Son of Jailed Hong Kong Media Mogul Seeks UK's Help for Father's Release

Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, faces trial next week under Beijing's national security laws.

Sebastien Lai, son of jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, met with Britain's foreign secretary to lobby for his father's release.
Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, faces a trial next week for violating national security laws imposed by Beijing.
Jimmy Lai has been in detention since 2020 and could face life in prison if convicted.
The UK Foreign Office stated that it opposes the National Security Law and will continue to support Jimmy Lai and the people of Hong Kong.
Sebastien Lai and his legal team are hopeful that diplomatic pressure could be instrumental in securing Jimmy Lai's release, citing the case of Cheng Lei, a Chinese Australian journalist who was released after being detained for three years in China.