Jimmy Lai National Security Trial Adjourned Amid Urgent Health Concerns

The high-profile national security trial of Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai has been abruptly adjourned until Monday, following significant concerns raised over the 77-year-old’s health in detention.

Lai, who has been held since December 2020 and is already serving sentences for his alleged role in 2019 pro-democracy protests, faces serious national security charges. His family and international legal team have consistently voiced alarm over his deteriorating condition, citing his visibly thinner appearance in recent court sessions and warning that his living conditions pose a “grave risk” to his physical and mental well-being, potentially even his life, given his age and diabetes.

Conversely, the Hong Kong government has accused Lai’s lawyers of “unreasonably smearing” prison conditions. Local legal representatives for Lai maintain he receives “appropriate medical attention,” including for his diabetes, and stated last September that he has access to daylight and daily exercise. The adjournment underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding Lai’s detention and the transparency of his treatment within Hong Kong’s justice system.

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