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Jimmy Lai testifies in high-profile collusion trial in Hong Kong as he faces serious charges

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Jimmy Lai, a 77-year-old Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media owner, has been in jail for nearly four years and is currently on trial for allegedly colluding with foreign forces. The trial centers around articles published in his newspaper, Apple Daily, which supported the 2019 pro-democracy protests. Lai denies any involvement with foreign forces, including a meeting with former US President Donald Trump, and claims that Apple Daily represented Hong Kong's values of freedom and democracy. The trial is considered a landmark national security case, with Lai facing up to life in prison if convicted.

  1. CN
    Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    1. Hong Kong courts are conducting fair trials on actions that threaten national security, which is a necessary step to uphold both national security and the rule of law.
    2. Jimmy Lai is a key instigator of anti-China activities, and his collusion with external forces to disrupt Hong Kong and incite division is well-known.
  2. GB
    Keir Starmer
    Labour Party
    1. We're concerned by reports of Jimmy Lai's deterioration.
  3. HK
    Robertsons
    1. Mr. Lai wishes to make known that he has been receiving appropriate medical attention for conditions suffered by him, including diabetes.
  4. HK
    Jimmy Lai
    Apple Daily
    1. The authorities' cruel persecution of Jimmy Lai is motivated solely by his exercise of the right to freedom of expression and commitment to press freedoms.
    2. Mr President, you're the only one who can save us.
    3. We desire mutual respect with all countries, including the US, because trade is beneficial for both sides.
    4. I don't think he knew me. I think his aides knew me and briefed him about me.
    5. I started a media business because after June 4 [the Tiananmen Square massacre], I thought it was a good opportunity for someone like me, a businessman who has made some money, to participate in delivering information — which I think is freedom.
  5. US
    Sarah Brooks
    Amnesty International
    1. He is a prisoner of conscience, and the Hong Kong authorities must release him immediately and unconditionally, drop the charges and expunge all his criminal convictions.
  6. HK
    Chiu Mei-Ying
    1. After the closure of Apple Daily, there is no real news (to read).

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sources

  1. 1.CNN
  2. 2.Al Jazeera
  3. 3.The Guardian
  4. 4.The Times of India
  5. 5.BBC
  6. 6.The Washington Post
  7. 7.ABC News (Australia)
  8. 8.The New York Times
  9. 9.Le Monde
  10. 10.Agence France-Presse
  11. 11.Next Digital
  12. 12.Reuters

perspectives

  1. 1.US Foreign Policy
  2. 2.Chinese Foreign Policy
  3. 3.British Foreign Policy
  4. 4.US-China Relations
  5. 5.Protests
  6. 6.Authoritarianism
  7. 7.China under Xi Jinping
  8. 8.Human rights
  9. 9.Freedom of Speech
  10. 10.Hong Kong Retrocession to China
  11. 11.Hong Kong Democratic Movement

countries

  1. 1.AustraliaAU
  2. 2.BrazilBR
  3. 3.ChinaCN
  4. 4.CzechiaCZ
  5. 5.United KingdomGB
  6. 6.Hong KongHK
  7. 7.IrelandIE
  8. 8.JapanJP
  9. 9.New ZealandNZ
  10. 10.PortugalPT
  11. 11.Taiwan, Province of ChinaTW
  12. 12.United StatesUS

organizations

  1. 1.Apple DailyHK
  2. 2.G20
  3. 3.Giordano
  4. 4.Republican Party
  5. 5.Amnesty InternationalGB
  6. 6.Chinese Communist PartyCN
  7. 7.Communist Party
  8. 8.Hong Kong 47
  9. 9.Labour Party
  10. 10.Next Magazine
  11. 11.Stand with Hong Kong Fight for Freedom
  12. 12.United Nations

persons

  1. 1.Jimmy LaiHK
  2. 2.Donald TrumpUS
  3. 3.Mike PenceUS
  4. 4.Mike PompeoUS
  5. 5.Xi JinpingCN
  6. 6.Tsai Ing-Wen
  7. 7.Keir StarmerGB
  8. 8.Paul Wolfowitz
  9. 9.Eric Lai
  10. 10.Jack Keane
  11. 11.Joshua Wong
  12. 12.Mark Simon

technicals

  1. 1.Tiananmen Square
  2. 2.Bible