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 city’s national security law. Once the founder of the outspoken Apple Daily newspaper, Lai’s conviction marks a defining moment for press freedom and political dissent in Hong Kong. Here’s a look at his journey, rise, and the case that changed everything.
