The author's family tradition of celebrating Chinese New Year is shattered by the imprisonment of her father, Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy advocate and founder of Apple Daily. Lai's commitment to freedom has led to his trial under Beijing's stringent national-security law, which suppresses civil liberties in Hong Kong. The author urges President Trump to intervene on Lai's behalf, presenting his release as an opportunity for improved U.S.-China relations. This situation highlights ongoing oppression in Hong Kong and positions Lai as a symbol of the fight for democracy against authoritarianism.
Many across the world who know his story are calling for my father's release, and during his campaign, President Trump committed to securing it.
My dad is in jail for one simple reason: He and his newspaper fought for freedom and democracy in resistance to Beijing's encroaching control of the city.
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