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New York Times - WorldEN 7 min read 100% complete by David PiersonDecember 15, 2025 at 04:23 AM

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Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong millionaire who rose from poverty after fleeing mainland China, was convicted on Monday of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and conspiracy to publish seditious material. Lai made his fortune in the apparel industry before becoming a pro-democracy advocate and media owner. Inspired by the Tiananmen Square protests, he launched Next Magazine in 1990, followed by Apple Daily, both critical of the Chinese government. His activism and media ventures made him a target of the Communist Party. The charges stem from his advocacy for democracy and challenge to Chinese leaders over the years. Lai's journey began in Guangdong, China, in 1948, and he later stowed away to Hong Kong in 1961, where he built his business empire.

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