US EditionSon of Hong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai says 77-year-old could die in jail and calls for his release
- Sebastien Lai called for the release of his father, Jimmy Lai, who is facing possible life imprisonment in a national security case, marking his fifth year in prison.
- Jimmy Lai has been imprisoned for nearly five years and is on trial for colluding with foreign forces, raising concerns about his health, according to Sebastien Lai.
- International governments, including the U.S. And U.K., have condemned Lai's imprisonment, citing erosion of press freedom in Hong Kong.
- Former President Donald Trump expressed support for Lai's release, stating he would work to secure it, while Hong Kong leader John Lee criticized U.S. Interference.
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Advocates for jailed publisher Lai turn to Trump administration
WASHINGTON — The son of imprisoned pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai this week brought the campaign to secure his father’s release to the Trump administration in Washington. Nearly two months into President Donald Trump’s second term, Lai’s son Sebastien and their international legal team were in Washington this week to meet with Trump administration officials and lawmakers in hopes that the United States can help push for Lai’s release. Lai, a …
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Catholic News AgencyCatholic democracy advocate Jimmy Lai ‘fighting for his beliefs’ during long trial
Sebastian Lai speaks to EWTN News Nightly Anchor Tracy Sabol on his father's imprisonment, Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2025 / Credit: EWTN News Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 12, 2025 / 17:00 pm (CNA). Sebastian Lai, son of Hong Kong Catholic democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, said this week his father is “still fighting for his beliefs” while he remains imprisoned in “inhumane” conditions and his national security trial drags on. Lai, the founder of the pr…
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Son of Hong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai says 77-year-old could die in jail and calls for his release
The son of prominent Hong Kong former publisher Jimmy Lai, who is facing possible life imprisonment in the Chinese city, has called for his father’s release in a high-profile national security case.
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