Jimmy Lai. Yung Chi Wai Derek/Shutterstock November 30, 2022 Who is Jimmy Lai? The Hong Kong newspaper owner’s upcoming show trial is symbolic of the struggle with the mainland and its values Yan-ho Lai, SOAS, University of London The upcoming trial of publisher Jimmy Lai is seen as a symbol of the erosion of freedom of speech in Hong Kong.
Stand News staff preparing to address the media after police raided their offices. Miguel Candela / EPA-EFE January 10, 2022 Hong Kong: how colonial-era laws are being used to shut down independent journalism Yan-ho Lai, SOAS, University of London and Yuen Chan, City St George's, University of London The resurgence of sedition laws is having a devastating chilling effect on press freedom.
End of an era: Hongkongers queue to buy a copy of the last -ever edition of Apple Daily. EPA-EFE/Jérôme Favre June 28, 2021 Hongkongers mourn closure of Apple Daily and fear for the future of independent journalism Yuen Chan, City St George's, University of London Mainland China is tightening the screws on press freedom in Hong Kong.