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 paid ex-US general to advise Taiwanese government: court
Ex-media boss admits to payment after prosecutors challenge his claim of no foreign policy influence in Hong Kong and the mainland.
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.
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.
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Taiwan Executes First Death Row Inmate Under President Lai - TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan has carried out its first execution of a death row inmate in almost five years. 32-year-old Huang Lin-kai is the first ...
Taiwan's top China official says Beijing must stop shunning Lai, Nikkei reports
Taipei's top China affairs official warned that Taiwan's government "will not tolerate" Beijing's active engagement solely ...
Defense ministry slams Lai’s claims that 'Taiwan needs to raise defense budget,' says seeking independence leads to self-destruction
We warn the Lai Ching-te authorities and separatists that any attempt to seek independence by force is just like holding back the tide with a broom, and will eventually lead to self-destruction, Wu ...
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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 ...
The Taipei Times1d
Lai stresses unity for delegation’s US trip
President William Lai (賴清德) yesterday stressed unity despite domestic political differences as he received the delegation ...
Taiwan's Lai sending lawmaker delegation to Trump inauguration
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has met a delegation of cross-party lawmakers who will attend US President-elect Donald Trump ...
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 ...
The Taipei Times2d
Lai calls for unity as he hosts delegation that will attend Trump inauguration
Taiwan is to show its steadfast commitment to democracy in the face of authoritarian expansion and its willingness to stand ...