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France 24 - World News

France 24 - World News

Title Sebastien Lai: Father's release must precede normalisation with UK, all nations 'who love freedom' Source France 24 - World News
Description Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Sebastien Lai, son of Hong Kong's media tycoon and pro‑democracy activist Jimmy Lai. He describes his 78-year-old father, sentenced to 20 years in prison for challenging China's hardline system, as a man of conviction who stands fearlessly for truth, democracy, and human dignity. Lai's spirit remains intact despite his deteriorating health, says Sebastien. He challenges the UK and other democracies across the globe to stand by press freedom, civil rights, and justice, over diplomacy.
Link https://www.france24.com/en/sebastian-lai-father-s-release-must-precede-normalisation-with-uk-all-nations-who-love-freedom Published At 2026-02-09 13:56:38 (8 hours ago)
Created At 2026-02-09 15:22:33 Updated At 2026-02-09 15:22:33