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Hong Kong opposition figure Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in prison for violating a national security

HKSAR v Lai Chee Ying & Others — Hong Kong opposition figure Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in prison for violating a national security law following a two-year trial. Eight others, including six former Apple

Published February 9, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: HKSAR v Lai Chee Ying & Others.

Hong Kong opposition figure Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in prison for violating a national security law following a two-year trial. Eight others, including six former Apple Daily executives and two pro-democracy activists, are also sentenced to more than 10 years in prison. [https://hongkongfp.com/2026/02/09/breaking-jimmy-lai-jailed-for-20-years-in-hong-kong-after-nat-security-conviction/ (HKFP)] [https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/after-years-long-legal-battle-hong-kong-media-tycoon-jimmy-lai-arrives-day-2026-02-08/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-02-09).