Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years jail in national security trial
Summary
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison on national security charges, sparking international criticism and concerns about press freedom in Hong Kong.
Key Points
- Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in jail on national security charges in Hong Kong.
- He was convicted of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and publishing seditious materials.
- Lai and his supporters claim he is a political prisoner facing persecution from Beijing.
- International leaders including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former US President Donald Trump have raised concerns about his sentencing.
