Hong Kong, Nov 20, 2024 (AFP) - Tycoon Jimmy Lai says 'never' asked foreign contacts to take anti-China actions

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2024-11-20

Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai testified in his collusion trial on Wednesday that he "never" asked a list of foreign contacts to take anti-China actions or to influence China-related foreign policy. Asked whether he tried to influence foreign policy on Hong Kong and China via a list of overseas contacts compiled by prosecutors, or request they take any action against Hong Kong or China, Lai answered "never". hol/reb/cwl ...

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