Published: Feb 26, 2026, 21:44 IST | Updated: Feb 26, 2026, 21:44 IST
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has had his 2022 fraud conviction overturned by the courts, marking a major legal victory for one of the city’s most prominent critics of Beijing. Lai’s case has drawn international attention and raised questions about Hong Kong’s judicial independence, media freedom, and the treatment of pro-democracy figures under the current administration.