How will Jimmy Lais conviction affect China-UK ties, Starmers planned visit?
The conviction of former media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying in a high-profile Hong Kong trial has drawn sharp reactions in London, casting uncertainty over thawing Sino-British ties before Keir Starmer visits China. Although the outcome of Lai’s 156-day national security trial was widely expected, observers say it poses a significant test for the Labour government’s…
Lai has spent five years in custody, denied all charges and faces the possibility of life in prison, with sentencing expected next year.
As Britain’s prime minister, Starmer has framed his approach to China as “hard-headed engagement” while seeking deeper economic ties with Beijing.
