Jimmy Lai: From Chocolate to Prison, Fighting for Freedom
Update: 2025-12-20
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Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy activist, was convicted on charges of colluding with foreign forces, stemming from his newspapers coverage of the 2019 protests. Lai, who fled Maos China as a teenager and built a fashion empire before launching Apple Daily, has been behind bars since 2020, denying the accusations and advocating for freedoms like rule of law and free speech. His outspoken stance against Beijings Communist Party led to the closure of Apple Daily in 2021. In prison, Lai has transformed, becoming deeply Catholic and praying six hours a day in solitary confinement. Critics argue that the verdict silences dissent in a city where freedoms once thrived now feel out of reach.
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