Giordano

Giordano is a casual apparel empire founded by Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong tycoon. Lai's story is one of rags-to-riches, rising from a refugee and child laborer to a millionaire through his business ventures. However, he is now primarily known for his pro-democracy activism and his creation of a popular newspaper in Hong Kong that was critical of China's Communist Party. Lai's outspokenness has made him a target, and he has been imprisoned, with his children leading a global campaign for his release. He has been held in solitary confinement for over 1,800 days. Lai's conviction highlights the ongoing tensions between Hong Kong and mainland China and the suppression of dissent in the region. His case is a significant symbol of the struggle for freedom of speech and democracy in Hong Kong.