Beijing, Feb 9, 2026 (AFP) - China calls Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai sentencing 'legitimate'

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2026-02-09

China said on Monday that the 20-year sentence handed to Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai following his national security trial was "legitimate" and "reasonable". "Hong Kong is a society governed by the rule of law," foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a news conference, adding that the lengthy sentence "is reasonable, legitimate, and legal; there is no room for argument". pfc-dhw/mtp ...

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