Summary
A Hong Kong court will soon decide the case of Jimmy Lai, a democracy activist and media company owner. He has been detained for five years and faces charges of sedition and working with foreign groups. His supporters say the charges are not legitimate and only related to his journalism work.
Key Facts
- Jimmy Lai is a democracy activist and media owner in Hong Kong.
- Lai has been detained for five years.
- He is charged with sedition, which means encouraging opposition to the government, and collusion with foreign forces, which means working secretly with groups outside the country.
- Supporters of Lai believe his trial is unfair.
- The court is expected to announce its decision soon.
- Lai's son, Sebastian Lai, has spoken about his father's situation.
