Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of colluding with foreign forces

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, a prominent pro-democracy figure, has been found guilty of colluding with foreign forces under the city's national security law. Lai, who played a key role in the 2019 pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, faces the possibility of life in prison. The ruling has sparked criticism from rights groups and Western governments but has been welcomed by Hong Kong authorities. Lai's case is seen as a test of judicial independence amid concerns about Beijing's tightening control over the city.