Jimmy Lai wanted US to impose ‘draconian’ sanctions to stop Hong Kong’s security law

Jimmy Lai wanted US to impose ‘draconian’ sanctions to stop Hong Kong’s security law

[South China Morning Post] - 11/29/2024

Court hears ex-media boss thought sanctions were ‘only possibility’ to halt law, but he was adamant about staying in city ‘to face’ aftermath.



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