Jimmy Lai’s children have spoken out following his 20-year prison sentence, detailing international support as they work for a release. By Tessa Gervasini February 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET Jimmy Lai’s family is calling on national leaders to help free the Catholic pro-democracy activist after he received a 20-year prison …

By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Dec 15, 2025 / 07:00 am Jimmy Lai, the Catholic human rights advocate whose long-running national security trial in China has drawn criticism and charges of persecution, was found guilty on Dec. 15 of multiple violations of China’s national security laws, bringing an end to several …

By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Oct 25, 2025 / 11:00 am President Donald Trump on Oct. 24 indicated that he would ask Chinese President Xi Jinping about the possible release of long-imprisoned Catholic activist Jimmy Lai, suggesting he may bring pressure on the communist country’s leadership to allow Lai to walk …