Supporters Of Hong Kong Pro-democracy 'Hero' Jimmy Lai Wait In Cold For Trial

Donning hats, scarves and masks to shield their faces from the winter cold, a small group of supporters of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai waited overnight outside a Hong Kong court for the start of his long-awaited national security trial on Monday. First in line was Jolly Chung, who arrived at 10:00 pm (1400 GMT Sunday) the night before, parking herself on the pedestrian pavement. "I don't want him to appear in court and find no one attending the hearing," she told AFP, huddled in her parka as she braced...