Pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong for national security offences, including conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and publishing seditious materials. Lai, a media tycoon and British citizen, denies the charges and faces persecution from Beijing. World leaders like US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have criticized Lai’s sentence, with discussions ongoing for his release. Lai’s imprisonment is seen as a severe blow to press freedom and a demonstration of China’s determination to silence dissent.
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