Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years for National Security Offenses

BBC: Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of national security-related crimes. Lai, who also holds a British passport, was found guilty under a colonial-era treason law.

Lai, one of the most high-profile figures prosecuted under Hong Kong’s national security law, has divided opinion, with some calling him a hero and others a traitor. His family has raised concerns over his deteriorating health in prison, though Hong Kong and Chinese authorities insist he is healthy and his rights are fully protected.

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