Hong Kong’s former media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate, Jimmy Lai, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for conspiring to collude with foreign forces and publish seditious articles, under the China-imposed national security law. This ruling, determined by three government-vetted judges, highlights the law’s role in significantly curtailing public dissent and press freedoms in Hong Kong. Lai’s conviction has faced criticism from international leaders, including those from the U.S. and the U.K., who have expressed concerns over the implications for media freedom and have called for his release.
Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in national security case in Hong Kong
