Jimmy Lai Faces 20 Years in Prison as UK Expands Visa Scheme

Hong Kong sentenced 78-year-old Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison for national security offenses after he spent five years in solitary confinement.Following the verdict, the United Kingdom expanded its visa program for residents while Yvette Cooper and Keir Starmer called for the release of the British citizen.Donald Trump expressed concern regarding the sentence and confirmed he discussed the release of Jimmy Lai with Xi Jinping before his upcoming visit to China.