Jimmy Lai, the founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, testified in a controversial national security trial in Hong Kong, asserting that his newspaper represented core Hong Kong values like democracy and freedom. Accused of colluding with foreign forces, Lai has faced multiple trials seen as politically motivated since 2020. His current trial follows the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy campaigners and has drawn international attention, with leaders like US President-elect Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressing concerns about his condition and the implications of his prosecution.