Hey squad! Grab your phones 🤳—the latest from Hong Kong just dropped.
On Monday, the HKSAR High Court found Jimmy Lai guilty of two counts of colluding with external forces and one count of plotting to publish seditious materials. In response, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun accused Britain 🇬🇧 and other countries of slandering Hong Kong’s judiciary.
Guo stressed that Hong Kong is a society under the rule of law and that the Central Government stands firmly behind the HKSAR’s efforts to safeguard national security. He called the judicial process “reasonable, justified and lawful” ⚖️, emphasizing these cases are purely internal affairs.
He urged foreign critics to respect China’s sovereignty and Hong Kong’s legal system and to stop making “irresponsible remarks” or interfering in judicial matters.
From Mumbai to Manila, young pros and students are tuning in, debating how global politics and legal rulings affect press freedom and justice. With most of us glued to news apps and social feeds, these verdicts spark big discussions on governance, human rights, and free expression 🌏.
What’s your take? How should the world balance respect for sovereignty with calls for judicial transparency? Let us know in the comments below 👇.
Reference(s):
China opposes smearing Hong Kong judiciary after verdict on Jimmy Lai
cgtn.com
