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China Summons Western Officials Over Jimmy Lai Sentencing

2/17/2026

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China's foreign ministry office in Hong Kong summoned officials from the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, and the European Union in response to their negative comments regarding Jimmy Lai's sentencing.
The ministry expressed "strong dissatisfaction" and urged these governments to respect China's sovereignty and stop interfering in internal affairs.
Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison for collusion with foreign forces under Hong Kong's national security law.

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China's foreign ministry office in Hong Kong summoned officials from the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, and the European Union in response to their negative comments regarding Jimmy Lai's sentencing.
The ministry expressed "strong dissatisfaction" and urged these governments to respect China's sovereignty and stop interfering in internal affairs.
Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison for collusion with foreign forces under Hong Kong's national security law.