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Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong businessman and activist (born 1947)

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# Jimmy Lai (Lai Chee-ying) **Lai Chee-ying** (Chinese: 黎智英; born 8 December 1947), widely known as **Jimmy Lai**, is a prominent British-Hong Kong entrepreneur, media mogul, and political activist. He is recognized as a central figure in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement. ### Professional Career Lai’s business career began in the garment industry, leading to significant commercial success across Asia. His primary ventures include: * **Giordano:** He founded this major Asian clothing retailer, establishing it as a staple in regional fashion. * **Next Digital (formerly Next Media):** Lai established this Hong Kong-listed media conglomerate, which became a significant force in Chinese-language journalism. * **Apple Daily:** Under the umbrella of Next Digital, Lai founded *Apple Daily*, a widely circulated newspaper known for its critical stance toward the mainland Chinese government and its support for civil liberties. ### Political Activism and Influence Lai is a major benefactor and vocal supporter of Hong Kong's pro-democracy camp. Key areas of his political involvement include: * **Advocacy:** He has been a consistent proponent of democratic reforms and the maintenance of Hong Kong’s autonomy under the "one country, two systems" framework. * **Democratic Party:** Lai has been one of the primary financial contributors to the Democratic Party and other liberal political organizations in Hong Kong. * **Pro-Democracy Movement:** Through both his media outlets and personal participation, he has played a pivotal role in mobilizing support for various social and political movements within the territory.

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