Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Hong Kong National Security Case
February 9 – March 6, 2026

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.
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