January 6, 2026
You’re being invited to disobey a Chinese Communist law.
There’s a relatively new law in Hong Kong. It declares that anyone, any place, past or present, who speaks against the actions of the Chinese State, can be prosecuted and found guilty of, essentially, sedition.
They just convicted publisher Jimmy Lai under this law. Now, he faces a life sentence. Hearings on that sentence begin next week.
Jimmy was a liberty leader in Hong Kong. He published a very popular newspaper and magazine that the government shut down. They stole his fortune. They arrested him. He sits in solitary confinement, on a previous and objectively bizarre charge. His health is failing.
Now, you’re being invited to a revolutionary act of civil disobedience.
It’s no crime to watch our interview of Eric Kohn, as we discuss Jimmy Lai’s case. It’s no crime to click thumbs up after you’ve watched. But…
It may be a crime that we published it.
And it might even be a crime for YOU to Share this interview with others. This isn’t hype. We explain how and why at the beginning of this episode.
I also reveal how the Chinese Communist Party may well have targeted the Zero Aggression Project. Then, our guest, Eric Kohn, tops my story!
Now, will you have the courage to…
Disobey a Chinese Communist law?
Start by watching.
OR…
Eric Kohn sums up Jimmy’s actual “crime”…
Acts of Journalism
We told Jimmy Lai’s story in Episode 49 (June 2023).
Eric also joined our show at the time because there was a brand-new movie about Jimmy’s story. It’s called “The Hong Konger.” If you watch it, you will…
- Learn even more about the history of Hong Kong.
- Really get to know Jimmy Lai.
- Be moved.
I recommend you watch The Hong Konger on the liberty platform CiVL.
But our episode explains why Jimmy remains in prison and brings the National Security Law trial details up to date.
Jimmy Lai is an inspiration with a moving story. But we want a happy ending to that story.
Free Jimmy Lai!
It might be a crime in Hong Kong or mainland China to share this video, but with each small act of defiance, just like this, we increase the odds that this outspoken dissident is freed to be back with his family and friends.
You can listen while you work or drive on these podcasting platforms: Spotify * Pandora * iHeart * Apple, and several other platforms.
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Impact Actions
These small actions “speed up the algorithm” so that new people discover the program.
- Reacting (thumbs up) and subscribing, while you’re listening (the later you do this, the better).
- On Rumble or YouTube, leave a comment (we often respond).
These simple actions are like contributions. Thank you!
ZAP The State and have a nice day,
Jim Babka
Host, Gracearchy with Jim Babka
Co-creator, Zero Aggression Project
P.S. Eric Kohn is the CEO at America’s Future, the nation’s premier talent accelerator and social club for liberty-minded young professionals. He was invited on our program because of his work while at the Acton Institute, where he was Director of Marketing & Communications, and a producer for the movie The Hong Konger.
Jim Babka is the co-creator of the Zero Aggression Project. However, the views expressed in the show do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project (Downsize DC Foundation). Sometimes, we use ChatGPT or AI to help with blogging elements.