Jimmy Lai’s children have led a global campaign for him.

New York Times - WorldEN 7 min read 100% complete by David PiersonFebruary 9, 2026 at 02:34 AM

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Jimmy Lai, a self-made millionaire and former refugee from mainland China, became a pro-democracy advocate in Hong Kong, challenging China's Communist Party through his media outlets. Inspired by the Tiananmen Square protests, he founded Next Magazine in 1990 and later a popular newspaper. In December, Lai was convicted in Hong Kong on charges of conspiring to collude with foreign forces and publishing seditious material, after pleading not guilty. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, with his sentencing scheduled for Monday. His activism and media criticism of the Chinese government made him a long-time target.

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