The judges presiding over the case included Alex Lee and Susana D’Almada Remedios.

Prior to embarking on a routine trip to Beijing, the city’s leader expressed unwavering confidence in the Judiciary, emphasizing its resilience against intimidation and its commitment to maintaining national security.

Authorities maintained a watchful presence in the vicinity of the building.

The organization pledged to consistently address human rights issues with both the Hong Kong and Chinese governments, engaging in dialogue at the highest levels.

Jimmy Lai faced conviction on charges of conspiring to collude with foreign entities and disseminating seditious content. Source: AAP

Lai was found guilty on two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one of conspiracy to publish seditious material. Source: AAP

“We continue to call on China to cease suppression of freedoms of expression, assembly, media and civil society, consistent with Human Rights Committee recommendations, and call for the repeal of the National Security Law in Hong Kong.”

Lai’s family say his health has worsened after more than 1,800 days in solitary confinement, and that he suffers from diabetes, high blood pressure and heart palpitations.

Verdict comes at delicate moment for Hong Kong