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)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 5.00 | 0.16% | +20% | 38,005,238 | 71,595 | $1,700,000 | 3,203$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 131,874 | $21,000,000 | 8,367$ |
| France | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 57,764 | $2,700,000 | 2,389$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 23,816,775 | 30,641 | $670,000 | 862$ |
| Totals | 5 | 458,098,175 | 291,874 | $26,070,000 | 14,821$ |
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Canada:
Jimmy Lai stands accused of 'conspiracy to collude with foreign forces' under Hong Kong’s national security law.
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Taiwan:
Jimmy Lai is a pro-democracy media tycoon on trial for national security charges in Hong Kong.
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France:
Jimmy Lai is facing life imprisonment for charges related to collusion with foreign forces and sedition under the national security law imposed by Beijing.
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Canada:
The case against Hong Kong newspaper publisher Jimmy Lai is 'detached from any legal, logical, and factual basis' and rife with 'Orwellian Doublespeak,' his lawyers said in their closing submission.
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United States:
Jimmy Lai is a pro-democracy firebrand and media mogul facing national security charges in Hong Kong.
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Taiwan:
Jimmy Lai is a pro-democracy advocate who has been imprisoned for more than 1,700 days on charges of colluding with foreign forces.
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Canada:
Jimmy Lai is a former Apple Daily publisher whose trial has featured heavily in international coverage.
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United Kingdom:
Jimmy Lai is a prominent Hong Kong democracy activist and newspaper founder facing charges under a national security law.
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Taiwan:
Jimmy Lai is a pro-democracy media tycoon on trial for foreign collusion and other charges under Hong Kong's national security law.
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Canada:
Jimmy Lai is on trial for national security charges in Hong Kong and has spent over 1,600 days in custody.
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