Hong Kong media boss Jimmy Lai is guilty. The court decided this on Monday. He broke national security and sedition laws. This is a big thing for people who disagree. It also affects newspaper freedom.
Lai started Apple Daily newspaper. It helped democracy. He planned to hurt the Chinese government. He asked for foreign help. He could go to prison for a long time. Three companies with Apple Daily are also guilty. The trial took over two years.
The law started in 2020. Prosecutors said Lai used his newspaper and friends. He asked for sanctions. He is in jail since 2020. This shows it is hard for critics.
Human rights groups do not agree. They say journalism is a crime now. Many people worry. This shows how disagreement is stopped. This case is a test for Hong Kong.