Martin Haffner-Associate Editor, London Yesterday marked 1,500 days since Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s most notable political prisoner and media entrepreneur, was incarcerated—a period far too long for someone who shouldn’t be detained any longer. At 77 years old, Lai, a British citizen and devout Catholic, is confined in solitary confinement, reportedly allowed only 50 minutes…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer During his court testimony yesterday, Jimmy Lai, the talkative and assertive Hong Kong media mogul, appeared to retain his commanding presence, even after spending most of the past four years in prison. At 76, he took the stand in a trial related to allegations of collusion with foreign forces, breaking…
by Martin Haffner, Associate Editor Taiwan condemned China yesterday for sentencing 45 Hong Kong activists to prison, asserting that “democracy is not a crime.” Karen Kuo, spokesperson for the Presidential Office, issued a statement denouncing the Chinese government’s use of judicial processes to suppress the political engagement and free speech of pro-democracy activists in Hong…
by Martin Haffner, Staff Writer Former Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen is among global leaders advocating for the release of pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai, who is currently on trial in Hong Kong on national security charges that many believe are politically motivated. “They should release him,” Tsai stated regarding Lai. Her remarks followed her speech at…