Hong Kong Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years Under National Security Law
Summary
Jimmy Lai, a prominent Hong Kong media tycoon and critic of Beijing, was sentenced to 20 years in prison under the National Security Law for charges related to sedition and national security offenses.
Key Points
- Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old Hong Kong media tycoon and vocal critic of Beijing, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
- The sentence was given under the controversial National Security Law imposed by Beijing on Hong Kong in 2020.
- Lai was found guilty on two national security charges and one charge of sedition last December.
- Beijing and the Hong Kong government deny allegations that Lai's conviction was politically motivated despite international criticism.
