Jimmy Lai, the founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, testifies in a national security trial amid accusations of colluding with foreign forces. This marks Lai’s first court testimony despite multiple trials viewed as politically motivated. He asserts that Apple Daily embodies Hong Kong’s core values, advocating for democracy and freedom. The trial holds significant implications, with potential life imprisonment looming over him, and has drawn international attention, prompting responses from global leaders like US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding his well-being and the broader political climate in Hong Kong.