Jimmy Lai hoped to lead 2019 protests amid concern ‘radicals’ would dampen global support, court hears
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP - 2024-04-16T13:38:21.000Z

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai wanted to “lead” protesters in 2019 amid concerns that the violent actions of “radicals” would threaten the movement’s international support, an activist has testified during the Apple Daily founder’s national security trial. Paralegal Chan Tsz-wah, who stands accused alongside Lai and is now testifying against him, said on Tuesday […]

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