Notable Quotes
"I will stay here and fight to the end. I am prepared for prison." — Shortly after the National Security Law passed
"Freedom is a gift from God." — From prison, relayed through his legal team
Lai has described his prosecution as a “litmus test” for Hong Kong’s legal system under the National Security Law.
Judges stated they were "satisfied that [Lai] was the mastermind of the conspiracies" and cited his meetings with U.S. officials as evidence of collusion.