Hong Kong in February 2026: the most important developments in politics
In Hong Kong in February 2026, a court sentenced media tycoon and China critic Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison under the territory's national security law. The US Secretary of State called the sentence "unjust and tragic". Hong Kong authorities said Lai must bear the consequences for defying the law, and described the case as part of safeguarding national security under the "One Country, Two Systems" principle.
The United Nations called for Lai's release. The United Kingdom expanded its Hong Kong visa scheme after the sentence.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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