Hong Kong media tycoon convicted – as it happened

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• Jimmy Lai verdict: Hong Kong pro-democracy figure convicted of national security offences

• The rise and fall of Jimmy Lai, whose trajectory mirrored that of Hong Kong itself

The three high court judges have entered the courtroom and taken their seats.

The hearing is due to begin and Lai has entered the court, news reports are saying, adding that he waved to his family.