Hong Kong Takes Money from Jimmy Lai and Makes New Laws

May 9, 2026, 14:28
ChinaPolitics

Introduction

The government in Hong Kong is taking money from Jimmy Lai. They are also using new security laws.

Main Body

The government wants to take 127 million Hong Kong dollars from Jimmy Lai. This money is in his bank accounts and companies. The court says Mr. Lai tried to hurt the government. Now, the government has new security laws. They put some people in prison for their social media posts. Also, restaurants must follow security rules to get a license. Some people in the US want Jimmy Lai to be free. They hope President Trump and President Xi can agree to let him go. But China says this is their own problem.

Conclusion

Hong Kong is using strong laws and taking money. The US and China are talking about Jimmy Lai.

Learning

🔑 The "Action" Word

Look at how we describe things happening right now or as a general fact in this story:

  • Taking →\rightarrow The government is taking money.
  • Using →\rightarrow They are using new laws.

The Simple Pattern: When you see is/are + [word]ing, it means the action is happening now.

🏦 Useful Money Words

In A2 English, we use these basic words to talk about finance:

  1. Money (General)
  2. Bank accounts (Where money stays)
  3. Companies (Businesses that make money)

Example: Money→Bank account→Company\text{Money} \rightarrow \text{Bank account} \rightarrow \text{Company}

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
The group of people who control a country or area.
Example:The government makes rules for the country.
money (n.)
Paper or coins used for buying things.
Example:She saved money in her wallet.
law (n.)
A rule that people must follow.
Example:It is a law to wear a seatbelt.
take (v.)
To get something.
Example:He will take the train to work.
bank (n.)
A place where money is kept.
Example:I went to the bank to deposit a check.
company (n.)
A business that sells goods or services.
Example:The company sells computers.
court (n.)
A place where judges decide cases.
Example:The case will be heard in court.
prison (n.)
A place where people are kept for breaking the law.
Example:The prisoner was sent to prison.
social (adj.)
Relating to people and society.
Example:Social events bring people together.
media (n.)
Newspapers, TV, and other ways people get information.
Example:The media reports on news.
restaurant (n.)
A place where people eat food.
Example:We ate at a restaurant.
license (n.)
Permission to do something.
Example:He needs a license to drive.
president (n.)
The leader of a country.
Example:The president gave a speech.
agree (v.)
To have the same opinion.
Example:They agree on the plan.
problem (n.)
A difficult situation.
Example:The problem is the broken door.
talk (v.)
To speak about something.
Example:They will talk about the future.