Son of Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai calls on Canada, U.K. to demand father's release
Sebastien Lai says he’s hopeful the Canadian government could join calls for his father’s release following a meeting with Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly.
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![HONG KONG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 01: Jimmy Lai, media tycoon and the Apple Daily founder, boards a Correctional Services Department vehicle as he leaves the Court of Final Appeal following a bail hearing on February 1, 2021 in Hong Kong, China. The Court of Final Appeal has reserved judgement in an appeal case with Lai being remanded in custody. (Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images) Close-up of a man, Jimmy Lai, surrounded by people going into a building.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6681560.1702397617!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/1230910622.jpg)
Sebastien Lai says he’s hopeful the Canadian government could join calls for his father’s release following a meeting with Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly.