Hong Kong’s prominent Catholic, media tycoon and pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai has been convicted of national security offenses under the city’s controversial national security law.
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai convicted in ‘farce’ national security trial
Weigel: Jimmy Lai’s ‘witness to human dignity’ an ‘expression of his faith’
Weigel, author of “Witness to Hope” told OSV News that Jimmy Lai is “not simply a stubborn guy who’s taking on the government. This is a man who believes that his witness to human dignity and to basic human rights is an expression of his Catholic faith.”
Photos of the Week: July 18, 2022
In the spotlight: Hong Kong hunger strike, police memorial, space telescope images
Cardinal Zen says he’s fine; detentions provoke outcry
Cardinal Joseph Zen, retired bishop of Hong Kong, reassured Catholics he is fine after being detained and held by national security police for his support of anti-government protesters.
Bishop urges U.K. to act to protect Hong Kong democracy agreement
An English bishop urged the U.K. government to take action against violations of democratic freedoms in Hong Kong.
Thousands join Hong Kong vigil commemorating Tiananmen massacre
Tens of thousands of people commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre at a candlelight vigil in Hong Kong’s Victoria Park.