Trusted news agencies tracing tendencies of democratisation and autocratisation globally

Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in controversial Hong Kong trial

Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai was found guilty of publishing seditious publications and other offences in Hong Kong back in December. Now his sentence has been decided: the 78-year-old must serve 20 years in prison. The verdict has been met with widespread criticism.

February 09, 2026 at 14:04

bell.flora

Login for our subscription service

Welcome! Please log in here if you have signed a contract with one of the agencies involved in the DNA to access this product or if you would like to sign up for a free four-week trial