Faith
Christian Advocate Jimmy Lai Sentenced in Hong Kong
Faith Facts
- Jimmy Lai, 78, a Catholic advocate for religious liberty, received a 20-year prison sentence in Hong Kong.
- He was convicted under Beijing’s national security law for alleged conspiracy and publication of seditious articles.
- Lai has spent over five years mostly in solitary confinement and pleaded not guilty throughout a lengthy 156-day trial.
Jimmy Lai, a steadfast defender of press and religious freedom, has long faced hostility for his bold stand against oppression.
The Christian faith that motivates Lai inspires many to pray for justice and uphold biblical truth in times of trial.
International critics have condemned the ruling, recognizing Lai’s imprisonment as a blow to liberty and freedom of expression.
As faithful citizens, believers are reminded to stand firm for righteousness and pray for all suffering under persecution.