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Jailed Hong Kong Activist Jimmy Lai Wins German Freedom of Speech Award

Jimmy Lai, a jailed pro-democracy activist and publisher from Hong Kong, has been awarded a freedom of speech prize in Germany. The award recognizes his efforts in advocating for democratic values.

30 Apr, 08:02 — 30 Apr, 08:02
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The GuardianMostly Factual37d ago

Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai wins freedom of speech award in Germany

Media tycoon honoured in absentia as critics decry his 20-year sentence under national security law The jailed media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai has been awarded Deutsche Welle’s freedom of speech award for his contribution to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement. The German public broadcaster said on Thursday that Lai would be presented in absentia with the 12th iteration of the award on 23 June at the DW Global Media Forum in Bonn. Continue reading...

By Alastair McCready in Taipei

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The Guardian30 Apr, 08:02First to report

Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai wins freedom of speech award in Germany

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Freedom of Speech Award für Hongkonger Verleger Jimmy Lai

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