Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of collusion with foreign forces

On Monday, Hong Kong’s High Court declared that Jimmy Lai, a tycoon and pro-democracy advocate, is guilty of collusion with foreign forces, according to a national security law imposed by China. This ruling could lead to a life sentence for Lai. The trial has raised concerns worldwide about the independence of Hong Kong's judicial system during an ongoing crackdown on rights and freedoms in this major financial center.