Jimmy Lai is best known for his staunch activism against the Chinese government and in support of the freedom of the press. He is the founder of the retail brand Giordano, which he subsequently sold to pursue a career in media through his publications, Next Magazine and Apple Daily. He participated in protests in Hong Kong against the Chinese government and was arrested in 2020. He was sentenced in 2026 to 20 years in prison.
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