Wednesday, February 11, 2026

China lashes out at UK expansion of visa scheme following Jimmy Lai conviction

INTRO: China has lashed out at the United Kingdom's decision to expand a visa program for Hong Kong residents, calling it "despicable."

Britain made the announcement following the sentencing of pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison under a national security law. Laura Westbrook reports.

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