2026年2月11日，崔建春特派員在《南華早報》發表題為《黎智英案判決結果是法治的勝利》的署名文章。全文如下：

《黎智英案判決結果是法治的勝利》

2月9日，黎智英串謀勾結外國勢力案宣判，黎智英被判20年監禁。這是法治的勝利、正義的勝利，鄭重並明確告訴世人——香港是法治社會，有法必依，執法必嚴，違法必究。黎智英罪有應得。黎智英的犯罪事實鐵證如山。他千方百計與美國政要會面，不遺餘力推動所謂“國際遊說”，乞求外國對中國及香港實施制裁，甚至在香港國安法實施後仍繼續反中亂港活動。他公然宣稱“為美國而戰”，毫不掩飾地表達期待美國等外國勢力干涉香港，甚至不介意被稱為“漢奸”。這些言行並非孤例，而是其危害香港累累罪行的真實寫照。國家安全不容侵犯，黎智英案判決結果大快人心。對黎智英的審判，充分彰顯香港司法的獨立和公正。自黎智英案開審以來，法庭審查了2220項證物，審視了80000多頁文件，聽取了14名控方證人的證詞，黎智英本人出庭作證達52天。庭審期間，不僅香港市民和媒體關注，多名外國駐港領事官員也旁聽見證全過程。整個審理過程不受任何外部壓力影響，程序公正、事實清楚、證據充足，法庭依法作出裁決，充分彰顯了香港司法專業性、透明度和公正性。令人不解的是，總有個別美西方政客無視事實與法律，不擇手段誤導公眾、干預本案。以“政治訴訟”污名化特區依法辦案者有之；以所謂“制裁”威脅香港司法人員者有之；以“新聞工作者”“民主倡導者”為護身符為黎智英貼標籤者有之；以黎智英健康不佳打悲情牌、博同情心者有之。可謂形形色色、花樣百出。我要說的是，“悲情和光環”掩蓋不住黎智英的累累罪行，“誹謗和制裁”影響不了特區捍衛法治的堅定信念，正義必將在法律面前得到伸張。中國中央政府堅定支持香港特區依法懲治罪犯，堅決捍衛國家安全。我敦促個別美西方政客尊重事實和法律，客觀、公正對待對黎智英的判決。我相信在“一國兩制”方針和法治精神指引下，香港必將保持長期繁榮穩定，必將為國家乃至世界的繁榮發展做出更大貢獻。

Jimmy Lai ruling shows Hong Kong’s resolve to uphold the rule of law

On February 9, the rule of law and justice scored another victory in Hong Kong when a local court sentenced Jimmy Lai Chee-ying to 20 years in prison for violating the national security law. This sends a clear and resounding message to the world that Hong Kong is a society rigorously governed by law, and any lawbreakers will be brought to justice.

Lai reaped what he sowed. The evidence of his crimes is irrefutable. He relentlessly pushed for so-called international lobbying, went to great lengths to meet US politicians to plead for foreign sanctions against China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. He even continued his anti-China activities after the Hong Kong national security law had come into effect.

He had not the least qualms about being called a traitor for openly declaring that he was fighting for the United States and inviting the US and other foreign forces to interfere in Hong Kong affairs. These were not isolated incidents but a true reflection of his numerous crimes endangering Hong Kong.

National security must not be violated, and the sentencing of Lai is a welcome decision.

Lai’s trial has fully demonstrated the independence and fairness of Hong Kong’s judiciary. Since the trial began, the court examined 2,220 pieces of evidence, reviewed more than 80,000 pages of documents, heard testimonies from 14 prosecution witnesses and saw Lai himself testify for 52 days.

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison for national security crimesAll along, the trial has been closely observed not only by Hong Kong people and the media but also by a number of foreign consular officials based in Hong Kong. The whole trial process remained free from any external pressure, was procedurally fair, factually clear and based on hard evidence. The verdict, delivered in strict accordance with the law, underscores the professionalism, transparency and impartiality of Hong Kong’s legal system.

However, certain Western politicians have consistently disregarded the facts and the law, resorting to any means to mislead the public and interfere with this case. They have tried everything: calling the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s lawful prosecution a “political trial”, threatening Hong Kong judicial officials with so-called sanctions, shielding Lai under the guise of being a journalist or democracy advocate and even exploiting his health to stir up sympathy. The playbook is all too familiar.

Let me be clear: no amount of staged pity or manufactured glory can cover up Lai’s crimes. No smear campaign or coercive sanction will weaken Hong Kong’s resolve to defend the rule of law. Justice will ultimately prevail through the law.

The Chinese central government firmly supports the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in punishing criminals in accordance with the law and resolutely safeguards national security. I urge certain Western politicians to respect the facts and the law, as well as to view the sentencing objectively and fairly.

Under the guidance of the “one country, two systems” principle and the spirit of the rule of law, I am confident that Hong Kong is poised to sustain its long-term prosperity and stability. The city will continue to contribute significantly to the development of both the country and the world.