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“Following the 1989 pro-democracy showdown in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, Lai founded two media companies—Next Magazine in 1990 and the Apple Daily in 1995—known for their irreverent coverage and unapologetic support for democracy, freedom of speech, and government reform.”
Analyzed on 2026-08-22T05:04:38+00:00 · Last updated 2026-08-22
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Following the 1989 pro-democracy showdown in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, Lai founded two media companies—Next Magazine in 1990 and the Apple Daily in 1995—known for their irreverent coverage and unapologetic support for democracy, freedom of speech, and government reform.
Extracted from: Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence is for saying things China didn't like , Reason
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“Following the 1989 pro-democracy showdown in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, Lai founded two media companies—Next Magazine in 1990 and the Apple Daily in 1995—known for their irreverent coverage and unapologetic support for democracy, freedom of speech, and government reform.”
Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence is for saying things China didn't like
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