HONG KONG — Prosecutors in Hong Kong have begun closing arguments in the national security trial of pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai, after multiple delays last week.

This marks the final stages of Lai’s high-profile trial, which is scheduled to last 8 days. The closing arguments will be Lai’s last court appearances, before three national security judges deliver a verdict, which is expected in the coming weeks or months.

Hong Kong media tycoon and democracy activist Jimmy Lai goes on trial

Hong Kong media mogul and democracy activist Jimmy Lai goes on trial after more than 1,000 days of pre-trial detention.

On Monday, Lai wore a white jacket and black-rimmed glasses. He nodded and smiled at his family members and supporters as he entered the courtroom.

He appeared visibly thinner s

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