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Jimmy Lai is a publishing tycoon known for his brash business style as well as his anti-Beijing activism which is often reflected in his tabloid-style Apple Daily newspaper. He was a vocal participant in the Occupy protests of 2014 and remained a strong supporter of the anti-government protests triggered by the now-withdrawn extradition bill.
- All of the 13 appear in court accused of inciting people to take part in an unauthorised assembly on June 4
- Police had banned the annual gathering for the first time in three decades, citing public health concerns over the coronavirus pandemic
Next Digital, which publishes the pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper in Hong Kong and Taiwan, reported a wider loss for the 2019-2020 financial year late on Monday, adding that it expected ‘Choppy waters ahead’.
Next Digital, which publishes the pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper in Hong Kong and Taiwan, reported a wider loss for the 2019-2020 financial year late on Monday, adding that it expected ‘Choppy waters ahead’.
The case, which will go to court on June 23, stems from a crowd of thousands turning out in defiance of a ban on the yearly candlelight gathering.
The case, which will go to court on June 23, stems from a crowd of thousands turning out in defiance of a ban on the yearly candlelight gathering.
China’s domestic and foreign policies ‘make it more difficult to assess that Hong Kong remains highly autonomous from mainland China’, US secretary of state says.
China’s domestic and foreign policies ‘make it more difficult to assess that Hong Kong remains highly autonomous from mainland China’, US secretary of state says.
The media mogul has pleaded not guilty to a charge of threatening to injure a man during the June 4 vigil in Victoria Park.
The media mogul has pleaded not guilty to a charge of threatening to injure a man during the June 4 vigil in Victoria Park.
‘Failing to address Beijing’s efforts to erode Hong Kong’s autonomy will undermine the freedom and human rights of its people,’ bipartisan lawmakers say in letter to US Secretary of State.
‘Failing to address Beijing’s efforts to erode Hong Kong’s autonomy will undermine the freedom and human rights of its people,’ bipartisan lawmakers say in letter to US Secretary of State.
Matthew Cheung and Teresa Cheng slam overseas comments against the arrests of opposition camp figures, say attempts to convince prosecutors not to proceed will be ‘futile’.
Matthew Cheung and Teresa Cheng slam overseas comments against the arrests of opposition camp figures, say attempts to convince prosecutors not to proceed will be ‘futile’.
Others held include former lawmakers Martin Lee, Albert Ho, Lee Cheuk-yan, ‘Long Hair’ Leung Kwok-hung and Au Nok-hin.
Others held include former lawmakers Martin Lee, Albert Ho, Lee Cheuk-yan, ‘Long Hair’ Leung Kwok-hung and Au Nok-hin.
State Department says arrests could have ‘a chilling effect on freedom of expression in Hong Kong’.
State Department says arrests could have ‘a chilling effect on freedom of expression in Hong Kong’.
Apple Daily founder will appear at Eastern Court on May 5 along with former lawmakers Lee Cheuk-yan and Yeung Sum.
Apple Daily founder will appear at Eastern Court on May 5 along with former lawmakers Lee Cheuk-yan and Yeung Sum.
The journalist had apparently received suspicious calls before incident, with a man’s voice uttering her full name, and then hanging up in one instance.
The journalist had apparently received suspicious calls before incident, with a man’s voice uttering her full name, and then hanging up in one instance.
Jimmy Lai, Martin Lee, Anson Chan and Albert Ho labelled as ‘new Gang of Four’ that ‘colludes’ with Western forces to instigate unrest.
Jimmy Lai, Martin Lee, Anson Chan and Albert Ho labelled as ‘new Gang of Four’ that ‘colludes’ with Western forces to instigate unrest.
Foreign office in Hong Kong does not mince words, slamming media mogul’s Washington sessions with Mike Pence and Mike Pompeo over extradition bill.
Foreign office in Hong Kong does not mince words, slamming media mogul’s Washington sessions with Mike Pence and Mike Pompeo over extradition bill.
Next Digital boss Cheung Kim-hung confirms subscription model is a direction paper is looking at.
Next Digital boss Cheung Kim-hung confirms subscription model is a direction paper is looking at.
Masked attackers hurled petrol bombs at the home and media HQ of Next Media founder Jimmy Lai Chee-ying in coordinated attacks in the early hours of Monday morning.
Masked attackers hurled petrol bombs at the home and media HQ of Next Media founder Jimmy Lai Chee-ying in coordinated attacks in the early hours of Monday morning.
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, a high-profile supporter of the Occupy Central movement, has stepped down as chairman of Next Media.
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, a high-profile supporter of the Occupy Central movement, has stepped down as chairman of Next Media.
Jimmy Lai Chee-ying has been the victim of three cyberattacks since July that have resulted in thousands of sensitive emails being leaked to the media.
Jimmy Lai Chee-ying has been the victim of three cyberattacks since July that have resulted in thousands of sensitive emails being leaked to the media.