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Discover the unwavering commitment of #JimmyLai to democracy and freedom in Hong Kong. Visit our press page by following the link in our bio to learn more. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialUpdates
Denying bail and due process, the Chinese government shows its true colors. No fair trial for #JimmyLai—only fear and oppression. The fight for freedom in Hong Kong continues as the Apple Daily founder gets one day closer to life in prison. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch Photo credit: Lam Yik Fei for The New York Times
Hong Kong entrepreneur, democracy activist and Catholic convert Jimmy Lai is currently imprisoned in solitary confinement for speaking out against the communist government. “As an entrepreneur who arrived in Hong Kong penniless, Jimmy Lai was always an inherently interesting man,” The Wall Street Journal’s William McGurn told the Register. “But he became an inspiration by accepting a prison cell instead of fleeing to one of his homes abroad because he believed that was his obligation. It’s what we mean by picking up our cross. It is now clear this is Jimmy’s moment, his destiny.” On May 8 at 5 p.m., McGurn will join Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and the seminarians at St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, California, for a special Holy Hour honoring the sacrifice of heroic Christians like Jimmy Lai. The prayer service will feature a newly commissioned Hymn for the Martyrs of Chinese Communism, followed by a lecture on “The Prison Witness of Jimmy Lai,” delivered by McGurn, who is Lai’s godfather. The schola for the Holy Hour will be led by Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka, director of the Catholic Institute of Sacred Music. In a recent homily, Archbishop Cordileone quoted comments he received personally from Lai in a letter that the Archbishop called “my most recent prized possession.” “Mr. Lai chose to stay behind rather than flee to safety for the sake of the freedom of his people, or better yet, to be a living sign of their oppression,” Archbishop Cordileone said in his homily. “What a difference one’s perspective is who suffers severe oppression for the sake of integrity of conscience. All that is sacred is taken away: material possessions, contact with loved ones, comfort and conveniences, access to spiritual resources — especially confession and the Holy Eucharist — and most obviously the deprivation of freedom itself.” “But for the spiritual person,” the archbishop added, “the perspective is different: Freedom is on the inside, and the greatest freedom of all no one can take away: the freedom that comes from integrity of conscience, no matter the cost.” ✍️Emily Chaffins Link in bio for full story. #Catholic #JimmyLai #HongKong #Freedom
Press freedom is not free. At the end of 2023, @rsfinternational recorded 547 jailed journalists, 54 held hostage, and 84 missing; 45 were killed in 2023. Among them, at least 11 journalists are imprisoned in Hong Kong with many more media workers being oppressed, arrested, and prosecuted. Since the implementation of the National Security Law, dozens of independent media outlets and civil society organizations seized operations, citing security concerns, with the rest tainted with pro-Beijing agenda. As 1800 political prisoners are kept behind bars in Hong Kong, the government on the other hand has been using its Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices located around the world to beautify its image and drum up businesses. On this #WorldPressFreedomDay, we illuminated London’s Tower Bridge, Washington DC’s Spy Museum, and the HKETO with the faces of jailed journalists around the world to honor their bravery and call for their release. To hold the CCP accountable for its repressive crackdowns on Hong Kong people and journalists, the US should shut down the HKETO and rename the street outside of its building after #JimmyLai. Journalism is not a crime. #FreeHKPoliticalPrisoners
世界新聞自由日前夕 支持黎智英標語照亮倫敦橋 5月3日是「世界新聞自由日」，在周四晚，英國倫敦的倫敦大橋出現了聲援黎智英與及香港新聞自由的圖像和標語。76歲的黎智英是《蘋果日報》的創辦人，也是中國政府為鎮壓香港反對派實施《國安法》後的首批主要打擊對象之一，他於2020年被捕。如果黎智英被判犯有違反《國安法》的罪行，可能面臨終身監禁。國際社會認為，對他的審判將檢驗香港的司法獨立性。 #黎智英 #JimmyLai #蘋果日報 #AppleDaily #新聞自由無價 #守護真相 #撐蘋果 #壹傳媒 #滅聲 #欲加之罪 #UK #London #LondonBridge #世界新聞自由日 報導：自由亞洲粵語 @rfacantonese
🚨PRESS RELEASE: CFHK Foundation Illuminates #JimmyLai and Detained Journalists Around the World for #WorldPressFreedomDay 📍Tower Bridge, London, U.K. 📍Capitol Hill, Washington D.C., USA 📍HKETO, Washington D.C., USA Read More ⬇️ https://www.thecfhk.org/post/press-release-cfhk-foundation-illuminates-jimmy-lai-and-detained-journalists-around-the-world-for-p
Amnesty International published a world report which particularly mentioned the use of national security law in Hong Kong SAR. “The Hong Kong authorities continued to use the 2020 National Security Law (NSL), as well as colonial-era sedition provisions in the Crimes Ordinance and other restrictive laws, against pro-democracy campaigners, journalists, human rights defenders and others.” https://www.amnesty.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/POL1072002024ENGLISH.pdf #FairTrial #FreedomOfExpression #AssociationAndAssembly #NSL #ChowHangTung #JimmyLai #HKSAR #HRDs
Good morning, world. 🌎 Worked on my hand writing and wrote Julian Assange and Jimmy Lai on paper. This is a tiny bit of my day. Would be cool if I could post everything I have seen or saved. The ten post limit will have to do. I’m doing a lot of Spring Cleaning at home before diving back into any hobbies or personal pursuits. What have you been up to or have going on. Love to hear from you and connect publicly. I’m really happy home alone and love my solitude. We’ve had a few flash storms here where I am. I really enjoy them and hope we get more. I find the sounds and weather really calming and cozy when I’m safe indoors. ☺️ Have a nice day. Don’t forget to let me know what you’ve been up to or what’s on your mind. I’m here to cheer you on and support you. ♥️ #home #apple #blossoms #appleblossoms #appledaily #red #redhair #dressup #play #australiagram #julianassange #jimmylai #hongkong #china #beijingtaiwan #guangzhou #korea #singapore #cindymoon #chinalife #chinatown #movies #actors #billionaires #democracy #journalists #free #thepeople
「一旦出來抗爭，爭取自由，就準備戰鬥到最後，我們可能不會贏，但必須堅持。」 #港區國安法 #蘋果日報 #重光團隊 #黎智英案 #黎智英 #JimmyLai #AppleDaily #新聞自由無價 #壹傳媒 #滅聲 Credit to 追新聞 @the_chaser_news
(VF ci-dessous) #HONGKONG: During a press briefing following the deportation out of Hong Kong of a representative of RSF, a Chinese government spokesperson claimed that press freedom is “fully protected” in the territory. To claim that press freedom reigns in Hong Kong is a blatant lie that does not withstand scrutiny. In recent years, the Chinese regime and the Hong Kong authorities have been leading an unprecedented campaign against independent journalism which notably resulted in the closing of 8 media outlets and the prosecution for crimes against the state of a large number of journalists. We set the records straight with 10 facts demonstrating the grim reality of Hong Kong’s press freedom downfall. Read more: link in bio — #HONGKONG : Au cours d’une conférence de presse tenue le lendemain de l'expulsion de Hong Kong d'une représentante de RSF, une porte-parole du gouvernement chinois a assuré que la liberté de la presse était “pleinement protégée” dans le territoire. Dire que la liberté de la presse est pleinement protégée à Hong Kong est un pur mensonge, qui ne résiste pas à l'épreuve des faits. Ces dernières années, le régime chinois et les autorités de Hong Kong ont mené une campagne sans précédent contre le journalisme indépendant, qui s'est notamment traduite par la fermeture de 8 médias et par la poursuite d'un grand nombre de journalistes pour crimes contre l’État. Nous remettons les pendules à l’heure avec 10 faits démontrant la sombre réalité de l’effondrement de la liberté de la presse à Hong Kong. En savoir plus : lien en bio. #Chine #China #JimmyLai #AppleDaily #protectjournalists #pressfreedom #journalists #journalism #francophonie #informationlibre #righttoinformation #libertedelapresse #droitshumains #media #journalismisnotacrime #press
Looking forward to @journalismfest #ijf24, in #Perugia 🇮🇹 & online: Conspiracy to Commit Journalism: The Trial of #JimmyLai & Media Freedom in #HongKong Thurs 18 April, 1400 CET, Sala dei Notari Rebecca Vincent (@rsfinternational) Sebastien Lai @samuelmchu (@campaign4hk) @mcaruanagalizia @caoilfhionngallagher
FREEDOM OF SPEECH I snapped this shot of a Hong Kong bookstall in 2013, just before the Umbrella Revolution sparked that put the region into political turmoil that has gone on until today. These books you see would never appear on the mainland, because they portray the dictator Xi Jinping in unofficial ways. Freedom of speech was attacked very hard by the CCP. One publisher in particular, Jimmy Lai, has faced persecution. (Bard) #hongkongfreepress #hongkong #chinesecommunistparty #freedomofspeech #liberation #jimmylai
Troubling news from #HongKong where the Reporters sans frontières representative Aleksandra Bielakowska was detained & deported. They were going to the territory to monitor the #JimmyLai trial. The decline on #FreedomOfExpression there continues its steady march. https://rsf.org/en/hong-kong-rsf-representative-detained-and-deported-attempt-monitor-jimmy-lai-s-national-security
(VF ci-dessous) #HONGKONG: "They detained me for 6 hours, questioned me, and searched me and my belongings several times. After all this, I was deported under a nebulous pretext." Says RSF’s Taipei-based Advocacy Officer Aleksandra Bielakowska. She was on a mission, along with RSF’s Asia-Pacific Bureau Director Cédric Alviani, to meet journalists and monitor a hearing in the trial of Jimmy Lai, the founder of independent newspaper Apple Daily, who is currently facing possible life imprisonment for "endangering national security. » We have never experienced such blatant efforts by authorities to evade scrutiny of court proceedings in any country, which further highlights the ludicrous nature of the case against Jimmy Lai. We demand an immediate explanation from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and a guarantee that our representatives can return to the territory safely to monitor the remainder of Lai’s trial, which cannot take place in darkness. —— #HONGKONG : "Ils m'ont détenue pendant 6 heures, m'ont interrogée et fouillée à plusieurs reprises, avant de m’expulser du territoire sous un prétexte nébuleux." C'est ce qu'explique Aleksandra Bielakowska, chargée de plaidoyer pour RSF à Taipei. Elle était en mission, aux côtés du directeur du bureau Asie-Pacifique de RSF, Cédric Alviani, afin de rencontrer des journalistes et d’assister à une audience dans le procès en cours de Jimmy Lai, le fondateur du journal indépendant Apple Daily, qui encourt actuellement une peine d'emprisonnement à vie pour "atteinte à la loi sur la sécurité nationale". Jamais nous n'avons été confrontés à des efforts aussi flagrants de la part des autorités d’un pays de se soustraire à l'examen des procédures judiciaires, ce qui souligne encore davantage le caractère absurde du procès en cours contre Jimmy Lai. Nous exigeons des autorités une explication immédiate et la garantie que nos représentants pourront revenir en toute sécurité sur le territoire pour surveiller la suite du procès de Jimmy Lai, qui ne saurait se dérouler dans l'ombre. #JimmyLai #journalisme #pressfreedom #journalists #journalism #libertedelapresse #droitshumains #media #journalismisnotacrime #press
The 29 Principles’ March 2024 newsletter delves into pressing human rights issues in China and Hong Kong: the enactment of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance under Hong Kong’s Article 23, the UN’s spotlight on the trial of Jimmy Lai criticizing the use of evidence potentially acquired from torture. Amidst adversity, the documentary "She’s in Jail" about human rights lawyer Chow Hang Tung sheds light on the persistence of activists. Plus, updates on the releases and continuous struggles of human rights lawyers in China including Li Yihan and Chen Jiahong, the unwavering plight of Ding Jiaxi, commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Cao Shunli's Legacy in Human Rights Advocacy and the authorities’ relentless targeting of Tang Jitian and Wang Quanzhang’s family. Check out our latest newsletter now! https://29principles.uk/en/2024mar #Article23 #JimmyLai #ChowHangTung #LiYihan #ChenJiahong #DingJiaxi #TangJitian #WangQuanzhang #CaoShunli
Jimmy Lai, founder of Next Digital and Apple Daily, along with three related companies, faces charges of conspiring with foreign forces. During the 54th day of trial, witness Li Yuxuan reveals communication with UK Conservative Party member Peillun De before the National Security Law came into effect. Discussions revolve around utilizing Hong Kong to “topple the CCP,” and Li acknowledges Hong Kong’s willingness to play that role. He clarifies that “toppling” refers to causing chaos and confirms his willingness to bear the consequences. Li also emphasizes that their primary goal is to establish Hong Kong, with “toppling the CCP” being secondary or merely a means to “liberate Hong Kong.” The trial adjourns until April 8. #JimmyLai #NationalSecurityLaw #HongKong #NextDigital #AppleDaily
Could simply owning a newspaper be a seditious act? Under China’s draconian National Security Law, the answer is yes. The case against #JimmyLai and the targeting of Apple Daily’s legacy underscores a stark reality where expression and dissent are not just suppressed—but criminalized. Learn more in this piece from @jgriffiths on @globeandmail. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch Photo credit: Vincent Yu/The Associated Press https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-jimmy-lai-apple-daily-hong-kong-law/
Це останній випуск гонконгської "Apple Daily", заснованої Джиммі Лаї (Jimmy Lai, 黎智英, Кантонська вимова - Лай Чі Їнґ ), якого 10 серпня 2020 року було заарештовано службою національної безпеки поліції Гонконгу за звинуваченням у змові з іноземними силами та порушенні "Закону про національну безпеку Гонконгу". Джиммі Лаї був заарештований за підозрою у порушенні статті 29 "Закону про національну безпеку", яка стосується "змови з іноземними або зовнішніми силами, що загрожують національній безпеці", а також звинувачений у "змові з метою шахрайства та закликах до злочину". Після прийняття статті 23 Основного закону Гонконгу, секретар з питань безпеки Гонконгу, Джон Лі Ка-чіу, заявив, що "Apple Daily" є закликальним виданням, і не важливо, коли воно було надруковано. Володіння ним після прийняття закону вважається незаконним. Всі вищезазначені факти були викладені на основі фактичних подій. #蘋果日報 #基本法23條 #hongkong #appledaily #黎智英 #jimmylai
(VF ci-dessous) #HONGKONG: In Hong Kong’s ongoing national security trial against Jimmy Lai, who faces life imprisonment for “conspiring to collude with foreign forces,” the leading prosecutor called as a witness Andy Li. Like Jimmy Lai, Li is currently facing life imprisonment in a forthcoming trial under the national security law for allegedly “conspiring to collude with foreign forces.” Hong Kong’s prosecutors must be desperate to provide convincing evidence against Jimmy Lai, but resorting to testimony from a witness who has been tortured and forcibly held in a psychiatric institution is convincing no one. Such testimony can in no way be considered reliable evidence, and only serves to again highlight the sham nature of this trial. We call again on democracies to step up pressure on Chinese authorities to release Jimmy Lai and the 11 other press freedom defenders detained in the territory. Link in bio. ________ #HONGKONG : Le procureur général a appelé Andy Li à témoigner dans le cadre du procès pour atteinte à la sécurité nationale intenté contre Jimmy Lai. Tout comme Jimmy Lai, Andy Li risque la prison à vie en vertu de la loi sur la sécurité nationale pour "conspiration avec des forces étrangères". Le parquet de Hong Kong cherche désespérément des preuves contre Jimmy Lai, mais la déposition d'un témoin qui a été torturé et qui est détenu de force dans un établissement psychiatrique ne peut en aucun cas constituer une preuve fiable et souligne la nature inique de ce simulacre de procès. Nous appelons les démocraties à intensifier la pression sur les autorités chinoises pour qu'elles libèrent Jimmy Lai et les 11 autres défenseurs de la liberté de la presse détenus sur le territoire Lien en bio #Chine #JimmyLai #FreeJimmyLai #XinJinPing #China #AppleDaily #righttoinformation #droitàlinformation #protectjournalists #journalistsindanger #imprisoned #media #journalists #journalism #journalisme #press #pressfreedom #humanrights #libertedelapresse #droitshumains #journalismisnotacrime #rsf
#青春18x2通往有你的旅程 #青春18x2君へと続く道 #南台影城 其實應該去全美看才對… #藤井道人 #張震 #許光漢 #清原果耶 #黑木華 #屈中恆 #張孝全 #道枝駿佑 #松重豐 #黑木瞳 #陳姸霏 #青春18x2日本慢車流浪記 #藍狐 #jimmylai #電影 #電影分享 #movie #movielover #film
「青春18×2通往有你的旅程」 一開始是在預告中看到了很多親切的台南街景來看的，看完之後，我更加深愛我喜歡的兩個地方，「台南」和「日本」 整部片就是交織著18年前跟18年後，Ami跟Jimmy各自前往台灣跟日本發生的故事，片中劇情的發展這裡就不做劇透了。 但我覺得在片中表現得很棒的地方，就是會讓人跟著旅行中的Ami跟Jimmy，一起去體驗，進而受到感動並愛上這個地方，導演很完美的融合了日本電影跟台灣電影，功力真的了得，在說中文的時候，你會感受這是部台灣電影，說日文的時候，卻又覺得這是部日本片，這樣巧妙的節奏真的讓人覺得非常舒服。 片中令我嚮往的另一件事，就是「沒有目的的旅行」，我很喜歡的台詞就是這句「旅行有時候是檢視自己走過的路」，在旅行中去認識不同的人，感受不同的風景，才真是我所嚮往的旅行~ 電影中的場景也都拍攝的很美，相信未來又會刮起一陣跟著場景跑的朝聖旋風，聽說已經有旅行社安排Jimmy在日本的旅行路徑套裝行程了，有興趣的可以去參考看看😂，希望大家去看這部片都可以感受這些地方的魅力，當然也別忘了去感受那年輕又真摯的愛情❤️ #青春18×2 #通往有你的旅程 #君へと続く道 #日本慢車流浪記 #藍狐 #JimmyLai #許光漢 #清原果耶 #藤井道人 #翻滾吧男孩電影有限公司 #電影 #movie #MrChildren #記憶的旅人 #ジミー #アミ #張孝全 #リュウ #道枝駿佑 #黑木華 #黑木瞳 #松重豐 #情書 #LoveLetter #岩井俊二
During the trial, Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, revealed that he was not concerned about the possibility of his arrest. Lai expressed his belief that if he were to be apprehended, it would serve as evidence of the Chinese Communist Party’s suppression of human rights and press freedom. He further stated his confidence that countries like the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe would not stand idly by in such a scenario. The trial continues to unfold. #JimmyLai #AppleDaily #freepoliticalprisoners #PressFreedom Source: @thewitnesshk
#JimmyLai’s trial makes it clear that Hong Kong’s National Security Law is being used to destroy the basic rights of Hong Kongers. Learn more from @EwelinaUO on @Forbes. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch Photo credit: AFP via Getty Images https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewelinaochab/2024/02/11/united-nations-experts-call-for-immediate-release-of-jimmy-lai/?sh=5f47bdec79a0
Reposted from @supportjimmylai The UN Special Rapporteur on torture, @DrAliceJEdwards, warns that evidence against #JimmyLai may have been obtained through torture. This is a grave violation of human rights and undermines the integrity of the trial. Torture has no place in any legal proceedings, and justice cannot be served if evidence is tainted. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialUpdates Photo credit: CNS/Tyrone Siu, Reuters https://cathnews.com/2024/02/05/evidence-in-jimmy-lai-trail-may-have-been-obtained-through-torture-un/
#JimmyLai, imprenditore, editore e attivista di #HongKong, è uno dei principali finanziatori di alto profilo dei movimenti pro-democrazia. Un potente simbolo della lotta per la libertà di stampa a Hong Kong mentre il partito Comunista Cinese esercita un controllo, sempre maggiore, sul territorio. Ora in carcere con accusa di sedizione, per aver difeso, con le sue #idee, la #democrazia del suo Paese. 🎤 Intervistato dal #NewYorkTimes, ha affermato: “Io sono nato in #Cina, ho passato la mia infanzia in Cina. So cosa vuol dire vivere sotto il regime autoritario cinese". 💭 Ciò ci fa riflettere sul fatto che dobbiamo provare a raccontare chi si sta battendo per la democrazia sul solco del ragionamento sulle virtù civili. 📣 Non c’è posto per tutta questa crudeltà e oppressione: la #libertà di pensiero è una delle fondamenta di ogni società civile. Esprimere il proprio parere su un determinato tema è un diritto sacro e inalienabile di tutti gli #uomini liberi a prescindere dal ruolo sociale, dalla condizione economica e dalla preparazione culturale. #attivismo #dirittiumani #giustizia #resistenza #solidarietà #ruo #ricerche
Jimmy Lai, founder of Next Digital and related companies, continues trial on charges of “conspiring with foreign forces.” Former Apple Daily deputy chief editor, Chan Pui-man, testifies, revealing chaos within the company at the time of her resignation. She approved the printing of the final Apple Daily issue, with 1 million copies, despite feeling awkward about her role. Chan agrees with Lai’s democratic values but claims her news judgment remains independent. Trial to resume on Wednesday. #JimmyLai #AppleDaily #Trial Source: @thewitnesshk
We are thrilled to have Father Sirico as our newest Distinguished Fellow for the Ciocca Center. Distinguished Fellows are persons we at Ciocca Center recognize for their outstanding intellectual and practical contributions to Principled Entrepreneurship or those who have furthered the understanding of how to apply Catholic Social Teaching in business and entrepreneurship. Father Sircio found himself in the DC area for the dedication of a drawing made by human rights activist and Catholic, Jimmy Lai from his prison cell. Read more at our linktree. 📸: Photo by Patrick Ryan . . 🏷️ #CioccaCenter #DistinguishedFellow #PrincipledEntrepreneurship #CatholicSocialTeaching #BusinessEthics #Entrepreneurship #CatholicInBusiness #HumanRightsActivism #JimmyLai #DCEvents
The UN Special Rapporteur on torture, @DrAliceJEdwards, warns that evidence against #JimmyLai may have been obtained through torture. This is a grave violation of human rights and undermines the integrity of the trial. Torture has no place in any legal proceedings, and justice cannot be served if evidence is tainted. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialUpdates Photo credit: CNS/Tyrone Siu, Reuters https://cathnews.com/2024/02/05/evidence-in-jimmy-lai-trail-may-have-been-obtained-through-torture-un/
The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., is welcoming a donated picture of Christ crucified drawn by Catholic convert and Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai from prison. Imprisoned in 2020 for defending democracy and denouncing human rights abuses, Lai faces charges under a new, controversial national security law imposed on Hong Kong by Beijing. I think you’ll be as inspired by Lai’s heroic story as I am. Tap the link in our bio. #OurSundayVisitor #CatholicUniversity #JimmyLai #artwork
Founder of Apple Daily, Jimmy Lai, and related companies face “conspiring with foreign forces” charges. Former vice president Chan Pui-man testifies, highlighting Lai’s COVID-19 concerns and news influence. A column by Lai in April 2020 was presented, mentioned “the courage to do what we know we can’t”. Chan also admires those persisting for democracy. Trial adjourns till Feb 19. #AppleDaily #JimmyLai #PressFreedom #HongKong #Democracy
Who is #jimmylai and why does his trial matter? Research Analyst Max Dixon from the #asiapacific desk looks at why the pro-democracy media moguls arrest and trial have significant implications for the freedom of #hongkong's media and judiciary. To read more, click on the link in our bio and navigate to the Asia-Pacific Desk. #china #freespeech #democracy
Three days ago, in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C., I lit candles for Myanmar, North Korea, China, and Jimmy Lai, the 76-year-old devout Catholic entrepreneur and pro-democracy campaigner currently in prison and on trial in Hong Kong, and for all political prisoners in his city and around the world. I prayed in front of the image of Our Lady of China, and in the chapel of Mary, Help of Christians, to ask the Blessed Mother to intercede. The readings last Sunday started with a passage from the Book of Job. The homily was based on the day’s first reading, which is one of despair, misery and hopelessness. The preacher spoke of the world's woes “frequently presented to us on political, economic, or justice and human rights issues.” To read the full article: https://www.ucanews.com/news/experiencing-the-wideness-in-gods-mercy-in-washington-dc/104068 #immaculateconception #washington #washingtondc #myanmar #northkorea #china🇨🇳 #jimmylai #hongkong #democracy #humanrights #srilanka #pakistan #maldives #popefrancis #timorleste #nobelpeaceprize #joseramoshorta #friendship #friend #martinlutherking #freedomofreligion
The case against #JimmyLai comes down to his posting tweets, supporting local democrats, and connecting with human-rights leaders and former US officials who shared his concerns about Hong Kong’s future. Learn more in this piece on @WSJopinion. Photo credit: Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images https://www.wsj.com/articles/jimmy-lai-trial-hong-kong-china-journalism-463a045e
Hong Kong is at a critical juncture as political pressure from Beijing jeopardizes its uniqueness and autonomy. The #JimmyLai case is a litmus test for its future. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch Photo credit: AFP - Getty Images
「黎智英案」審訊進入第三個月，美國跨黨派議員再就此《國安法》案件高調聲援，形容黎智英為「民主運動家」及「言論自由捍衛者」，並連續第二年提名黎智英角逐諾貝爾和平獎。 美國國會及行政當局中國委員會（CECC）周四（2月1日）舉行聽證會，期間提名黎智英及三名中國民運人士角逐2024年諾貝爾和平獎。 委員會主席、共和黨議員史密斯（Christopher Smith）表示，香港「最優秀、最勇敢、最聰明 」的人現在都被起訴或被關進監獄，他想為這些人做得更多，會更加堅定地應用美國國會已通過的 《香港人權與民主法案》（Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act）及 《全球馬格尼斯基法案》（Global Magnitsky Act）去幫助香港人。 英國人權組織「香港監察」創辦人、保守黨人權委員會副主席羅傑斯（Benedict Rogers）有份出席聽證會。他表示雖然黎智英被指控與外國勢力勾結，但是他的真正「罪行」是從事新聞報道，與政客談論政治，以及向人權組織提出人權問題。羅傑斯又說，黎智英被監禁是中共侵犯人權，包括宗教自由的象徵，因為他是天主教徒，受到信仰的驅使而為自由而戰。 羅傑斯補充，除黎智英案，國際亦需要關注鄒幸彤案及47名民主派初選案。他又指，港府向身在海外的香港人發出逮捕令及懸賞金有效壓制異議，促使敢言者因顧及在香港家人的安全，重新考慮行動，甚至滅聲。羅傑斯同時建議美國對香港經濟貿易辦事處（HKETO）實施更多審查和制裁。 除了黎智英，美國跨黨派議員亦提名溫和的維吾爾族學者伊力哈木（Ilham Tohti）以及人權律師律師許志永和丁家喜角逐2024年諾貝爾和平獎。 ============= #黎智英 #諾貝爾和平獎 #香港經貿辦 #JimmyLai #NobelPeacePrize #伊力哈木 #IlhamTohti #許志永 #丁家喜 #
As #NationalPrayerBreakfast convenes, we remember the plight of Christians in Hong Kong. Hear #JimmyLai explain how his faith emboldens him on this @BBCWorld podcast w/ @dannydvincent taped shortly his imprisonment in 2020. #FreeJimmyLai Photo credit: BBC World Service https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/from-hong-kong-to-the-uk/id339986757?i=1000550030461
It was inspiring and energizing to spend the day with the fearless and fierce international legal team for #jimmylai - Caoilfhionn Gallagher and Tatyana Eatwell - in Berlin as we turn up the volume on the plights of political prisoners and the pressure on democracies and allies to response in more powerful and coordinated ways.
A full house at the #bundestag event with @axelspringer_freedomfoundation highlighting political prisoners around the world, including #jimmylai who has been detained for 3 years and is currently on trial in #hongkong. We need allies like Germany to step up in their pressure and leadership to stem an ever growing crisis.
The National Security Law in Hong Kong poses a significant threat to the business community. This law, which has already impacted individuals like #JimmyLai, extends its reach beyond personal freedoms, potentially affecting all business sectors. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch Photo credit: Reuters/Lam Yik/File Photo
“If they can induce fear in you...that’s the easiest way to control you.” #JimmyLai in this powerful piece from @BBC’s @dannydvincent about the National Security Law and Hong Kong’s struggle for freedom. Be sure to watch and share: This story needs to be heard by all who support democracy and human rights. Click the link in our bio to learn more. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch
Jimmy Lai used to ward off writing any criticism on Donald Trump during the US election period, so as to seek administrations support from him. This had violated the professional integrity of a journalist. #jimmylai #traitor #antielab #appledaily #nationalsecuritylaw #nextdigital
Jimmy Lai used to ward off writing any criticism on Donald Trump during the US election period, so as to seek administrations support from him. This had violated the professional integrity of a journalist. #jimmylai #traitor #antielab #appledaily #nationalsecuritylaw #nextdigital
Friday, January 26, was the 17th day of Jimmy Lai’s trial, the prosecution continued to present a series of programmes called “Live Chat with Jimmy Lai”. Former publisher Cheung Kim-hung told the court that he raised his concerns over getting a retired US general on the programme would be too sensitive in November 2022 because this would be amount to a collusion with foreign forces. #ApplyDaily #nationalsecurity #jimmylai #freedomofpress https://hongkongfp.com/2024/01/26/hong-kong-media-mogul-jimmy-lai-vowed-to-take-us-sanctions-bid-to-the-extreme-ex-publisher-says/
If you could send a message to #JimmyLai, what would it be? Share your message of support, hope, or solidarity. #FreeJimmyLai #JimmyLaiTrialWatch Photo credit: https://supportjimmylai.com/
In vergelijking met het Chinese vasteland was Hongkong voorheen een verademing voor journalisten: een plek waar nog gediscussieerd en geprotesteerd mocht worden. @philineee_ licht toe dat dit na invoering van de Nationale Veiligheidswet niet langer het geval is. Dit blijkt ook uit het proces tegen Jimmy Lai vorige maand, een teken van de afnemende persvrijheid in Hongkong. #linkinbio
The ex-publisher of Apple Daily, Cheung Kim-hung, told the court on Wednesday (January 24) that he sensed Lai wanted to give the US more reasons to undertake adversarial actions against China. Cheung further testify against Lai, stating that Lai believed the Chinese Communist Party suppressed human rights, downplayed the pandemic’s severity, and lacked integrity. “Therefore he was portraying the [CCP] as such to foreign readers.” #jimmylai #nationalsecurity #appledailyhk #freedomofpress #hric #hongkonger #hksar https://hongkongfp.com/2024/01/24/hong-kong-media-mogul-jimmy-lai-wanted-english-edition-of-apple-daily-to-be-more-anti-china-ex-publisher-says/ Photo credit: Kelly Ho/HKFP
證人庭上作供提及黎智英要搞個「Live Chat with Jimmy Lai」，目的為引起外國關注、提供援助。當日被鼓動上街的青年人，確實被黎智英擺上枱。 During the witness testimony in court, it was mentioned that Jimmy Lai planned to organize a "Live Chat with Jimmy Lai" with the aim of attracting international attention and providing assistance. The young people who were encouraged to take to the streets were indeed used as props by Jimmy Lai. #jimmylai #traitor #antielab #appledaily #nationalsecuritylaw #nextdigital
證人庭上作供提及黎智英要搞個「Live Chat with Jimmy Lai」，目的為引起外國關注、提供援助。當日被鼓動上街的青年人，確實被黎智英擺上枱。 During the witness testimony in court, it was mentioned that Jimmy Lai planned to organize a "Live Chat with Jimmy Lai" with the aim of attracting international attention and providing assistance. The young people who were encouraged to take to the streets were indeed used as props by Jimmy Lai. #jimmylai #traitor #antielab #appledaily #nationalsecuritylaw #nextdigital
仍不是漢奸？賣國求榮，一個字「恥」😡Still not a traitor? Shame! 巴士的報報道，壹傳媒創辦人黎智英與《蘋果日報》3間相關公司涉串謀勾結外國勢力案，24日進行第十五天聆訊。《壹傳媒》前行政總裁張劍虹第五日作供稱，因正值疫情，美國需要「反中情緒」，黎表明希望《蘋果》英文版可塑造中國負面形象，為美國提供更多採取敵對行動的理由。 #jimmylai #traitor #antielab #appledaily #nationalsecuritylaw #nextdigital
仍不是漢奸？賣國求榮，一個字「恥」😡Still not a traitor? Shame! 巴士的報報道，壹傳媒創辦人黎智英與《蘋果日報》3間相關公司涉串謀勾結外國勢力案，24日進行第十五天聆訊。《壹傳媒》前行政總裁張劍虹第五日作供稱，因正值疫情，美國需要「反中情緒」，黎表明希望《蘋果》英文版可塑造中國負面形象，為美國提供更多採取敵對行動的理由。 #jimmylai #traitor #antielab #appledaily #nationalsecuritylaw #nextdigital
Speed reading on human rights in China… It’s hard to capture the extent of our human rights concerns in China in 45 seconds, but that’s all we had this morning at China’s Universal Period Review in the Human Rights Council after China tried to pack the room with their supporters. Read our full 🇬🇧 statement and watch me speak at pace… #china #hongkong #xinjiang #tibet #jimmylai #humanrights #humanrightsdefenders #humanrightscouncil
張劍虹：黎智英在《蘋果》特刊寫「外國勢力萬歲」 月旦：國安法下外國勢力不再「萬歲」 黎智英勾結外力遺臭萬年 黎智英涉勾外力案審訊今日（23日）進入第14天，「從犯證人」、《蘋果日報》時任社長張劍虹繼續作供稱，黎智英曾談論，贊成美國禁止向香港警方供應槍械彈藥的制裁，並引述黎智英當時曾說「特朗普真係做到嘢，唔係得個講字」。 張劍虹又指，2020年，黎智英親自為《蘋果日報》創刊25周年特刊寫感言，其中一段寫到「對，我們沒有外國勢力，現在卻非外國勢力不可！越多外國人，政治和政治人物支持我們，越多外國輿論支持和外交關注，我們越能保住法治和自由，外國勢力萬歲！」 不得不說，黎智英做到了，他成功地勾結到了外國勢力，成功地當上了外國勢力禍亂香港的爪牙走狗，成功地成為遺臭萬年的賣國賊。黎智英被捕之後，英國美國等政府及政客頻頻為其張目，就在今天（23日）召開的聯合國人權理事會會議上，仍有所謂的人權專家及英美主子代表砌詞為其狡辯開脫。只是，香港國安法之下，外國勢力不再「萬歲」，任其如何叫囂，也無法免除黎智英應受的法律制裁。 #黎智英 #蘋果日報 #黎智英 #張劍虹 #壹傳媒 #港區國安法 #JimmyLai #UNHRC #Donaldtrump
黎智英案 | 張劍虹指《蘋果》推學生「助閱」 黎支持年輕人上街抗爭甚至犧牲 壹傳媒創辦人黎智英與《蘋果日報》3間相關公司涉串謀勾結外國勢力案。《壹傳媒》前行政總裁張劍虹今作供提及，黎支持年輕人抗爭，讚揚他們「為保衛家園而犧牲」，而黎編採指示是「和勇要不分」，認為勇武派打爛店鋪是投入運動。 控方展示《蘋果》的文章，當中包括題為「槍彈狂轟港島 百人受傷被捕 瘋狂警暴迎十·一」的報道，於2019年9月20日刊登。控方問及，此報道如何顯示黎的編採指示，張回應指，此文章呼應黎一直以來支持港人上街爭取民主自由，以及譴責警方以武力鎮壓示威者，合符黎的編採指示。 黎主張「和勇不分」 認為破壞店鋪是投入運動 控方再展示題為「蒙面法掀怒火 全城抗爭還拖」的文章，於2019年10月7 日刊登；「和變勇：是政權逼我進化」的文章，於2019年10月9日刊登；以及「屠龍隊邊緣呼喚 全民勇武三罷」於 2019 年 11 月 15 日刊登。法官李運騰說，報道不等如煽動，每份報章有其編採方針，認為無助控方案情，控方說稍後會再陳詞。 張指，「屠龍」相關文章符合黎編採指「和勇要不分，唔好被分化」，而黎認為「抗爭係要有『和同勇』嘅人一齊去抗爭，需要團結一齊，有力量先可以成功。如果分化會孤立咗比較激進嘅示威者。」 控方續問及「激進」意思，張解釋，當時「好興出嚟暴動、打爛啲舖頭呀」，而黎認為的「勇」則指「有行動嘅勇」，如黎遊行後，目睹「有啲勇武打爛啲店呀，咁佢都係唔覺得係咩一回事，佢覺得啲年輕人好勇囉，好投入個運動。」 法官李運騰再問「屠龍」文章中的受訪者是否可視為黎所想的「勇」？張認為可以。 捐錢可助學生免費閱讀《蘋果》一年 吸引年青人成為忠實讀者 控方展示《蘋果》在2019年11月19日刊登文章《撐學生 抗暴政》，指文章提到「撐學生訂閱計劃」，張指《蘋果》在2019年8月起推行「撐學生訂閱計劃」，籲讀者捐錢，只要有人捐300港元，便可資助一個10至22歲學生免費閱讀《蘋果》一年；張指，黎支持年輕人「出嚟抗爭」，「好讚揚為保衞家園而犧牲」，希望他們成為《蘋果》忠實讀者。控方問及「抗爭」的對象，張稱即反修例、追求民主和「反極權」之類。 上周五（19日)提到香港及台灣《蘋果日報》增加訪談節目（video talk）次數，主要關於反送中運動，目標受眾為《蘋果》訂閱戶及年青人。張劍虹指，因年青人少看實體報紙，傾向以在網上睇片的形式看新聞及獲取資訊，故增加訪談節目可吸引年青人瀏覽《蘋果》網站，希望年青人了解及投入反送中運動。 來源：巴士的報 https://sourl.cn/nJSyjE #黎智英案 #反修例 #蘋果日報 #國安法 #壹傳媒 #jimmylai #antielab #appledaily #nationalsecuritylaw #nextdigital
黎智英案 | 張劍虹指《蘋果》推學生「助閱」 黎支持年輕人上街抗爭甚至犧牲 壹傳媒創辦人黎智英與《蘋果日報》3間相關公司涉串謀勾結外國勢力案。《壹傳媒》前行政總裁張劍虹今作供提及，黎支持年輕人抗爭，讚揚他們「為保衛家園而犧牲」，而黎編採指示是「和勇要不分」，認為勇武派打爛店鋪是投入運動。 控方展示《蘋果》的文章，當中包括題為「槍彈狂轟港島 百人受傷被捕 瘋狂警暴迎十·一」的報道，於2019年9月20日刊登。控方問及，此報道如何顯示黎的編採指示，張回應指，此文章呼應黎一直以來支持港人上街爭取民主自由，以及譴責警方以武力鎮壓示威者，合符黎的編採指示。 黎主張「和勇不分」 認為破壞店鋪是投入運動 控方再展示題為「蒙面法掀怒火 全城抗爭還拖」的文章，於2019年10月7 日刊登；「和變勇：是政權逼我進化」的文章，於2019年10月9日刊登；以及「屠龍隊邊緣呼喚 全民勇武三罷」於 2019 年 11 月 15 日刊登。法官李運騰說，報道不等如煽動，每份報章有其編採方針，認為無助控方案情，控方說稍後會再陳詞。 張指，「屠龍」相關文章符合黎編採指「和勇要不分，唔好被分化」，而黎認為「抗爭係要有『和同勇』嘅人一齊去抗爭，需要團結一齊，有力量先可以成功。如果分化會孤立咗比較激進嘅示威者。」 控方續問及「激進」意思，張解釋，當時「好興出嚟暴動、打爛啲舖頭呀」，而黎認為的「勇」則指「有行動嘅勇」，如黎遊行後，目睹「有啲勇武打爛啲店呀，咁佢都係唔覺得係咩一回事，佢覺得啲年輕人好勇囉，好投入個運動。」 法官李運騰再問「屠龍」文章中的受訪者是否可視為黎所想的「勇」？張認為可以。 捐錢可助學生免費閱讀《蘋果》一年 吸引年青人成為忠實讀者 控方展示《蘋果》在2019年11月19日刊登文章《撐學生 抗暴政》，指文章提到「撐學生訂閱計劃」，張指《蘋果》在2019年8月起推行「撐學生訂閱計劃」，籲讀者捐錢，只要有人捐300港元，便可資助一個10至22歲學生免費閱讀《蘋果》一年；張指，黎支持年輕人「出嚟抗爭」，「好讚揚為保衞家園而犧牲」，希望他們成為《蘋果》忠實讀者。控方問及「抗爭」的對象，張稱即反修例、追求民主和「反極權」之類。 上周五（19日)提到香港及台灣《蘋果日報》增加訪談節目（video talk）次數，主要關於反送中運動，目標受眾為《蘋果》訂閱戶及年青人。張劍虹指，因年青人少看實體報紙，傾向以在網上睇片的形式看新聞及獲取資訊，故增加訪談節目可吸引年青人瀏覽《蘋果》網站，希望年青人了解及投入反送中運動。 來源：巴士的報 https://sourl.cn/nJSyjE #黎智英案 #反修例 #蘋果日報 #國安法 #壹傳媒 #jimmylai #antielab #appledaily #nationalsecuritylaw #nextdigital
#humanrights #upr #china🇨🇳 #freedom #democracy #tibet #uyghur #hongkong #jimmylai #uyghurmuslims
#PrayForJimmyLai Today, January 18th, marks one month since the start of the trial of famous Hong Kong democracy activist and media tycoon Jimmy Lai. He was the founder of Apple Daily, once the most popular independent Chinese-language newspaper in Hong Kong before it was forcibly shut down. . . . . . . . . . . #JimmyLai #HongKong #HK #AppleDaily #HumanRights #ReligiousFreedom #Persecution #RuleOfLaw #ReligiousFreedom
#JimmyLai is facing additional charges because freedom of expression and a free press are national security threats in #HongKong. #UPR delegations should demand his freedom and ask the PRC about the human rights violations occurring under HK’s #NationaSecurityLaw. #FreeThemAll
張劍虹：黎智英搞《蘋果日報》英文版 轉登反共反政府文章 月旦：「毒蘋」是香港民主自由「燈塔」？ 反華亂港的政治工具、顛覆香港政權的陰謀！ 黎智英勾外力案今日（18日）續審，「從犯證人」、《蘋果日報》前社長張劍虹表示，黎智英曾指示成立《蘋果日報》英文版，讓執行總編輯馮偉光根據他的編採方針，挑揀中文版中「反香港政府及反中共」的「偏黃」文章翻譯，「唔要一啲Pro-China（親中）嘅文章」，希望美國讀者成為《蘋果日報》同美國政治的槓桿。 英美等國政府官員口口聲聲說，蘋果日報是香港媒體追求民主自由的「燈塔」，黎智英是香港追求民主自由鬥士。如今內幕揭曉，所謂的「燈塔」不過是反華亂港的政治工具，是一場顛覆香港政權的陰謀，而黎智英是一潛藏在媒體界的毒瘤政棍。 #壹傳媒 #蘋果日報 #黎智英 #張劍虹 #JimmyLai