Mark Clifford

Mark Clifford, former editor of the South China Morning Post and author of 'The Troublemaker', discusses the inspiring life of Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy activist and political prisoner in China. They dive into Lai’s extraordinary escape from mainland China, his rise as a billionaire entrepreneur, and his courageous stand for free speech through his publication, Apple Daily. The conversation also highlights the brutal reality of Lai's prison life and the broader implications for free expression in Hong Kong amid increasing authoritarianism.

Mark Clifford, President of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation and author of "The Troublemaker," delves into the gripping saga of Jimmy Lai, a billionaire turned dissident against the Chinese Communist Party. He discusses Lai's harrowing experience of over 1,400 days in solitary confinement, the alarming decline of press freedom in Hong Kong, and the risks media faces under oppressive regimes. Clifford emphasizes international advocacy for Lai, positioning him as a potent symbol of urban rebellion and the broader struggle for democracy in the face of authoritarianism.