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G7 condemns prosecution of Jimmy Lai, calls for his release

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Posted on December 17, 2025

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Dec 17 (Reuters) - Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven on Wednesday condemned the prosecution of Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai, who was found guilty of collusion with foreign

G7 Calls for Immediate Release of Pro-Democracy Activist Jimmy Lai

Dec ‌17 (Reuters) - Foreign ‍ministers ‌from the Group of ⁠Seven ‌on Wednesday condemned the prosecution of ⁠Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai, who was ‌found ⁠guilty of collusion with foreign forces this week.

"We continue to express our concerns about deteriorating ‍rights, freedoms and autonomy in Hong Kong ... we call on the Hong Kong authorities ⁠to end such prosecutions and to release Jimmy Lai immediately," they ‌said in a statement.

(Reporting by David Ljunggren)

Key Takeaways

G7 foreign ministers condemn Jimmy Lai's prosecution.
The group urges Hong Kong to release Jimmy Lai immediately.
Concerns raised about deteriorating rights in Hong Kong.
Jimmy Lai found guilty of collusion with foreign forces.
G7 emphasizes the need for autonomy and freedoms in Hong Kong.

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What is the main topic?

The main topic is the G7's condemnation of the prosecution of Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai and their call for his release.

Why is Jimmy Lai being prosecuted?

Jimmy Lai was found guilty of collusion with foreign forces, which has led to his prosecution by Hong Kong authorities.

What are the concerns of the G7?

The G7 is concerned about the deteriorating rights, freedoms, and autonomy in Hong Kong, urging the release of Jimmy Lai.

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