Jimmy Lai convicted on national security charges in Hong Kong, facing life in prison.

Jimmy Lai, a former Hong Kong media tycoon and founder of the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, was convicted on national security charges including foreign collusion and sedition under Hong Kong’s 2020 national security law. The landmark trial, which drew international scrutiny, resulted in a verdict that underscores the ongoing restrictions on press freedom and political expression in Hong Kong. Lai faces a possible life sentence, with the final penalty to be determined in a later hearing. The case has sparked criticism from Western governments and human rights groups, who argue the charges are politically motivated and threaten the "one country, two systems" framework. Hong Kong authorities maintain the trial was lawful and necessary for national security.