Jimmy Lai’s Harsh Imprisonment Exposes Beijing’s Assault on Freedom and Challenges U.S. Leadership

In a chilling demonstration of Beijing’s relentless assault on free speech and national sovereignty, Hong Kong’s pro-democracy icon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to a staggering 20 years in prison under China’s imposed national security law. At 78 years old, Lai’s harsh punishment is not only tragic but emblematic of the Communist Party’s brazen disregard for human rights and the rule of law — values that have long defined America’s standing in the world. How Long Will America Allow Authoritarianism to Go Unchallenged? Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper known for exposing the truth about Beijing's oppressive grip,...