Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai calls Taiwan ‘unique country’, denies backing independence

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai calls Taiwan ‘unique country’, denies backing independence

[South China Morning Post] - 01/6/2025

Former media tycoon has returned to the witness box following two-week break during holidays.



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