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Jimmy Lai Convicted of National Security Offences in Hong Kong
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Jimmy Lai, a prominent pro-democracy media tycoon in Hong Kong, has been found guilty of national security offences and sedition. The verdict, delivered on 15 December 2025, carries a potential life prison sentence for Lai. This ruling is considered one of the most closely watched legal decisions since Hong Kong's handover to China in 1997. Lai's conviction has been condemned by his supporters as an assault on press freedom. His rise and subsequent fall are closely tied to Hong Kong's political developments. This report draws on Reuters reporting via The Guardian.
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