The non-official members of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Executive Council issued a statement on the "Jimmy Lai case".

The non-official members of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Executive Council issued the following statement today: Regarding the High Court's ruling on the case involving Jimmy Lai for the conviction of "conspiring with a foreign or external force to endanger national security" and "conspiring to publish seditious publication," the non-official members of the Executive Council welcome the court's conviction judgment. The non-official members of the Executive Council stated that Hong Kong is a rule of law society, always upholding the principles of the rule of law and accountability for violations of the law. The court's conviction judgment demonstrates the justice of the law and upholds Hong Kong's core values. The non-official members of the Executive Council condemn any acts of colluding with foreign or external forces to endanger national security. Lawbreakers must bear the legal consequences of their actions, and convicted individuals deserve their punishment. The non-official members of the Executive Council will continue to support the SAR government in firmly fulfilling its responsibility to safeguard national security, and will fully prevent, stop, and punish any acts or activities that endanger national security.