Coverage dated August 27, 2025

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai verdict to come 'in good time': judge

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A Hong Kong court finished hearing closing arguments in the national security trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai on Thursday, though a judge

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  1. Seattle Times

    Final arguments in publisher Jimmy Lai’s national security trial conclude in Hong Kong (opens Seattle Times)

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    The final arguments have concluded in the national security trial of Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper founder Jimmy Lai.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Hong Kong: What's next for Jimmy Lai as his trial wraps up? – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The landmark case against Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has seen both sides present their closing arguments, but the fate of the prominent Beijing critic remains unclear.

  3. The Guardian

    Final arguments conclude in Jimmy Lai national security trial in Hong Kong (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Government-picked judges consider verdict in high-profile case against pro-democracy media mogul

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Hong Kong: Pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai's trial ends – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The newspaper mogul could face life in prison for allegedly colluding with foreign forces and sedition under Beijing's national security law. Lai's case is a high-profile example of China's clampdown on civil liberties.

  5. Digital Journal

    Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai verdict to come 'in good time': judge (opens Digital Journal)

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    A Hong Kong court finished hearing closing arguments in the national security trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai on Thursday, though a judge

  6. UPI

    Hong Kong sedition trial of Jimmy Lai ends (opens UPI)

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    The years-long trial of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai ended Thursday, with judges saying a verdict will come "in good time." He faces life in prison.

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