But Lai says he was eager to engage James Cunningham to help Hong Kong delegation garner US support on extradition bill Former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying has denied stirring up opposition against the Hong Kong government at a former American diplomat's behest in the lead-up to the 2019 social unrest.

Hong Kong tried on Tuesday (Jan 21) to reset its relationship with new US President Donald Trump but sent mixed messages by also condemning "malicious" comments by his former deputy about jailed med

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.

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.

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

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,

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has said Donald Trump’s new administration marks a “good start” for US-China relations, but warns against attempts at political “interference.” Speaking to reporters on Tuesday shortly after Trump was sworn in,

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.

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 pro-democracy activist says he facilitated meetings between ex-US officials and Taiwan's president but rejects 'agent' label |

"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.