“Hong Kong Court Jails Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai for 20 Years Under National Security Law | No” — what this page in the network covers. Hong Kong has sentenced British citizen and media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison after convicting him on charges related to the National Security L... Hong Kong has sentenced British citizen and media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison after convicting him on charges related to the National Security Law, including collusion with foreign forces.
The verdict against the founder of the defunct Apple Daily newspaper has triggered widespread international condemnation from governments and rights groups, who decry it as a political persecution and a severe blow to press freedom. Supporters view the sentence as a de facto life sentence for the 76-year-old, while authorities assert the ruling upholds the rule of law and national security. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.