Jimmy Lai

Founder, Apple Daily; pro-democracy media tycoon China

Conservative

Free Hong Kong, free press — and pay whatever price Beijing names.

Community poll — liberal or conservative?

Liberal 628 (31%)(69%) 1384 Conservative

Most recent, with sources

2026-03-06Action
Will not appeal against his conviction and 20-year jail term for collusion with foreign forces and sedition, his lawyer said.
Source: Reuters ↗

2026-02-09Action

Six former Apple Daily executives and two activists also sentenced Monday, terms ranging from six years and three months to 10 years.

2026-02-09Action

President Donald Trump, who had vowed to secure Lai's release, said he felt 'so badly' after Lai was convicted in December.

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