#JimmyLai is the highest-profile political prisoner in the world. He suffers in a Hong Kong prison for standing up for his beliefs.
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"Dad had a very clear choice. He could either leave—he’s a British citizen, so he could go to the UK to retire, or campaign from abroad—or stay and defend his people. We honor the decision he made, and I’m incredibly proud he made that decision.”
—Sebastien Lai, son of Jimmy
Remembering the forced closure of Apple Daily, three years later, and Jimmy Lai and six others in jail. We fight on. #FreeJimmyLai#JournalismIsNotACrime
Jimmy Lai knows exactly why he's being persecuted.
The rest of the world knows why he's being persecuted.
Today, he explained it to a judge in his sham trial under the CCP-backed National Security Law.
Jimmy Lai has spent the last four years in solitary confinement as a
“My father’s story is that of a man who has given everything he has for freedom.
Arriving at the age of 12 in Hong Kong, one of the freest places in Asia, and falling in love with these freedoms. Becoming successful in business, and sacrificing everything he has for these
“If I just go on making money, it doesn’t mean anything to me. But if I go into the media business, then I deliver information which is choice—and choice is freedom.” - Jimmy Lai
Learn more about Jimmy Lai’s fight for freedom in THE HONG KONGER, a full-length documentary
“Though his body does seem to be breaking, his spirit and his mind is still strong. He’s still fighting. He’s unbroken. I know he knows he’s doing the right thing and he has done the right thing. I’m incredibly proud of him.” -Sebastien Lai, son of #JimmyLai for @CBCNews
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Now is a good time to get caught up on the #JimmyLaiTrial.
• Lai testified for 52 days, responding to questions about hundreds of messages sent and received over years.
• Lai reiterated that his intent has always been to peacefully advocate for democracy and freedom.
• Lai
Sebastien Lai shares the heartbreaking reality that his father, #JimmyLai, is suffering from deteriorating health and is denied Holy Communion while in solitary confinement.
All freedom-loving nations must unite in support of political prisoners like Lai, championing justice and
Sebastien Lai condemns the Hong Kong government's disregard for law in his father's arrest. Stand with us to defend democracy and demand the release of #JimmyLai. #FreeJimmyLai
It's #1000Days since #JimmyLai was taken from his home & family in handcuffs, & locked in a #HongKong prison cell.
He has spent his life fearlessly standing up for freedom & democracy.
Today more than ever, we are proud to stand with him & his son, Sebastien.
#FreeJimmyLai
🗞️BREAKING 🗞️
Jimmy Lai: Mounting concerns at further prolonged delay in trial
Statement from Sebastien Lai and the international legal team here: doughtystreet.co.uk/news/jimmy-lai…
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As millions observe this Good Friday, 78-year-old Jimmy Lai, a devout Catholic, remains imprisoned in Hong Kong for standing up for truth and democracy.
Lai has been denied access to Communion in prison—cut off not only from the outside world but from the sacrament that sustains