Jimmy Lai's Son on Father's Detention and Hong Kong's Crackdown on Speech

Jimmy Lai's Deteriorating Health and Detention

• 💔 Sebastien Lai expresses deep concern for his father, Jimmy Lai, who is 77 and has been detained in solitary confinement for 1,700 days.
• 🏥 Jimmy Lai recently missed court due to heart palpitations, highlighting grave risks to his physical and mental health.
• ⏳ Despite worries of his father dying in detention, Sebastien notes that Jimmy remains mentally and spiritually strong, defending his principles.

The Trial and Charges Against Jimmy Lai

• ⚖️ Jimmy Lai faces charges of sedition and collusion with foreign forces under a national security law enacted in 2020.
• 📰 Supporters view the trial as a sham, asserting that Lai's only offense is practicing journalism.
• 🚫 Sebastien believes there is no chance of a fair trial, citing incredibly thin evidence against his father.

Jimmy Lai's Principles and Advocacy

• 🕊️ Jimmy Lai is described as a devout Catholic, a fierce promoter of democracy, and a moral figure who stood for what is right.
• 🇭🇰 He advocated for a democratic Hong Kong under the joint declaration and did not call for independence, choosing to stay and defend his journalists and principles after the national security law passed.
• ✊ His son is proud of his father's courage and willingness to defend his principles despite the danger.

International Appeals and Support

• 🇺🇳 Sebastien Lai has submitted a new request to the U.N. to pressure Hong Kong and the Chinese government to treat his father better.
• 🇺🇸 Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to help save Jimmy Lai, a statement for which Sebastien is deeply grateful.
• 🙏 The hope is that international pressure and support can help save Jimmy Lai's life and secure his freedom.