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The landmark trail for Hong Kong’s pro-democracy media tycoon, Jimmy Lai, is in limbo as heavy storms force delays. Lai faces life in prison on charges of colluding with foreign forces under Beijing’s controversial national security law.

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00:00The landmark trial for Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is in limbo as heavy storms force delays.
00:08Lai could get life in prison if convicted of charges under Beijing's controversial national security law.
00:15The 77-year-old has been detained since December 2020, with many countries and rights groups calling for his release.
00:22U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to free Lai, a stance the White House still maintains.
00:27The trial's restart date is unclear as Typhoon Podil puts the city in standstill.
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