Catholic Activist Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in Hong Kong National Security Trial

February 9, 2026 World News

A vehicle believed to be transporting convicted pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrives at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ court in Hong Kong on January 12, 2026.

Though known for his decades of pro-democracy activism, Lai is also an outspoken Catholic whose faith has continued to sustain him during his imprisonment.

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