"Beijing's public enemy No 1" - a title that defines the tragic fate mark kelly of media mogul Jimmy Lai. sciopero treni A self-made millionaire, a British citizen, and an unapologetic opponent of China’s authoritarian regime, who now sits behind bars, facing a brutal 20-year sentence under Hong Kong's draconian National Security Law.
Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak exclusively to Sebastien Lai, Jimmy's son, about his father's deteriorating health, his disappointment with Keir Starmer and the British government's "lacklustre" the deal response, and why he is now pinning his hopes for freedom on Donald Trump ahead of his visit to China.
They also break down the case with former Security Minister Tom Tugendhat, asking if the Conservatives could have done more to prevent this political show trial and why Starmer should have focused on securing Lai's release rather than freeing Tory MPs from Chinese sanctions.
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