Sebastien Lai Thanks Trump for Raising His Father’s Case with Xi This Week

 

UK – Doughty Street Chambers, Oct. 31, 2025

As confirmed by a White House official late on Thursday evening, President Trump used his bilateral meeting with President Xi of China to press for Jimmy Lai’s release. President Trump has consistently expressed his support for Lai in recent years, both whilst campaigning and whilst in office.

Responding to the news that Trump has now raised his father’s case directly with his Chinese counterpart, Sebastien Lai said, 

“I am so incredibly grateful that the President discussed my father’s case in his meeting with President Xi. Knowing President Trump’s reputation as the Liberator in Chief, I pray that his continued support and commitment will convince President Xi to free my father before it is too late.”

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