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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.

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

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

21 Nov 2024 - 1:06AMvideocam

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.

21 Nov 2024 - 10:25AM

Police outside West Kowloon Court as Jimmy Lai’s trial resumes. Photo: Dickson Lee

Opinion | Those sympathetic to Jimmy Lai must stick to the facts

A London-based legal team’s claims about the treatment of the former media tycoon in prison ignore salient information.

19 Nov 2024 - 8:30AMvideocam

Hong Kong slams so-called legal team for ‘smears’ over Jimmy Lai custody conditions

Government also says ‘actual’ representatives for Lai had clarified so-called international legal team had not received instructions to act on his behalf.

18 Nov 2024 - 4:26PMvideocam

China hawk Rubio set to take hard line on Hong Kong but Beijing ready: experts

Donald Trump’s pick for US secretary of state previously had a key role in getting bills against Hong Kong passed.

15 Nov 2024 - 4:28PM

Senator Marco Rubio is an outspoken politician on Hong Kong affairs. Photo: AP

Reset to Hong Kong-UK ties? British minister to meet city officials during visit

Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West to meet No 2 official Eric Chan and finance chief Paul Chan, as well as UK business leaders.

14 Nov 2024 - 9:15PMvideocam

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.

13 Nov 2024 - 1:49AM

Don’t threaten Hong Kong’s rule of law if you want close ties: Paul Lam

Justice minister weighs in on ‘absurd’ requests from Hong Kong-based US representatives and Donald Trump’s vow over jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai.

10 Nov 2024 - 4:06PMvideocam

Donald Trump pledged last month he would “100 per cent” get former media tycoon Jimmy Lai out of China. Photo: AP

Hong Kong must improve treatment of ‘political prisoners’ to bolster US ties: envoy

US diplomat Gregory May also says he expects America’s approach to Hong Kong to remain the same regardless of who wins US presidential poll.

6 Nov 2024 - 6:22PM

Diplomat Gregory May speaks to reporters at a US election watch party in Central. Photo: Edmond So

Trump says he will ‘100%’ get jailed Hong Kong ex-tycoon Jimmy Lai out of country

US presidential candidate tells podcast host he will speak to President Xi Jinping to secure Lai’s release if he wins November 5 election.

29 Oct 2024 - 6:59PM

Hong Kong slams efforts to ‘exert pressure’ on foreign judges on top court

Patrick Anthony Keane questioned by protesters about jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai as he left Sydney court building.

24 Oct 2024 - 9:19PM

Opinion | Britain’s China policy needs an additional ‘C’

If the West attempts to make China a pariah, the world’s second largest economy will be left with no option but to lean towards Russia.

23 Oct 2024 - 5:52PM

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy speak to the media outside the West Wing of the White House on September 13, following a meeting with US President Joe Biden. Can Britain truly have an autonomous foreign policy when it comes to the biggest competition of the day: the United States vs China? Photo: AFP

Hong Kong’s High Court rejects Jimmy Lai’s bid for jury in defamation trial

Court says trial would have involved large amount of evidence and complex legal concepts, but admonishes Ta Kung Pao for seeking HK$1 million in legal fees.

10 Oct 2024 - 7:06PM

Jimmy Lai sought to sue the Ta Kung Pao over an “inflammatory” article that suggested Lai would flee Hong Kong illegally ahead of the adoption of the national security law. Photo: AP

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai asks for jury trial in libel case against pro-Beijing paper

Lai accuses state-owned newspaper Ta Kung Pao of maliciously undermining his reputation by suggesting he will jump bail in court cases.

3 Oct 2024 - 4:39PM

Jimmy Lai has access to medical care, sunlight in prison: Hong Kong legal team

International legal team representing former media tycoon appealed to UN earlier this month about Lai’s living conditions in prison.

11 Oct 2024 - 4:30PM

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.

24 Sep 2024 - 9:09PM

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

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.

14 Sep 2024 - 12:35AM

German firm sues Hong Kong’s Apple Daily for failing to pay for storage of paper

Rolls of newsprint ordered from Canada a month before tabloid announced closure in June 2021 still in local warehouse, court hears.

6 Sep 2024 - 7:25PM

Verdict in sedition case against Hong Kong’s closed Stand News set for Thursday

Verdict, originally slated for last October, was adjourned three times pending appellate court ruling on separate sedition case.

28 Aug 2024 - 4:25PM

A verdict in the sedition case against former Stand News chiefs is expected on Thursday. Photo: Handout

Opinion | Why equating Jimmy Lai’s failed appeal to broken rule of law is false

Those who pander to a particular political audience in accusing Hong Kong of giving up on the rule of law are, after all, only politicians.

20 Aug 2024 - 10:14AMvideocam

Former media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and six former pro-democracy lawmakers have failed in their appeal in the Court of Final Appeal, seen here on June 24, against their conviction for taking part in an unauthorised 2019 Victoria Park assembly. Photo: Dickson Lee

Panel departure of UK judge in Hong Kong ‘may reflect pressure from critics’

David Neuberger steps down from role as chairman of independent advisory body of Media Freedom Coalition.

16 Aug 2024 - 11:26PM

Editorial | Court ruling brings clarity and upholds Hong Kong’s legal system

Legal arguments based on UK court rulings are described by Court of Final Appeal as an attempt to adopt a “novel kind of constitutional challenge” in breach of established legal principles.

16 Aug 2024 - 6:15AM

Hong Kong government hits out at ex-governor Patten for criticising Lai ruling

Authorities condemn Chris Patten for remarks about British judge who dismissed appeal by media mogul over conviction for taking part in banned march.

15 Aug 2024 - 12:58AM

Chris Patten told the media the verdict “revealed the rapidly deteriorating state of the rule of law in Hong Kong”. Photo: AFP

Jimmy Lai, 6 ex-Hong Kong lawmakers lose final appeal in 2019 illegal march case

Top court says two British legal precedents cited by appellants to overturn convictions ad jail terms do not apply in Hong Kong.

12 Aug 2024 - 11:23PM

The appeal focused on the role of Jimmy Lai (centre) and six others in a mass demonstration that organisers said was a “water flow assembly” at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay on August 18, 2019. Photo: Sam Tsang

Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong tycoon loses bid for early discharge

Three High Court judges reject Apple Daily founder’s claim that evidence is too weak to have any reasonable prospect of conviction.

25 Jul 2024 - 4:13PM

Hong Kong judges in Jimmy Lai trial suggest it would be ‘premature’ to acquit him

Defence team argues evidence produced in 90 previous court sessions is weak, but judges wary of acquitting Lai while proceedings ongoing.

24 Jul 2024 - 7:44PM

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Jimmy Lai

Jimmy Lai is a publishing tycoon known for his brash business style as well as his anti-Beijing activism, which was often reflected in his tabloid-style Apple Daily newspaper. He was a vocal participant in the Occupy Hong Kong protests of 2014 and remained a strong supporter of the anti-government protests triggered by the extradition bill. On 10 August 2020, he was arrested on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces and fraud. He has pleaded not guilty to the collusion charges. On 10 December 2022, he was sentenced to five years and nine months, and fined HK$2 million, in the fraud case. The collusion prosecution is ongoing.

Born

8 Dec 1947

Industry

Business, Politics

Job Title

Businessman, Politician

last updated:

7 October, 2024