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Official Criticizes External Forces Ahead of Lai's Hearing

1/10/2026

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Hong Kong official Erick Tsang Kwok-wai criticized external forces and 'anti-China absconders' ahead of Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s mitigation hearing.
Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, was convicted of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and seditious articles.
He faces a minimum of 10 years in prison, with mitigation hearings beginning Monday.
Tsang said smear campaigns underscore ongoing risks to Hong Kong’s safety and unity.

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Hong Kong official Erick Tsang Kwok-wai criticized external forces and 'anti-China absconders' ahead of Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s mitigation hearing.
Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, was convicted of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and seditious articles.
He faces a minimum of 10 years in prison, with mitigation hearings beginning Monday.
Tsang said smear campaigns underscore ongoing risks to Hong Kong’s safety and unity.