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international-relations21 days ago

UK PM Urges Trump to Press Xi on Jimmy Lai's Release

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham requested that President Donald Trump raise the case of imprisoned Hong Kong dissident Jimmy Lai during his upcoming summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The British delegation suggested that Lai could reside in the United Kingdom if released. Although Trump previously agreed with the call for Lai's freedom, Beijing has not indicated willingness to comply. This diplomatic push follows a 20-year sedition sentence handed to Lai this year and highlights ongoing tensions regarding political prisoners in Hong Kong.

via Politico|
#andy-burnham#donald-trump#hong-kong
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai wins fraud appeal but remains jailed
world7 months ago

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai wins fraud appeal but remains jailed

Hong Kong's Court of Appeal overturned Jimmy Lai's 2022 fraud convictions related to Apple Daily's office lease, but Lai remains imprisoned after a separate national security case that carries a 20-year sentence for colluding with foreign forces; rights groups and family say the ruling does little to restore the rule of law and Lai's health remains a concern as he has been detained since 2020.

via BBC|
#apple-daily#fraud-conviction#hong-kong
Lai fraud convictions overturned, but Hong Kong activist remains jailed
world7 months ago

Lai fraud convictions overturned, but Hong Kong activist remains jailed

Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal overturned the fraud convictions against former Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai, saying prosecutors failed to prove concealment or false representations in the lease case. Lai, 78, continues to serve a long prison term from a separate national-security conviction, and the court’s decision could shorten his total time if sentences run concurrently as allowed. The government may appeal. The ruling highlights ongoing tensions between Hong Kong’s security crackdown and press freedom concerns.

via AP News|
#apple-daily#fraud#hong-kong
Hong Kong court voids Jimmy Lai’s fraud verdicts, but activist remains jailed on security charges
world7 months ago

Hong Kong court voids Jimmy Lai’s fraud verdicts, but activist remains jailed on security charges

An appellate court in Hong Kong voided Jimmy Lai’s fraud convictions related to a lease arrangement, ruling prosecutors failed to prove false representations beyond reasonable doubt; Lai remains jailed because of a separate 20-year sentence in a national-security law case, marking a rare win in his legal battles amid ongoing concerns about press freedom in Hong Kong.

via The Guardian|
#fraud-conviction#hong-kong#jimmy-lai
Markets Rise, Speech Represses: Hong Kong’s Delicate Balance
business7 months ago

Markets Rise, Speech Represses: Hong Kong’s Delicate Balance

Hong Kong’s stock market remains buoyant even as Beijing tightens control on speech, highlighting a paradox about Friedman’s view that free markets rely on free expression. The 20-year sentence for Jimmy Lai and the National Security Law have chilled reporting and led to self-censorship and restricted access to sensitive topics, while markets benefit in the short term from capital flows; the piece argues that Hong Kong’s long-term prospects depend on whether political freedoms can keep pace with market freedoms, making it a real-world test of Friedman’s thesis.

via Semafor|
#apple-daily#business#hang-seng-index
Jimmy Lai jailed 20 years under Hong Kong security law, drawing global concern
world8 months ago

Jimmy Lai jailed 20 years under Hong Kong security law, drawing global concern

Jimmy Lai, 78, was sentenced to 20 years in prison under Hong Kong's national security law for conspiring with others to collude with foreign forces and publish seditious articles, the harshest penalty to date. Co-defendants — six former Apple Daily staffers and two activists — received six to ten years. Lai's family warned the ruling could make him a martyr behind bars, as critics say the sentence signals a chilling effect on press freedom in Hong Kong and has triggered international condemnation.

via cbsnews.com|
#apple-daily#hong-kong#jimmy-lai
Global Outcry Over Hong Kong's 20-Year Sentence for Jimmy Lai
world8 months ago

Global Outcry Over Hong Kong's 20-Year Sentence for Jimmy Lai

The UK, the UN and the EU, along with rights groups, condemned Hong Kong's 20-year national-security jail sentence for Jimmy Lai, the British publisher of Apple Daily, calling it politically motivated and a threat to media freedom; Lai was convicted on counts including conspiracy to produce seditious material and conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under the national security law; supporters say the punishment is excessively harsh while authorities insist the rule of law was upheld; the case has sparked international calls for Lai's release.

via The Guardian|
#apple-daily#hong-kong#international-reaction
Jimmy Lai hit with 20-year NSL sentence in Hong Kong crackdown on press
world8 months ago

Jimmy Lai hit with 20-year NSL sentence in Hong Kong crackdown on press

Hong Kong’s court handed Jimmy Lai a 20-year prison term under the National Security Law for two counts of conspiring to collude with foreign forces and one count of publishing seditious material, the harshest NSL sentence to date. The court rejected medical grounds for reducing the sentence, citing the gravity and premeditated nature of the offenses. Lai, 78, has faced multiple charges and health concerns raised by his family, while rights groups condemned the verdict as a blow to press freedom as supporters gathered outside the courtroom.

via BBC|
#apple-daily#hong-kong#jimmy-lai
Hong Kong sentences Jimmy Lai to 20 years under national security law, signaling crackdown on dissent
world8 months ago

Hong Kong sentences Jimmy Lai to 20 years under national security law, signaling crackdown on dissent

Hong Kong's High Court handed 78-year-old Jimmy Lai a 20-year prison term for collusion with foreign forces, endangering national security and conspiring to publish seditious materials under the Beijing-imposed security law, while Lai remains jailed on a separate fraud sentence, illustrating a tightening crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong.

via CNBC|
#apple-daily#hong-kong#jimmy-lai
Family of Jailed Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Raises Alarm Over His Health
world9 months ago

Family of Jailed Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Raises Alarm Over His Health

Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon, is reportedly suffering severe health issues in prison, including rotting teeth and falling fingernails, raising concerns from his family about his deteriorating condition amid his detention under Hong Kong's national security law. His family and international critics argue that Lai's health is being neglected, while Chinese authorities claim he is in good health. Lai's case has become a focal point in the broader debate over human rights and political repression in Hong Kong, with calls from the UK for his release.

via BBC|
#hong-kong#human-rights#jimmy-lai