Mediagazer: Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai writes to his Apple Daily staff ahead of his sentencing for participating in a protest: “Freedom of speech is a dangerous job” (Helen Davidson/The Guardian)

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Helen Davidson / The Guardian:

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