Sebastien Lai
Sebastien Lai is the son of Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media mogul jailed in Hong Kong. He has recently made headlines for urgently seeking a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to advocate for his father's release, expressing deep concern for his father's health and freedom amidst a high-profile trial under Hong Kong's national security law.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2 | 6.50 | 0.25% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 60,449 | $670,000 | 1,701$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,294 | $2,700,000 | 1,324$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,354 | $1,700,000 | 1,581$ |
| Totals | 4 | 129,708,024 | 129,097 | $5,070,000 | 4,606$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Sebastien Lai, Jimmy Lai's son, expects his father to be found guilty and is focused on securing compassionate release after conviction.
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Taiwan:
Sebastien Lai, Jimmy Lai's son, voiced hope that international leaders would advocate for his father's release.
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United Kingdom:
Sebastien Lai voiced hope that world leaders would advocate for his father's release from prison.
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Taiwan:
Sebastien Lai, Jimmy Lai's son, spoke at the conference about the impact of events in Hong Kong on Taiwan's presidential elections.
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Canada:
Sebastien Lai, giving evidence by video link, said he feared his father could die behind bars unless he is released soon.
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Portugal:
Sebastien Lai expressed hope for the immediate and unconditional release of his father, Jimmy Lai, who sacrificed everything for essential principles.
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United States:
Sebastien Lai is Jimmy Lai's son who is campaigning for his father's release.
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United Kingdom:
Sebastien Lai has called for his father's release and condemned Hong Kong for punishing characteristics that should be celebrated.
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United Kingdom:
Sebastien Lai, Jimmy Lai's son, expressed that the arrests have nothing to do with national security but rather criminalize the desire for freedom.
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Canada:
Sebastien Lai addressed the UN Human Rights Council about the case of his father, saying he faces the rest of his life in prison for his peaceful expression of opinion.
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