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Jimmy Lai remains beacon of Hong Kong press freedom, say ex-colleagues awaiting his sentencing
Several former colleagues of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai at the Apple Daily newspaper reacted with dismay at his national security conviction, fearing Lai and other former staffers may be given a heavy sentence but saying he remains an inspiration.
The day a Hong Kong court read out the ruling in the trial of pro-democracy activist and media mogul Jimmy Lai, his family in Ontario's Niagara Region stayed up through the late evening, waiting to hear the decision.