HKSAR’s Chris Tang on Jimmy Lai Verdict: No One Above the Law
HKSAR Security Secretary Chris Tang defends the verdict against Jimmy Lai and three Apple Daily-linked companies, stressing all actions were legal and no one is above the law.
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HKSAR Security Secretary Chris Tang defends the verdict against Jimmy Lai and three Apple Daily-linked companies, stressing all actions were legal and no one is above the law.
Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, was found guilty under the National Security Law by Hong Kong’s High Court this Monday. Sentencing date to be announced.
China rejects foreign criticism of Hong Kong’s judiciary after Jimmy Lai’s verdict, urging respect for sovereignty, rule of law, and non-interference in internal affairs.
HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee on Dec 15 welcomed Jimmy Lai’s conviction, saying the verdict upholds justice, safeguards values and sends a strong rule-of-law message.
On December 15, 2025, a Hong Kong court opened a session to deliver the verdict in Jimmy Lai’s case, drawing widespread attention from media and rights observers.