Lai also testifies that he advised a Taiwan official to enter long-term trade agreements with the US, rather than relying solely on goodwill.
Jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai has denied he acted as a "middleman" to help Taiwan re-establish diplomatic ties with the US.
But city leader warns against any attempts to interfere politically in Hong Kong’s political and judicial affairs.
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist says he facilitated meetings between ex-US officials and Taiwan's president but rejects 'agent' label |
Prosecutor Anthony Chau showed WhatsApp messages which he said revealed that Lai helped arrange a meeting in Taipei between former U.S. army general Jack Keane, former U.S. deputy secretary of defense Paul Wolfowitz and then Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen, who wanted to know the Trump administration's stance towards Taiwan.
On a visit to the territory, he calls for China to release imprisoned publisher Jimmy Lai
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.
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,
Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai (黎智英) yesterday testified that he brokered meetings between former president Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and US establishment figures, with prosecutors alleging that he colluded with foreign forces. Lai is one of ...
"Since June 2020, at least 200 opposition politicians, activists, and protesters have been taken into custody on politically motivated NSL charges," said President Joe Biden.
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 ...
The year 2024 has been one of the most devastating for journalists covering conflicts worldwide– with 361 behind bars, the second highest since the global record of 370 imprisoned back in 2023. According to a new report released January 16,