Hong Kong leader supports Jimmy Lai’s sentence and new security law.

The leader of Hong Kong celebrated the 20-year jail sentence of British pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai, accusing him of poisoning the city. Lai was found guilty of conspiracy and sedition charges, which he denied, calling himself a political prisoner persecuted by Beijing. Western nations criticized the sentencing, with concerns raised about Lai’s health and China’s crackdown on free speech. China defended the punishment and outlined plans to strengthen the national security law in Hong Kong, sparking further international condemnation.

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