Jimmy Lai Speaking in Court At his ongoing national security trial, Jimmy Lai (黎智英) said last week he feared U.S. President Joe Biden would not
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Hong Kong & Human Rights: December 25, 2024
Jimmy Lai’s National Security Trial At his ongoing national security trial, Jimmy Lai (黎智英) has continued to deny directly asking for sanctions on
Jimmy Lai Trial Focuses on Idea Lai Called for U.S. Sanctions on Hong Kong, but What Happened?
As the national security trial of Jimmy Lai (黎智英) continues, much of the focus has been on whether the 76-year-old founder of pro-democracy newspaper
Hong Kong & Human Rights: December 3, 2024
Jimmy Lai Speaking in Court Since his national security trial restarted November 20, Jimmy Lai (黎智英) has been answering questions about whether or
Is Jimmy Lai’s National Security Trial a ‘Show Trial’?
To what extent is Jimmy Lai’s (黎智英) national security trial in Hong Kong fair? Faced with a life sentence on two different charges under Hong
As Jimmy Lai Trial Restarts, What Does It Mean for Hong Kong?
Jimmy Lai (黎智英) spoke for the first time at the resumption of his national security trial on Wednesday, with the broader political and journalistic
Hong Kong & Human Rights: November 13, 2024
International Media Pressuring Journalists A variety of international media organizations are pressuring their journalists to stay away from the
Hong Kong & Human Rights: October 23, 2024
A roundup of human rights issues in Hong Kong. Includes updates on the U.K. prime minister saying the release of Jimmy Lai is a priority and
Hong Kong & Human Rights: October 2, 2024
Jimmy Lai Alleged Mistreatment On September 12, the legal team of Jimmy Lai (黎智英) submitted an urgent appeal to the United Nations Special
Hong Kong & Human Rights, September 11 2024
A roundup of human rights issues in Hong Kong. Includes updates on the first sedition conviction since Hong Kong returned to Chinese rule in 1997,
‘Hong Kong 47’: Court Wraps Up Mitigation Hearing in City’s Largest National Security Case
The last batch of 45 Hong Kong activists entered their final pleas on Tuesday (September 4) for light sentences in a landmark national security trial
Is Censorship in Hong Kong Effective?
Last week, an annual survey that ranks press freedom in Hong Kong saw journalists give their lowest scores since it began. Asked by the Hong Kong











