Jimmy Lai decides against appealing his conviction

Jimmy Lai stands outside a courthouse in Hong Kong, flanked by supporters holding signs advocating for press freedom and political dissent.

The conviction of Lai, who founded the now-defunct Apple Daily, is seen as part of a broader crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong following the implementation of the National Security Law in 2020. By choosing not to appeal, Lai appears to be acknowledging the limited prospects for a fair judicial process under the current political … Read more