China Decries Foreign Smears on Hong Kong Judiciary After Lai Verdict
China’s foreign ministry rejects criticism of Hong Kong’s judiciary after the Jimmy Lai verdict, calling it a slander campaign and sparking global debates on rule of law.
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Jimmy Lai Convicted Under Hong Kong National Security Law
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.
High Court Convicts Jimmy Lai Over 2019 Hong Kong Protests
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.
Jimmy Lai Found Guilty Under Hong Kong Security Law
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai was convicted under Hong Kong’s national security law for colluding with external forces and publishing seditious materials.