Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Hong Kong National Security Case
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai has received a landmark 20-year prison sentence under Hong Kong's national security laws. This ruling marks the most severe penalty handed down to date for a pro-democracy advocate in the region.
19 articles, 3 posts·February 9 – March 6, 2026
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19 News·Mon, Feb 9 – Today
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Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai Decides Against Appealing 20-Year Sentence
Bloomberg Business
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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai will not appeal outcome in landmark security case
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Jimmy Lai will not appeal conviction, paving way for political neogtiations over release
The Guardian
3 Social·Mon, Feb 9
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I’m deeply troubled by this sentencing of Jimmy Lai and the continued incarceration of Pastor Jin Mingri and Dr. Gulshan Abbas – all of whom have already paid a heavy price on dubious charges. Their humanitarian release by China would be welcomed around the world.
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China’s sentencing of Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison is a grave injustice and a direct assault on freedom of the press and the rule of law. The world must speak with one voice: this outrageous political persecution must end and Jimmy Lai must be released immediately.
Nancy Pelosi on bluesky
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China’s sentencing of Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison is a grave injustice and a direct assault on freedom of the press and the rule of law. The world must speak with one voice: this outrageous political persecution must end and Jimmy Lai must be released immediately.
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