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Watch: Who is Jimmy Lai? Hong Kong media tycoon jailed for 20 years

Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison under the citys national security law. Once the founder of the outspoken Apple Daily newspaper, Lais conviction marks a defining moment for press freedom and political dissent in Hong Kong. Heres a look at his journey, rise, and the case that changed everything.

9 Feb 2026 4:37 pm