Opinion Column
In 1991, I first met Jimmy Lai, just a year after he unveiled Next Magazine. Back then, I held the position of the Chinese head at CHIN Radio/TV International in Toronto, Canada, focusing on Hong Kong matters leading up to the 1997 handover. Our program content delved into various themes, such as immigration, resettlement, entrepreneurship, and investment strategies, resonating with migrating Hongkongers globally. Even under British colonial rule, the latest issues of Next Magazine from Hong Kong were eagerly sought after, reaching Chinatowns across major cities worldwide a week after hitting the stands.
