Business · 9 February 2026
British tycoon Jimmy Lai jailed 20 years as son claims death sentence
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A Hong Kong court sentences 78-year-old British tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison for national security offenses. Lai’s son Sebastien brands the ruling a "death sentence" given his father's age. The verdict marks the harshest penalty under the city's security law, sparking outrage from UK and US officials. Six co-defendants received sentences between 6 and 10 years, while Beijing maintains the decision is "reasonable and legal."
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