Trial of Hong Kong's Lai delayed as Beijing weighs ruling on foreign lawyers

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He also faces a sedition charge linked to his Apple Daily newspaper that was forced to close in June 2021 after a police raid and a freeze on its assets.

Following this setback, city leader John Lee requested China's National People's Congress Standing Committee to make an interpretation on the matter, in a ruling that is expected to come "as soon as possible" Lee said.

Lai, who appeared in court in a grey jacket, faces a maximum possible life sentence, including for two counts of conspiracy to commit collusion with foreign countries or external elements.

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Category: InvestingFinance

Markets: MalaysiaChinaHong Kong

Topics: China National Kong Owen Foreign Security Jimmy Department Faces Court Hong

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Published On: 2022-12-01 @ 08:01:59 (2 months ago)

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