Jimmy Lai
Jimmy Lai is a prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media mogul known for his outspoken criticism of the Chinese government. He is the founder of Next Digital, a media company that publishes the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily. Lai has been a vocal advocate for democratic reforms in Hong Kong, which has led to his arrest and imprisonment under China's national security law. His legal battles and the international attention surrounding his case have highlighted the ongoing struggle for freedom of speech and human rights in Hong Kong.
Born on Dec 11, 1947 (77 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 | 4.67 | 0.10% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 65,781 | $2,700,000 | 2,616$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,556 | $210,000 | 111$ |
| Canada | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 21,044 | $1,700,000 | 941$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 6,952 | $370,000 | 343$ |
| Totals | 6 | 118,214,182 | 96,333 | $4,980,000 | 4,011$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Jimmy Lai is a pro-democracy activist whose release from a Hong Kong prison is a government priority.
6
Hong Kong:
Jimmy Lai is the founder of Next Media, whose case was mentioned by Wei Qianting.
5
Canada:
Jimmy Lai is a jailed Hong Kong publisher currently on trial under a Beijing-imposed national-security law.
9
United Kingdom:
Jimmy Lai is the founder of Apple Daily and is currently on trial for alleged offences under the national security law.
5
United Kingdom:
Jimmy Lai is a pro-democracy campaigner who has been held in solitary confinement for 1,602 days in a Hong Kong jail.
3
New Zealand:
Jimmy Lai is mentioned as one of the individuals arrested under Hong Kong's National Security law.
5
United States:
Jimmy Lai is in the midst of a national security trial that could send him to prison for life.
5
United States:
Jimmy Lai is in the midst of a national security trial that could send him to prison for life.
5
United States:
Jimmy Lai is an outspoken democracy supporter whose trial is ongoing after being detained on charges of colluding with foreign forces.
5
France:
Jimmy Lai is a well-known media mogul who has been imprisoned since December 2020 for alleged collusion with foreign forces.
5