Parallels with other dissidents

Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s most famous media tycoon and a British citizen, could be sentenced to life in prison.

What does his case say about the political climate in Hong Kong, and how might it affect relations between the East and West?

Oli Dugmore is joined by Katie Stallard.

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