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4 months

Interviewing Sebastien Lai who has not seen his father for over 3 years, @amanpour asks him what he would say if he could see him tomorrow. "That I'm immensely proud of him," Sebastien replies. #FreeJimmyLai Time to hold #China to account #UPR45 . @UKMissionGeneva …

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8 months

It's #1000Days since #JimmyLai was taken from his home & family in handcuffs, & locked in a #HongKong prison cell. He has spent his life fearlessly standing up for freedom & democracy. Today more than ever, we are proud to stand with him & his son, Sebastien. #FreeJimmyLai

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In @thetimes today, Sebastien Lai, #JimmyLai ’s son: “Today, my father has spent 1,000 days in jail. His only crime is demanding for #HongKong the very freedoms & rights that form the basis of our way of life here in the UK.” #FreeJimmyLai #1000Days

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7 months

Thank you @mrjamesob @LBC for continuing to follow this story. Sebastien Lai spoke about the latest in his father’s case, & his deep disappointment at the UK Govt’s weak approach. @RishiSunak @JamesCleverly are failing to #FreeJimmyLai & failing to protect British citizens. 1/

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5 months

Jimmy Lai risked everything to stand for the values of democracy. His trial is a stark reminder of the importance of defending basic human freedoms not only in Hong Kong, but around the world. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

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11 months

**BREAKING** European Parliament @Europarl_EN calls for immediate & unconditional release of Apple Daily founder #JimmyLai ; & for #HongKong to drop all charges against him; & repeal the NSL. #FreeJimmyLai

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8 months

Sebastien Lai visited the @WhiteHouse today to discuss the destruction of the rule of law, media freedom and civil society in #HongKong - and his father’s upcoming show trial. Thank you for your support of Jimmy Lai over the years, & now your support for his son #FreeJimmyLai

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4 months

Even though he knew it could cost him his freedom, Jimmy Lai stood for the people of Hong Kong. Now it's our turn to stand for him. Join us in raising our voices for justice, freedom, and democracy. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

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6 months

Ten senior Roman Catholic leaders from around the world sign petition calling for immediate release of Jimmy Lai. The petition is signed by Archbishops & Bishops from the US, India, Australia, Lithuania, Canada, UK, Ireland & Nigeria. #FreeJimmyLai

Senior Catholic leaders sign petition calling for immediate release of Jimmy Lai

Senior Catholic leaders from around the world have signed a petition calling on the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) “to immediately and unconditionally rel

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Thank you @lianbuan @rapplerdotcom for your support. #FreeJimmyLai #JournalismIsNotACrime

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1 year

Today Sebastien Lai visited the @WhiteHouse to discuss the destruction of the rule of law, media freedom and civil society in Hong Kong. Thank you for your support of Jimmy Lai over the years, & now your support for his son. #FreeJimmyLai #JournalismIsNotACrime

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1 year

Thank you @mrjamesob @LBC for hearing from Sebastien Lai and Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionnanna today. #FreeJimmyLai #JournalismIsNotACrime

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9 months

“My dad has no feelings of ill will towards anyone. [He] was standing up for his principles, freedom & democracy in #HongKong . What #China is doing to Hong Kong reflects how China views the free world.”s Sebastien Lai to @JillianKayM on his father, & the #FreeJimmyLai campaign.

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Thank you to all @ukhksymposium for supporting the call to #FreeJimmyLai . Today Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC ( @caoilfhionnanna ) spoke on the need to do more for political prisoners in #HongKong . She highlighted shocking details from #JimmyLai ’s trial. @RishiSunak @Keir_Starmer

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8 months

Sebastien Lai is in New York this week doing advocacy at the UN 🇺🇳 Sebastien is campaigning to free his father #JimmyLai from prison in #HongKong : he faces life in prison for his work with Apple Daily 🍎 and for advocating for democracy #FreeJimmyLai

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1 year

Thank you to @SpeakerPelosi for meeting with us today, and for her many years of steadfast support for Jimmy Lai and others campaigning peacefully for democracy, human rights and freedom of the press in #HongKong . #FreeJimmyLai #JournalismIsNotACrime

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5 months

Why should a man face a life behind bars for upholding the principles of democracy and freedom? We must be willing to speak out against injustice and support those who fight for these fundamental values. Stand with Jimmy Lai. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

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8 months

This week we are taking the #FreeJimmyLai campaign to the streets of our nation's capital - a nation of which #JimmyLai is a proud citizen. #JimmyLai stands for British values of freedom & democracy, & for that he is imprisoned in #HongKong . We are proud to stand with him.

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Today 24 countries, members of @MediaFreedomC , have issued a statement expressing deep concern regarding media freedom in #HongKong . Signed by 🇦🇺 🇦🇹 🇨🇦 🇨🇿 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 🇫🇮 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇹 🇯🇵 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇱🇺 🇳🇿 🇳🇴 🇸🇮 🇪🇸 🇸🇪 🇨🇭

Media Freedom in Hong Kong - Media Freedom Coalition Statement - Media Freedom Coalition

The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) remain deeply concerned at the Hong Kong and mainland Chinese authorities’ continued attacks on freedom of the press

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4 months

No one should face life in prison for printing the truth. Jimmy Lai stood for Hong Kongers' rights, even when he knew it could cost him his freedom. His unwavering commitment to the values of democracy and free speech should inspire us all. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

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3 months

Jimmy Lai is the person we all hope we would be when put in an impossible situation. Let’s stand with him during his trial under the national security law — together we can make our voices heard. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

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4 months

Don't let the Chinese authorities silence Jimmy Lai. Stand with Jimmy in his pursuit of justice. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

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1 year

This man is a British citizen who refuses to be silenced. #FreeJimmyLai

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4 months

*BREAKING* Urgent appeal filed with United Nations @UN_SPExperts raising grave concerns over the treatment of prosecution witness, Andy Li, & the reliability of his evidence against #JimmyLai . Details from the international legal team here:

Jimmy Lai’s National Security Law trial: Urgent appeal filed with United Nations raising grave...

Jimmy Lai’s international legal team have today filed an urgent appeal with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

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5 months

Today #JimmyLai is being honoured as an Honorary Citizen of Lyon, France - Citoyen d’Honneur, Ville de Lyon - for his work. He is a prisoner of conscience, imprisoned for his journalism; his writings; his peaceful pro-democracy activities. Thank you, Lyon @Gregorydoucet 🇫🇷

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8 months

Today we took our campaign to Westminster, the heart of UK democracy, to show the Chinese and #HongKong authorities that the more they try to silence #JimmyLai by locking him up on trumped up charges, the louder his voice becomes. #FreeJimmyLai

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5 months

Thanks @SangitaMyska @LBC for interviewing Sebastien Lai, son of Jimmy Lai, along with a member of the international legal team, Jen Robinson ( @suigenerisjen ) @DoughtyStIntl . Sebastien & Jen explained how important it is that @RishiSunak @David_Cameron call to #FreeJimmyLai .

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💥EXCLUSIVE! Sebastien Lai, son of Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai, tells me @LBC that after 3 years of campaigning, the U.K. Govt has this afternoon agreed to meet to him. The hope is the David Cameron will raise the issue with the Chinese authorities.

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7 months

Today Sebastien Lai was joined in Parliament by Anoosheh Ashoori ( @FreeAnoosheh ) & @lilika49 who know all too well the battle British families have to face when loved ones are unjustly imprisoned abroad. What are @RishiSunak @JamesCleverly @kemibadenoch doing to #FreeJimmyLai ?

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8 months

“Human rights are not Western values. They’re universal values. They’re human values.” Powerful words from Canada’s UN Ambassador @BobRae48 on #JimmyLai - imprisoned in #HongKong for standing up for freedom of assembly, expression & belief; & the the rule of law. #FreeJimmyLai

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8 months

Representatives from Canada and China went head to head on Wednesday at a UN roundtable on civic society, when Canadian Representative Bob Rae condemned the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai for believing in “freedom of assembly” and “the rule of law.”

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8 months

Thanks to the editorial board @nytimes for hearing from Sebastien Lai about the case of his father #JimmyLai and what it means for democracy and the rule of law. It is not “business as usual” in #HongKong while Mr Lai is in prison #FreeJimmyLai

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1 year

Jimmy Lai’s son Sebastien and his call to #FreeJimmyLai on the giant screen @NasdaqExchange #TimesSquare for #WorldPressFreedomDay . #JournalismIsNotACrime #WPFD2023

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5 months

Rishi Sunak must do all he can to save my father, writes SEBASTIEN LAI @SupportJimmyLai via @MailOnline #FreeJimmyLai

Rishi Sunak must do all he can to save my father, writes SEBASTIEN LAI

SEBASTIEN LAI: My father Jimmy Lai will not be silenced. I am in awe of his courage and determination to defend the remnants of democracy in Hong Kong.

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4 months

Jimmy Lai's trial under Hong Kong's national security law reminds us that the fight for press freedom and democracy is a weighty responsibility. Let his unwavering spirit ignite a fire in us all to protect these values, no matter the odds. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

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5 months

A message from Sebastien Lai to mark his father’s 76th birthday today: let’s work together to #FreeJimmyLai Jimmy Lai is spending his birthday in prison in Hong Kong - and faces life in prison for his pro-democracy campaigning and journalism. His trial is due to commence on 18…

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5 months

In today’s Observer: David Cameron urged to tell China to free Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai #FreeJimmyLai

David Cameron urged to tell China to free Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai

Newspaper tycoon’s son seeks meeting with foreign secretary as Briton, 76, faces trial and possible life sentence

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4 months

Jimmy Lai formally pleads not guilty to sedition & NSL collusion charges. “Hong Kong, once seen as a bastion of media freedom in Asia, ranked 140th out of 180 countries & territories in ⁦ @RSF_inter ⁩’s latest World Press Freedom Index” #FreeJimmyLai

Hong Kong activist publisher Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to sedition and collusion charges

Prominent activist and publisher Jimmy Lai has pleaded not guilty to three charges of sedition and collusion with foreign countries in a landmark national security trial in Hong Kong.

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8 months

Sebastien Lai's father, #JimmyLai , faces life in prison: 🗞️For his work as a media owner, publishing the popular pro-democracy, anti-corruption newspaper, #AppleDaily . 🗞️For peaceful pro-democracy campaigning in #HongKong . Sebastien calls for us to take action to #FreeJimmyLai

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8 months

Thank you @ReaganInstitute for hosting this excellent event tonight on #JimmyLai & the fight for democracy. He will soon have been in 1000 days in prison. We must keep the spotlight on his case & ensure #China & #HongKong see and feel the cost of persecuting him #FreeJimmyLai

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8 months

Sebastien Lai, son of #HongKong democracy defender #JimmyLai , is in London this week, rallying support for his dad from cross-party Parliamentarians, campaigners & others. Jimmy Lai is a UK citizen locked up for defending democracy. Now the UK must stand with him. #FreeJimmyLai

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8 months

Politicians and law-makers from 20+ countries attended a special @ipacglobal #IPACPrague2023 event to honour jailed democracy activist Jimmy Lai and remember the sacrifices he has made to defend the freedom of #HongKong people #FreeJimmyLai

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2 months

Thank you to all the Parliamentarians working to #FreeJimmyLai ; and to @lukedepulford and all at @ipacglobal . #JimmyLai #HongKong #JournalismIsNotACrime #DefendDemocracy

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8 months

Thank you to @AnaiseKanimba for your support for Sebastien Lai and the campaign to free his father #JimmyLai #FreeJimmyLai

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5 months

@David_Cameron Our team has been in Congress today, too, meeting Republicans & Democrats. One name was on everyone’s lips: Jimmy Lai. A UK national, imprisoned in Hong Kong for his journalism and his pro-democracy work. The US Government has called for Jimmy Lai’s release. Why won’t you?…

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7 months

Jimmy Lai - a 75-year-old British citizen - has spent over 1,000 days in prison in #HongKong for standing up for values Britain claims to cherish: democracy & freedom of expression. Sebastien Lai met @martinbright & discussed what more the UK should do to #FreeJimmyLai .

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8 months

'A man I admire hugely... a political prisoner, sitting in a #HongKong jail. His name is #JimmyLai & his story is amazing.' Thank you @maitlis for your kind words. Listen to Sebastien Lai discuss his dad on @TheNewsagents ,along with @caoilfhionnanna KC.

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8 months

To mark the grim milestone of #JimmyLai 's 1000th day in a maximum security prison in #HongKong , we took our #FreeJimmyLai campaign right to the doorstep of the Chinese Embassy in London. #FreeJimmyLai #1000Days @ChineseEmbinUK

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8 months

*BREAKING* Geneva #HRC54 : UN Secretary-General, UK and US raise concern over #China ’s reprisals against Jimmy Lai’s son, Sebastien Lai, and international legal team, @caoilfhionnanna @J0nathanPrice @TatyanaEatwell @suigenerisjen @Clare_Wisson . Details:

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8 months

#JimmyLai ’s son Sebastien & Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionnanna spoke to @StigAbell @TimesRadio . “It truly is heartbreaking. This is a man who has decided to give up everything in order to stand up for his principles - & the [UK] Govt has refused to call for his release.”

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8 months

“It’s so incredibly disappointing that the UK is not being stronger in standing up for its citizen.” China and Hong Kong are “flagrantly violating” the law by detaining Jimmy Lai and our government isn’t doing enough, say Sebastian Lai and Jimmy’s lawyer Caiolfhionn Gallagher.

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5 months

‘End the show trial of free speech hero Jimmy Lai’ @Independent demands the release of #JimmyLai . Read Michael Sheridan’s analysis here #FreeJimmyLai

End the show trial of free speech hero Jimmy Lai

The Hong Kong media mogul, pro-democracy activist and British passport holder faces life in prison for publishing ‘seditious’ material in his now-closed Apple Daily newspaper, in charges trumped up...

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5 months

INDEPENDENT: End the show trial of free speech hero Jimmy Lai #TomorrowsPapersToday

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3 months

In a powerful rebuke to Beijing's crackdown on dissent, #JimmyLai and four other jailed Chinese dissidents have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Read more from @AP 's @tangdidi . #FreeJimmyLai . #JimmyLaiTrialUpdates

US lawmakers nominate four jailed Chinese dissidents for Nobel Peace Prize

Two U.S. lawmakers have nominated Jimmy Lai, a former Hong Kong publisher now standing trial on national security charges, and three other jailed Chinese dissidents for the Nobel Peace Prize.

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2 months

Jimmy Lai dared to print the truth, and is now a prisoner of conscience. His courage and dedication to free speech should inspire us all. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

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Stand with Jimmy Lai, a British citizen on trial for championing democratic values in Hong Kong. His fight is a fight for us all. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

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*BREAKING* Sebastien Lai wrote to @KemiBadenoch @biztradegovuk this week after her announcement of a new HM Trade Commissioner for #China / #HongKong . “I am writing to you because your words conflict with promises made to me by your Government.” Full letter (no reply yet): 🧵1/

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8 months

Out and about today in #Manchester for the @Conservatives #cpc2023 #CPC23 . Tag us if you spot us! We are raising awareness about Jimmy Lai, a 75-year-old British national imprisoned in #HongKong . @RishiSunak @JamesCleverly @annietrev @KemiBadenoch @DBTInvestment #FreeJimmyLai

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8 months

Here here! #FreeJimmyLai #CPC23

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If you value democracy and press freedom, please join us in standing with Jimmy Lai. Help spread his story of courage in the face of oppression, and his unwavering dedication to the people of Hong Kong. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

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At #IPACPrague23 , @rushanaraali MP stands with #JimmyLai . Delegates from around the world are united in calling for the 75-year-old’s immediate release from prison, where he is at risk of a life sentence for defending democracy & free speech in #HongKong . #FreeJimmyLai

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Thank you @Billbrowder for your ongoing support for Sebastien Lai in his campaign to free his father Jimmy Lai #FreeJimmyLai

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What's happening to Jimmy Lai could happen to any journalist who seeks to uncover the truth and hold the powerful to account. Let's stand up for press freedom and protect the voices that dare to speak truth to power. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

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Hostages need more than just tea and sympathy from the Government, families say Sebastien Lai @SupportJimmyLai #FreeJimmyLai joins with Richard Ratcliffe & Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe @FreeNazanin & @ekaramurza to highlight failures in the UK's approach 1/

Hostages need more than just tea and sympathy from the Government, families say

Writing for The Telegraph the loved ones of British hostages advocate for a special envoy to fight their causes

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Sebastien Lai hasn't seen his father in three years, but he continues to draw international attention to his father's persecution. Read more in this piece from @heldavidson in @guardian #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

‘I’m very proud of him’: Sebastien Lai on Hong Kong, accountability and his father Jimmy’s trial

Sebastien Lai hasn’t spoken to his father in three years, but says he supports the stance the veteran pro-democracy activist has taken

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Tonight, @MPIainDS introduces the winner of this year’s #MagnitskyAwards Journalist of the Year - Jimmy Lai. He reminds the room - to applause & cheers - that Jimmy Lai is a British citizen, & the UK Govt must do more to secure his release. #FreeJimmyLai #JournalismIsNotACrime

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Help support the movement to #FreeJimmyLai by staying engaged. Keep up with our daily trial updates here: . Watch and recommend the powerful film about his life, The Hong Konger, here:

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Jimmy Lai could have left Hong Kong, but he stayed behind to speak truth to power. Will you stand with him? #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

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In action tonight in Paris, Sebastien Lai calling for support for his father, #JimmyLai , and the campaign to #FreeJimmyLai . @rebecca_vincent @RSF_inter @J0nathanPrice @DoughtyStIntl

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"I owe freedom my life", Jimmy Lai explains his commitments in The Hong Konger @RSF_inter event with his son Sebastien Lai tonight @Bar61Paris . Moving, galvanizing. #FreeJimmyLai #PressFreedom #JournalismIsNotACrime

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Thank you for your support and solidarity, @revmahoney . #FreeJimmyLai

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Outside of the Chinese Embassy in Washington DC, calling for the immediate release of Jimmy Lai from a Hong Kong prison! #FreeJimmyLai #FreeHongKong ⁦ @hkdc_us ⁩ ⁦ @SolomonYue ⁩ ⁦ @frances_hui ⁩ ⁦ @hk_watch ⁩ #JimmyLai ⁦ @Stand_with_HK ⁩ #HongKong

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Last night four UN experts called for Jimmy Lai's release. Sebastien Lai said: “I am grateful to the UN experts for speaking out for my dad and calling for his release. These four UN experts are part of an international call for my dad’s freedom which grows louder every day.…

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Thank you @rebecca_vincent @RSF_inter and @MarkSabah @thecfhk . #FreeJimmyLai

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Is there any better way to ring in the Lunar New Year in London than by joining @thecfhk ’s event at the UK parliament and reiterating our call to #FreeJimmyLai ?

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To support this initiative by the @axelspringer_EN Freedom Foundation, sign their petition here (for #JimmyLai 🇨🇳): And it contains links to the other petitions: #FreeKaraMurza 🇷🇺 #FreeNarges 🇮🇷 #MariaKolesnikova 🇧🇾 #ThearySeng 🇰🇭 Please sign & share.

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Free Jimmy Lai! Rename street in front of embassies after political prisoners!

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Samuel Chu 朱牧民

@samuelmchu

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We launched the campaign to rename streets in front of embassies to the names of #politicalprisoners - #China (“Jimmy-Lai-Street”), #Belarus (“Maria-Kolesnikowa-Street”), #Russia (“Vladimir-Kara-Murza-Street”), #Cambodia (“Theary-Seng-Street”) & #Iran (“Narges-Mohammadi-Street“).

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#FreeJimmyLai Lord Patten of Barnes speaking to @RfaCantonese

RFA 自由亞洲粵語

@RfaCantonese

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現年75歲的香港壹傳媒創辦人黎智英被囚千日，「末代港督」 #彭定康（Chris Patten）在倫敦出席活動時，呼籲英國政府採取行動營救黎智英。詳細報道 ➡️

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**BREAKING** Today in Geneva, Sebastien Lai addressed the @UN_HRC on behalf of @pen_int . Sebastien called on China & Hong Kong to drop all charges and release his father, #JimmyLai . China interrupted him, & one of his lawyers, @TatyanaEatwell . Details:

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Thank you @hk_watch . Another Christmas and holiday season away from his family. Thank you for supporting Jimmy Lai and his loved ones. #FreeJimmyLai

Hong Kong Watch

@hk_watch

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This holiday season we will continue to monitor the trial of Jimmy Lai and remember his courage in publishing the truth & peacefully advocating for democracy in #HongKong . We stand in solidarity with Jimmy Lai & urge government officials to call for his release. #FreeJimmyLai

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On #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024 , the @SupportJimmyLai team in at @UNGeneva #HRC55 , raising the case of #JimmyLai , a UK citizen unjustly imprisoned in #HongKong . Three women who act for Jimmy Lai pictured in Geneva today: (L-R) @TatyanaEatwell @suigenerisjen @caoilfhionnanna

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"I don't regret my support for the protest movement. I came here empty-handed, and I owe everything I've got to the freedom of Hong Kong. Maybe it's time for me to give it back." Read more from one of #JimmyLai 's last pre-prison interviews:

‘Whatever we write… can be subversion, can be sedition’: Hong Kong’s ‘rebel’ tycoon Jimmy Lai says...

by Jerome Taylor Millionaire media tycoon Jimmy Lai knows his support for Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests could soon land him behind bars, but the proudly self-described “troublemake…

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8 months

Thank you Ambassador @BobRae48 and Canada for meeting with Sebastien Lai and for your support for #JimmyLai at the @UN & @UN_HRC 🇨🇦🇺🇳 Mr Lai’s unlawful detention will continue to be raised with #China & #HongKong at the UN and in other forums until he is freed #FreeJimmyLai

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#FreeJimmyLai #UPR45

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🚨PRESS RELEASE: Ahead of tomorrow's landmark ‘Universal Periodic Review’ into China's human rights record at the United Nations in Geneva, UN experts have urgently appealed for the immediate release of Jimmy Lai by the Hong Kong Authorities 🇺🇳👏

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Sebastien Lai faces an agonizing reality: If his father is convicted, he may never see him again. It's a stark reminder that the pursuit of justice often comes at great personal cost. Let's stand with Sebastien and all those fighting for freedom. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

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Jimmy Lai, a 76-year-old pro-democracy advocate, faces arbitrary and cruel prosecution. His crime? Standing up for human rights, free speech, and the rule of law in Hong Kong. Learn more about his story.

Stand up for Jimmy Lai | #FreeJimmyLai

In a democracy, every voice matters. As his December 18th trial progresses, we will continue to to fight for Jimmy Lai's freedom.

supportjimmylai.com

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Thank you @RepRaskin for your support for Jimmy Lai and for Sebastien Lai’s efforts to free his father. We look forward to working with you and others here in Washington DC. It encouraging to see growing awareness and support on the Hill #FreeJimmyLai #HongKong

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This week Sebastien Lai met with @mePadraigReidy and discussed #JimmyLai ’s case, and what more must be done to #FreeJimmyLai .

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#FreeJimmyLai Thank you for your support.

Hong Kong Affairs Association of Berkeley

@hkaaberk

7 months

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at our #THEHONGKONGER screening last night. Thanks @ActonInstitute for their support in making the documentary accessible, and @iEricKohn for sharing his experience in the production & distribution of the film with us!

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World watches as landmark #JimmyLai trial set to begin. Hong Kong’s global reputation will be tested this week when the long-delayed trial of pro-democracy activist & former media mogul Jimmy Lai gets under way, writes ⁦ @amyhawk_ ⁩ ⁦ @guardian ⁩.

World watches as landmark Jimmy Lai trial set to begin in Hong Kong

Territory’s global reputation on the line as media mogul and democracy activist finally tried over alleged national security crimes

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5 months

Hong Kong Court rejects Jimmy Lai’s bid to throw out sedition charge Here is the official response from Sebastien Lai, Jimmy Lai’s son who leads the #FreeJimmyLai campaign, & the international legal team for Jimmy Lai & Sebastien Lai. 1/

Hong Kong Court rejects Jimmy Lai’s bid to throw out sedition charge – and National Security Law...

A Hong Kong court has ruled in favour of the Prosecution and rejected Jimmy Lai’s bid to throw out a sedition charge against him.

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@SupportJimmyLai

7 months

Thank you @PavelFischer for your support. Parliamentarians worldwide are uniting in their call for #China #HongKong to #FreeJimmyLai . #DefendDemocracy #JournalismIsNotACrime @RishiSunak @JamesCleverly @Keir_Starmer @DavidLammy

Pavel Fischer

@PavelFischer

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I call on China to release #FreeJimmyLai and all political prisoners. Last month, #JimmyLai has spent 1000 days behind bars for defending freedom and democracy in #HongKong . Jimmy stood up for democracy. Now, its up to us to stand up for him. We stand with his son Sebastien in…

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Thank you Lord @DavidAltonHL for your continued support for the #FreeJimmyLai campaign - and for speaking up for Jimmy Lai and other political prisoners in #HongKong who are in prison for standing up for democracy

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@SupportJimmyLai

5 months

The Canadian House of Commons unanimously calls for the release of Jimmy Lai. This marks a significant step in the global fight for human rights. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

Doughty Street International

@DoughtyStIntl

5 months

Canadian House of Commons unanimously calls for release of Jimmy Lai. Mr Lai is represented by an international legal team: @caoilfhionnanna @J0nathanPrice @TatyanaEatwell @suigenerisjen @sarahcdobbie ; & in Canada, @IrwinCotler @TheRWCHR . #FreeJimmyLai

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A new #JimmyLai trial update has been posted. Find it here ➡️ #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

Updates on Jimmy Lai's trial #FreeJimmyLai

Find updates on the trial of Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy Hong Kong activist, as he continues to fight for freedom.

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#FreeJimmyLai 👇

Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC

@caoilfhionnanna

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Tomorrow, a prosecution witness will take the stand in #JimmyLai ’s trial: Andy Li. This is a deeply concerning development. A 🧵on why. #FreeJimmyLai 1/

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC

@caoilfhionnanna

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What a great campaign by @axelspringer_EN Freedom Foundation. ‘Give freedom an address: rename the streets in front of the embassies of authoritarian regimes.’ They’re seeking support to rename the street outside the Chinese embassy to Jimmy-Lai-Straße.

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Everyone on the @SupportJimmyLai team is horrified and saddened to hear today’s terrible news about #AlexeiNavalny ’s death at the age of 47, in a Russian prison. We send our deepest condolences to his family and his friends. #FreePoliticalPrisoners #FreeThemAll

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Thank you @CPC_HQ Leader @PierrePoilievre & MP @shuvmajumdar for championing unanimous Canadian Parliament Motion calling for release of Jimmy Lai, and for standing up for freedom and democracy for the people of Hong Kong. #FreeJimmyLai #HongKong 🇨🇦

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The Tiananmen Square Massacre inspired Jimmy Lai to fight for universal suffrage, free speech, and democracy in Hong Kong. Today, as he faces persecution, let's continue the fight for justice and human rights. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

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A new #JimmyLai trial update has been posted. Find it here ➡️ #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

Updates on Jimmy Lai's trial #FreeJimmyLai

Find updates on the trial of Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy Hong Kong activist, as he continues to fight for freedom.

supportjimmylai.com

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#JimmyLai has spent 1,176 consecutive days in prison so far. Share his story: #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

Stand up for Jimmy Lai | #FreeJimmyLai

In a democracy, every voice matters. As his December 18th trial progresses, we will continue to to fight for Jimmy Lai's freedom.

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"Why would I regret doing the right thing?" Hear more powerful words from #JimmyLai , his son Sebastien Lai, and @caoilfhionnanna as they speak with @amanpour about the unwavering commitment to principles that define their fight to #FreeJimmyLai . #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

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‘Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai Has Been in Jail for 1,000 Days: An Australian Lawyer Invented a New Way of Supporting Him’ Thank you to Mark A. Tarrant & Melbourne neon artist Steven Cole for their work to support the #FreeJimmyLai campaign. #DefendDemocracy

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai Has Been in Jail for 1,000 Days: An Australian Lawyer Invented a New Way of...

The fashion and media mogul remains in prison for asking for democracy. Attorney Mark A. Tarrant has launched a creative campaign to protest his detention.

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Film about freedom activist #JimmyLai surpasses 1 million YouTube views in under 2 weeks: ⁦ @cnalive ⁩ reports Quotes ⁦ @benedictrogers ⁩ on this “remarkable tale of rags to riches, spiritual transformation, & extraordinary courage of conviction.”

Film about freedom activist Jimmy Lai surpasses 1 million views

Jimmy Lai has now been in prison for over two and a half years for defending human rights.

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Sebastien highlights the urgency for his father, #JimmyLai : turning 76 this week, awaiting a sham trial under the draconian National Security Law. He will die behind bars unless action is taken. And yet @David_Cameron won’t even meet with Sebastien & our team. #FreeJimmyLai 2/

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Thank you @benedictrogers for keeping a spotlight on #JimmyLai . @Jeremy_Hunt was key to creating the Media Freedom Coalition. Jimmy Lai is a British man behind bars for journalism & standing up for values Britain holds dear. All in government must take action to #FreeJimmyLai .

Benedict Rogers 羅傑斯

@benedictrogers

3 months

A great privilege to be at @10DowningStreet for the #LunarNewYear reception - and wonderful to have a brief conversation with the Chancellor of the Exchequer @Jeremy_Hunt about #China , #HongKong , #JimmyLai #FreeJimmyLai and #HumanRights

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What happens when the rule of law is undermined? We're witnessing it unfold in Hong Kong, where Jimmy Lai's trial is taking place. The erosion of this fundamental principle has consequences that will reach far beyond the courtroom. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

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The National Security Law (NSL) in Hong Kong has silenced pro-democracy campaigners through arrests and surveillance. Learn more about the situation and support brave individuals like Jimmy Lai. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch

Stand up for Jimmy Lai | #FreeJimmyLai

In a democracy, every voice matters. As his December 18th trial progresses, we will continue to to fight for Jimmy Lai's freedom.

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