Hong Kong Court: Pro-Democracy Activist Guilty of Sedition

Monday, December 15, 2025

Hong Kong court finds pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai guilty of sedition and collusion with foreign forces

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The rise and fall of Jimmy Lai, whose trajectory mirrored that of Hong Kong itself

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-- The Guardian (@theguardian.com) Dec 15, 2025 at 12:21 AM

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"The trial verdict is the latest development in Hong Kong's political scene, which has seen the erosion of democratic opposition in one of Asia's financial hubs since the enactment of the national security law.

Under changes to Hong Kong's electoral system in 2021, the number of directly elected members in the city's legislature was drastically slashed, with only "patriots" reviewed by an election committee allowed to stand for elections."

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Well, that last part sounds familiar.

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2025-12-15 12:01 AM | Reply

@#1 . ... Well, that last part sounds familiar. ...

For me it is the "guilty of sedition" aspect for disagreement with Herr Leader that seems to be familiar.

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-12-15 12:04 AM | Reply

Make America Hong Kong Again!

Cheap Red Hats, baby.

#3 | Posted by Corky at 2025-12-15 09:51 PM | Reply

I got married in Hong Kong in 1995 when it was still under British Rule. It was a civil wedding by the local authorities. My favorite photo is of my wife and me standing under a portrait of Queen Elizabeth ll.

#4 | Posted by shane at 2025-12-16 10:00 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1