Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of colluding with foreign forces
Summary
Hong Kong businessman and pro-democracy supporter Jimmy Lai has been found guilty of working with foreign countries against China under Hong Kong's national security law. He was accused of using his newspaper, Apple Daily, to push foreign governments to impose sanctions on Hong Kong and China. Lai, who has been in jail since 2020, faces life in prison and is expected to be sentenced next year.Key Facts
- Jimmy Lai, a well-known pro-democracy figure in Hong Kong, was found guilty of colluding with foreign forces.
- He was charged under Hong Kong's national security law, which aims to maintain stability by giving authorities strong powers to stop dissent.
- Lai denied the charges, stating he never used foreign contacts to influence policy on Hong Kong.
- His newspaper, Apple Daily, was known for supporting pro-democracy movements.
- Lai was accused of seeking sanctions against Hong Kong and China by foreign governments.
- Hong Kong's leader, John Lee, welcomed the guilty verdict, while rights groups criticized it.
- Lai is a UK citizen and has been in jail since December 2020; he faces a life sentence.
- Western governments have frequently called for Lai's release, which China and Hong Kong have denied.
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