Hong Kong’s Top Court Sends Tycoon Jimmy Lai Back to Jail

The transcript discusses the legal situation of Jimmy Lai, a media figure in Hong Kong, who was ordered back to jail under the national security law. The court of Final Appeal made this decision, reversing a lower court's bail decision. The People's Daily criticized the bail decision, reflecting Beijing's influence. The transcript also highlights the decline in press freedom in Hong Kong, with the city dropping in global rankings. Concerns are raised about the impact of the national security law on media freedom, as China continues to detain journalists.

What was Jimmy Lai charged with under Hong Kong's national security law?

• Espionage

• Colluding with foreign powers

• Tax evasion

• Money laundering

Which court ordered Jimmy Lai back to jail?

• The High Court

• The District Court

• The Court of Final Appeal

• The Supreme Court

How did the People's Daily react to the lower court's decision to release Jimmy Lai on bail?

• They ignored the decision

• They called it unbelievable

• They supported the decision

• They praised the decision

What was Hong Kong's position in the World Press Freedom Ranking in 2020?

• 100th

• 80th

• 50th

• 1st

Which country imprisoned the most journalists in 2020?

• United States

• India

• Russia

• China