A defense lawyer revealed that Jimmy Lai, a prominent publisher and founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper, will testify in his defense in a landmark national security trial in Hong Kong. Lai, aged 76, was arrested in 2020 during a crackdown on pro-democracy protests and faces charges of colluding with foreign forces and putting out seditious publications.
His lawyer argued that the prosecution's evidence was insufficient and failed to prove Lai's intent under the 2020 security law. Despite this, judges ruled that Lai has a case to answer on all charges. Lai appeared calm after the ruling and is set to testify in his defense when the trial resumes on November 20.
