Jimmy Lai
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Jimmy Lai biographer: Trial is a ‘sham,’ but faith gives him ‘strength’
Lai, the Chinese-born founder of the anti-government newspaper Apple Daily, entered a not guilty plea to charges of conspiring to... Read more
As Jimmy Lai languishes in prison, fellow activists convicted in Hong Kong
Fourteen pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have been convicted of subversion while billionaire Catholic convert Jimmy Lai, 76, remains imprisoned. Read more
Hong Kong criticizes U.S. bill to rename street in honor of imprisoned human rights defender
U.S. Reps. Chris Smith and Tom Suozzi proposed the bill last week to honor 75-year-old Jimmy Lai, who has been... Read more
Catholic University installs Crucifixion artwork by imprisoned Catholic activist Jimmy Lai
The picture is now on permanent display by the St. Michael the Archangel Chapel in Catholic University’s Busch School of... Read more
Hong Kong activist: Proposed law could worsen religious liberty, persecute Catholics
If enacted, Article 23 would expand the law to bolster the government’s crackdown on political dissidents, which has been ongoing... Read more
Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty in Hong Kong national security trial
Lai’s trial in Hong Kong began last month, launching what is expected to be a protracted legal exhibition capping several... Read more
Jimmy Lai unlikely to receive a fair trial from Hong Kong judges, lawyer says
Catholic democracy activist Jimmy Lai was arrested in August 2020 under that year’s controversial national security law. Read more
Congressional commission urges sanctions if Hong Kong won’t release Jimmy Lai
Jimmy Lai, now 76, has been imprisoned for three years in a maximum security prison, charged with a variety of... Read more
Trial begins for Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Catholic activist imprisoned for 3 years
Lai was originally arrested in August 2020 under that year’s controversial national security law, which was passed by China’s communist-controlled... Read more
Hong Kong lawmaker blasts Catholic bishops’ petition for release of Jimmy Lai
“I advise those religious leaders to know when to quit, or else they will have a heavy price to pay,”... Read more
Catholic bishops call on Hong Kong government to release pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai
Ten bishops from around the world have called for the release of Lai, who was originally arrested in August 2020... Read more
Pro-democracy Catholic Jimmy Lai marks 1,000th day in jail awaiting trial
As the publisher and activist awaits a December trial, human rights groups have published an open letter calling on the... Read more
Film about freedom activist Jimmy Lai surpasses 1 million YouTube views in under 2 weeks
“The Hong Konger” tells the story of the pro-democracy media billionaire who chose to publicly oppose China’s crackdown on the... Read more
Shutdown of Jimmy Lai filmmaker’s TikTok account reversed after censorship outcry
The Acton Institute said its TikTok account was abruptly taken down on May 2 without explanation. Read more
Archbishop Cordileone to hold Holy Hour for Cardinal Zen, Jimmy Lai, and Hong Kong
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco will hold a eucharistic Holy Hour and rosary Monday evening for the people of... Read more
Cardinal Zen and Jimmy Lai among Hong Kongers nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
A bipartisan congressional commission chaired by Rep. Chris Smith announced Thursday the nomination of six Hong Kongers for their efforts... Read more
Verdict in Cardinal Zen’s trial expected on Friday
One of the pro-democracy advocates on trial with Cardinal Joseph Zen was recently arrested under Hong Kong’s national security law. Read more
Catholic University awards honorary degree to imprisoned human rights advocate Jimmy Lai
The Catholic University of America on Saturday awarded an honorary degree to imprisoned Hong Kong human rights advocate Jimmy Lai.... Read more
Catholic Hong Kong activist honored at prayer breakfast
A Hong Kong Catholic democracy advocate was honored in absentia on Tuesday at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington,... Read more
Activist: China’s ‘killing’ of Hong Kong paper has ‘serious implications’ for religious liberty
Benedict Rogers said Apple Daily’s closure was not simply a blow to press freedom. Read more
