Jimmy Lai: The Hong Kong billionaire's last interview as a free man - BBC
WEBJimmy Lai is the billionaire owner of Hong Kong’s last opposition newspaper, Apple Daily, and an outspoken critic of Beijing. On Friday he was sentenced to 14 months in prison for unauthorised...
Li Keqiang, China’s former no.2, dies aged 68 – state media
WEBOct 27, 2023 · Former Chinese premier Li Keqiang, a reform-minded bureaucrat once tipped as the country’s future leader only to be eclipsed by President Xi Jinping, died Friday. He was 68.
Why the sudden death of a former Chinese premier has moved so …
WEBNov 2, 2023 · The death of a former Chinese leader Li Keqiang, who was 68, has been an outlet for people to quietly share their discontent with China's current governance.
Jimmy Lai: The Last, Best Hope for Saving Democracy in Hong Kong
WEBJun 9, 2020 · Jimmy Lai explains the widening crackdown the Chinese Communist Party is imposing on Hong Kong, including his interpretation of the recently proposed national security law, which Lai believes will give China the ability to control all aspects of Hong Kong’s freedoms and culture and destroy the city’s financial and media businesses.
Jimmy Lai: Landmark national security trial opens in Hong Kong
WEBDec 18, 2023 · Updated 8:54 AM PDT, December 18, 2023. HONG KONG (AP) — A landmark national security trial opened Monday in Hong Kong for prominent activist and publisher Jimmy Lai, who faces a possible life sentence if convicted under a law imposed by Beijing to crush dissidents.
Li Keqiang: Death of China’s former No. 2 leader has ... - AP News
WEBOct 28, 2023 · The sudden death of China’s former second-ranking leader, Li Keqiang, has shocked many people in the country, with tributes offered up to the ex-official who promised market-oriented reforms but was politically sidelined.
Li Keqiang: Death of China’s former premier offers glimpse into ...
WEBNov 1, 2023 · The sudden death of China’s former Premier Li Keqiang has spurred an outpouring of grief and mourning across the country. But for many, it also appears to offer a rare opening to air pent-up...
Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai faces his ... - CNN
WEBDec 18, 2023 · Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, known for his support of the city’s pro-democracy movement and criticism of China’s leaders, turned 76 behind bars in a maximum security prison earlier this...
In 60 seconds: Who was China’s Li Keqiang? - BBC
WEBOct 27, 2023 · A trained economist, Li was once tipped to be the country's future leader. But he saw his influence wane as Xi Jingping centralised power in his own hands. Li died on Friday of a heart attack.
Chinese grieve popular ex-premier Li Keqiang in quiet show of dissent - BBC
WEBNov 2, 2023 · Li Keqiang, China's former premier, was cremated in Beijing. National flags flew at half-mast across China on Thursday as the country put its former premier Li Keqiang to rest. Li, whose body...