Jimmy Lai: will Hong Kong media tycoon die in jail? – The Latest

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Presented by Lucy Houghwith Amy Hawkins; produced by Bryony Moore and Nicola Alexandrou; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin; lead producer Zoe HitchFebruary 9, 2026 at 06:27 PM

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Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, 78, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for national security offenses. The sentence follows his December conviction on charges of sedition and conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, to which he pleaded not guilty. Lai's family has expressed distress over the "heartbreakingly cruel" sentence, citing his declining health. The case highlights ongoing concerns about freedom of speech and political dissent in Hong Kong. Amy Hawkins, the Guardian's senior China correspondent, discusses the case in a YouTube video.

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