Hong Kong Activist Convicted! Investor Confidence CRUMBLES
A Hong Kong court has found pro-democracy activist and media baron Jimmy Lai guilty of sedition and collusion with foreign forces. This verdict, under Beijing's controversial national security law, marks a significant blow to the city's democratic opposition and raises serious concerns for investor confidence. Lai, the founder of Next Digital and the tabloid Apple Daily, was accused of seeking foreign sanctions against China. Despite being a focus of discussion between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, the court found his intent was to bring down the Chinese Communist Party, even at the cost of national interests. This ruling, alongside other recent political shifts, casts a shadow over Hong Kong's future as a dynamic business hub. Subscribe for more critical analysis.
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