Mainland businessman who harassed TV host Shen Xing fined HK$100,000

A mainland businessman claiming to be the former lover of Phoenix TV presenter Shen Xing was yesterday given a suspended jail term and fined HK$100,000 after bombarding the anchor with calls and messages.

Li Jun (pictured) chairman of car dealer Abest Group, was sentenced to six months in jail, suspended for two years, for contempt of court. The court found Li had breached an undertaking to the High Court in September that he would not approach Shen before her application for an injunction against him was heard.

Li, 42, was in December placed on a two-year good-behaviour bond after he was arrested for breaking into Shen's flat.

But the High Court heard Li had continued to contact Shen even after she sued him.

On March 5, Li, 42, sent her a text message which said: "Thanks to you, my reputation is ruined in the prime time of my life. And you've continued to go after me. Your karma will come soon."

Under the September undertaking, Li pledged he would not harass Shen, 38, or go near her workplace, her two homes in Hong Kong or her mainland residence. He also promised not to approach or contact her.