WATCH TV LIVE

Skip to main content
NEWSMAX TV HEALTH MONEY WORLD
Tags: marco rubio | jimmy lai | hong kong | china | crime | sentencing

Rubio on Sentencing of Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai: 'Unjust'

Monday, 09 February 2026 10:47 AM EST

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai's sentencing was an "unjust and tragic conclusion" to the case and urged authorities to grant him "humanitarian parole."

Lai was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in jail, ending the city's biggest national security case which drew global concern about Beijing's clampdown on freedoms in the former British colony.

© 2026 Thomson/Reuters. All rights reserved.


Click Here to comment on this article
Share
GlobalTalk
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai's sentencing was an "unjust and tragic conclusion" to the case and urged authorities to grant him "humanitarian parole."
marco rubio, jimmy lai, hong kong, china, crime, sentencing
64
2026-47-09
Monday, 09 February 2026 10:47 AM
Newsmax Media, Inc.

Sign up for Newsmax’s Daily Newsletter

Receive breaking news and original analysis - sent right to your inbox.

(Optional for Local News)
Privacy: We never share your email address.
Join the Newsmax Community
Read and Post Comments
Please review Community Guidelines before posting a comment.
 
TOP

Interest-Based Advertising | Do not sell or share my personal information

Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. American. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc.

NEWSMAX.COM
America's News Page
© Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Download the Newsmax App
Apple
Android
Amazon
Samsung
Vizio
Roku
Sony
LG
Scan QR code to get the NewsmaxTV App
NEWSMAX.COM
America's News Page
© Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved