Jimmy Lai, the billionaire Hong Kong media tycoon, has taken the stand in his own defence in a high-stakes national security trial that could see him jailed for life.
Jimmy Lai took the stand in his own defence in a high stakes national security trial that could send him to prison for life.Imprisoned Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has started giving evidence in his national security trial , and is being taken through his international connections in minute detail as he fights the charge of colluding with foreign forces.
Mr Lai was adamant he never met or communicated with Trump, even indirectly, while being questioned by his defence lawyer. "And asked to say something to voice their support for Hong Kong."The prosecution alleges Mr Lai had been advocating for overseas governments to enact sanctions on Hong Kong through articles in his newspaper.Mr Lai rose to prominence as a businessman in Hong Kong, founding the clothing brand Giordano, before moving into publishing, running Next Magazine and The Apple Daily.
He told the court the paper never supported violence, particularly during the 2019 protests, nor Hong Kong or Taiwan independence. "We always talk about US policy and she knew I was supportive of Trump and the Republican policy, and I was very much in touch with the think tanks in the US," he said.
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