1. Freedom's Man in Hong Kong.
- Author
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McGurn, William
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CONSPIRACY , *LIBERTY , *SHOW trials , *PUBLIC demonstrations , *UNEMPLOYMENT - Abstract
The article discusses the trial of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong and challenges the narrative that the local protests were foreign-directed. The Chinese government has accused Lai of colluding with external forces to endanger national security, but the article argues that Lai is a businessman who used his own money to protect the freedoms and rule of law in Hong Kong. The article also addresses allegations of CIA conspiracy and highlights Lai's efforts to preserve Hong Kong's autonomy. The trial is seen as an example of the erosion of judicial proceedings and investor confidence in Hong Kong. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024