‘Stalinesque Show Trial’ of Jimmy Lai Opens in Hong Kong

National Catholic Register, Edward Pentin:

Hong Kong’s Beijing-backed authorities have been accused of staging a show trial “worthy of Stalin,” as Catholic entrepreneur Jimmy Lai went on trial Monday on charges of breaching national security and colluding with foreign forces.

Lai, 76, arrived at a Hong Kong court on Dec. 18 amid a heavy security presence and dozens of supporters for a trial expected to last several months. Report is here.