Li Yi, a critic and media personality from Hong Kong, passed away early this morning (25) at Taipei Cathay Hospital at the age of 87. Li Yi founded the “70s” magazine in Hong Kong in 1970. Since 1972 he has been concerned about Taiwan’s anti-authoritarian struggle for democracy and other related movements, and has published a series of non-party protests. ” established in Taiwan in 2020. In an exclusive interview with the media in April this year, she stressed that she only believes in free speech in her life and regretted having to leave Hong Kong where she lived all her life. life.
Li Yi, whose real name is Li Bingyao, was born in Guangzhou in 1936, moved to Hong Kong in 1948 and graduated from Xiangdao Middle School in 1954. He began his career as a writer and editor in 1956 and is been engaged in journalism for more than a year. Li Yi wrote many works in his lifetime. In addition to the chief editor of magazines, he also participated in the creation and management of Tiandi Books. He has a clear position, opposes autocracy and has unique insights. Host a radio show.
Li Yi has pursued free speech all her life. After the implementation of the national security law in Hong Kong more than a year ago, she chose to leave Taiwan, believing that “going away is the end of his life”. of intellectuals to take care of the democratic movement in the mainland and Taiwan, and will continue to meet wherever they go. On this issue, continue to worry about democracy.
In recent years, Li Yi has started writing a memoir on the Internet platform, describing her change of position. Her views on Hong Kong’s future have also been completely changed due to the social movements of recent years. You pay particular attention to the situation of Hong Kong youth who have been separated abroad. After Li Yi moved to Taiwan, after leaving her as a column in Hong Kong newspapers, she still wrote the serialized “Memoirs of a Loser” online, looking back at the past.
Li Yi’s farewell ceremony will be held on October 22 at 2:00 pm at the Zhizhen Hall 1 Taipei Funeral No. 2.
Responsible editor: Yu Weining
