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Taiwan's leader William Lai uses the term 'mainland China' at a meeting with Taiwanese businesspeople, signaling caution ahead of an imminent Xi-Trump summit.

Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy ex-magnate from Hong Kong, has successfully won an appeal against a fraud conviction, although he remains sentenced to 20 years in prison for sedition.

A Hong Kong court unexpectedly overturned the fraud conviction of democracy activist Jimmy Lai, who is still serving a 20-year sentence for other charges.

A Hong Kong court has overturned the fraud conviction of Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai, but he remains detained under the National Security Law sentencing.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te awarded a medal to baseball legend Sadaharu Oh, recognizing his contributions to baseball development and exchange between Taiwan and Japan.

Jimmy Lai, a British pro-democracy campaigner, has had his fraud conviction overturned but continues to serve a 20-year sentence for national security offenses in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong's appeal court has overturned the fraud conviction of media mogul and democracy activist Jimmy Lai, but he remains imprisoned for other charges.

A Hong Kong court has overturned a nearly six-year prison sentence for pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai while he remains incarcerated on other charges.

Jimmy Lai, the founder of the now-defunct newspaper 'Apple Daily', achieved an unexpected victory in his fraud appeal amidst ongoing legal troubles related to national security charges.

A Hong Kong appeal court has overturned a fraud conviction against media mogul and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai.

A summary of significant events including the overturning of Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction in Hong Kong, the shooting of four in Cuba, Norway's defense ambitions, and Russian attacks on Ukraine.

A Hong Kong court has annulled one of the sentences against media tycoon Jimmy Lai, amid ongoing legal challenges against him.

The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has overturned media tycoon Jimmy Lai's conviction and sentence for fraud, allowing him to appeal his case.

A Hong Kong court has upheld an appeal by media mogul Jimmy Lai, overturning his previous conviction for fraud.

The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has overturned Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction, allowing him to avoid a previous five-year and nine-month jail sentence.

A Hong Kong court of appeal has overturned a lower court's conviction against media mogul and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, impacting both the conviction and sentencing for fraud.

The prospects for a swift pardon for Jimmy Lai appear dim as international advocacy for his release continues amidst ongoing legal complexities.

The article discusses the sentencing of Hong Kong dissident Jimmy Lai, emphasizing the stakes for democracy in China amidst his punishment.

During a Lunar New Year ceremony in Tainan, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te was unexpectedly vomited on by a religious leader.

A Hong Kong bookseller, Leticia Wong, shares insights on the risks of running an independent bookstore amidst increasing governmental scrutiny in the city, specifically regarding the sale of a book about democracy advocate Jimmy Lai.

A dispute in WA's Parliament arose over comments made at a Chinese New Year event, with accusations of racism following a remark made to a Labor MP.

Former Nigerian Minister Lai Mohammed defended his legacy and initiated a reading program at Yakubu Gowon University, advocating for documentation of history.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te announced in a New Year's speech plans to enhance the country's defense and security spending amid ongoing tensions with China.

Taiwan's leader William Lai warns that delays in the defense budget could diminish the island's priority in US arms supply amid rising tensions with China.

The article argues that criticisms from Western media regarding the Jimmy Lai verdict are based on differing standards and perceived hypocrisy.

Media attention was elsewhere when a harsh sentence was imposed on the publisher Jimmy Lai, who received 20 years in prison as China betrays its promises to Hong Kong.

A Hong Kong media tycoon and democracy activist, Jimmy Lai, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison under China's national security law, effectively sealing his fate as he may die in prison due to his age and deteriorating health.

Taiwan's Vice President Lai Ching-te expresses the desire for enhanced defense cooperation with Europe amid growing regional tensions with China.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te expresses confidence in military budget approval and US support amid rising tensions with China, which condemns his remarks as provocative.

Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te asserts strong defense funding and U.S. support amidst Chinese threats.

China has deemed Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te a 'warmonger' following his statements regarding potential Chinese aggression towards other regional nations.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te asserts that Taiwan should not be used as a bargaining chip in U.S.-China negotiations and warns of potential regional consequences from Chinese aggression.

Jimmy Lai, a Catholic human rights activist, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong under national security charges.

The Czech Republic is backing the European Union's request for the release of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai.

Hong Kong media reactions to Jimmy Lai's 20-year jail sentence vary from silence to celebration amidst a crackdown on dissent.

China has dismissed international criticism regarding the sentencing of Jimmy Lai, with various countries, including the US, UK, and Australia, condemning the verdict as unjust.

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, alongside his editors, highlighting Hong Kong's strict enforcement of Beijing's policies against dissent.

The opinion piece argues that Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence for collusion should be seen as a necessary enforcement of national security laws rather than a punishment for his beliefs.

The sentencing of Jimmy Lai by a Hong Kong court poses a significant challenge to Canada’s new trade approach with China, testing the balance between justice and trade relations.

Jimmy Lai, a prominent figure in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for violating the national security law, prompting widespread international condemnation of the ruling as unjust.

A Hong Kong court sentenced media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison, prompting international outrage given his age and health conditions.

The Hong Kong leader praised the 20-year prison sentence of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, coinciding with a new Chinese announcement to strengthen the national security law.

The sons of Jimmy Lai criticized his 20-year prison sentence as essentially a life sentence and received international condemnation for the ruling.

A Hong Kong court sentenced pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison, marking the harshest penalty under the controversial national security law.

Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in a move that deepens China's crackdown on dissent and press freedom.

The sentencing of Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison by Hong Kong's High Court highlights differing perspectives on the case between Western governments and Chinese officials, who view it as an internal matter.

Jimmy Lai, a prominent Hong Kong media tycoon, has been jailed, prompting widespread public and international outcry.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned China's 20-year prison sentence for Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai, calling it 'unjust and tragic' and urging the Chinese government to allow humanitarian parole.

The article discusses the implications of Canada's trade relationship with China, as illustrated by the harsh imprisonment of Jimmy Lai, and questions the values Prime Minister Mark Carney is willing to compromise.

The United States, European Union, United Kingdom, and Canada condemned the 20-year prison sentence given to pro-democracy media magnate Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong.