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Claire Lai

President Trump, Save Our Father

When Air Force One lands back in the United States, we pray our father, Jimmy Lai, is on that plane.

May 12, 2026

Sebastien Lai and Claire Lai

I Don’t Want My Father to Be a Martyr Behind Bars

On Monday, Jimmy Lai was found guilty by Hong Kong judges under the territory's national security laws. His daughter Claire still hopes he is coming…

December 16, 2025

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