News and press coverage for #FreeJimmyLai

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The man China fears most | In conversation with Claire Lai

The Catholic Herald

July 9, 2026

What my father, Jimmy Lai, continues to teach me from prison

Washington Examiner

June 22, 2026

The strength of Jimmy Lai and the weakness of Emperor Xi

Catholic Review

June 11, 2026

Daughter of detained activist ‘endlessly grateful’ for Trump

News Nation

May 19, 2026

Mr. President: While in China, Don’t Forget Jimmy Lai | Opinion

Newsweek

May 15, 2026

Trump plans to discuss Jimmy Lai while in Beijing

Live Fox News

May 15, 2026

Claire Lai to Newsmax: Trump Is the ‘Liberator-in-Chief’

NewsMax

May 14, 2026

Jimmy Lai’s daughter says she’s ‘very hopeful’ ahead of Trump’s meeting with Chinese president

EWTN News

May 14, 2026

The Lai Family, Cursed by Communism

WSJ Opinion

May 14, 2026

President Trump, Save Our Father

The Free Press

May 13, 2026

Donald Trump’s Nixon Moment

WSJ Opinion

May 12, 2026

‘Help free my father,’ Jimmy Lai’s son tells Trump

The Telegraph

May 11, 2026

Press Releases

Verdict in Jimmy Lai Case

U.S. Department of State

February 9, 2026

Hong Kong SAR: Türk urges release of Jimmy Lai following imposition of 20-year sentence

OHCHR

February 9, 2026

“The total destruction of the Hong Kong legal system”: Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment

Support Jimmy Lai

February 9, 2026

European Parliament Urgency

Support Jimmy Lai

January 22, 2026

“A dark day for anyone who believes in truth, freedom and justice”: Jimmy Lai’s family react to his conviction and urge the British Government to bring him home to the UK before it is too late

Support Jimmy Lai

December 15, 2025

Sebastien Lai thanks Trump for raising his father’s case with Xi this week

Support Jimmy Lai

October 31, 2025

Italy calls for the release of media owner and pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai

Support Jimmy Lai

October 29, 2025

Risch Joins Scott, Colleagues in Sending Letter for UK, U.S. Cooperation to Free Jimmy Lai

Committee on Foreign Relations

September 19, 2025

Calls to end the “politically motivated prosecution” of Jimmy Lai at UN Human Rights Council

Doughty Street Chambers

September 17, 2025

New research reveals risk to life for elderly, diabetic prisoners in Hong Kong; Jimmy Lai’s international legal team files Urgent Appeal with UN over risks to life

Support Jimmy Lai

September 4, 2025

Son of Jimmy Lai fears his father may ‘die in jail’ if he isn’t released soon

CNN

August 25, 2025

UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion reiterates her call for Jimmy Lai’s release

Doughty Street Chambers

June 19, 2025

Statements

Italian Foreign Office Envoy for Religious Freedom Meets Jimmy Lai’s Son at Palazzo Chigi

Support Jimmy Lai

October 29, 2025

Risch, Shaheen Condemn Hong Kong Government for Rights Abuses

U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee

February 26, 2025

Chairmen Moolenaar and Smith Urge UK Ambassador to Reject CCP’s Largest European Embassy Amid Human Rights Concerns

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party

February 26, 2025

Chairs and Select Committee Leadership Urge Concrete Actions to Address Mistreatment of Political Prisoners in Hong Kong

U.S. Congressional-Executive Committee on China

November 13, 2024

Chair Cardin Hosts “Honoring Jimmy Lai: A Stand for Democracy and Free Speech in Hong Kong”

U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee

September 18, 2024

Grave concerns over Jimmy Lai’s prolonged imprisonment and solitary confinement raised before United Nations

Doughty Street Chambers

September 18, 2024

Risch: Jimmy Lai Should Be Immediately and Unconditionally Released

U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee

September 18, 2024

UN Secretary-General raises concern over China’s reprisals against Jimmy Lai, his son and international legal team

Doughty Street Chambers

September 11, 2024

CPJ, 44 groups urge UK judge to quit after upholding Jimmy Lai’s conviction

Committee to Protect Journalists

August 19, 2024

CPJ decries Hong Kong court’s dismissal of Jimmy Lai appeal, role of UK judge Neuberger

Committee to Protect Journalists

August 14, 2024

Moolenaar, Lawmakers Call on Biden Administration to Sanction Hong Kong Officials for Human Rights Abuses

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party

July 17, 2024

Raskin Advocates for Release of Hong Kong Political Prisoner Jimmy Lai Through Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission

Office of Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08)

July 15, 2024

After 2,000 days in prison and a 20-year sentence, Jimmy Lai’s fight for freedom continues.

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In the Press

Featured Videos

Media Coverage

The man China fears most | In conversation with Claire Lai

What my father, Jimmy Lai, continues to teach me from prison

The strength of Jimmy Lai and the weakness of Emperor Xi

Daughter of detained activist ‘endlessly grateful’ for Trump

Mr. President: While in China, Don’t Forget Jimmy Lai | Opinion

Trump plans to discuss Jimmy Lai while in Beijing

Claire Lai to Newsmax: Trump Is the ‘Liberator-in-Chief’

Jimmy Lai’s daughter says she’s ‘very hopeful’ ahead of Trump’s meeting with Chinese president

The Lai Family, Cursed by Communism

President Trump, Save Our Father

Donald Trump’s Nixon Moment

‘Help free my father,’ Jimmy Lai’s son tells Trump

Press Releases

Verdict in Jimmy Lai Case

Hong Kong SAR: Türk urges release of Jimmy Lai following imposition of 20-year sentence

“The total destruction of the Hong Kong legal system”: Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment

European Parliament Urgency

“A dark day for anyone who believes in truth, freedom and justice”: Jimmy Lai’s family react to his conviction and urge the British Government to bring him home to the UK before it is too late

Sebastien Lai thanks Trump for raising his father’s case with Xi this week

Italy calls for the release of media owner and pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai

Risch Joins Scott, Colleagues in Sending Letter for UK, U.S. Cooperation to Free Jimmy Lai

Calls to end the “politically motivated prosecution” of Jimmy Lai at UN Human Rights Council

New research reveals risk to life for elderly, diabetic prisoners in Hong Kong; Jimmy Lai’s international legal team files Urgent Appeal with UN over risks to life

Son of Jimmy Lai fears his father may ‘die in jail’ if he isn’t released soon

UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion reiterates her call for Jimmy Lai’s release

Statements

Italian Foreign Office Envoy for Religious Freedom Meets Jimmy Lai’s Son at Palazzo Chigi

Risch, Shaheen Condemn Hong Kong Government for Rights Abuses

Chairmen Moolenaar and Smith Urge UK Ambassador to Reject CCP’s Largest European Embassy Amid Human Rights Concerns

Chairs and Select Committee Leadership Urge Concrete Actions to Address Mistreatment of Political Prisoners in Hong Kong

Chair Cardin Hosts “Honoring Jimmy Lai: A Stand for Democracy and Free Speech in Hong Kong”

Grave concerns over Jimmy Lai’s prolonged imprisonment and solitary confinement raised before United Nations

Risch: Jimmy Lai Should Be Immediately and Unconditionally Released

UN Secretary-General raises concern over China’s reprisals against Jimmy Lai, his son and international legal team

CPJ, 44 groups urge UK judge to quit after upholding Jimmy Lai’s conviction

CPJ decries Hong Kong court’s dismissal of Jimmy Lai appeal, role of UK judge Neuberger

Moolenaar, Lawmakers Call on Biden Administration to Sanction Hong Kong Officials for Human Rights Abuses

Raskin Advocates for Release of Hong Kong Political Prisoner Jimmy Lai Through Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission