Jimmy Lai: Faith, Freedom, and the Price of Speaking Out — A Conversation with Mark Clifford

Join us for a timely and thought-provoking conversation with Mark L. Clifford, author of The Troublemaker: How Jimmy Lai Became a Billionaire, a compelling account of Jimmy Lai’s remarkable journey from an entrepreneur and media mogul in Hong Kong to one of the most prominent voices for democracy and press freedom.

Organized by: Vancouver Society in Support of Democratic Movement (VSSDM)

Co-hosted by: The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation (CFHK)

Event Details

Date: Sunday, December 20, 2026

Book Signing: 2:00 PM

Event Begins: 2:30 PM

Venue: Lecture Theatre A130, Langara College

Address: 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Language: English

Fee: Free admission. Seating is limited, so please register in advance to reserve your seat.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2003643697235

Through Jimmy Lai’s life and experiences, this event will explore the relationship between faith, personal conviction, freedom of expression, and the courage to stand up for one’s beliefs in the face of political pressure. As Hong Kong’s freedoms continue to come under threat, Lai’s story raises important questions about the cost of dissent, the future of press freedom, and the universal struggle for human rights and democracy.

Mark Clifford will share insights into Lai’s life, his commitment to his principles, and the circumstances surrounding his imprisonment under Hong Kong’s National Security Law. The conversation will be followed by a discussion moderated by Edmund Wan (傑斯), and Edmund Leung, Chair of the Vancouver Society in Support of Democratic Movement (VSSDM).

Join us for an engaging discussion on the meaning of freedom, the power of individual conviction, and why Jimmy Lai’s story matters to Hong Kong and the world.

Featured Speaker: Mark L. Clifford, author of The Troublemaker: How Jimmy Lai Became a Billionaire

Moderators:

• Edmund Wan (傑斯)

• Edmund Leung, Chair, VSSDM