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.

Prosecutors question Lai about his overseas political connections on 31st day of media owner’s verbal testimony in marathon trial.

But Lai says he was eager to engage James Cunningham to help Hong Kong delegation garner US support on extradition bill Former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying has denied stirring up opposition against the Hong Kong government at a former American diplomat's behest in the lead-up to the 2019 social unrest.

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.

On a visit to the territory, he calls for China to release imprisoned publisher Jimmy Lai

Jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s email exchanges with US officials in 2020 showed the group discussed potential targets of US sanctions.

Former media boss says his praise for American lobbyist’s suggestions was only meant as words of encouragement.

Lai also testifies that he advised a Taiwan official to enter long-term trade agreements with the US, rather than relying solely on goodwill.

Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai is on trial for colluding with foreign powers. Charged under China's national security law, Lai denies allegations of endangering China's security. The trial has drawn international criticism for its perceived political motives amid China's crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong.

Officials freak out after the former VP tells the truth about Jimmy Lai.

Former media boss initially told court he felt the US human rights bill targeting Hong Kong was ‘more academic than substance’.

Basic Law Committee member Priscilla Leung says US bill shows American politicians are 'completely ignorant' of the national security law A member of Hong Kong's Basic Law Committee has warned that Beijing could "in theory" take over national security trials in the city if the United States advances a bill to sanction judges,