sentence imposed after he pleaded guilty to inciting secession in the city.