Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison by Beijing-backed court
Summary
Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by a court backed by Beijing. This is the longest sentence under China's national security law, which has been used to restrict opposition.Key Facts
- Jimmy Lai is a democracy advocate from Hong Kong.
- He is 78 years old.
- Lai received a 20-year prison sentence.
- The sentencing was done by a court supported by Beijing.
- This is the longest sentence under China's national security law.
- The national security law has been used to limit dissent, or opposition.
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