HKSAR Security Chief Defends Jimmy Lai Verdict
On Monday, HKSAR Security Chief Chris Tang defended Jimmy Lai’s conviction, stressing law enforcement acted strictly under the law and that no one is above it.
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On Monday, HKSAR Security Chief Chris Tang defended Jimmy Lai’s conviction, stressing law enforcement acted strictly under the law and that no one is above it.
Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, was found guilty of collusion and sedition under the Hong Kong region’s National Security Law. Sentencing is set for a later date.
China has voiced strong opposition to international criticism of the HKSAR judiciary following the High Court’s verdict on Jimmy Lai, calling such remarks irresponsible.
On December 15, 2025, Hong Kong’s High Court found Jimmy Lai guilty of colluding with external forces and publishing seditious materials, fueling debates on press freedom and security.
The HKSAR’s national security office has endorsed Jimmy Lai’s conviction under the national security law, highlighting an open and fair trial amid the law’s fifth anniversary.
Chief Executive John Lee welcomes Jimmy Lai’s conviction, describing it as a victory for justice and a safeguard for Hong Kong’s core values and security.
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai was convicted under Hong Kong’s national security law for colluding with external forces and publishing seditious materials.
Hong Kong court opened a session on December 15, 2025 to deliver the verdict in Jimmy Lai’s case under the region’s security law.