Son of detained Hong Kong journalist Jimmy Lai on Beijing’s crackdown on speech

The Clock Is Ticking For Jimmy Lai. Time For The West To Act.

Closing arguments were finally completed at the end of August in the National Security Law trial of Hong Kong businessman Jimmy Lai. Mr. Lai stands accused of colluding with foreign powers and faces life in prison. In all likelihood, the court will find Jimmy Lai guilty and sentence him to prison. While we await the final verdict, the West should make a plan to help free Jimmy Lai. To say Jimmy Lai has lived a remarkable life is an understatemen…

Jimmy Lai’s son discusses Beijing’s crackdown on speech

A Hong Kong court is set to deliver a verdict soon for democracy activist and media magnate Jimmy Lai, who has been detained for five years. He’s accused of sedition and collusion with foreign forces, but his supporters call the trial a sham and say the only thing he’s guilty of committing is journalism. Nick Schifrin spoke with Lai’s son, Sebastian Lai, for more.

Son of detained Hong Kong journalist Jimmy Lai on Beijing’s crackdown on speech

A Hong Kong court is set to deliver a verdict soon for democracy activist and media magnate Jimmy Lai, who has been detained for five years. He’s accused of sedition and collusion with foreign forces, but his supporters call the trial a sham and say the only thing he’s guilty of committing is journalism. Nick Schifrin spoke with Lai’s son, Sebastien Lai, for more.