Hong Kong’s Crackdown on Free Speech Exposed in Jimmy Lai’s Sedition Trial

In a landmark trial that has riveted international attention, Hong Kong democracy activist and newspaper founder Jimmy Lai faces charges under a draconian national security law imposed by Beijing—a law that cruelly threatens free expression and autonomy in this once vibrant city. Now well into its final stage after over 150 days, the trial is much more than a legal proceeding; it is a stark illustration of China’s escalating efforts to silence dissent and control narratives. When Does Criticism Become Sedition? Lai, who could face life imprisonment if convicted, stands accused of colluding with foreign forces and conspiring to publish...