Jimmy Lai Found Guilty in Hong Kong National Security Trial
Update: 2025-12-15
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In Hong Kong, media tycoon Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, was found guilty of conspiring with foreign forces and publishing seditious material under the national security law. This verdict, which could lead to life imprisonment, has drawn international scrutiny to Hong Kongs judicial system, with many questioning the erosion of its independence. Lai, a pro-democracy advocate, has spent five years in jail and faces sentencing in January, with potential appeals. The trial has sparked condemnation from countries like the US and UK, as well as human rights groups, who view it as a disregard for press freedom and democracy.
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