Family heard 'distressing news' about Jimmy Lai's health, son says

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2026-03-17

London (PA Media/dpa) - Jimmy Lai's son has said his family recently received "very distressing news" about his father's health as he continues to campaign for the 78-year-old's release. Hong Kong democracy campaigner and British citizen Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison last month under a security law imposed by China. In a video address to the Society of Editors conference on Tuesday, Lai's son Sebastien Lai said: "Recently, we have recei......

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