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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 5 | 5.20 | 0.51% | +20% | 7,500,700 | 45,551 | $370,000 | 2,247$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 36,390 | $2,700,000 | 1,447$ |
| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,022 | $1,700,000 | 717$ |
| Totals | 8 | 113,391,949 | 97,963 | $4,770,000 | 4,411$ |
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Hong Kong:
Jimmy Lai is involved in a legal case regarding his requests for the U.S. to maintain its special status for Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong:
Jimmy Lai is involved in a legal case regarding his operations of the Apple Daily newspaper under the national security law.
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Hong Kong:
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai and Apple Daily are involved in a conspiracy to collude with foreign forces case that has entered its 138th day of trial.
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Hong Kong:
Jimmy Lai expressed his desire to be free from dictatorship and identified himself as a Hong Konger.
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Canada:
Jimmy Lai is a Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy activist currently on trial for national security charges.
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Hong Kong:
Jimmy Lai is involved in a trial concerning conspiracy to collude with foreign forces.
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United Kingdom:
Those publicly critical of the government - from teachers to millionaire moguls like British citizen Jimmy Lai - faced trials and eventually, jail.
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United Kingdom:
Jimmy Lai is a jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media mogul whose lawyers have been targeted by the Chinese state.
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