Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai admitted in court to paying a former U.S. general to advise former Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen in late 2017. He denied, however, seeking to endanger China’s national security. Lai, founder of the now-shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, is facing charges of collusion with foreign forces and seditious publishing. The trial, in its 119th day, has drawn international attention, with the U.S. and British governments calling for his release.
Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai admits paying US general for Taiwan advisory, denies endangering China’s security
On the first day of Lai’s cross-examination by a government prosecutor, Lai admitted to a “project” in which he sought to bolster communication between the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump during his first term and the island democracy of Taiwan which was then led by Tsai. China and Hong Kong authorities say the national security law was necessary to restore stability to Hong Kong, and say all are treated fairly under the law, including Lai.
He also denied entering into any agreements with others to endanger national security, nor had he himself engaged in such activities, he said.
HONG KONG TAIWAN CHINA NATIONAL SECURITY JIMMY LAI
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