Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, continues to testify in his national security trial, denying allegations of colluding with foreign forces and seeking sanctions against China. Facing severe charges that could lead to life imprisonment, Lai asserts that he merely communicated about his newspaper's coverage and emphasized his commitment to press freedom. In recent testimony, he denied asking a colleague to draft a list of potential sanction targets, clarifying that any forwarded messages were unverified and not fully read. This trial has drawn significant international attention, underscoring concerns about media freedom in Hong Kong.