Texts between Chan and the activist turned prosecution witness additionally touched on which native political character they felt ought to lead the opposition motion within the post-national safety regulation period.
Courtroom advised Hong Kong man labored with individuals overseas for sanctions on metropolis, China
Courtroom advised Hong Kong man labored with individuals overseas for sanctions on metropolis, China
The names mentioned included ex-opposition lawmaker Sixtus Baggio Leung Chung-hang, former British consulate commerce officer Simon Cheng Man-kit, United States-based activist Brian Leung Kai-ping and ex-independence activist Andy Chan Ho-tin.
In the course of the alternate, Li additionally highlighted the necessity for a outstanding activist to ascertain a government-in-exile abroad to additional their political agenda.
Li advised West Kowloon Courtroom on Tuesday that he and Chan had thought-about stepping out of the shadows and into the limelight.
“If [I] don’t come out, Hong Kong will nonetheless be dominated by a regime managed by the Chinese language Communist Get together,” Li testified. “So [Hong Kong] has develop into a spot with political persecution.”
Li advised the court docket that the pair had additionally explored the professionals and cons of leaving Hong Kong within the face of a potential crackdown, however Chan felt he needed to persist.
“As a pacesetter, I’ve to be the final one standing,” the paralegal wrote in a message. “If I left, who will take the helm?”
Activist lobbied international politicians to sever Hong Kong treaties, Lai trial advised
Activist lobbied international politicians to sever Hong Kong treaties, Lai trial advised
The doc seemed to be ready by the United Kingdom-based Whitehouse Consultancy, which prosecutors argued was engaged by SWHK to facilitate its lobbying efforts within the nation.
However Li stated he was unaware of how the consultancy agency collaborated with different UK-based Hong Kong activists.
Lai’s defence counsel is anticipated to begin cross-examining the witness when the trial continues on Wednesday.
