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Hong Kong’s top court will embark on a test run to broadcast proceedings online, starting with two hearings scheduled for January. The move, Hong Kong’s Judiciary said on Friday, will “enhance the transparency of court procedures and public confidence in the judicial process.” The test run will begin with two appellate hearings – one on January 10, and the other on January 16 – at the Court of Final Appeal. The Judiciary aims to test the “technical feasibility” of arrangements, including the audio-visual set-up and “logistical and operational details before, during and after the hearings,” it …