The Chinese government on Tuesday released a white paper outlining its national‑security framework for Hong Kong, less than a day after a court sentenced Beijing-critic and media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison under the city’s National Security Law. Lai, 78, a British citizen and founder of the now‑defunct Apple Daily newspaper, received the longest sentence to date under the 2020 National Security Law. His conviction has drawn criticism from the United States, United Kingdom, and other