China decries foreign criticism of Hong Kong courts after Jimmy Lai verdict
China’s foreign ministry slammed Britain and other critics for smearing Hong Kong’s judiciary after the Jimmy Lai verdict.
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China’s foreign ministry slammed Britain and other critics for smearing Hong Kong’s judiciary after the Jimmy Lai verdict.
The Chinese mainland’s Liaison Office in Hong Kong SAR backed the conviction of Jimmy Lai for colluding with foreign forces, marking the first national security conviction under the law.
Jimmy Lai was convicted by Hong Kong SAR’s High Court for colluding with external forces and publishing seditious materials, linked to his role in the 2019 unrest.
This Monday, the HKSAR national security office backed Jimmy Lai’s conviction for endangering national security, stressing an open, fair trial and legal safeguards.
Jimmy Lai was found guilty on December 15 of colluding with external forces and publishing seditious materials under Hong Kong’s national security law.