Lai is a Taiwan publishing tycoon and outspoken pro-democracy campaigner . Lai , however , remains philosophical about money . Smuggled into Hong Kong , he worked in a factory before setting up clothing chain . Li Peng was forced to sell business after criticism of Hong Kong 's government . He set up publishing company in 1975 , expanded business into China .
Lai is a Taiwan publishing tycoon and outspoken pro-democracy campaigner . Smuggled into Hong Kong , he worked in a factory before setting up clothing chain . Li Peng was forced to sell business after criticism of Hong Kong 's government . He set up publishing company in 1975 , expanded business into China .