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Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai's 'time is running out,' son says
As pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai spoke in his defense at a Hong Kong court Tuesday, his son Sebastien Lai was in Geneva calling for the United States and other world leaders to help secure this father's release.
Jimmy Lai's son urges US, UK help to get father out of Hong Kong jail
Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is physically breaking down in a Hong Kong prison and "time is running out" for him if the U.S. and Britain do not push for his release, his son said.
Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong judges query prosecution’s claims on protest violence
Former Apple Daily founder admits he felt police were ‘evil’ at time of writing 2020 op-ed, but says he ‘indirectly’ condemned violence.
Urgent Calls for Jimmy Lai's Release as Health Worsens in Hong Kong Prison
Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai's health is deteriorating in a Hong Kong prison, prompting international pleas for his release. Lai was jailed under the controversial national security law, and his son has urged the U.
Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai argues he is a 'political prisoner' in court
HONG KONG -- The marathon national security trial of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying has sparked a heated exchange over whether he is a "political prisoner" and an unusual defense of the court by a presiding judge.
Jimmy Lai denies inciting violence among ‘valiant’ Hong Kong protesters in 2019
Former media boss says Apple Daily op-ed that called for leadership team was simply to help radical protesters set basic principles.
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Jimmy Lai denies condoning violence despite urging solidarity between protesters, as nat. sec trial continues
During his national security trial, HK media tycoon Jimmy Lai has denied condoning violent protests despite urging solidarity ...
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RSF nominates Jimmy Lai for UNESCO Guillermo Cano Prize
As a tribute to his extraordinary work in defending press freedom in Hong Kong, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has nominated ...
Jimmy Lai denies making unfounded claims of Beijing meddling in Hong Kong affairs
Prosecutors accuse Lai of inciting public hatred towards central and city authorities with ‘exaggerated’, ‘totally unfounded’ claims in two articles.
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Hong Kong ex-lawmaker Albert Ho may plead guilty in subversion case against Tiananmen vigil group
Former HK lawmaker Albert Ho may plead guilty in the subversion case against the now-disbanded group behind the city’s ...
Why case of jailed Briton Jimmy Lai is major sticking point for Keir Starmer's relations with China
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been in jail in Hong Kong since 2021 and is in the middle of testifying in his national security ...
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies op-ed piece pushed for sanctions on then-city leader
Prosecutors grill Lai over piece about Carrie Lam and sanctions published weeks after national security law took effect in ...