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Hong Kong activists go on trial over banned Tiananmen Square vigil A trial has begun for Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and seven other pro-democracy activists charged over their roles in an unauthorised vigil marking the Tiananmen Square massacre last year. Key points: Hong Kong police banned annual vigils for the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre Critics say the ban is part of a crackdown on opposition in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory Eight people are face charges that include organising, participating and inciting others to take part in a vigil Mr Lai and the seven others — including Lee Cheuk-yan,...
