Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai is at the centre of a political controversy over his decision to hire a British lawyer for his national security trial. Photo: AP
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai is at the centre of a political controversy over his decision to hire a British lawyer for his national security trial. Photo: AP

National security law: Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai’s trial further adjourned to September 2023, pending possible Beijing legal review

  • Apple Daily founder returned before three judges on Tuesday, as prosecutors sought second postponement
  • Bench casts doubt on whether China’s top legislative body will heed local administration’s interpretation request

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai is at the centre of a political controversy over his decision to hire a British lawyer for his national security trial. Photo: AP
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai is at the centre of a political controversy over his decision to hire a British lawyer for his national security trial. Photo: AP
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