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How this Hong Kong media tycoon becomes a flashpoint between the US and China

How this Hong Kong media tycoon becomes a flashpoint between the US and China

CNN7 hours ago
Jimmy Lai was the media mogul who risked his fortune for Hong Kong's freedom. In his landmark trial, Lai stands accused of two counts of colluding with foreign forces – a crime punishable by life in prison under the 2020 national security law imposed by Beijing – and a separate sedition charge. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout breaks down how Lai becomes a flashpoint between the US and China.
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