Hong Kong Court Upholds Charges Against Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai

The court ruled that there is sufficient evidence for the national security trial to proceed; Lai plans to testify in his defense.

Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, faces charges of collusion with foreign forces and publishing seditious material.
The trial, ongoing for over 90 days, is seen as a significant test of press freedom and judicial independence in Hong Kong.
Lai's defense argued the evidence was insufficient, but the court found a case to answer on all charges.
The trial will resume on November 20, with Lai set to testify.
Western governments have criticized the case as politically motivated, while Hong Kong officials insist on a fair trial.