Posted 1/2/2024, 1:00:09 PM
Lai Advocated for Tough US Action Against China Over Hong Kong Security Law
- Jimmy Lai called for "very draconian" US sanctions on Beijing in past interviews played in court
- Lai said Hong Kong was fighting the same values war against China as the US
- Lai urged then-President Trump to impose sanctions on Beijing over the national security law
- Lai said Hong Kongers would welcome support from the CIA and UK
- Lai suggested US/Europe sanctions could prevent or weaken implementation of national security law