Pro-democracy activist and media mogul Jimmy Lai took the stand Wednesday in his national security trial in Hong Kong.
Who is Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong media tycoon facing a life sentence in a national security trial?
Lai has been accused of sedition and foreign collusion. He has been held in solitary confinement since December 2020.
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai takes stand to rebut ‘collusion with foreign forces’ charges
Jailed former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai took the stand for the first time Wednesday in his trial on conspiracy to collude with foreign powers and publishing seditious anti-government material.
‘Time is running out’: Son of jailed Hong Kong activist on father’s potential life sentence
Sebastien Lai, son of jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss his father’s imprisonment and political censorship in Hong Kong. Lai talks about the erosion of civil liberties and advocates for global attention to the suppression of freedoms under Hong Kong's national security law.
HSBC Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific and EcoCeres partner to support SAF use
HSBC Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific, and EcoCeres have partnered to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong mortgage fintech FG Holdings files for IPO
FG Holdings, a Hong Kong mortgage fintech company, files for US IPO of up to 2M shares. Anticipated price $4.00-$5.00.
HSBC to relaunch Premier brand for wealth in UK
Currently, HSBC is looking for hundreds of bankers to serve HNWIs as it seeks a larger share of the UK wealth management sector.
Hong Kong Tycoons Plow Money Into Rebounding IPO Market
Property tycoons are lending their support to the Hong Kong IPO market for the first time in years, a move that could help fan the flames of a nascent recovery.
Lower interest rates will help Hong Kong meet GDP forecasts: Financial Secretary
Paul Chan, Hong Kong's Financial Secretary discusses the outlook for Hong Kong's economy ahead of a second Trump Presidency.
Jimmy Lai: What to know about national security trial of Hong Kong media tycoon
Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, 76, testified in court for the first time on Wednesday in his landmark national security trial, accused of endangering China's national ...
U.S. vows to impose visa restrictions over sentencing of Hong Kong pro-democracy leaders
The United States vowed Tuesday to impose visa restrictions on Hong Kong officials responsible for sentencing 45 pro-democracy leaders and advocates to lengthy prison terms.
Hong Kong becomes the third market to approve sale of cultivated meat
Commenting on the development in Hong Kong, UK policy manager for nonprofit Good Food Institute Europe, Linus Pardoe, said: “Cultivated meat can drive green growth and create future-proof jobs, and as ...
Sorra.net: A Rising Beauty-Tech Startup Using AI to Enhance Content and Establish Itself as Hong Kong’s Premier Beauty Comparison Platform
Sorra.net will continue to explore the potential of AI in content creation, aiming to be an industry pioneer in innovation. As the company advances its content optimization strategies, Sorra.net aims ...
Hong Kong Cyberport Web3 network grows to 270 blockchain firms
Hong Kong’s Cyberport, a government-owned and run business hub, currently hosts over 270 blockchain technology-related enterprises after adding more than 120 firms in 16 months. On Nov. 19, the Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) released a discussion paper highlighting Cyberport’s efforts toward the