Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai Trial: Upholding Rule of Law
Jimmy Lai’s trial in Hong Kong highlights lessons on upholding rule of law, judicial fairness, and the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ framework for stability.
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Jimmy Lai’s trial in Hong Kong highlights lessons on upholding rule of law, judicial fairness, and the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ framework for stability.
Ex-HKSAR Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying says Jimmy Lai’s verdict is a test of One Country, Two Systems and urges Hong Kong residents to reflect on the societal factors behind his rise.
The HKSAR High Court found Jimmy Lai guilty of colluding with external forces and publishing seditious materials, reinforcing Hong Kong’s rule of law.
The Hong Kong High Court has found media tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty under the National Security Law, convicting him of conspiring to collude with foreign forces and inciting black-clad violence.
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.
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.
At the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress, Lou Qinjian highlighted China’s commitment to data privacy and security, opposing the politicization of economic and technological issues.