Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison Under National Security Law

Hong Kong’spro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Laihas been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The billionaire, a vociferous China critic, was convicted under the city’s controversial national security law. Lai was arrested in August 2020 and was convicted last year. The judges in his case have claimed Lai is the driving force behind “persistent” foreign collusion conspiracies. Lai has been granted minor reprieves on his sentence due to health issues, according to media reports. His case is far bigger than just one man being put on trial.Lai's supporters argue that it's a crackdown on dissent and journalismby China. In fact, Australia, Britain, the European Union, Japan and Taiwan expressed concerns about the impact of the sentencing. Lai's conviction is among the most prominent under the lawand is widely viewed as a test case for media freedom. But who is Lai? These graphics decode the tycoon, the case and the conviction: CII has proposed an air taxi system connecting Gurugram, Connaught Place, and Jewar International Airport to reduce NCR traffic congestion. The report suggests using building rooftops as landing spots for electric air taxis, but regulatory changes are needed for commercial operations. Funding for air taxi infrastructure could come from dedicated financial instruments, sector-specific funds, and venture leasing models. Get the latest stories delivered straight to your inbox.