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 (78 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2 | 6.00 | 0.25% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 60,449 | $670,000 | 1,701$ |
| Canada | 2 | 5.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 70,707 | $1,700,000 | 3,163$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,294 | $2,700,000 | 1,324$ |
| Totals | 5 | 129,708,024 | 164,450 | $5,070,000 | 6,188$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Jimmy Lai is a long-standing critic of China and a booster of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, currently facing trial under national security charges.
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Canada:
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, a prominent China critic, faces potentially being jailed for life in a national security trial.
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Taiwan:
Jimmy Lai is a jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul whose health has deteriorated while in solitary confinement.
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United Kingdom:
Jimmy Lai is a jailed pro-democracy media mogul whose health has deteriorated significantly while in solitary confinement.
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Taiwan:
Jimmy Lai is the founder of Next Digital and has been imprisoned in solitary confinement since 2020 on charges under Hong Kong’s National Security Law.
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Canada:
Jimmy Lai is a jailed Hong Kong publisher whose case was discussed at the G7 foreign ministers’ summit.
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Canada:
Jimmy Lai is facing life imprisonment under the Beijing-imposed national security law.
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Canada:
Jimmy Lai has been in solitary confinement in Hong Kong for almost five years.
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Hong Kong:
Jimmy Lai is described as a key planner and participant in the anti-China unrest in Hong Kong.
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Canada:
A national security trial involving Apple Daily publisher Jimmy Lai wrapped up arguments in August, with a verdict expected in coming months.
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