The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai's Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom [Full Film]
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- Опубліковано 17 кві 2023
- When Hong Kong’s basic freedoms come under attack, newspaper publisher and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai finds himself in the crosshairs of the state and must choose between defending Hong Kong’s long-standing liberties, or his own freedom.
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Jimmy Lai personifies Hong Kong’s entrepreneurial spirit. This spirit, coupled with an embrace of freedom, unleashed economic prosperity for Hong Kongers and made Jimmy a billionaire. Jimmy’s native China underwent a similar prosperity by undertaking an experiment with personal and economic freedoms, lifting an astounding 800 million Chinese out of poverty. Today, it’s a different story-and the stakes couldn’t be higher for Jimmy Lai, the citizens of Hong Kong, and the people of China.
Jimmy fled Maoist revolutionaries as a 12 year old and began a new life as a simple textile laborer in Hong Kong. Within 30 years he started a fashion house and built Giordano into an enormously successful clothing retail business with thousands of stores worldwide. In reaction to China’s 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, Jimmy launched Next Media and published Hong Kong’s most successful newspaper, Apple Daily. As guardian of freedom of speech and the press, Apple Daily provided an independent voice for Hong Kong following its 1997 transition from British rule to Chinese control.
Reassured by Beijing’s “one nation, two systems” approach, much of Hong Kong’s prosperity and freedom continued-until a palpable shift occurred under the leadership of Chinese president Xi Jinping. As China retreated from its “one nation, two systems” policy and began installing pro-Beijing leaders in Hong Kong, Jimmy became a leading voice against repressive policies. Jimmy could have fled but he chose to stay, marching alongside millions of his fellow Hong Kongers in defense of freedom and democracy. He was soon arrested and jailed. International banks froze his assets. Apple Daily was raided and key executives arrested. In June 2021, Apple Daily printed its final edition and shut its doors.
Today Jimmy perseveres in a Hong Kong prison cell awaiting trial. Featuring Lord Christopher Patten, Rev. Robert Sirico, Mary Kissel, Victoria Hui, Joey Siu, William McGurn, Lord David Alton and others, The Hong Konger chronicles Jimmy’s story of heroic sacrifice and symbol of the freedom movement. From his own testimony as well as through exclusive interviews with diplomats, citizen activists, scholars, and friends from across the globe, one thing becomes clear: Jimmy’s fate is in our hands. His cause must not die in a prison cell-for freedom is not merely his cause, but the cause of all Hong Kongers, the Chinese people, and indeed all humanity.
I m proud to tell the world he was my previous boss in Apple Daily and he taught me dont stay in our comfort zone. we all have to protect our Hong Kong core value wherever we are at. Our freedom never be free. Jimmy paid the most expensive price for our Hong Kong.
God bless Mr Jimmy Lai, our real Hongkonger 🙏🏻🥺
感動！謝謝黎先生！謝謝所有為自由香港發聲的朋友🙏
I’m on the train and watching this video, I couldn’t stop tears oozing from my eyes. God bless Mr. Jimmy Lai
I met Mr. Lai once. It was during a March to promote the civic referendum before the planned Occupy Central in 2014. The Apple Daily also kept promoting the cause. I agree with one of the interviewees that the Apple Daily was HK’s only pro-democracy newspaper. Mr. Lai and his colleagues have braved tremendous political and economic pressure to run the newspaper. They are all true HKers! Thank you!
the hong Kong story. hong Kong story is actually the world story.
Jimmy Lai could have left earlier but he didn't. He loves Hong Kong so much and sacrifice himself for all Hong Kongers.
It is not easy for any commoner to follow the foot steps of Mr. Lai in the pursuit of truth and for that he is a real hero .
My tears wouldn't stop while watching this film. I feel so sorry for Mr. Lai and his family. Although he could have left Hong Kong, he chose to stay and now he is in jail, facing an unjust trial. Mr. Lai, you are a true hero and a real Hongkonger. You have my utmost respect, and I hope that one day you will be free. God bless!
Much appreciated for Jimmy Lai who is real Hongkonger, to sacrifice himself for fighting the freedom, God bless Jimmy Lai and his family 🙏❤️
黎先生，謝謝你這麼多年為香港人的一切付出。我非常佩服你不怕極權，勇於抗爭的勇氣。你的過去和成就，簡直是香港這片地方的一個寫照。尤其是你從雨傘革命到反送中的所有高調和積極的參與。雖然有這麼多惡勢力在身旁，你也從不怕後果。這份堅毅我們香港人一直看在眼裏。說真的，我們真的欠了你一聲道謝。希望你在獄中可以保持健康的身體，我相信未來我們一定會再相見。
香港人，世界人為你感到驕傲，佩服你的勇氣不畏強權面對苦難廹害，你和很多被屈罪的人都是頂天立地的英雄，留芳百世，辛苦了你們
I cried. I am still holding on my hope for HK. God bless Mr. Jimmy Lai.
Whether it's Communism or terrorism, people want and fight for freedom.
Jimmy Lai is a prominent and respectful person during the recent Hong Kong social movement. This is an extraordinary documentary all HongKonger much watch.
"When I'm doing the right thing, I know my strength will come...". Jimmy is a man of true faith. God bless Jimmy Lai, God bless Hongkongers!
Moved to tears! Thank every one who's on the team in making this documentary and in supporting Jimmy Lai.
Thanks to all the parties in producing this memorial and historical video! It's really touching! God bless Jimmy and the protested Hongkongers!
🙏感謝黎生！多謝製作團隊！
As a hong konger and was born in 1970's, I thank for everyone built this place.