Jimmy Lai Found Guilty, Hong Kong's Democracy in Jeopardy

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media owner Jimmy Lai was found guilty of sedition and colluding with foreign countries, marking a significant event in Hong Kongs changing political landscape. Lai, a critic of the Chinese Communist Party, has been under arrest since 2020 and was charged under Hong Kongs national security law, which Beijing implemented in 2020. The verdict comes amidst a decline in democratic opposition and a shift towards patriots-only governance, with Hong Kongs last pro-democracy party dissolving and a recent legislative election seeing record-low voter turnout. The situation remains closely watched for its implications on Hong Kongs autonomy and global finance role.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.