Podcast appearances and mentions of jimmy lai

Sebastien Lai, son of the incarcerated Hong Kong businessman and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, on the latest efforts by President Trump for his release. Rep. Chris Smith on the re-designation of Nigeria as a "country of particular concern". Most Rev. Athanasius Schneider shares details on his new book.

The extraordinary life story of the billionaire businessman Jimmy Lai, a leading Hong Kong democracy activist fighting for freedom of speech who became China's most famous political prisoner. Jimmy Lai escaped mainland China when he was twelve years old, at the height of a famine that killed tens of millions. In Hong Kong, he hustled and often slept overnight on a table in a clothing factory where he did odd jobs. At twenty-one, he was running a factory. By his mid-twenties, he owned one and was supplying sweaters and shirts to some of the biggest brands in the United States, from Polo to The Limited. His ideas about retail led him to create Giordano in 1981, and with it “fast fashion.” But then came the 1989 democracy spring protests and the June 4th Tiananmen massacre. His reaction to the violence was to enter the media industry to push China toward more freedoms. He started a magazine, Next, to advocate for democracy in Hong Kong. Then, just two years before the city was to return to Chinese control, he founded the Apple Daily newspaper. Its mix of bold graphics, gossip, local news, and opposition to the Chinese Communist Party was an immediate hit. For more than two decades, Lai used Appleand Next as part of a personal push for democracy. A draconian new security law came into effect in Hong Kong in mid-2020, effectively making human rights advocacy and free speech a crime and censorship a fact. Lai was arrested and held without bail before being convicted on trumped-up charges. At the end of 2023, a lengthy national security trial, that could see him jailed for life, alleged “collusion with foreign forces” and printing seditious materials. China's most famous political prisoner has been held in solitary confinement since December 2020, while his supporters and family continue the fight to have him freed. Mark L. Clifford, former editor-in-chief of the South China Morning Post and the Standard and President of The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, draws on his three-decade friendship with Lai to tell the inside story of Lai's activism and his bravery in standing up to China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The extraordinary life story of the billionaire businessman Jimmy Lai, a leading Hong Kong democracy activist fighting for freedom of speech who became China's most famous political prisoner. Jimmy Lai escaped mainland China when he was twelve years old, at the height of a famine that killed tens of millions. In Hong Kong, he hustled and often slept overnight on a table in a clothing factory where he did odd jobs. At twenty-one, he was running a factory. By his mid-twenties, he owned one and was supplying sweaters and shirts to some of the biggest brands in the United States, from Polo to The Limited. His ideas about retail led him to create Giordano in 1981, and with it “fast fashion.” But then came the 1989 democracy spring protests and the June 4th Tiananmen massacre. His reaction to the violence was to enter the media industry to push China toward more freedoms. He started a magazine, Next, to advocate for democracy in Hong Kong. Then, just two years before the city was to return to Chinese control, he founded the Apple Daily newspaper. Its mix of bold graphics, gossip, local news, and opposition to the Chinese Communist Party was an immediate hit. For more than two decades, Lai used Appleand Next as part of a personal push for democracy. A draconian new security law came into effect in Hong Kong in mid-2020, effectively making human rights advocacy and free speech a crime and censorship a fact. Lai was arrested and held without bail before being convicted on trumped-up charges. At the end of 2023, a lengthy national security trial, that could see him jailed for life, alleged “collusion with foreign forces” and printing seditious materials. China's most famous political prisoner has been held in solitary confinement since December 2020, while his supporters and family continue the fight to have him freed. Mark L. Clifford, former editor-in-chief of the South China Morning Post and the Standard and President of The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, draws on his three-decade friendship with Lai to tell the inside story of Lai's activism and his bravery in standing up to China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

The extraordinary life story of the billionaire businessman Jimmy Lai, a leading Hong Kong democracy activist fighting for freedom of speech who became China's most famous political prisoner. Jimmy Lai escaped mainland China when he was twelve years old, at the height of a famine that killed tens of millions. In Hong Kong, he hustled and often slept overnight on a table in a clothing factory where he did odd jobs. At twenty-one, he was running a factory. By his mid-twenties, he owned one and was supplying sweaters and shirts to some of the biggest brands in the United States, from Polo to The Limited. His ideas about retail led him to create Giordano in 1981, and with it “fast fashion.” But then came the 1989 democracy spring protests and the June 4th Tiananmen massacre. His reaction to the violence was to enter the media industry to push China toward more freedoms. He started a magazine, Next, to advocate for democracy in Hong Kong. Then, just two years before the city was to return to Chinese control, he founded the Apple Daily newspaper. Its mix of bold graphics, gossip, local news, and opposition to the Chinese Communist Party was an immediate hit. For more than two decades, Lai used Appleand Next as part of a personal push for democracy. A draconian new security law came into effect in Hong Kong in mid-2020, effectively making human rights advocacy and free speech a crime and censorship a fact. Lai was arrested and held without bail before being convicted on trumped-up charges. At the end of 2023, a lengthy national security trial, that could see him jailed for life, alleged “collusion with foreign forces” and printing seditious materials. China's most famous political prisoner has been held in solitary confinement since December 2020, while his supporters and family continue the fight to have him freed. Mark L. Clifford, former editor-in-chief of the South China Morning Post and the Standard and President of The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, draws on his three-decade friendship with Lai to tell the inside story of Lai's activism and his bravery in standing up to China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

The extraordinary life story of the billionaire businessman Jimmy Lai, a leading Hong Kong democracy activist fighting for freedom of speech who became China's most famous political prisoner. Jimmy Lai escaped mainland China when he was twelve years old, at the height of a famine that killed tens of millions. In Hong Kong, he hustled and often slept overnight on a table in a clothing factory where he did odd jobs. At twenty-one, he was running a factory. By his mid-twenties, he owned one and was supplying sweaters and shirts to some of the biggest brands in the United States, from Polo to The Limited. His ideas about retail led him to create Giordano in 1981, and with it “fast fashion.” But then came the 1989 democracy spring protests and the June 4th Tiananmen massacre. His reaction to the violence was to enter the media industry to push China toward more freedoms. He started a magazine, Next, to advocate for democracy in Hong Kong. Then, just two years before the city was to return to Chinese control, he founded the Apple Daily newspaper. Its mix of bold graphics, gossip, local news, and opposition to the Chinese Communist Party was an immediate hit. For more than two decades, Lai used Appleand Next as part of a personal push for democracy. A draconian new security law came into effect in Hong Kong in mid-2020, effectively making human rights advocacy and free speech a crime and censorship a fact. Lai was arrested and held without bail before being convicted on trumped-up charges. At the end of 2023, a lengthy national security trial, that could see him jailed for life, alleged “collusion with foreign forces” and printing seditious materials. China's most famous political prisoner has been held in solitary confinement since December 2020, while his supporters and family continue the fight to have him freed. Mark L. Clifford, former editor-in-chief of the South China Morning Post and the Standard and President of The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, draws on his three-decade friendship with Lai to tell the inside story of Lai's activism and his bravery in standing up to China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

The extraordinary life story of the billionaire businessman Jimmy Lai, a leading Hong Kong democracy activist fighting for freedom of speech who became China's most famous political prisoner. Jimmy Lai escaped mainland China when he was twelve years old, at the height of a famine that killed tens of millions. In Hong Kong, he hustled and often slept overnight on a table in a clothing factory where he did odd jobs. At twenty-one, he was running a factory. By his mid-twenties, he owned one and was supplying sweaters and shirts to some of the biggest brands in the United States, from Polo to The Limited. His ideas about retail led him to create Giordano in 1981, and with it “fast fashion.” But then came the 1989 democracy spring protests and the June 4th Tiananmen massacre. His reaction to the violence was to enter the media industry to push China toward more freedoms. He started a magazine, Next, to advocate for democracy in Hong Kong. Then, just two years before the city was to return to Chinese control, he founded the Apple Daily newspaper. Its mix of bold graphics, gossip, local news, and opposition to the Chinese Communist Party was an immediate hit. For more than two decades, Lai used Appleand Next as part of a personal push for democracy. A draconian new security law came into effect in Hong Kong in mid-2020, effectively making human rights advocacy and free speech a crime and censorship a fact. Lai was arrested and held without bail before being convicted on trumped-up charges. At the end of 2023, a lengthy national security trial, that could see him jailed for life, alleged “collusion with foreign forces” and printing seditious materials. China's most famous political prisoner has been held in solitary confinement since December 2020, while his supporters and family continue the fight to have him freed. Mark L. Clifford, former editor-in-chief of the South China Morning Post and the Standard and President of The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, draws on his three-decade friendship with Lai to tell the inside story of Lai's activism and his bravery in standing up to China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

The extraordinary life story of the billionaire businessman Jimmy Lai, a leading Hong Kong democracy activist fighting for freedom of speech who became China's most famous political prisoner. Jimmy Lai escaped mainland China when he was twelve years old, at the height of a famine that killed tens of millions. In Hong Kong, he hustled and often slept overnight on a table in a clothing factory where he did odd jobs. At twenty-one, he was running a factory. By his mid-twenties, he owned one and was supplying sweaters and shirts to some of the biggest brands in the United States, from Polo to The Limited. His ideas about retail led him to create Giordano in 1981, and with it “fast fashion.” But then came the 1989 democracy spring protests and the June 4th Tiananmen massacre. His reaction to the violence was to enter the media industry to push China toward more freedoms. He started a magazine, Next, to advocate for democracy in Hong Kong. Then, just two years before the city was to return to Chinese control, he founded the Apple Daily newspaper. Its mix of bold graphics, gossip, local news, and opposition to the Chinese Communist Party was an immediate hit. For more than two decades, Lai used Appleand Next as part of a personal push for democracy. A draconian new security law came into effect in Hong Kong in mid-2020, effectively making human rights advocacy and free speech a crime and censorship a fact. Lai was arrested and held without bail before being convicted on trumped-up charges. At the end of 2023, a lengthy national security trial, that could see him jailed for life, alleged “collusion with foreign forces” and printing seditious materials. China's most famous political prisoner has been held in solitary confinement since December 2020, while his supporters and family continue the fight to have him freed. Mark L. Clifford, former editor-in-chief of the South China Morning Post and the Standard and President of The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, draws on his three-decade friendship with Lai to tell the inside story of Lai's activism and his bravery in standing up to China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefano Magni: En su reunión con Xi, Trump no se olvidó de Jimmy Lai. Riccardo Cascioli: China, Hong Kong y la insostenible moral vaticana. Trump amenaza con acción militar contra Nigeria por la violencia contra cristianos. Hermann Geissler: Newman, la luz del dogma no es una jaula sino una guía. P. Nicola Bux: La Iglesia no puede cambiar el Catecismo.

Bill McGurn on President Trump's recent support of Catholic businessman and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai. Cardinal Gerhard Müller talks about the state of the Traditional Latin Liturgy, and the Church in Europe. Rep. Riley Moore on the congressional pro-life caucus, and the persecution of Christians. 

Why does Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang wax poetic about China? Why does Sundar “H-1B” Pichai, the CEO of illegal monopolist Google, let his employees focus on censoring conservatives instead of real business? Trump stands up to Xi Jinping by raising Jimmy Lai. Will the November debut of Polymarket US be another win for average investors vs. Wall Street poohbahs? Mark Simon and Christian Whiton discuss on this live edition of Domino Theory.Chapters00:00 The China Dilemma in Tech03:08 Trump's Approach to Human Rights05:50 The Semiconductor Question09:03 Trump's Tactics11:57 Google's Woke Culture and Its Consequences31:26 The Future of Google and AI36:12 The Rise of Predictive Markets47:57 Political Predictions and the Role of Gambling

   US Pressure on Xi Jinping May Lead to Release of Jimmy Lai. Mark Simon is encouraged that President Trump plans to raise the fate of persecuted publisher Jimmy Lai with Xi Jinping. Simon believes China must resolve the "Jimmy Lai problem" but will likely demand concessions, such as sanctions relief. Lai's release, potentially via a humanitarian or commuted sentence route, would pave the way for the release of hundreds of other Hong Kong dissidents.

SHOW 10-25-27 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT PAKISTAN FIRST HOUR 9-915 Afghan-Pakistan Peace Talks and the Imprisonment of Imran Khan. Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio discuss Afghan-Pakistan peace talks, which are unlikely to achieve long-term peace as Pakistan feels "cocky." Trump's efforts are seen as ironic, given the issues stemming from the Doha agreement. Discussion turns to Imran Khan's imprisonment; the military fears his party's survival and aims to keep him from power. China's financial support for Pakistan is also noted as flagging. 915-930 Afghan-Pakistan Peace Talks and the Imprisonment of Imran Khan. Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio discuss Afghan-Pakistan peace talks, which are unlikely to achieve long-term peace as Pakistan feels "cocky." Trump's efforts are seen as ironic, given the issues stemming from the Doha agreement. Discussion turns to Imran Khan's imprisonment; the military fears his party's survival and aims to keep him from power. China's financial support for Pakistan is also noted as flagging. 930-945 Israel Seeks Reliable Multinational Force to Prevent Hamas Resurgence in Gaza. David Daoud discusses Israel's primary concern regarding a multinational force in Gaza: ensuring its reliability to prevent Hamas's resurgence or rearmament. Hamas is reasserting control and slow-rolling the recovery of remaining hostages' bodies to establish the ceasefire. US drones monitor adherence to the ceasefire. Israel has ended the emergency status in the south, signaling a slow return to normal life. 945-1000 Iran Defies West on Nuclear Program Despite Loss of Key Scientists. Jonathan Schanzer discusses Iran's defiant nuclear program, noting the procurement of air defense systems from Russia and China is debatable. A major setback has been the loss of nuclear scientists due to targeted assassinations. Iran is heavily supporting the Houthis (now a full proxy), sending ballistic missile components and IRGC officials to help assemble them in Yemen. Snapback sanctions' impact on Iran's partnerships with Russia and China remains uncertain. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Hamas Slow-Rolls Hostage Returns to Avoid Disarmament, as Iran Remains Defiant. Malcolm Hoenlein discusses Hamas's slow-rolling of deceased hostage returns to avoid disarmament, a key condition of the peace talks. He notes Iran remains defiant, reconstituting its nuclear program at sites like Tehran 2 and using Georgia to evade sanctions. The discussion also covers the naming of a successor for PA President Abbas and highlights Javier Milei's landslide victory in Argentina as a stabilizing factor in South America. 1015-1030 Hamas Slow-Rolls Hostage Returns to Avoid Disarmament, as Iran Remains Defiant. Malcolm Hoenlein discusses Hamas's slow-rolling of deceased hostage returns to avoid disarmament, a key condition of the peace talks. He notes Iran remains defiant, reconstituting its nuclear program at sites like Tehran 2 and using Georgia to evade sanctions. The discussion also covers the naming of a successor for PA President Abbas and highlights Javier Milei's landslide victory in Argentina as a stabilizing factor in South America. 1030-1045 Russia Tests Nuclear Missile Amid Tough Winter and Increased US Sanctions. John Hardie analyzes Russia's reported successful test of the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile. This test is likely aimed at pressuring the US into arms control talks, rather than impacting the Ukraine battlefield. On the ground, the situation in Pokrovsk has deteriorated due to Russian infiltration. The US has shifted from diplomacy to pressure, imposing sanctions on major Russian oil companies. 1045-1100 Anti-Hamas Clans and Militias Challenge Hamas's Control in Gaza. Ahmad Sharawi discusses the challenge to Hamas's power in Gaza by anti-Hamas clans and militias, some allegedly backed by Israel. Groups like the Dughmush clan and Yasser Abu Shabbab's Popular Forces contest Hamas's control and monopolization of aid. Hamas deters these rivals, labeling them "collaborators," as Gaza fragments into controlled pockets or "bantustans." THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Poised to De-escalate Trade Dispute with Trump. Conrad Black analyzes the US-Canada trade dispute ignited by Ontario Premier Doug Ford's ad criticizing US tariffs. Black notes that while Ford was "cheeky," President Trump overreacted by suspending negotiations and mandating 10% tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney, seen as a diplomatic and well-informed figure, is expected to de-escalate the issue and work toward a reasonable agreement at the upcoming Asian conference. 1115-1130 AQAP Targets Anti-Houthi Forces Amidst Cooperation with Houthis and Iran. Bridget Toomey reports on AQAP's attack on anti-Houthi Yemeni soldiers. AQAP and the Houthis have an informal non-aggression agreement, sometimes cooperating on weapon smuggling. Iran supplies advanced arms to the Houthis and has maintained a relationship with al-Qaeda leadership for two decades. This cooperation, despite sectarian differences, aims to destabilize Yemen and the region. 1130-1145 Milei's Libertarian Win in Argentina Signals 'MAGA Tide' in Latin America. Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo analyze Javier Milei's decisive win in Argentina, viewing it as a model for Latin America and a victory for Donald Trump. The result signals a reduction of the "pink tide" and emergence of a "MAGA tide." Trump is leveraging trade talks to pressure Brazil's President Lula da Silva regarding Bolsonaro and alignment with China, reconfiguring power in the region. 1145-1200 Milei's Libertarian Win in Argentina Signals 'MAGA Tide' in Latin America. Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo analyze Javier Milei's decisive win in Argentina, viewing it as a model for Latin America and a victory for Donald Trump. The result signals a reduction of the "pink tide" and emergence of a "MAGA tide." Trump is leveraging trade talks to pressure Brazil's President Lula da Silva regarding Bolsonaro and alignment with China, reconfiguring power in the region. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215    US Pressure on Xi Jinping May Lead to Release of Jimmy Lai. Mark Simon is encouraged that President Trump plans to raise the fate of persecuted publisher Jimmy Lai with Xi Jinping. Simon believes China must resolve the "Jimmy Lai problem" but will likely demand concessions, such as sanctions relief. Lai's release, potentially via a humanitarian or commuted sentence route, would pave the way for the release of hundreds of other Hong Kong dissidents. 1215-1230 Trump's Tariff Policy Gains Victory in Trade Truce with China. Alan Tonelson assesses the US-China trade truce, viewing it as a major victory for President Trump's tariff policies. China agreed to delay rare earth export controls and buy US farm goods. This move is seen as desperate by Xi Jinping, whose economy is undermined by US technology curbs. China's predatory practices defined the relationship until Trump decided to use American leverage. 1230-1245 vUS Tariffs Drive Canada Toward Greater Economic Integration with China. Charles Burton discusses how US tariff aggression, fueled by Premier Doug Ford quoting Ronald Reagan to criticize US trade policy, is pushing Canada toward China. The uncertainty over Trump's response makes negotiating difficult, prompting speculation Canada may renew free trade talks with Beijing, remove investment restrictions, and possibly join the Belt and Road Initiative. 1245-100 AM Trump Demands Higher Defense Spending from New Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi. Lance Gatling reports on President Trump's visit to Tokyo and his meeting with the new Prime Minister, Takaichi. Trump is expected to demand increased defense spending. Takaichi plans to accelerate doubling the defense budget to 2% of GDP. A major concern is Trump asking Japan to stop buying energy from Russia, which supplies Japanese LNG. Takaichi enjoys surprisingly strong domestic support.

October 28th, 2025 We cover the news live today! Joe McClane reflects on the life and legacy of Jimmy Lai, then speaks with Charles Fraune about Halloween — exploring its origins and whether it can truly be considered Catholic. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

TESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ https://www.bastabugie.it/8325CINA, CENSURA TOTALE PER I SACERDOTI IN INTERNET di Bernardo Tombari Niente religione su internet, tranne per i siti web autorizzati delle confessioni che accettano i valori socialisti e la sinicizzazione. È il nuovo "Codice di condotta su internet" per preti e ministri di culto in Cina, pubblicato dal Dipartimento per gli Affari religiosi. "Il clero religioso non deve diffondere idee religiose o indurre minorenni alla fede religiosa tramite internet, né organizzare la partecipazione dei minori a formazione religiosa, campi estivi (o invernali), né organizzare o costringere i minori a partecipare ad attività religiose" recita l'articolo 10 del codice. Vietate anche raccolte fondi, predicazioni o celebrazioni religiose online.Non è chiaro quali siano le pene, il codice dichiara solo che il Dipartimento per gli Affari religiosi contatterà il clero che violerà il codice, perché "apporti correzioni entro un limite di tempo", e qualora questo non accada verrà punito "secondo le leggi e i regolamenti amministrativi pertinenti". L'obiettivo è evitare "contenuti che incitano alla sovversione del potere statale" o "attività di infiltrazione religiosa straniera". Un modo per dire che il Partito comunista cinese è disposto ad accettare Dio, se è un dio abbastanza piccolo da poter essere sottoposto allo stato e all'ideologia socialista, da poter stare in un angolo senza dare fastidio. La Santa Sede ha rinnovato l'anno scorso l'Accordo Provvisorio con la Repubblica Popolare Cinese, che sarà quindi attivo fino al 2028 salvo ulteriori rinnovi (l'intesa è arrivata nel 2018 ed è stata poi rinnovata tre volte).L'Accordo riguardava soprattutto le nomine dei vescovi, per mettere fine a decenni di ordinazioni illecite senza il consenso papale. Dagli anni '50 infatti, i vescovi in Cina venivano eletti dall'Associazione patriottica cattolica cinese, quindi sotto il controllo dello stato. Era stato dichiarato però anche l'obiettivo di un "dialogo costruttivo" tra la Chiesa e il governo del Paese. Le restrizioni sempre crescenti e le intrusioni di Pechino, o in alcuni casi addirittura decisione autonome, nelle nomine o nella creazione o rimozioni di diocesi non sembrano però andare in quella direzione.Anche il Segretario di Stato Parolin ha ammesso che l'accordo sta "procedendo lentamente, a volte anche facendo un passo indietro". Le nuove restrizioni per l'attività online non sono esclusivamente per il Cristianesimo, anzi, sono probabilmente più mirate verso sette come il Falun Gong, ma è facile immaginare che ci vadano di mezzo anche quegli influencer cristiani che rifiutano l'idolatria dello Stato e non vogliono un Dio "sinizzato" o socialista, perché sanno che Cristo non è venuto per portare pace, ma spada.Nota di BastaBugie: Stefano Magni nell'articolo seguente dal titolo "Jimmy Lai, ultimo atto. L'editore cattolico dissidente rischia la morte" parla della storia di Jimmy Lai. Il figlio Sebastien Lai sarà ospite della prossima Giornata della Bussola, il 25 ottobre 2025, e ritirerà il premio "Fatti per la Verità" assegnato a suo padre.Ecco l'articolo completo pubblicato su La Nuova Bussola Quotidiana il 16 agosto 2025:Arrestato nell'agosto del 2020, in carcere dal dicembre successivo, sotto processo dal 2023 per motivi puramente politici. Jimmy Lai, imprenditore ed editore cattolico di Hong Kong, lunedì riceverà la sentenza che deciderà della sua vita. Ha 77 anni, salute malferma e rischia di morire in carcere. Per il figlio, Sebastien*, una condanna a una lunga pena detentiva equivarrebbe a una sentenza di morte. Eppure, fino a cinque anni fa, Jimmy Lai era uno degli uomini più ricchi e rispettati di tutta l'Asia. Personalmente incarna la tragedia di una città che non si arrende mentre finisce sotto il giogo della Cina comunista.L'udienza finale del processo Lai avrebbe dovuto tenersi la settimana scorsa, ma è stata rimandata per due volte. La prima volta a causa del tifone che ha colpito la costa sudorientale cinese. La seconda perché la corte ha accolto la richiesta della difesa di Lai, che chiede assistenza medica per l'imputato. Lunedì un'auto medica sarà pronta a intervenire e il cuore di Jimmy Lai sarà monitorato in diretta. L'anziano imprenditore ha trascorso più di 1700 giorni in isolamento. La sua salute ne ha risentito drammaticamente, nell'ultima udienza, quando è stato accolto il rinvio, è apparso visibilmente dimagrito e sofferente.Intervistato dalla Bbc, Sebastien Lai dichiara che anche se suo padre ricevesse la pena più mite di cinque anni, la sua vita sarebbe a rischio: «Praticamente sarebbe una sentenza di morte. Data la sua età e la sua salute, sì, morirà in prigione», dice alla Tv pubblica britannica, perché «Il suo corpo sta collassando». Sebastien Lai sta chiedendo al premier britannico Keir Starmer e al presidente americano Donald Trump di agire in fretta per la sua salvezza. Trump ha dichiarato, a proposito di Lai, che farà «tutto il possibile» per ottenerne la liberazione. Lai è cittadino britannico dal 1996 e la sua morte in una galera cinese a Hong Kong sarebbe una sconfitta per Londra. «Noi, come nazione (nel Regno Unito, ndr) non ci saremmo battuti per uno dei nostri più coraggiosi cittadini, quando sarebbe stato importante farlo».Jimmy Lai non è nato a Hong Kong, ma nella Cina comunista, a Canton, alla vigilia della presa del potere da parte di Mao Zedong. I suoi genitori, borghesi benestanti, sono stati spogliati di tutto all'epoca delle prime collettivizzazioni. Da bambino, Jimmy Lai doveva sfamarsi con lavoretti, come portatore di bagagli alla stazione di Canton. Fu l'occasione per conoscere gente che proveniva dal "mondo esterno", una rivelazione per chi era nato e cresciuto nella miseria più nera della Cina maoista. E fu in quel periodo che decise di rischiare il tutto e per tutto pur di fuggire, da clandestino, nascosto in un peschereccio diretto a Hong Kong, allora isola britannica.Anche a Hong Kong, ottenuto l'asilo politico, fece lavori umili finché, da operaio tessile che era, non divenne imprenditore tessile. E fondò la sua impresa di moda, la Giordano. Divenuto milionario e uomo d'affari di successo, vendeva i suoi vestiti anche nella Cina continentale, grazie alle prime riforme di mercato di Deng. Ma nel 1989 rimase scottato dalla repressione di Piazza Tienanmen. Fu allora che decise di affiancare, alla sua attività imprenditoriale, anche quella di attivista dei diritti umani, contro il regime comunista cinese. Pechino, da allora, lo ha considerato una spina nel fianco e ha cercato, prima di boicottarlo, poi di ucciderlo, infine di eliminarlo con mezzi giudiziari.L'attività editoriale di Jimmy Lai iniziò nel 1990 con la fondazione della rivista Next, che prendeva apertamente di mira i dirigenti comunisti, sotto la protezione della libertà di stampa garantita dalla legge di Hong Kong. Nel 1993, per rappresaglia, la Cina chiuse tutti i suoi negozi. Ma nel 1995, invece che piegarsi, Lai fondò un secondo giornale anticomunista, il quotidiano Apple Daily, che ben presto divenne uno dei più letti di Hong Kong.Il regime di Pechino prese molto sul serio le critiche e le inchieste di Next e Apple Daily. Tanto che nel 2008 un anonimo milionario cinese, a Hong Kong, pagò l'equivalente di un milione di dollari un sicario per uccidere Jimmy Lai e il deputato Martin Lee. Il complotto per assassinare l'imprenditore dissidente e il politico democratico, fallì con l'arresto del killer e con la sua condanna, quando la giustizia di Hong Kong non era ancora politicizzata. Nel 2013 degli anonimi aggressori sfondarono la porta della casa di Jimmy Lai con un'auto e lasciarono un'ascia e un machete, come segni intimidatori. Nelle manifestazioni del novembre 2014, Lai subì l'aggressione fisica di militanti filo-Pechino. E nel gennaio 2015 sia la casa dell'editore che la sede di Next vennero attaccate con bombe incendiarie.Queste pesanti intimidazioni non fermarono Jimmy Lai che, dal 1997, si era convertito al cattolicesimo. Anzi, ne rafforzarono la determinazione, religiosa e politica, a continuare a lottare. I comunisti cinesi hanno però trovato il modo di silenziarlo, solo quando hanno messo le mani direttamente su Hong Kong, ponendo fine alla sua autonomia. Come risposta alle manifestazioni di massa pro-democrazia dell'estate 2019, approfittando del lockdown dei primi mesi della pandemia di Covid-19, Pechino impose alla città la sua Legge sulla sicurezza nazionale, con cui può arrestare e processare cittadini per reati politici. Jimmy Lai venne arrestato nell'agosto 2020, mentre la polizia irrompeva nella sede di Apple Daily. L'accusa era quella di aver "cospirato con potenze straniere" ai danni degli interessi nazionali cinesi.Dopo aver arrestato Lai, le autorità di Pechino hanno anche spento la voce della sua più importante creatura editoriale. Con un raid in diretta televisiva, 500 poliziotti hanno fatto irruzione nella sede dell'Apple Daily, il 17 giugno 2021, arrestando cinque dirigenti e sequestrando computer e hard disk. Le autorità di Hong Kong, al tempo stesso, sequestravano l'equivalente di 2 milioni e mezzo di dollari alla casa editrice e alle imprese ad essa collegate, rendendo di fatto impossibile la sopravvivenza del quotidiano. Che infatti dovette chiudere i battenti appena una settimana dopo.Jimmy Lai non si è mai arreso, non ha mai scelto la via dell'esilio dorato (anche se ha avuto tutto il modo e il tempo per poterlo fare), si è fatto arrestare, continua a dichiararsi innocente e a battersi nel processo che lo vede imputato. In una delle ultime interviste rilasciate da uomo libero aveva dichiarato, all'agenzia Reuters, «Sono arrivato qui senza n

Jimmy is a University of Oklahoma School of Law graduate and currently works as the Chief Executive Officer at the Lai & Turner Law Firm. Jimmy's journey is filled with success, tough decisions, and overcoming massive challenges. Jimmy and I started before Law School, where, growing up in Taiwan, along with Japan, Germany, England, and the US, he saw his mom go through litigation at a young age, running a business, and wanted to do something to help. He decided becoming a lawyer was the best possible route. We spoke about Jimmy's reinterest back into going to Law School, how he got to the University of Oklahoma School of Law, and his first year experience. Following this, Jimmy spoke about his Law School legal experiences, making valuable relationships, albeit few, throughout Law School, and how in all of life, the ability to sell is a skill we all must learn and master! Jimmy leads us up to starting his firm, and what he does today at the Lai & Turner Law Firm. From getting acclimated to the learning curve of being a first-time business owner to scaling and reaching new goals. Finally, we spoke about Jimmy's newfound emergence in the LinkedIn game, gaining over 3.1 million post views in the last year, and starting his school community, Unforgettable Professionals. Jimmy's story is one you don't want to forget, and as his story is written with time, Jimmy is one to watch not only now, but in the coming years! Unforgettable Professionals Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/unforgettable-professionalsJimmy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmylai-jdmbaLai and Turner Law Firm: http://laiturnerlaw.com/Be sure to check out the Official Sponsors for the Lawyers in the Making Podcast:Rhetoric - takes user briefs and motions and compares them against the text of opinions written by judges to identify ways to tailor their arguments to better persuade the judges handling their cases. Rhetoric's focus is on persuasion and helps users find new ways to improve their odds of success through more persuasive arguments. Find them here: userhetoric.comThe Law School Operating System™ Recorded Course - This course is for ambitious law students who want a proven, simple system to learn every topic in their classes to excel in class and on exams. Go to www.lisablasser.com, check out the student tab with course offerings, and use code LSOSNATE10 at checkout for 10% off Lisa's recorded course!Start LSAT - Founded by former guest and 21-year-old superstar, Alden Spratt, Start LSAT was built upon breaking down barriers, allowing anyone access to high-quality LSAT Prep. For $110, you get yourself the Start LSAT self-paced course, and using code LITM10 you get 10% off the self-paced course! Check out Alden and Start LSAT at startlsat.com and use code LITM10 for 10% off the self-paced course!Lawyers in the Making Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Lawyers in the Making Podcast at lawyersinthemaking.substack.com/subscribe

HEADLINE: Jimmy Lai's Imprisonment Highlights UK's "Stovepiped" Diplomacy with China GUEST NAME: Mark Clifford 50 WORD SUMMARY: Jimmy Lai, a jailed British citizen and prominent Hong Kong dissident, is a litmus test for freedom. The Starmer government is now showing movement, potentially working with the US for his release. The UK faces criticism for "stovepiping" diplomacy, failing to link Lai's freedom to economic issues, such as China's desired mega embassy. China asserts ownership over Lai based on his ethnicity. 1874 HONG KONG

Who is Jimmy Lai? In this exclusive interview, Kelly Sadler, the commentary editor at The Washington Times, is joined by Sebastien Lai and Mark Simon. Sebastien is the son of Jimmy Lai, founder of the Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper “Apple Daily,” now being held as a political prisoner.

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A Hong Kong court is set to deliver a verdict soon for democracy activist and media magnate Jimmy Lai, who has been detained for five years. He’s accused of sedition and collusion with foreign forces, but his supporters call the trial a sham and say the only thing he’s guilty of committing is journalism. Nick Schifrin spoke with Lai’s son, Sebastian Lai, for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

If you've ever worried that you or your law practice are “too boring” to stand out, this conversation will change how you see yourself—and your marketing.In this episode, Bridgit sits down with Jimmy Lai, CEO of Lai & Turner Law in Oklahoma, where he helps immigrants secure U.S. visas to start, scale, and succeed in the U.S. But if you follow him online, you know him as the founder of the Unforgettable Professionals community—a space where so-called “boring” professionals learn to tell stories that attract clients, build authority, and actually make them unforgettable.Together, they dive into how Jimmy turned everyday experiences into content that resonates, why doubling down on one channel creates faster growth, and what consistency really looks like if you want lasting results.By the end, you'll see LinkedIn not as another task to manage, but as a powerful tool to transform your brand—and maybe even yourself.Key Takeaways from Bridgit and Jimmy:1. Pick One Channel and Double DownIt's tempting to try every platform at once, but growth comes from focusing on the channel that drives the biggest return.Once you know what works, reinvest in it before scattering your energy elsewhere.2. Storytelling Beats Legalese Every TimePeople don't connect with case updates—they connect with real stories, even small moments from daily life.Share personal, authentic content alongside authority-building posts to stay memorable.3. Nail the Hook or Lose the ReaderOn LinkedIn, the first three lines decide whether someone clicks “see more.”Spark curiosity right away, and keep paragraphs short and skimmable to respect busy professionals' attention spans.4. Optimize Your Profile Like a Sales PageDon't waste your headline with “Immigration Attorney.”Use clear, client-focused language that says who you help and how, so people immediately know why they should connect with you.5. Consistency Compounds into AuthorityOne post won't change your career, but consistent posting builds trust and recognition over time.Think long game—like SEO for your personal brand—and watch opportunities multiply. "You can be the best attorney in the world, but if no one knows you, if they don't like you, and if they don't trust you, you're going to struggle with business." — Jimmy LaiGet in touch with Jimmy Lai:Website: https://www.laiturnerlaw.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmylai-jdmba/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThatAttorneyLai/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatattorneylai/

A Hong Kong court is set to deliver a verdict soon for democracy activist and media magnate Jimmy Lai, who has been detained for five years. He’s accused of sedition and collusion with foreign forces, but his supporters call the trial a sham and say the only thing he’s guilty of committing is journalism. Nick Schifrin spoke with Lai’s son, Sebastien Lai, for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Hour 2 for 9/2/25 Ed Morrissey and Helen Brinckerhoff prayed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Nina Shea from the Hudson Institute covered the Jimmy Lai trial in Hong Kong (26:25), what happened to Hong Kong (34:54), religious freedom (42:50), and American policy (45:24). Link: https://www.hudson.org/experts/376-nina-shea https://shss.franciscan.edu/faculty/sammut-stephen/

Smoke from wildfires is seriously undermining the health of Canadians. At least 15 killed in Russian attack on Kyiv. U-S Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is suing the Trump Administration over its attempts to fire her. White House fires CDC director Susan Monarez after less than a month on the job. Minneapolis residents hold vigil for victims of the deadly shooting at Catholic school. Canada's Supreme Court will not hear a case about a land dispute between Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation and landowners along a Lake Huron beachfront. Trial concludes for Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai.

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Archbishop Borys Gudziak speaks to us from Ukraine with his reaction to the latest Ukraine-Russia peace efforts.  Mark Irons takes us to the Cheverly, Maryland suburbs - where young Christian families are moving to form intentional faith-filled community. As closing arguments for Jimmy Lai's trial began this week, Representative Chris Smith joins us in studio to discuss why he's fighting for the freedom of this pro-democracy media mogul. With students heading back to the classroom, Fr. Mike Schmitz tells us why he's so passionate about Catholic campus ministry.

Pro-democracy campaigner, media mogul and British citizen Jimmy Lai has been imprisoned in China for five years and on trial for two. As the closing statements are made, what will happen to one of China's most prominent critics? And can the UK government - or Donald Trump - step in to free him?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Cindy Yu, Columnist and Contributing Editor, The Times and The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Olivia Case.Clips: BBC, Hoover Institute / YouTube, Sky, The Guardian, CNN, FOX, AP, Max Media, Asia, The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai's Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom / Ron Holwerda / Acton Institute. Photo: Getty Images. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the redistricting wars, including the latest developments in California and Texas. And, they discuss how the Latino vote figures into both parties' redistricting plans and how Hispanic voters may be up for grabs in 2026 and beyond. Then, they discuss the Federal Reserve's annual summer meeting which starts today in Jackson Hole, and what's at stake for Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the U.S. economy. Plus, why President Trump wants the government to take a ten percent stake in Intel. Next, Carl Cannon talks to Cato Institute Vice President for International Studies Ian Vazquez about the trial of Hong Kong newspaper owner Jimmy Lai, who has been imprisoned by the Chinese government since 2020 on charges of sedition and collusion. Final arguments in his case are being heard today, and a guilty verdict could result in life imprisonment. And lastly, Andrew Walworth talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about Tulsi Gabbard's plan to reorganize the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, including major cuts to the agency's staff.

This is Frank Gaffney with the Secure Freedom Minute.  Jimmy Lai is one of the most heroic men in the world today. As a penniless youth in 1961, he fled Communist China to the British colony of Hong Kong, where he became a wildly successful entrepreneur and billionaire.  Jimmy courageously used his media empire and personal resources to support opposition to China's Communist Party and persisted in doing so even after Great Britain surrendered the city and the CCP inexorably crushed freedom there.  Today, after five years in prison, most of it spent in solitary confinement, Jimmy Lai is standing trial for alleged national security crimes. His conviction is inevitable.  There must be real costs to Communist China for its mistreatment of this extraordinary hero – and all those in Hong Kong and the mainland for whose freedom he has fought for so long and at such immense personal expense.  This is Frank Gaffney.

Show Schedule 8-18-25 The show begins in Afghanistan, four years after America abandoned its allies. 1968 TET OFFENSIVE CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor First Hour 9:00-9:15 Kabul: 4 years after. Bill Roggio, Husain Haqqani 9:15-9:30 Kabul: 4 years after. Bill Roggio, Husain Haqqani continued 9:30-9:45 Iran: Last ditch fatalism. Jonathan Sayeh, Bill Roggio, FDD 9:45-10:00 Iran: Last ditch fatalism. Jonathan Sayeh, Bill Roggio, FDD continued Second Hour 10:00-10:15 Syria: Turkey signs on. Ahmad Sharawi, Bill Roggio, FDD 10:15-10:30 Syria: Turkey signs on. Ahmad Sharawi, Bill Roggio, FDD continued 10:30-10:45 Hong Kong: POTUS understands Jimmy Lai's risk. Mark Simon. @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 10:45-11:00 Canada: Does Carney have a China or India policy? Charles Burton @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill Third Hour 11:00-11:15 Azerbaijan: Peace in the South Caucasus. Ambassador Elin Suleymanov 11:15-11:30 Azerbaijan: Peace in the South Caucasus. Ambassador Elin Suleymanov continued 11:30-11:45 #NewWorldReport: Bolivia tacks right. Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc. Ernesto Araujo, former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #NewWorldReportHumire. Alejandro Pena Esclusa, Venezuelan writer and geopolitical commentator. 11:45-12:00 #NewWorldReport: Mexico troubles. Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc. Ernesto Araujo, former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #NewWorldReportHumire. Alejandro Pena Esclusa, Venezuelan writer and geopolitical commentator. Fourth Hour 12:00-12:15 Ukraine: Zelensky to the Oval Office. John Hardie, Bill Roggio, FDD 12:15-12:30 Ukraine: Zelensky to the Oval Office. John Hardie, Bill Roggio, FDD continued 12:30-12:45 PRC: Trump administration changes course on Nvidia to Beijing. Josh Rogin, WaPo 12:45-1:00 AM PRC: Trump administration changes course on Nvidia to Beijing. Josh Rogin, WaPo continued

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After Ukrainian President Zelensky visited the White House with European leaders, it's still not clear if Moscow's war in Ukraine is any closer to ending. Now European and world leaders are assessing the aftermath of the high-stakes meeting. Benjamin Haddad is France's Minister for European Affairs and he joins the show to discuss his nation's support for a strong and autonomous Ukraine.   Also on today's show: Former Russian Foreign Minister Andrei Kozyrev; Jimmy Lai's lawyer Caoilfhionn Gallagher and son Sebastien Lai  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Intro01:42 Trump: Xi Says China Won't Attack Taiwan During His Tenure03:52 Experts Weigh China–Russia Ties, Ukraine War04:35 Germany, Japan Warn on China's Global Security Role06:37 Fmr Hong Kong Leader Threatens Faith Group in Finland08:35 Jimmy Lai on Trial in Hong Kong, Trump Pledges Support10:32 Swatch Apologizes for Ad After Backlash in China13:32 Chinese Media Stir Anger Over Swiss Watch Brand15:14 China Extends Probe Into EU Dairy Products16:15 China Shifts Canola Imports From Canada to Australia17:59 China in Focus Thanks Viewers for 5 Years of Support

Donald Trump hosts Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House and pledges U.S. security support, Iran is reportedly hunting U.K. spies using a list from the Taliban following a major leak, Rodrigo Paz Pereira wins the first round of the Bolivian election, M23 pauses peace talks with the DRC, A Hong Kong court hears final arguments in the Jimmy Lai trial, The Taliban marks its anniversary with male-only celebrations, Texas Democrats end their walkout over redistricting, President Trump plans an Executive Order to ban mail-in ballots for 2026, Newsmax pays $67 million to settle the Dominion defamation case, Spain activates 1,900 troops amid a wildfire outbreak, and new study suggests that Ketamine has no clear benefit for chronic pain, Sources: www.verity.news

Preview: Jimmy Lai. Colleague Mark Simon, a director of the censored and closed Apple Daily in HK, comments on the fate of Jimmy Lai at the hands of Beijing. More later. 1925 HONG KONG

Pope Leo XIV holds his first official encounter with people experiencing poverty. Meanwhile, a new report reveals that "pro-life" states still generate significant revenue for Planned Parenthood. And, as closing arguments begin in the trial of Jimmy Lai, Trump has pledged his support for Lai.

AP correspondent Laurence Brooks reports on the trial of Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong.

In Episode 402 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. is joined by Jimmy Lai, Esq., an experienced immigration attorney, for a deep dive into the realities of modern immigration practice. Together, they explore: Adapting to evolving immigration policies and what they mean for attorneys and clients Best practices for managing complex immigration cases with efficiency and care Law firm management insights for growth, sustainability, and client service Lessons from Jimmy's own journey as an immigration lawyer, including practical strategies that others can apply in their own firms This episode offers both technical insights and big-picture perspective—whether you're building your practice, navigating policy changes, or seeking strategies to better serve your clients.

Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about the trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong has facing further delays, as well as South Korea's top court has handed a big win to the company behind the mega viral 'Baby Shark' YouTube video.

The Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Clare of Assisi, founder of the Poor Clares. Meanwhile, the trial of Jimmy Lai—a Catholic pro-democracy advocate—is set to resume on August 14. And, Israel's planned military expansion puts its political allies in a tough position.

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Preview: Colleague Mark Simon Reports on Jimmy Lai's Brittle Health in the Airless Stanley Prison of Hong Kong. More Later. 1850 HONG KONG