Ex-Ming Pao chief editor Kevin Lau returns to work after February attack

Former Ming Pao chief editor Kevin Lau Chun-to yesterday returned to work for the first time since a triad-style attack nearly six months ago, and urged journalists to stand firm on their core principles.

Kevin Lau relies on a crutch as he returns to the offices of Ming Pao for the first time since the attack in February. Photo: Felix Wong

Former Ming Pao chief editor Kevin Lau Chun-to yesterday returned to work for the first time since a triad-style attack nearly six months ago, and urged journalists to stand firm on their core principles as the city heads into a political storm.

"Journalists should not yield to any pressure and must be courageous, especially at times of political instability," Lau said as he arrived at Ming Pao's Chai Wan offices. Appearing tired, Lau walked with the aid of a crutch. In June he said doctors had told him it could take up to two years to fully recover from deep wounds to his legs and back inflicted in February's chopper attack.

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