Hong Kong’s High Court has found media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai guilty of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, in the most high-profile case brought under China’s national security law. The verdict could see the 78-year-old jailed for life.<br /><br />Lai, founder of the now-closed Apple Daily newspaper, has already spent five years in detention. Supporters describe him as a defender of press freedom, while Beijing views him as a key figure behind anti-government protests. A pre-sentencing hearing is scheduled for January.<br /><br />#JimmyLai<br />#HongKong<br />#NationalSecurityLaw <br /><br />Jimmy Lai guilty verdict, Hong Kong national security law trial, Jimmy Lai convicted, Apple Daily founder trial, Hong Kong High Court ruling, China security law case, press freedom Hong Kong, media tycoon guilty, Hong Kong democracy crackdown, 2019 protests aftermath, judicial independence Hong Kong, Beijing response Jimmy Lai, international reaction Hong Kong trial, sentencing hearing January, world news update
