Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old British national, has been handed a 20-year prison term by a Hong Kong court following his conviction on national security charges in...
Critics of the decision argue that it is equivalent to a death sentence, whereas officials maintain that it upholds the principle of the rule of law.
A Hong Kong High Court judge handed down a 20-year prison sentence to a prominent media figure known for advocating democracy.
A 78-year-old individual, having spent 20 years in jail, had been a key figure in promoting democratic values in the territory previously under British rule.
Jimmy Lai, currently serving a 20-year prison sentence, has consistently expressed a sense of debt to Hong Kong, stating that the city has provided him with...