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Lai has been held in solitary confinement for more than 1,800 days.

New York Times - WorldEN 7 min read 100% complete by Alexandra StevensonFebruary 9, 2026 at 02:56 AM
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Jimmy Lai, a former refugee and millionaire businessman, became a pro-democracy advocate and media owner in Hong Kong. He founded Next Magazine and Apple Daily, publications critical of China's Communist Party. Following pro-democracy protests, Lai was arrested and charged under national security laws. In December, he was convicted of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and conspiracy to publish seditious material. Lai's sentencing is scheduled for Monday, where he could face life in prison. He has been held in solitary confinement for more than 1,800 days. His activism stemmed from a belief in Hong Kong's freedoms and opposition to China's authoritarian rule.

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Hong Kong

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