High Court Case Against 16 Democrats Begins in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's High Court has commenced hearings against 16 democrats in a significant subversion trial. The trial's outcome, expected this week, is being monitored by diplomats, human rights organizations, and business groups in the global financial hub.

Hong Kong's High Court kicked off a hearing against 16 democrats on Thursday ahead of verdicts in a landmark subversion trial that will be closely watched by diplomats, human rights and business groups in the global financial hub.

A verdict is expected this week. (Reporting By Jessie Pang; Editing by Anne Marie Roantree and Himani Sarkar)