"I entered the news business to participate in delivering freedom. The more you are in the know, the more you are free," Lai declared, emphasizing his commitment to journalistic integrity and the freedom of speech.
Lai insisted that his defunct Apple Daily newspaper stood for Hong Kong's core values such as the rule of law, freedom of speech, and the pursuit of democracy, highlighting its role in supporting these principles.
Addressing allegations of collusion with foreign forces, Lai denied any support for Hong Kong's or Taiwan's independence, stating firmly, 'I always stood against violence in any form,' reaffirming his stance against unrest.
This trial is highlighted amid an increasing crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong, marked by lengthy sentences for 45 democracy activists, indicating a severe tightening of freedoms in the territory.
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