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 |
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| Canada | 2 | 7.50 | 0.12% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 47,182 | $1,700,000 | 2,110$ |
| Totals | 2 | 38,005,238 | 47,182 | $1,700,000 | 2,110$ |
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Canada:
Jimmy Lai is a jailed Hong Kong publisher facing life imprisonment under the national security law.
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Canada:
Jimmy Lai being targeted for his journalistic work under Hong Kong’s national security law, Amnesty International finds.
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Hong Kong:
Jimmy Lai is the founder of Next Media and has faced legal challenges under the National Security Law.
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United Kingdom:
Jimmy Lai is a media mogul facing life in prison for charges related to his newspaper's publications.
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Canada:
Jimmy Lai is one of the longest-held prisoners under Hong Kong’s national security law and is being targeted for his journalistic work.
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Taiwan:
Hong Kong media tycoon and Next Digital founder Jimmy Lai’s detention for more than four years was the first case of a journalist being convicted of incitement due to news reporting since the handover.
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Bolivia:
Jimmy Lai is a media tycoon and pro-democracy activist currently facing trial in Hong Kong.
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Canada:
Jimmy Lai has been in solitary confinement in a maximum-security prison in Hong Kong for four and a half years.
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Taiwan:
Jimmy Lai is a Hong Kong media mogul who was arrested as part of the crackdown on pro-democracy movements.
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Montenegro:
Jimmy Lai is noted for supporting the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong and is currently serving a long prison sentence.
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