- Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a strong condemnation of China in response to the sentencing of Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai.
- Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old activist, has been sentenced to a 20-year prison term under Hong Kong’s national security law.
- Rubio described the sentence as “unjust” and “heartbreaking,” highlighting concerns over China’s approach to human rights and democracy.
- Lai’s imprisonment is part of a broader crackdown on pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong since the implementation of the national security law.
- The international community, including various human rights organizations, has criticized the law for undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy and silencing dissent.
- This case underscores ongoing tensions between China and the West over issues of human rights and democratic freedoms in Hong Kong.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rubio-blasts-china-over-unjust-tragic-20-year-sentence-hong-kong-democracy-activist-jimmy-lai)
