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