This billionaire tested China's limits. It cost him his freedom
Published: 12/20/2025

Media billionaire Jimmy Lai, a key figure in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, is facing life in prison for national security offenses in China due to his outspoken criticism of the Communist Party. Lai's activism through his newspaper, Apple Daily, led to his arrest and eventual conviction on charges of colluding with foreign forces. Despite facing imprisonment, Lai remains steadfast in his belief in Hong Kong's freedom and continues to be a symbol of resistance against Beijing's control over the region.



