Jimmy Lai, Taiwan and Hong Kong

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.
China critic Jimmy Lai paid US general to advise on Taiwan, Hong Kong court hears
Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai on Thursday told a court trying him for colluding with foreign powers that he paid a former U.S. general to advise former Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen in late 2017, but denied seeking to endanger China's national security.
Jimmy Lai paid ex-US officials US$3.25 million to advise Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen, prosecutors tell national security trial
Prosecutors have accused jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai of paying two former US officials US$3.25 million to brief ex-Taiwan leader Tsai-Ing wen.
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits to connecting Taiwan with ex-US officials: court
Former Hong Kong media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying has admitted to connecting three ex-United States officials with the Taiwanese government to offer advice on foreign relations and strengthening diplomatic ties with Washington,
Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai grilled over US, Taiwan ties
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 he colluded with foreign forces.
Jimmy Lai Speaks on Brokering Meetings Between Tsai and US Officials
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai testified in a Hong Kong court, admitting to facilitating meetings between and Tsai administrations in 2017.
Voice of America Editorials15h
Reaffirming U.S. Solidarity With the People of Hong Kong
"Since June 2020, at least 200 opposition politicians, activists, and protesters have been taken into custody on politically ...
The Economist8d
Jimmy Lai’s trial is a headline-worthy example of injustice
After people took to the streets for pro-democracy protests in 2003, 2014 and 2019, Mr Lai’s papers championed the ...
devdiscourse1d
Jimmy Lai: Trial of Democracy Defender or Political Pawn?
Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai is on trial for colluding with foreign powers. Charged under China's national security law, Lai ...
New York Post20d
How Jimmy Lai, a young entrepreneur-turned-billionaire, became China’s most dangerous man
Jimmy Lai could have fled Hong Kong when the Communists arrived in 1997. Hundreds of thousands of his fellow Hong Kongers did, making for the friendlier shores of Canada, Australia, and the United ...
Former Vice President Pence calls on Trump to renew US support for Taiwan
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has called on President-elect Donald Trump to renew his pledge to support Taiwan in the ...
Anson Law
Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai on Thursday told a court trying him for colluding with foreign powers that he paid a former U.S.
devdiscourse1d
Global Political Turmoil: Key Events Unfolding Across Continents
Cyprus strengthens military ties with the U.S.; South Korea's President Yoon resists arrest; concerns rise for migrants under ...
Rachel Reeves to raise key issue of Jimmy Lai's detention as she jets off to China
MPs and peers pen letter to Rachel Reeves urging her to raise plight of detained political prisoners during China trip.