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9 September, 2024
Jimmy Lai tells the court he never communicated directly with Mary Kissel or other US government staff to avoid causing them “inconvenience”. Photo: AFP
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai denies instigating US move to revoke Hong Kong special economic status

But court hears former media boss messaged right-hand man to say it was ‘right’ to force Beijing to meet Washington’s demands.

Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai wanted to grab US attention with security law prosecution

Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai tells court he could have fled Hong Kong in 2020 but chose to stay

Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies inciting others to breach the national security law

Ex-media boss tells court he had always cautioned others to refrain from crossing the line and committing an offence.

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Lai, 77, is standing trial on two conspiracy charges of collusion with foreign forces and a third of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications. Photo: AFP
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai says Hong Kong ‘beyond redemption’ after security law took effect

Lai had called for the US to impose ‘sanctions and punishments’ on China before the situation became ‘hopeless’.

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Jimmy Lai says he opposed US decision to end Hong Kong’s special trade status

Any change to Hong Kong’s preferential trade status in the United States would be counterproductive, former media boss tells trial.

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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai clarifies he was seeking US help, not the CIA’s

Ex-media boss says he was just regurgitating rumour floating around at the time and used the CIA and US interchangeably.

Jimmy Lai has told the court he was not worried about being a target of the national security law before the legislation was enacted in June 2020. Photo: AFP
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai wanted ‘draconian’ US sanctions to stop Hong Kong’s security law

Court hears ex-media boss thought sanctions were ‘only possibility’ to halt law, but he was adamant about staying in city ‘to face’ aftermath.

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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits to lobbying for international support

Ex-media boss says at national security trial that belief sanctions could topple Communist Party is ‘more than ridiculous’.

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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai wanted to lure readers with ‘negative’ mainland China news

Former media boss says English-language coverage did not need to be ‘balanced’, as he denies trying to trigger Western sanctions.

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A former top aide to Jimmy Lai has said the ex-media boss wanted spark sanctions from the US. Photo: Winson Wong
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai failed to get Pence, Pompeo to subscribe to Apple Daily – as it happened

Lai was told top US officials had security protocols preventing them from officially subscribing to app, and he confirms none ever did.

Officers escort Jimmy Lai during a police raid on Apple Daily’s office in August 2020. Photo: Winson Wong
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai sought US support for protests but denies inciting hatred

Former media boss tells court he had capitalised on ‘anti-China sentiments’ during the pandemic to boost his US readership.

Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies pushing staff to draft sanctions list for US

Judges grill former media boss on ‘confidential’ US message he forwarded to staff and friends in opposition camp.

Jimmy Lai trial

Lai says no ‘serious violence’ at storming of Hong Kong Legco – as it happened

Former media boss also rejects claims from ex-Apple Daily staff over grip on editorial direction, creation of sanctions list targeting Hongkongers.

Former media boss Jimmy Lai has denied leveraging his connections to sway foreign policy on Hong Kong or mainland China. Photo: AFP
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits donating to groups but denies having agenda

Former media boss goes into witness box for the first time and gives 6½ hours of testimony in his high-profile national security trial.

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Jimmy Lai testified for more than six hours on his first day in the witness box. Photo: AP
Jimmy Lai trial

Lai wanted Trump to stop Hong Kong security law with ‘call to Xi’ – as it happened

Former media boss takes stand for first time in national security trial, outlining ties with US officials past and present as well as ex-Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen.

Hong Kong politics

Foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong hits out after top UK official meets Lai son

Ministry’s office in Hong Kong lashes out after meeting between British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Sebastien Lai in London last week.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong security chief accuses ex-lawmaker of glorifying sedition in article

Chris Tang warns Ming Pao, which ran lawyer Margaret Ng’s article, against becoming platform for inciting or supporting illegal activities.

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The opinion piece published by Ming Pao is believed to refer to former Stand News editor-in-chief Chung Pui-kuen. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong courts

Jailing of Hong Kong editors will have chilling effect on media, experts say

But Stand News case is unlikely to have significant impact on industry given increased caution journalists now take in doing their jobs, they say.

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Hong Kong politics

Western media urged to stop telling ‘one-sided stories’ on Hong Kong, mainland

Beijing is considering further easing mainland entry requirements for Hong Kong’s non-permanent residents, spokesman indicates.

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Hong Kong courts

Hearing over media access to car registration database begins in Hong Kong

Revamped policy inconsistent with ruling by Court of Final Appeal, lawyer for Hong Kong Journalists Association says.

Senior Counsel Benjamin for the commissioner for transport has told the court his client has a duty to act as a “gatekeeper” for the personal data held in the registry. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong rules same as overseas, John Lee says after journalist denied entry

Post learns Associated Press journalist Louise Delmotte refused entry as tourist on September 14, after earlier being denied work visa extension.

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The Associated Press has said no reason was given for the entry denial. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Crime in Hong Kong

Wikipedia user banned for ‘alleged trolling, doxxing’ of Hong Kong reporters

Police chief Raymond Siu says force has received two reports related to claims that dozens of reporters, their family members and employers have been harassed.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong government hits out at UK lawyers for Jimmy Lai over UN appeal

Lawyers have defamed judicial system with false claims about Lai’s treatment in prison, government says.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong journalists’ union says massive harassment campaign targeting reporters

Undersecretary for security says he is unaware of claims, urges anyone being threatened to ‘come out and report [it]’.

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HKJA chairwoman Selina Cheng says the association is determined to bring attention to the intimidation campaign and send a signal it will not be tolerated. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post passes 4 million subscriber mark on YouTube

Editor-in-chief Tammy Tam praises major milestone for channel, which offers content ranging from quick updates to award-winning documentaries.

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The channel began in 2010, but did not see accelerated growth until the Post’s digital transformation in 2018. Photo: Nathan Tsui
Hong Kong

Editorial | Ruling on satirical Hong Kong TV show underlines city’s judicial independence

Such material, if consistent with the law and the broadcasting rules, still has a place in the city.

Hong Kong courts

Opinion | No threat to Hong Kong press freedom after court ruling on Stand News

The judgment sets out the reasons for finding the media outlet guilty of sedition, a crime in Hong Kong since colonial times.

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