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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.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to visit Beijing and Shanghai in late January. Photo: EPA
Accidents and disasters in China

How will Jimmy Lai’s conviction affect China-UK ties, Starmer’s planned visit?

Outcome of ex-media tycoon’s Hong Kong trial poses stern test for Labour government’s balancing act with Beijing, observers say.

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Hong Kong courts

Open court, detailed ruling in Lai trial ‘prove Hong Kong rule of law strong’

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Hong Kong

‘Don’t be misled,’ Beijing tells foreign media in Hong Kong after Lai verdict

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‘Despicable’: Hong Kong slams Western ‘smears’ as US calls for Jimmy Lai release

‘These biased statements and malicious smears from external forces precisely reflect that the national security risks we face are real,’ government says.

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A Correctional Services Department vehicle carrying Jimmy Lai is escorted by police officers to West Kowloon Court. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong court’s verdict in Jimmy Lai trial sheds light on law, experts say

Judges stress that Lai’s actions before enactment of national security law were not the subject of any charges, serving only as background.

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China-EU relations

Trump appeals to Xi over Jimmy Lai as Britain summons China’s ambassador

US president says he asked Chinese leader to consider freeing Lai, describing the jailed media executive as ‘an older man’ who is ‘not well’.

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Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Jimmy Lai verdict a testament to Hong Kong’s rule of law

The national security law trial was conducted in Hong Kong’s open courts and showcases their professionalism.

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A Correctional Services Department vehicle carrying Jimmy Lai is escorted by police to West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court on December 15. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong national security law

Jimmy Lai trial: Post sketches offer public a glimpse of courtroom moments

Illustrations by Post senior designer Victor Sanjinez captured some of the drama inside the court as Jimmy Lai’s trial progressed.

Hong Kong national security law

Court finds Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai guilty after landmark national security trial

Lai, 78, was mastermind behind three conspiracies to instigate international sanctions against Hong Kong and mainland China, judges find.

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Macau

Jimmy Lai’s conviction in Hong Kong becomes flashpoint between China, West

Western nations unlikely to hit city with more sanctions as they need Beijing’s cooperation to offset unfair US trade practices, experts say.

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The ruling could send Jimmy Lai to jail for life. Photo: AP
Hong Kong national security law

Jimmy Lai’s ‘rabid hatred’ of party led him down ‘thorny path’: Hong Kong court

Judges find former media boss guilty of national security offences, dismissing his ‘inconsistent, contradictory and unreliable’ testimony.

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Former Hong Kong media boss Jimmy Lai was found guilty of three counts of national security offences. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai used personal ties to seek foreign sanctions: court ruling

Former media boss tapped into vast political network for intervention against Beijing and Hong Kong, according to 857-page judgment.

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Video | Jimmy Lai found guilty on all charges in Hong Kong national security trial

Former media boss convicted of conspiracy to produce and publish seditious materials and conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security.

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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai found guilty on all charges in national security trial

City leader John Lee welcomes conviction, calls it an upholding of justice and a safeguard for Hong Kong’s core values.

A Correctional Services Department vehicle carrying Jimmy Lai is escorted by police to the court. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court to deliver verdict in Jimmy Lai national security trial on Monday

Former media boss awaits his fate as High Court judges prepare to deliver verdict that could result in him being jailed for life.

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A Hong Kong court will hand down its judgement in the national security trial of former media boss Jimmy Lai on Monday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong government hits out at US politicians’ ‘absurd’ Jimmy Lai resolution

Members of Select Committee on China claimed ex-media boss being mistreated in prison and called for his immediate release.

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Hong Kong politics

Beijing slams US politicians for ‘glorifying’ Jimmy Lai, meddling in Hong Kong

Foreign Ministry arm in city expresses strong dissatisfaction to US politicians who signed letter to US President Donald Trump supporting jailed tycoon.

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Explainer | Key takeaways from Jimmy Lai’s national security trial and what comes next

After a trial spanning more than 18 months, the Post examines what fate the former media boss could face ahead of his sentencing.

Former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying is now waiting for a verdict to be delivered in his marathon national security trial. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong courts

Trial of Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai ends after 1½ years, with verdict at later date

After sitting for 156 days, judges expected to hand down verdict before mid-November.

Hong Kong national security law

Jimmy Lai’s lawyers ask Hong Kong judges to discard testimony of ‘serial liar’

Defence team takes aim at defendant turned prosecution witness Wayland Chan over testimony that Lai directed lobbying group to seek sanctions.

Hong Kong courts

Media misled Hong Kong public on extradition bill, judge in Jimmy Lai trial says

Court rejects contention that Apple Daily was promoting discourse, after defence seeks to justify negative portrayal of legal amendment.

A judge has highlighted that Jimmy Lai’s Apple Daily did not initiate any “rational” debate on how to improve the extradition bill, and only called for its outright withdrawal. Photo: AFP
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Jimmy Lai trial: judge questions defence’s understanding of Hong Kong security law

Lai’s legal team argues strict literal reading of national security law prohibits sanction calls against authorities, not individual officials.

Police officers stand guard outside West Kowloon Court on Monday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong courts

Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong judge dismisses freedom of expression defence

Madam Justice Esther Toh says fundamental rights have their limits, citing crackdowns on pro-Palestinian protests in UK and US.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong judges, Jimmy Lai’s lawyers lock horns over ‘armchair punditry’

Lai’s lawyers and three trial judges find themselves again entangled in debate on interpretation of former media boss’ remarks.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court challenges Jimmy Lai’s rights claims in national security trial

Judge says opposing government is not wrong, but using ‘nefarious means’ to hurt Hong Kong is criminal.

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A prison van enters West Kowloon Court on Wednesday as the marathon national security trial of Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai Chee-ying continued. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong courts

Jimmy Lai used false Beijing portrayal to urge West to act, Hong Kong court hears

Prosecution says Apple Daily tabloid founder used interviews and commentaries to fabricate image of Beijing as oppressor.

Members of the public queue to enter West Kowloon Court. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai was set on using US ties for anti-China acts, court hears

In summary speech, prosecution rejects defence’s depiction of Lai’s calls for foreign intervention as acts of transnational cooperation.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court postpones Jimmy Lai’s trial over heart condition

Former media owner’s hearing adjourned until Monday after defence reveals Lai, 77, experienced heart palpitations while in prison.

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