Jimmy Lai 20 year prison sentence raises new tensions between China and the West

<p>Jimmy Lai’s 20-year sentence risks becoming a new diplomatic flashpoint, sharpening tensions between China and Western governments ahead of key US–China talks.</p><p>Summary:</p><ul><li><p>Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong</p></li><li><p>Case risks becoming a flashpoint in US–China relations ahead of expected Trump–Xi talks</p></li><li><p>Donald Trump has publicly pressed Xi Jinping to consider Lai’s release</p></li><li><p>The US, UK and EU have condemned the ruling, sharpening China–West tensions</p></li><li><p>Rights, rule-of-law and Hong Kong autonomy issues return to centre stage</p></li></ul><p>The sentencing of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison is set to deepen diplomatic frictions between China and Western governments, adding a politically sensitive human-rights dimension to already strained US–China relations.</p><p>Lai, a 78-year-old outspoken critic of the Chinese Communist Party and founder of the now-shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was handed the lengthy sentence by a Hong Kong court. The ruling will be widely seen by Western officials as further evidence of Beijing’s tightening grip over Hong Kong under the national security framework imposed in recent years.</p><p>In the United States, the case threatens to complicate the diplomatic agenda ahead of a potential meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, expected to take place in China in April. Trump has said he raised Lai’s case directly with Xi last year and has pledged to do “everything possible” to secure his release, citing Lai’s age and poor health.</p><p>“I spoke to President Xi about it, and I asked to consider his release,” Trump said after Lai’s conviction in December, adding that the issue would remain on his agenda. While Trump did not specify when the request was made, his comments signal that the case could resurface during upcoming bilateral talks, alongside trade, technology restrictions and geopolitical flashpoints in the Asia-Pacific.</p><p>The issue also risks escalating tensions between China and the United Kingdom. Lai holds British citizenship, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed he raised the case during a recent visit to Beijing. Lai’s family has since urged the UK government to step up diplomatic efforts, arguing that London has both a moral and legal responsibility to act.</p><p>European leaders have echoed those concerns. The European Union has criticised the sentence and renewed calls for Lai’s release, framing the case as emblematic of the erosion of judicial independence and civil liberties in Hong Kong, a stance that Beijing has repeatedly rejected as foreign interference.</p><p>Chinese authorities have so far refused to engage publicly on the matter. Xi has not commented on Lai’s sentencing, while other Chinese officials have dismissed Western criticism, insisting the case is a domestic legal issue and warning against external pressure.</p><p>For markets and policymakers, the risk is that Lai’s case becomes another entrenched point of friction, reinforcing a broader deterioration in China’s relations with advanced economies. If elevated into high-level diplomacy, it could harden negotiating positions on trade, investment and technology, further complicating an already fragile geopolitical backdrop.</p> This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

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China’s RWA tokenisation rules lift related stocks as compliance race begins

<p>China’s RWA tokenisation framework is sparking a compliance-driven rush into select names, while keeping onshore token activity banned and offshore issuance tightly vetted.</p><ul><li><p>China’s new stance on real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation lifted related stocks in China and Hong Kong on Monday </p></li><li><p>Onshore RWA token business remains not allowed, but regulators will vet offshore issuance backed by onshore Chinese assets </p></li><li><p>The guidelines shift the sector from a grey area toward a regulated, filing-based pathway for compliant offshore structures </p></li><li><p>Broker commentary frames the move as a “race for compliance,” creating opportunities for banks and tech providers with cross-border and blockchain capability </p></li><li><p>Markets read the policy as a controlled opening for regulated tokenised ABS/RWA activity, while keeping a tight lid on broader crypto activity</p></li></ul><p>China’s push to formalise oversight of real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation is rippling through markets, with investors bidding up RWA-linked names in China and Hong Kong on Monday on expectations that compliant issuers and infrastructure providers could gain from a newly defined rulebook. </p><p>The key nuance is that Beijing is not opening the door to onshore tokenisation in the way some headline readers might assume. Under the framework flagged on Friday, tokenisation business that converts traditional assets such as securities or real estate into digital tokens is not permitted on the mainland, but authorities will screen and vet offshore issuance of tokens backed by Chinese onshore assets. </p><p>Reuters reporting indicates the new approach is tied to tighter oversight of overseas issuance of tokenised, asset-backed securities (ABS) linked to domestic assets, including requirements for domestic entities controlling the underlying assets to file with regulators and provide documentation on the offshore offering materials and token structures. Separate coverage also framed the move as part of a broader tightening posture toward “virtual currency” activity, while still carving out a regulated lane for approved, risk-managed offshore RWA structures. </p><p>Broker commentary captured the market’s core takeaway: where the sector previously operated in a grey zone, the guidance is seen as a milestone that converts “unregulated growth” into a compliance-driven competition. That, in turn, could generate new fee pools and mandates for investment banks with blockchain capability and cross-border securitisation experience, and create opportunities for technology firms offering compliant data management, reporting and operational tooling for tokenised finance. </p><p>The implications are double-edged. On one side, clearer rules can legitimise select activity, likely boosting Hong Kong’s role as a gateway for regulated tokenised products tied to onshore assets. On the other, the compliance filter is designed to weed out non-conforming projects, potentially pressuring speculative “concept” names while rewarding credible platforms, custodians and structured-finance specialists. </p><p>For markets, the early stock pop reflects a familiar pattern: a regulatory framework often reads as permission with conditions — bullish for leaders who can comply, less so for the rest. </p> This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

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