US lawmakers call on China to free Hong Kong Catholic, …
WEB2 hours ago · WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- A bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers gathered Sept. 18 to call for the immediate release from prison of prominent Hong Kong Catholic, philanthropist and media mogul Jimmy Lai, who is facing a trial on what they called bogus charges.
[2024-09-18] Chair Cardin Hosts "Honoring Jimmy Lai: A Stand for...
WEB2 days ago · The event, “Honoring Jimmy Lai: A Stand for Democracy and Free Speech in Hong Kong,” highlighted the cases of Lai, the Hong Kong 47, and other activists as symbols of the People’s Republic of China’s and Hong Kong’s crackdown on free speech and democracy.
#FreeJimmyLai: RSF launches petition in support of Hong Kong’s …
WEBOct 24, 2022 · Lai, aged 74, who has been detained since December 2020, faces a life sentence for “collusion with foreign forces” under the National Security Law, adopted by the Chinese regime to suppress dissent in Hong Kong.
US lawmaker Nancy Pelosi calls HK media tycoon Jimmy Lai 'hero'
WEB1 day ago · US lawmakers on Wednesday vowed to keep up pressure to free Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, whose son warned that time was running out.
[2024-09-11] Event Advisory – Honoring Jimmy Lai: A Stand for...
WEBSep 11, 2024 · “Honoring Jimmy Lai: A Stand for Democracy and Press Freedom in Hong Kong,” an event to celebrate Jimmy Lai’s commitment to democracy, demand his release and the release of other political prisoners in Hong Kong, and elevate the global call for press freedom, free speech, and human rights
Jimmy Lai: Landmark national security trial opens in Hong Kong
WEBDec 18, 2023 · A landmark national security trial has opened in Hong Kong for prominent activist publisher Jimmy Lai. He faces a possible life sentence if convicted under a law imposed by Beijing to crush dissidents.
Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai faces his ... - CNN
WEBDec 18, 2023 · Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, known for his support of the city’s pro-democracy movement and criticism of China’s leaders, turned 76 behind bars in a maximum security prison earlier this...
Hong Kong: Free Pro-Democracy Publisher Jimmy Lai
WEBDec 15, 2023 · The Hong Kong authorities should drop the baseless charges against Jimmy Lai, founder of the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, and release him from prison.
What to know about Hong Kong' activist publisher Jimmy Lai's …
WEBDec 16, 2023 · The trial of Hong Kong’s most famous activist publisher who was arrested under China’s crackdown on dissidents will start on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 after being delayed for over a year.
Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai's trial highlights rule of law concerns - BBC
WEBDec 18, 2023 · After three-and-half years in jail, Jimmy Lai was finally ushered into a Hong Kong courtroom to stand trial for treason. He was brought in through the back door, so only those inside the...