Hong Kong convicts Jimmy Lai
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Jimmy Lai remains beacon of Hong Kong press freedom, say ex-colleagues awaiting his sentencing
By Jessie Pang, James Pomfret and Angie Teo HONG KONG/TAIPEI, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Several former colleagues of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai at the Apple Daily newspaper reacted with dismay at his national security conviction,
Five years ago, my father, Jimmy Lai, was a large, robust man. Friends and family knew when they were coming over to our house for dinner that they were in for a feast. Dad loved to share the things he enjoyed, and he very much enjoyed good food. But his time behind bars in solitary confinement is taking its toll on his body.