Jimmy Lai Convicted Under National Security Law for Collusion with Foreign Forces

Jimmy Lai Convicted Under National Security Law for Collusion with Foreign Forces

Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old Hong Kong media executive, has been found guilty of collusion with foreign forces under the city's National Security Law (NSL). Lai, who has been detained since December 2020, pleaded not guilty to the charges. He faces a potential sentence of life imprisonment, with sentencing anticipated early next year.

Court Findings and Reactions

The court determined that Lai utilized his former newspaper, Apple Daily, in efforts to advocate for foreign governments to implement sanctions against Hong Kong and China. Judge Esther Toh stated that Lai