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Catholic Bishops Speak Up for Jimmy Lai
9Nov By adminNo Comments
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Catholic Bishops Speak Up for Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee held a summit of global corporate bigwigs this week to preach that the territory is as free and open as ever. But a new petition from 10 Roman Catholic bishops calling on Mr. Lee’s government to free imprisoned newspaperman Jimmy Lai has rudely interrupted.The bishops demand that the Hong Kong government “immediately and unconditionally release Jimmy Lai.” His persecution “for supporting pro-democracy causes through his newspaper and in other forums has gone on long enough.” They go on to say:Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Wall Street Kisses John Lee’s Ring
30Oct By adminNo Comments
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Wall Street Kisses John Lee’s Ring

The United States has sanctioned John Lee, Hong Kong’s current chief executive and former secretary of security. He was cited in 2020 for “arresting, detaining, or imprisoning individuals” under what the U.S. Treasury called the “draconian” new national security law.The U.S. considers Mr. Lee such a pariah that he is barred from attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in San Francisco from Nov. 14-16. But no matter. Mr. Lee is hosting his own Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit from Nov. 6-8, and various and sundry Wall Street grandees are coming to Hong Kong to kiss his ring.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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China Will Hunt You Down
15Aug By adminNo Comments
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China Will Hunt You Down

Human-rights lawyers have long faced persecution in mainland China, and leaving the country is no guarantee of safety. The arrest in Laos of attorney Lu Siwei is the latest example of Beijing’s attempts to export its tyranny. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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