Honestly with Bari Weiss When a Free Society Becomes a Police State
Jun 27, 2021
Featuring a courageous young reporter from Apple Daily, alongside Mark Simon, an executive of the paper, this discussion offers an eye-opening glimpse into the tumultuous final days of the Hong Kong newspaper. They share chilling accounts of government oppression and the dire fate of journalism under authoritarian rule. Topics include the moral dilemmas faced by those fighting for freedom and the broader implications of press suppression. Listeners are left with a call to action to cherish and protect democratic values in the face of adversity.
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Lai's Journey
- Jimmy Lai, Apple Daily's founder, arrived in Hong Kong as a 12-year-old stowaway.
- He worked his way up from a sweatshop to owning a successful clothing company.
Lai's Transformation
- The Tiananmen Square Massacre transformed Lai from an economic libertarian to a political activist.
- He sold his company and founded Apple Daily to fight for democracy.
Lai's Persecution
- Lai's activism made him a target; his home was firebombed, his office ransacked, and he faced an assassination attempt.
- Despite this, he continued advocating for freedom and criticizing the CCP.