Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Hong Kong court on national security and sedition charges, a landmark moment in the former British colony's return to Chinese rule. Activists and rights groups have widely condemned the charges and the verdict.
On Monday, the West Kowloon District Court in Hong Kong sentenced Lai to life in prison after his conviction on national security and sedition charges. The tycoon, known for his pro-democracy stance, is the founder of the now-defunct media outlet Apple Daily. Lai's next court date is on 12 January, and he has an opportunity to file an appeal.
