John Lyons

Taking a break from daily journalism. Previously reporting from Hong Kong for the WSJ. Also called São Paulo, Buenos Aires and Mexico City home.

[John Lyons @LyonsNotes]

My page one profile today on Martin Lee and the rise and fall of His Dream of a Democratic Hong Kong - ⁦@WSJ⁩ https://t.co/lcIPE1i7Bb

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@CRTejada So sorry to hear this. Carlos was a wonderful human being.

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‘Should I stay or should I go?” - the question asked in Hong Kong by global companies and professionals in Hong Kong. @wsj p1. W/⁦@frances_jisun⁩ https://t.co/2wQv48bDm5

[Antony Dapiran @antd]

Big @WSJ @LyonsNotes @frances_jisun piece on the qn consuming HK. Btw, Allan Zeman: this is not the ringing endorsement for freedom you seem to think it is: "I still do whatever I want & say whatever I want, as long as I choose not to be an antagonist." https://t.co/mhW4e5hPHh

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@Nemesis_Alert The backstory must be intriguing

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I wonder how this embarrassing scoop about Hong Kong’s National Security police impacts police threats to crack down on the press. https://t.co/4PgyAV85cI

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Wow https://t.co/7KP1BKxy1z

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On “National Security Education Day”, Hong Kong’s Police Debut the Goose Step as City Marches to Beijing’s Tune https://t.co/g84k4wOsr2

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Martin Lee, Jimmy Lai and others from an older generation of the Hong Kong Democracy Fighters Convicted for 2019 March amid China crackdown. https://t.co/LCKOj6k2CL

[Jonathan Cheng @JChengWSJ]

“It will be a badge of honor for us to go to jail for fighting for freedom and rights for Hong Kong people.” On Thursday, guilty verdicts for Martin Lee, Jimmy Lai, "Long Hair" Leung, Margaret Ng and other veteran activists.
@LyonsNotes https://t.co/xPjSNg7PmL

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Hong Kong democracy leader Martin Lee, publisher Jimmy Lai and others found guilty in protest trial. Martin Lee leaves court on bail awaiting sentencing.

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Corrected: tweet is from China’s Consul General in Rio de Janeiro....

[John Lyons @LyonsNotes]

Pelo amor de deus....China’s ambassador in Brazil...

[Li Yang @Li_Yang_China]

Boy, your greatest achievement is to have ruined the friendly relations between China and Canada, and have turned Canada into a running dog of the US. Spendthrift!!!

[John Lyons @LyonsNotes]

Martin Lee, Jimmy Lai and a Who’s Who of an earlier generation of Hong Kong democracy activists face charges in trial carrying weighty symbolism - WSJ https://t.co/3h1TyHHimw

[Jonathan Cheng @JChengWSJ]

On Friday's @WSJ front page: As hope for an immediate deal between Meng Wanzhou and the U.S. Justice Department fades, we turn the spotlight again on Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, now approaching 800 days in Chinese prisons.
@jacquiemcnish @LyonsNotes
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[Rhoda Kwan @rhodakykwan]

In light of his Nobel Peace Prize nomination, a reminder of this beautiful, heartbreaking piece on Martin Lee, who has spent decades campaigning and leading the fight for a democratic #China in #HongKong. @LyonsNotes
https://t.co/9x36j76Ifr via @WSJ

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Pro democracy publisher Jimmy Lai charged with foreign collusion under the national security law https://t.co/kZoH4IZuTg

[John Lyons @LyonsNotes]

@BryanGruley @business @WSJ @detroitnews Congratulations Bryan! So many memorable stories and so much memorable writing. Adriana and I will look out for your next projects!

[Joshua Wong 黃之鋒 😷 @joshuawongcf]

Worth to read it.
https://t.co/upJdGwNho2

“Even though I may have some differences in the political field with Martin, whether on how we recognize street activism, the use of force, etc., I still have full respect for him,” said Joshua Wong, the 24-year-old politician.

[Jerome Cohen 孔傑榮/柯恩 (1930–2025) @jeromeacohen]

The saddest part of this sad story is that apparently the NSL has caused Martin to cease interviews about it. What a loss to Hong Kong and the rest of us if this is really the case. As I have mentioned before, as recently as last year I invited...1/n
https://t.co/gTHBvqVtfW