💨 Abstract

The trial of Jimmy Lai, the 77-year-old founder of the defunct Apple Daily newspaper in Hong Kong, was postponed due to his reported heart palpitations. Lai is charged with colluding with foreign forces and issuing seditious publications under a national security law. The trial, seen as a test for press freedom and judicial independence, has drawn international attention. Lai's lawyer requested a postponement for medical treatment, and the hearing was rescheduled for Monday.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff