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Jimmy Lai Trial: Courtroom Dynamics, Evidence, and Wider Crackdown
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Following Jimmy Lai’s conviction on national security and sedition charges on December 15, 2025, details from his months-long trial highlight the evidence presented, tight security, international observers, and the case’s role in Hong Kong’s broader clampdown on dissent.
Former Hong Kong lawmaker Lee Cheuk-yan has denied abetting criminal activity by supporting mainland Chinese dissidents, accusing Beijing of false charges against them. He claimed those backed by his alliance should not have been seen as violating mainland law.