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9 September, 2024
Jimmy Lai earlier said he believed Chinese President Xi Jinping did not understand global affairs and “treated the world as if he was treating the people who are subservient to him”. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies his call for Xi to step down equals incitement

Testimony by Apple Daily founder centres on comments he made during online broadcast series in which he argued Covid pandemic had revealed danger of Beijing’s control of information.

Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies making appeal for hostilities against Beijing

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong arrest warrant issued for student in forged qualifications case

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits Apple Daily was ‘too radical’ towards authorities

But former media boss tells court he believes he and his tabloid ‘on the right side of history’.

Jimmy Lai has told a court he advised his editorial staff to adapt to “changing circumstances” after the implementation of the national security law. Photo: Reuters
Old Hong Kong

When a Dior-clad socialite killed her lover, horrifying Hong Kong

Maria Coady was photographed with Chris Patten and rubbed shoulders with the Brunei royal family – before being jailed by a Hong Kong court.

Hong Kong politics

Letters | Call to overturn Hong Kong court ruling on gay rights is frivolous

Readers discuss a lawmaker’s disregard for the principle of judicial independence, humane treatment of monkeys in a local zoo, and Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter.

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Hong Kong protests

Ex-Hong Kong politician, 6 others convicted over riot at MTR station in 2019

Court says former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting’s actions helped turn unlawful assembly in Yuen Long into violent clash with white-clad rioters.

A judge has accused former politician Lam Cheuk-ting of capitalising on the incident for his own political gains. Photo: Reuters
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong yoga ball murder case: ‘lethal gas was to kill shrews lured by ham’

Malaysian academic Khaw Kim Sun says he brought home carbon monoxide from his laboratory to conduct his own pest control.

Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai denies instigating US move to revoke Hong Kong special economic status

But court hears former media boss messaged right-hand man to say it was ‘right’ to force Beijing to meet Washington’s demands.

Crime in Hong Kong

Top Hong Kong photographer gets 8 weeks’ jail for indecently assaulting model

Leung Chun-chung found guilty of pulling down model’s dress and exposing her breasts at his Chai Wan studio in December 2022.

Eastern Court in Sai Wan Ho. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police officer cleared of misconduct over HK$46,000 overtime pay claim

Court acquits retired chief inspector Kelvin Ip, 58, on misconduct and corruption charges.

Kelvin Ip (centre) with his lawyer David Khosa (left) on Tuesday after the trial. Photo: Lo Hoi-ying
Hong Kong society

Explainer | ‘Angry Chiu Chow man’: who is Hong Kong’s Chim Pui-chung?

From ‘golden banker’ fame to fiery outbursts, the Post looks at background of former lawmaker found guilty in fraud case this week.

Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong cleaning firm fined HK$11 million in housing estate price-fixing case

Hong Kong Commercial Cleaning Services and two directors signed statement of agreed facts to settle case, Competition Commission says.

Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies skirting law with ‘indirect’ calls for sanctions

He also rejects accusations of inciting hatred in a commentary in which he mentioned friends intimidated by alleged Communist Party agent.

Former media boss Jimmy Lai says he believed the national security law would compel the people to change the way they behaved in public. Photo: AFP
Crime in Hong Kong

Former Hong Kong lawmaker Chim Pui-chung and son found guilty of fraud

Businesswoman Wong Poe-lai also convicted of money laundering in case over fraudulent transactions tied to listed firm.

Chim Pui-chung represented the financial services sector in the Legislative Council between 2004 and 2012. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Editorial | Slowly but surely, Hong Kong’s courts are embracing the technological age

The push for greater use of technology such as expanded use of remote hearings must ensure justice is done and core principles retained.

Hong Kong housing

My Take | Time to accept that Hong Kong’s golf club housing plan is a swing and a miss

A court ruling that found the EIA for the project was riddled with errors and breaches of the law may turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Ruling allows for a broader look at Hong Kong’s golf club housing plan

Hong Kong has embarked on major projects that will have an impact on the environment. It is essential to get the assessment process right.

The controversy over the decision to use some of Hong Kong’s oldest golf course for housing continues. Photo: Dickson Lee
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai wanted to grab US attention with security law prosecution

Unpublished letter reveals Lai felt he was targeted because he had ‘embarrassed’ Beijing by exposing its ‘hollow’ promises.

Hong Kong's national security law

‘Captain America’ protester loses appeal for early release in Hong Kong

Former food delivery worker Adam Ma filed the first legal challenge against the city’s domestic national security law.

Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai tells court he could have fled Hong Kong in 2020 but chose to stay

Ex-media boss gave an interview right after the enactment of security law, saying that he would fight for democracy in a ‘different way’.

Lai, 77, is standing trial on two conspiracy charges of collusion with foreign forces and a third of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications. Photo: AP
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai says he didn’t think at first national security law would be ‘end’ of Hong Kong

Ex-media boss also denies saying that he believed his arrest would trigger foreign intervention.

Two women look at a banner publicising the national security law on Albany Road, Central. Photo: Felix Wong
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies inciting others to breach the national security law

Ex-media boss tells court he had always cautioned others to refrain from crossing the line and committing an offence.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai says Hong Kong ‘beyond redemption’ after security law took effect

Lai had called for the US to impose ‘sanctions and punishments’ on China before the situation became ‘hopeless’.

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Abby Choi - murder of a model

2 suspects accused of helping Abby Choi’s ex-husband flee Hong Kong to stand trial

Lam Shun and Irene Pun plead not guilty in Kowloon City Court to joint count of conspiracy to pervert course of public justice.

Lam Shun appears in Kowloon City Court in October. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Letters | Rest and recovery will help Hong Kong compete at top level again

Readers discuss misplaced pessimism over the city’s difficulties, the challenge of an ageing labour force, faith in our economic fundamentals, and equal marriage rights.

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A Star Ferry sails along Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour on November 26. Photo: AFP
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai says he opposed US decision to end Hong Kong’s special trade status

Any change to Hong Kong’s preferential trade status in the United States would be counterproductive, former media boss tells trial.

Hong Kong housing

Golf course ruling won’t have ‘huge impact’ on Hong Kong flats supply: John Lee

But chief executive says court ruling will significantly affect the number of flats, density and completion date of the project.

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