Next Digital founder Jimmy Lai and three related companies of Apple Daily are charged with “conspiracy to collude with foreign forces” among other offenses. The trial, which took place at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts (acting as the High Court), reached its 66th day on Thursday (25th). The fifth “accomplice witness,” Chan Tsz-wah, testified for the eighth day. Prosecutor Anthony Chau Tin-hang said on Wednesday that the main questioning was nearly complete and requested a postponement to review the evidence, planning to summarize the main questioning on Thursday, after which the defense would begin their cross-examination. During the defense’s cross-examination, Chan confirmed that he decided to become a witness in this case between March and April 2021. The defense also noted that, including video recordings and written statements, Chan had met with the police 81 times, totaling 103 hours, though Chan stated he does not remember the exact duration.