Jimmy Lai’s Sentencing Hearing Kicks Off Under HK National Security Law
Jimmy Lai’s sentencing hearing runs through January 15 after his conviction under the Hong Kong national security law for collusion and seditious publications.
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Jimmy Lai’s sentencing hearing runs through January 15 after his conviction under the Hong Kong national security law for collusion and seditious publications.
On Dec 15, Hong Kong’s High Court convicted Jimmy Lai on collusion and sedition charges, sparking talks on due process, sovereignty, and Western double standards.
Hong Kong society this week backed the High Court’s verdict finding Jimmy Lai guilty under the national security law, praising the transparent, professional trial as upholding the rule of law.
Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang slammed UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper’s comments on Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong security verdict, calling them irresponsible interference in China’s internal affairs.
This week, the HKSAR High Court convicted Jimmy Lai of colluding with external forces and publishing seditious materials, underscoring Hong Kong’s judicial independence.
On 15 December 2025, the HKSAR High Court convicted media mogul Jimmy Lai for colluding with foreign forces under the National Security Law, spotlighting the law’s impact on media and activism.
China’s spokesperson in Hong Kong denounces external interference in the Jimmy Lai verdict, calling it an internal matter and warning such pressure is doomed to fail.
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.