This podcast tells the story of Jimmy Lai, a Chinese immigrant who found refuge and success in Hong Kong, becoming a billionaire entrepreneur and media mogul. It explores his early life, escape from communist China, and his rise in Hong Kong's free market economy. The podcast highlights Lai's transformation into a pro-democracy advocate following the Tiananmen Square massacre, leading him to establish the Apple Daily newspaper, a pro-democracy media outlet. It further discusses the political changes in Hong Kong, the erosion of its freedoms under Chinese rule, the 2019 protests, and the implementation of the National Security Law, which led to Lai's arrest and the closure of Apple Daily. The podcast emphasizes Lai's unwavering commitment to freedom and democracy, his sacrifices, and his symbolic role in the fight for Hong Kong's autonomy, while also calling for international support to safeguard the values of the free world.
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