Hong Kong: Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Testifies in Collusion Trial

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Above: Jimmy Lai (C) holds a banner as he marches along Queen's Road Central during a protest in the Central district of Hong Kong on Aug. 18, 2019. Image copyright: Justin Chin/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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The Spin

Pro-China narrative

Jimmy Lai’s prosecution highlights Hong Kong's commitment to safeguarding national security and upholding the rule of law. As a key participant in anti-China activities, his actions threatened societal stability. The US, by meddling in China’s internal affairs under the guise of democracy, has undermined judicial independence and disregarded Hong Kong's sovereignty.

Global Times

Anti-China narrative

This trial represents a severe deterioration of press freedom and judicial independence in Hong Kong, departing from the civil liberties promised during the 1997 handover. The prosecution of media figures and democracy advocates has transformed the once-vibrant city into a mirror of mainland China's authoritarian system.

Amnesty International