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PBS News Hour

Jimmy Lai’s son discusses Beijing’s crackdown on speech

Episode 255 | 7m 02s

A Hong Kong court is set to deliver a verdict soon for democracy activist and media magnate Jimmy Lai, who has been detained for five years. He’s accused of sedition and collusion with foreign forces, but his supporters call the trial a sham and say the only thing he’s guilty of committing is journalism. Nick Schifrin spoke with Lai’s son, Sebastien Lai, for more.

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