Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai wins freedom of speech award in Germany
Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been awarded Deutsche Welle's freedom of speech award for his role in supporting press freedom and the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong. The German public broadcaster honored him in absentia, citing his unwavering commitment despite personal risk. Lai, sentenced to 20 years under Hong Kong's national security law, remains a symbol of resistance for many critics of Beijing's tightening control.
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Jimmy Lai gave ‘a voice to the democracy movement in Hong Kong’, said Deutsche Welle’s director-general. Photograph: Vincent Yu/APView image in fullscreenJimmy Lai gave ‘a voice to the democracy movement in Hong Kong’, said Deutsche Welle’s director-general. Photograph: Vincent Yu/APJimmy LaiJailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai wins freedom of speech award in GermanyMedia tycoon honoured in absentia as critics decry his 20-year sentence under national security lawAlastair McCready in TaipeiThu 30 Apr 2026 04.02 EDTLast modified on Thu 30 Apr 2026 04.05 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe 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…
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