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Hong Kong media tycoon and founder of tabloid Apple Daily Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s trial began on December 18, 2023. He is being prosecuted under the national security law and a colonial-era sedition legislation. Lai faces three conspiracy charges relating to sedition and collusion with foreign forces.
Secretary for Security Chris Tang has stressed that Jimmy Lai’s application for leave to appeal was dismissed through a summary procedure because “it was wholly devoid of merits”. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s security chief attacks Guardian newspaper over Jimmy Lai claim

Secretary for Security Chris Tang says article used ‘misleading’ language in criticising top court’s rejection of Lai’s appeal over foreign lawyer.

Hong Kong politics

Beijing slams Western UN diplomats over meeting Jimmy Lai’s son and legal team

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Hong Kong national security law

Not a ‘president’s son’: official rejects calls to pardon Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai

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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai ‘withheld’ sensitive information in bid to meet US official

Admission contradicts previous denial that he had deliberately concealed his intended meeting with then US No 2 official Mike Pence.

Jimmy Lai has admitted trying to win a court’s permission to travel to the US five years ago by withholding “politically sensitive” information about his plan to meet the country’s vice-president. Photo: AP
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies he wants Western ‘dismemberment’ of China

On 50th day of marathon trial, former media boss says he believes Communist Party can remain in power if it ends ‘tyrannical’ rule.

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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies knowingly doing anything ‘specifically illegal’

Despite ‘taking risks’ former media boss insists he stayed on the right side of the national security law’s red lines.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits to exploiting anti-China sentiment during Covid-19

But former media boss rejects accusations the effort was meant to boost Donald Trump’s re-election bid in 2020.

Jimmy Lai has denied two conspiracy charges of collusion with foreign forces and a third of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong judge rebukes Jimmy Lai for politicising national security trial

Heated exchange unfolds in court as prosecutors grill ex-media boss about his grim predictions for city under the national security law.

Hong Kong national security law

Jimmy Lai denies making unfounded claims of Beijing meddling in Hong Kong affairs

Prosecutors accuse Lai of inciting public hatred towards central and city authorities with ‘exaggerated’, ‘totally unfounded’ claims in two articles.

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Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong judges query prosecution’s claims on protest violence

Former Apple Daily founder admits he felt police were ‘evil’ at time of writing 2020 op-ed, but says he ‘indirectly’ condemned violence.

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Prosecutors have said Jimmy Lai chose not to condemn radical protesters because he wanted to incite violence while seeking continued international support for the movement. Photo: AFP
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Jimmy Lai denies inciting violence among ‘valiant’ Hong Kong protesters in 2019

Former media boss says Apple Daily op-ed that called for leadership team was simply to help radical protesters set basic principles.

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A prosecutor has said Jimmy Lai tried to downplay the damage caused by the protesters who stormed the Legislative Council building on July 1, 2019. Photo: Reuters
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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies op-ed pushed for sanctions on then-city leader

Prosecutors grill Lai over piece about Carrie Lam and sanctions published weeks after national security law took effect in 2020.

Hong Kong national security law

‘I was insensitive’: Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai on videos calling for sanctions

Lai tells court he failed to vet Apple Daily videos that sought US support in 2020 as he had other priorities.

Hong Kong national security law

Jimmy Lai denies trying to spread fear Beijing would take over Hong Kong

Prosecutors question Apple Daily founder over articles published before protests broke out over later-withdrawn extradition bill in 2019.

Jimmy Lai is contesting two conspiracy charges of collusion with foreign forces and a third of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications. Photo: Edmond So
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Beijing and Hong Kong slam US call to free former media boss Jimmy Lai

Two governments hit out at ‘erroneous remarks’ after bureau under US Department of State says Lai behind bars while standing up for democracy.

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Jimmy Lai has been detained for more than 1,500 days, according to the US government. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies lying about Western lobby group covered in Apple Daily

Prosecution grills Lai over what he knew about Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China when he texted its founder and covered its launch in his newspaper.

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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai thought security law would be ‘more bark than bite’

Former media boss tells court his reasoning was based on thinking Beijing would not ‘destroy’ Hong Kong.

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Jimmy Lai admits to pushing for unofficial Hong Kong Legco ‘primary’

Ex-media boss says he ‘did not tell the truth’ earlier about poll, adding he obtained quote for vote-counting software and advised on timing.

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Jimmy Lai before a court appearance in 2020. Photo: AP
Hong Kong courts

Jimmy Lai rejects claim he used Hong Kong activist to lobby West for sanctions

Former media boss says he suggested paralegal Wayland Chan meet a House of Lords member and a Hong Kong ‘freedom fighter’ in UK.

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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies concealing plan to meet US vice-president in 2020

Former media boss acknowledges ‘negligence’ in planning to meet then US vice-president Mike Pence after national security law implemented.

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Hong Kong courts

Jimmy Lai denies approving proposed sanctions against Hong Kong, Beijing

Former media boss says his praise for American lobbyist’s suggestions was only meant as words of encouragement.

Former media boss Jimmy Lai in 2020. Photo: AP
Hong Kong

Jimmy Lai admits underestimating US lobbying efforts to penalise Hong Kong officials

Former media boss initially told court he felt the US human rights bill targeting Hong Kong was ‘more academic than substance’.

Jimmy Lai has denied two conspiracy charges of collusion with foreign forces and a third count of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits to urging US to revoke visas of officials’ children

Prosecutors question Lai about his overseas political connections on 31st day of media owner’s verbal testimony in marathon trial.

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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies stirring up trouble on ex-US diplomat’s orders

But Lai says he was eager to engage James Cunningham to help Hong Kong delegation garner US support on extradition bill.

Taiwan

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies being US or Taiwan agent in bid to rebuild ties

Lai also testifies that he advised a Taiwan official to enter long-term trade agreements with the US, rather than relying solely on goodwill.

Jimmy Lai has resumed explaining his dealings with the United States and Taiwan to a court. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong courts

Jimmy Lai paid HK$13 million to former US officials, Hong Kong court hears

Former US general Jack Keane and ex-deputy defence secretary Paul Wolfowitz received money for consultancy services for Taiwanese government.

Friday marked Jimmy Lai’s 28th day of verbal testimony in court. Sketch: Victor Sanjinez
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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits to connecting Taiwan with ex-US officials: court

Ex-media boss also says he paid ex-US general to advise the self-ruled island’s government.

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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai paid ex-US general to advise Taiwanese government: court

Ex-media boss admits to payment after prosecutors challenge his claim of no foreign policy influence in Hong Kong and the mainland.

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