Hong Kong Court to Deliver Verdict in Stand News Sedition Trial Involving Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam

Aug 28, 2024, 11:53 PM

A Hong Kong court is set to deliver a verdict in a landmark sedition trial involving two former editors of the now-defunct online media outlet Stand News. The trial, which began almost two years ago, involves Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam, who are accused of conspiring to publish seditious materials. This trial is seen as a significant indicator of press freedom in Hong Kong, marking the first sedition ruling involving a media outlet since the 1997 Handover. The verdict has been postponed three times, and its outcome is expected to have major implications for journalism in the city.