Hong Kong Watch Briefing on Human Rights Developments: March 2026 — Hong Kong Watch This briefing describes developments in Hong Kong in March 2026 focusing on the rapid deterioration of human rights in the city following the imposition of the National Security Law and the passage of Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. Click here to read the full briefing. Executive Su

In March, #HongKong’s crackdown intensified:

1️⃣ A new law criminalises refusal to provide passwords or decryption assistance;
2️⃣ Bookshop staff were arrested for selling “seditious” publications, including a biography of #FreeJimmyLai;

Our Policy and Strategy Advisor Ray Wong presented a letter to Chair of the House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Rep. Young Kim, urging President Donald Trump to demand #FreeJimmyLai and other political prisoners in #HongKong during his visit to China.

#FreeJimmyLai #antifacist. Boycott China

While I haven't always agreed with Jimmy Lai, There was no foreign collusion or interference. He's spent 5 years in solitary confinement for running a newspaper. Now a 20 year sentence.

I'm still very proud that some of my footage is included in this trailer and documentary.

#FreeJimmyLai

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai will not appeal outcome in landmark security case Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai will not appeal against his conviction and 20-year jail term for collusion with ​foreign forces and sedition, his lawyer said on Friday, after a landmark case ‌that sp...

The decision by Jimmy Lai not to appeal his 20-year prison sentence demonstrates his awareness that this sentence is politically motivated, and cannot be meaningfully appealed.

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#FreeJimmyLai #BringHimHome

Jimmy Lai will not appeal his #NSL conviction. This should come as no surprise given the collapse of the rule of law in #HongKong. Decisions are directed by Beijing, not an independent judiciary. Jimmy Lai is innocent. The UK must act to bring its citizen home. #FreeJimmyLai

China Took His City. And Now His Father.

China Took His City. And Now His Father. #FreeJimmyLai
@nytimes.com #TheDaily

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Hong Kong: IPI condemns 20-year prison sentence of 2025 IPI World Press Freedom Hero Jimmy Lai The IPI global network strongly condemns today’s sentencing of 2025 IPI World Press Freedom Hero Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison. We urge the international community – and in particular the United…

🇭🇰 #HongKong: Despite the overturning of his 2022 fraud conviction, nothing has changed for Jimmy Lai.

He still remains unjustly sentenced to 20 years in prison – effectively the rest of his life.

Lai must be released immediately. #FreeJimmyLai
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China Took His City. And Now His Father. Podcast Episode · The Daily · 27 February · 36m

“Instead of a life that would have been outwardly beautiful, he chose one of inward beauty. One that has landed him in a Hong Kong prison.” #freejimmylai

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HK court quashes Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction over Apple Daily HQ lease violation A Hong Kong appeals court has overturned pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction relating to an alleged lease violation at the now-shuttered Apple Daily newspaper headquarters.

Here’s Hong Kong trying to pretend that it has rule of law and due process. Don’t be fooled #FreeJimmyLai hongkongfp.com/2026/02/26/b...

A Hongkong, Jimmy Lai, figure prodémocratie, voit sa condamnation pour fraude annulée L’ex-magnat reste néanmoins en détention après avoir été condamné à vingt ans de prison pour sédition en vertu d’une loi sur la sécurité nationale.

Un aveu qui ne dit pas son nom: cette condamnation était politique.
Elle ne change rien au fait que #JimmyLai reste en prison pour raison politique avec la peine la plus lourde infligée au nom de la #NSL: 20 ans
#HongKong #freejimmylai #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners

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Continuiamo a PRESTARE ATTENZIONE.
Non lasciamolo solo
#FreeJimmyLai

Starmer secured a few wins in Beijing – but given China’s ongoing threats to UK security, none justify his visit Following Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Beijing trip, the question remains: was it worth it? By the measure of national security, moral leadership ...

For @thehousemag.bsky.social, #HongKong activist @chloecheung.bsky.social asks whether Keir Starmer's #China trip was worth it?

"By the measure of national security, moral leadership over #FreeJimmyLai, and strategic prudence, the answer is certainly no..."

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Beijing and Washington assault press freedom In authoritarian states, press freedom and freedom of expression are suppressed and journalists are persecuted for telling the truth.

#FreeJimmyLai

Beijing and Washington assault press freedom | The Kingston Whig Standard
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Sentencing a Blow to Hong Kong Press Freedom tinyurl.com/59nfw87t #journalism #journalismsNEWS #pressfreedom #JimmyLai @SupportJimmyLai #FreeJimmyLai,

In The Telegraph, our Patron and #HongKong’s last Governor Lord Patten urges 🇬🇧 to take a bold stance against Beijing’s unjust and inhumane treatment of #JimmyLai and secure his release.

#FreeJimmyLai

www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2026...

#FreeJimmyLai
PRESTIAMO ATTENZIONE

Opinion | Dissidents Are Silenced, and the West Moves On

“I believe in the media by delivering information, you’re actually delivering freedom" - Jimmy Lai.
And those of us that have freedom should do everything we can to support those seeking it. #FreeJimmyLai
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/o...

Now is Jimmy Lai’s hour of need - UCA News A close friend of Jimmy Lai argues that the 78-year-old Catholic pro-democracy campaigner faces a death sentence in prison. Read the urgent call for Pope Leo XIV and world leaders to demand his releas...

‘[#JimmyLai] chose to stay with his people in their hour of need, knowing how severe the consequences could be. Now it is his hour of need — we must stand with him and demand his release.’ Read our Chair Benedict Rogers’ call for international action to #FreeJimmyLai: www.ucanews.com/news/now-is-...

Jimmy Lai's son: "We expected a very heavy sentence but it makes it no less devastating" Sebastien Lai, son of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, discusses his father's 20 year sentencing in Hong Kong on Monday for "colluding with foreign forces" under the city's controversial national...

Sebastien Lai spoke to Morning Ireland @rteradio1.bsky.social this morning.

🎧 Listen back:

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Megan Khoo: Starmer must answer for Jimmy Lai | Conservative Home Prime Minister Keir Starmer paid little more than lip service to the fate of Jimmy Lai during his visit to China this month.

Our Policy Director Megan Khoo urges the UK government to approach China and #HongKong with vigilance, and uphold core British values. In particular, Keir Starmer should lead efforts to #FreeJimmyLai.

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🇭🇰 #HongKong: Members of the IPI Executive Board today responded to the sentencing of IPI World Press Freedom Hero Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison.

The IPI Executive Board reiterates its call on authorities to release him and allow him to return home to his family. #FreeJimmyLai

#FreeJimmyLai

We must keep fighting for Jimmy Lai - Index on Censorship The Index CEO reacts to Hong Kong’s sentencing of the media mogul, and why the British government should have done more

Jimmy Lai’s sentencing yesterday means he may never walk free again. His trial ignored due process at every turn and marks a devastating blow to justice and freedom in #HongKong.

We must keep fighting to #FreeJimmyLai ⬇️
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"Ce ne sarà sempre uno sulla collina" come dice Fenoglio.
E quell'uno non starà zitto.
E alla voce di quell'uno se ne uniscono tante.
#boost #FreeJimmyLai e tutti gli altri prigionieri politici in Cina.

In sostegno di chi in Cina non si rassegna
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Pro democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been jailed for 20 years For the latest Head of Jimmy Lei’s legal team, Caoilfhionn Gallagher.

I spoke to Cian McCormack @news.rte.ie about Jimmy Lai’s disgraceful 20 year sentence.

I thanked An Taoiseach for raising the case in China last month, & called on Ireland to now go further & call for Jimmy Lai’s immediate release.

#FreeJimmyLai
#JournalismIsNotACrime

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Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison under Communist China’s ‘national security law’ - LifeSite Supporters and family members of the 78-year-old Catholic convert have warned that Lai will likely die in prison due to his health conditions.

#FreeJimmyLai
#FreeHongKong

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