Jimmy Lai hoped to lead 2019 protests amid concern ‘radicals’ would dampen global support, court hears
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai wanted to “lead” protesters in 2019 amid concerns that the violent actions of “radicals” would threaten the movement’s international support, an activist has testified during the Apple Daily founder’s national security trial. Paralegal Chan Tsz-wah, who stands accused alongside Lai and is now testifying against him, said on Tuesday that the media mogul hoped to set up a leadership group to re-orient radical protesters in 2019. Lai hoped to establish peaceful, non-violent actions as the primary mode of protest after a man who expressed pro-establishment views was...