Prosecutors question Lai about his overseas political connections on 31st day of media owner’s verbal testimony in marathon trial.
But Lai says he was eager to engage James Cunningham to help Hong Kong delegation garner US support on extradition bill.
Hong Kong tried on Tuesday (Jan 21) to reset its relationship with new US President Donald Trump but sent mixed messages by also condemning "malicious" comments by his former deputy about jailed med
Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai on Thursday told a court trying him for colluding with foreign powers that he paid a former U.S. general to advise former Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen in late 2017, but denied seeking to endanger China's national security.
Jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai has denied he acted as a "middleman" to help Taiwan re-establish diplomatic ties with the US.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee also said Donald Trump's second presidency marks a “good start” for US-China relations.
After people took to the streets for pro-democracy protests in 2003, 2014 and 2019, Mr Lai’s papers championed the demonstrations. He protested, too, always peacefully, and held meetings with foreign officials to enlist their support,
Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai is on trial for colluding with foreign powers. Charged under China's national security law, Lai denies allegations of endangering China's security. The trial has drawn international criticism for its perceived political motives amid China's crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist says he facilitated meetings between ex-US officials and Taiwan's president but rejects 'agent' label |
Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai testified on Thursday that he brokered meetings between former Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen and American establishment figures, with prosecutors alleging that ...
But city leader warns against any attempts to interfere politically in Hong Kong’s political and judicial affairs
China Critic Jimmy Lai Paid US General to Advise on Taiwan, Hong Kong Court Hears By Jessie Pang and Anson Law HONG KONG(Reuters) - Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai on Thursday told a court trying him ...