A court in Hong Kong adjourned a national security trial hearing of media mogul Jimmy Lai on Friday due to concerns about his health after his defense said he had been experiencing heart palpatations.
Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai trial delayed over heart problems
The closing submissions in a national security trial against Hong Kong pro-democracy businessman Jimmy Lai were delayed on Friday after his lawyer said he had suffered heart palpitations.
Jimmy Lai could die in prison, Hong Kong tycoon’s son tells BBC
Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai could die in in prison if found guilty, his son told the BBC. Sebastien Lai was speaking to the BBC's Danny Vincent ahead of the final stage of his ...
Jimmy Lai: Trial of Hong Kong’s rebel mogul delayed by typhoon
Hailed by some as a hero and scorned by others as a traitor, Hong Kong's pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is in the final stage of his national security trial. Closing arguments begin on Thursday ...
Trump has vowed to free Jimmy Lai. A Hong Kong court is about to decide the media mogul’s fate
Days before winning his second presidential term, Donald Trump made a bold promise: if he returned to the White House, he would free a pugnacious, self-made billionaire from a Hong Kong prison.
Jimmy Lai: Landmark trial of Hong Kong’s rebel mogul resumes
Hailed by some as a hero and scorned by others as a traitor, Hong Kong's pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is in the final stage of his national security trial. Closing arguments begin on Thursday ...
Hong Kong court to hear closing arguments in mogul Jimmy Lai’s trial
Jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai's national security trial, which began in late 2023, will enter its final stages on Thursday as lawyers present closing arguments.
Baby found in Hong Kong waters confirmed dead, police launch probe
Hong Kong police have launched an investigation after a baby was found unresponsive in the waters off North Point and later confirmed dead. The infant was discovered by a passerby who spotted her on ...
J-pop idol Kenshin Kamimura found guilty of indecent assault in Hong Kong
By Jessie Pang HONG KONG, August 13 (Reuters) -J-pop star Kenshin Kamimura was found guilty by a Hong Kong court on Wednesday of the indecent assault in March of a woman who served as his interpreter ...
Man Pleads Guilty After Being Caught Smuggling 850 Turtles Worth $1.4 Million in Socks into Hong Kong
A Chinese man has pleaded guilty after being caught smuggling around 850 protected turtles worth $1.4 million in socks to Hong Kong, authorities have said.
Japanese pop idol Kenshin Kamimura convicted of indecent assault but avoids jail in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AP) — Japanese pop idol Kenshin Kamimura was found guilty of a charge of indecent assault on a female interpreter in a Hong Kong court Wednesday before some emotional fans.
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for August 15-17
Spend the weekend hotel-hopping through a six-hands dinner, exclusive Indian buffet dishes and a fragrant new afternoon tea.
Road King to become first Hong Kong developer to default on bond as pressure mounts
Some bondholders of Hong Kong developer Road King Infrastructure have not received coupon payments after a 30-day grace period expired on Tuesday, adding to risks in the domestic property sector amid rising debt maturities and slowing sales.
Hong Kong police probe case of ride-hailing driver working ‘without ID card’
Police have launched an investigation after a driver on a mainland Chinese ride-hailing platform purportedly told a passenger he was not a Hong Kong identity card holder, while the Immigration Department has also expressed worries about illegal employment activities.