Sebastien Lai on his father's decision to stay in Hong Kong and fight for freedom

Name: Sebastien Lai on his father's decision to stay in Hong Kong and fight for freedom
Uploaded: 2026-02-09T13:42:02Z
Duration: 1 min 38 s

Mornings With Maria · FBN · Feb 9, 2026 · 1m 38s

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Maria Bartiromo discusses with Sebastien Lai his father's decision to remain in Hong Kong despite knowing the risks from the Chinese Communist Party. Sebastien explains that Jimmy Lai chose to stay to uphold his principles and support his people, recounting his dramatic arrest by National Security Police and being paraded in his own newsroom. He emphasizes his father's long-standing fight for freedom and democracy, viewing him as a hero.