HONG KONG – Prominent publisher Jimmy Lai is set to testify in his defense during a significant national security trial, a case that has drawn international attention amid concerns over freedom of expression in Hong Kong. Lai, the 76-year-old founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper, was arrested in 2020 amid a crackdown on pro-democracy protests. He faces serious charges, including colluding with foreign forces and conspiring to publish seditious materials, which could result in a life sentence if convicted