Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai is set to be sentenced following his conviction last December under the city's national security laws. Lai, who holds British citizenship, was found guilty of plotting to work with foreign powers and distributing materials meant to incite rebellion against the state.

The legal proceedings against him have drawn sharp criticism from the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. While many activists have been caught up in Hong Kong's legal crackdown, Lai's high profile as a wealthy businessman and publisher has turned his case into a focal point for international concern.