Hong Kong national security law1 day agoTwenty years is 'a death sentence', son of British media tycoon jailed by China saysA Hong Kong court sentences the 78-year-old British citizen Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of national security offences last December.1 day ago1 day agoHong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai gets 20 years' jailLai's supporters say this amounts to a death sentence, but authorities say it demonstrates the rule of law.1 day ago2 days agoWho is Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong's pro-democracy tycoon?The 78-year-old, who has been jailed for 20 years, was a prominent advocate for democracy in the former British territory.2 days ago2 days agoThis billionaire tested China's limits. It cost him his freedomJimmy Lai, who has been jailed for 20 years, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him "everything".2 days ago22 Jan 2026National security trial for HK's Tiananmen activists beginsProsecutors claim the group's call to end China's one-party rule is subversive to the constitution.22 Jan 202615 Dec 2025Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted in high-profile national security trialThe 78-year-old UK citizen was convicted of lobbying foreign governments to impose sanctions on HK and China.15 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Exiled Hong Kong activist target of sexually explicit harassment campaignThe campaign saw letters containing fake images of Carmen Lau sent to her neighbours.11 Dec 20255 Dec 2025Arrest over fire petition stirs public debate in Hong KongMiles Kwan was detained after he launched a petition demanding answers from Hong Kong authorities.5 Dec 202519 Aug 2025Hong Kong summons UK, Australia envoys after activists granted asylumEx-lawmaker Ted Hui and pro-independence activist Tony Chung have received asylum in Australia and UK, respectively.19 Aug 2025...
