Jimmy Lai

Jimmy Lai is a Hong Kong media tycoon and prominent pro-democracy figure. He is the founder of Next Digital, a media company known for its critical coverage of the Chinese government. Lai's outspoken advocacy for democracy in Hong Kong has made him a target of Beijing. He is currently imprisoned after being convicted on national security charges under Hong Kong's national security law. His conviction and imprisonment have drawn international condemnation, with many viewing it as a symbol of the erosion of media freedoms and democratic values in Hong Kong. Recent news focuses on calls from international figures like Donald Trump and European lawmakers for his release and for sanctions against Hong Kong officials in response to his conviction. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has also been pressured to raise Lai's case with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his recent visit to China.