Event Advisory – Honoring Jimmy Lai: A Stand for Democracy and Free Speech in Hong Kong

WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 3:00pm ET, the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, led by Chair Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), will host a press event marking nearly four years since the wrongful imprisonment of Hong Kong media mogul and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai. The event will honor Mr. Lai's activism for democracy and free speech, highlight the cases of other prisoners of conscience in Hong Kong, and call for the immediate release of Mr. Lai and all others who are unjustly held by the Hong Kong Government.

Sebastien Lai, Jimmy's son, will be joined by members of Congress, human rights advocates, and NGO leaders to shine a light on the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong authorities' escalating assault on fundamental freedoms, including the freedoms of the press, expression, and assembly.

WHAT

"Honoring Jimmy Lai: A Stand for Democracy and Press Freedom in Hong Kong," an event to celebrate Jimmy Lai's commitment to democracy, demand his release and the release of other political prisoners in Hong Kong, and elevate the global call for press freedom, free speech, and human rights

WHO

• Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair, U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
• Sebastien Lai, son of Jimmy Lai
• Mark L. Clifford, President, Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation
• Members of Congress
• Nonprofit and human rights advocates
• Additional speakers to be announced*

WHEN

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

3:00pm - 4:00pm ET

WHERE

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing Room

SD-419 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C.

MEDIA

Reporters and media outlets must RSVP with Eric Harris and receive confirmation to attend this event. Email: [email protected] to RSVP or to learn more about this event.

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