Jimmy Lai

China’s 'outrageous' move to sentence Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to what is 'effectively a life sentence' was evidence of a disregard for human rights by Beijing.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-03-07

Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai would not appeal against the national security conviction for which he was jailed for 20 years last month.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-03-06

Jimmy Lai is a British citizen and a fierce critic of China who used his paper, Apple Daily, as a tool of protest.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2026-03-06

Jimmy Lai, a longtime pro-democracy activist and critic of Beijing, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-03-06

Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction and prison sentence were overturned by a Hong Kong court.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-02-26

Jimmy Lai is a prominent activist and media tycoon whose fraud convictions were recently overturned by a Hong Kong appellate court.

The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-02-26

Jimmy Lai is a media mogul and pro-democracy advocate who has been imprisoned since 2021.

Aftenposten·Norway· 2026-02-26

Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy figure, had his fraud conviction overturned.

Le Monde·France· 2026-02-26

Jimmy Lai is a prominent pro-democracy activist whose fraud conviction was recently overturned by a Hong Kong court.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-02-26

Jimmy Lai has won an appeal against a fraud conviction in 2022.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2026-02-26

Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old democracy advocate, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on national security charges.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-02-24

Jimmy Lai is a British citizen and media tycoon whose sentencing was notably absent from discussions during the visit.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-02-24

Jimmy Lai is a politician mentioned in the context of China's human rights abuses.

Fox News·United States· 2026-02-18

Jimmy Lai’s sentencing is ‘a death sentence,’ says British MP.

CNN·United States· 2026-02-18

Jimmy Lai is a democracy activist who has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-02-16

Jimmy Lai is noted for being recently sentenced to 20 years in prison under the Chinese regime.

Corriere della Sera·Italy· 2026-02-16

Concerns were raised from human rights activists, particularly after the conviction of pro-democracy Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai.

The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-02-16

Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison for conspiracy and sedition in Hong Kong.

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican Republic· 2026-02-15

The 20-year jail sentence handed down to former media owner Jimmy Lai prompted a statement from the EU’s External Action Service calling for his release.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-02-15

Jimmy Lai is condemned for defending the right to vote in Hong Kong.

Clarín·Argentina· 2026-02-14

Jimmy Lai is portrayed as the mastermind of Hong Kong’s unrest and is sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-02-14

Jimmy Lai received a 20-year prison sentence, highlighting China's failure to uphold its promises to Hong Kong.

Aftenposten·Norway· 2026-02-13

Jimmy Lai is a pro-democracy media mogul sentenced to 20 years imprisonment under Hong Kong’s National Security Law.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-02-13

Jimmy Lai is mentioned as a media magnate and pro-democracy activist from Hong Kong.

Público·Portugal· 2026-02-12

Jimmy Lai is mentioned in the context of Western politicians' complaints about his punishment.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-02-12

Jimmy Lai is a pro-democracy media mogul who was sentenced to twenty years in prison for national security offences in Hong Kong.

Stabroek News·Guyana· 2026-02-11

Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison for encouraging foreign sanctions against Hong Kong.

Diena·Latvia· 2026-02-11

Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in jail for his role in the 2019 Hong Kong democracy movement and colluding with foreign forces.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-02-11

78‑year‑old pro‑democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong’s highest‑profile national security case.

CNN·United States· 2026-02-10

78‑year‑old pro‑democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong’s highest‑profile national security case.

CNN·United States· 2026-02-10