Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Hong Kong Security Case

Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison on February 9, 2026, after a Hong Kong court convicted the 78-year-old of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces.The verdict sparked global condemnation from leaders including Donald Trump and Keir Starmer, while the EU and Human Rights Watch described the trial as a blow to press freedom.Family members Claire Lai and Sebastien Lai expressed grave concern for the health of the Apple Daily founder, who remains in solitary confinement with deteriorating medical conditions.