The conviction of Jimmy Lai, a prominent critic of China’s leadership, on national security charges will have “a further chilling effect” on media freedom in Hong Kong, warn experts. Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was found guilty on Monday of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and of publishing seditious material under a Beijing-imposed national security law.   The verdict, handed down by a three-judge panel at Hong Kong’s High Court, could see Lai jailed for life. READ: Jimmy Lai convicted of national security charges in Hong Kong During the hearing, one of the three judges, Esther Toh, said the court had no […]... Keep on reading: Jimmy Lai verdict casts shadow over rule of law in Hong Kong