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Jimmy Lai Convicted of National Security and Sedition Offences in Hong Kong
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Jimmy Lai, a prominent Hong Kong media tycoon, has been convicted of offences under Hong Kong's national security and sedition laws. The verdict, delivered on 15 December 2025, is considered one of the most closely watched rulings since the 1997 handover of Hong Kong to China. Lai faces potentially life imprisonment as a result of this conviction. Critics have described the ruling as an attack on press freedom, highlighting concerns over the implications for media independence in Hong Kong. The coverage of this case includes commentary and reports from Reuters and The Guardian video.
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