Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), who co-chairs the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, appeared alongside Claire Lai, daughter of imprisoned Hong Kong media figure Jimmy Lai, in an interview with Raymond Arroyo on EWTN’s The World Over. They discussed Jimmy Lai’s ongoing incarceration in Hong Kong and expressed hope that continued diplomatic efforts from both the United States and the United Kingdom would help secure his release.
During the interview, Rep. Smith emphasized the importance of international advocacy for Jimmy Lai’s freedom. Claire Lai shared her perspective as a family member affected by her father’s imprisonment.
Smith has represented New Jersey’s 4th district in Congress since 1981, succeeding Frank Thompson. He was born in Rahway, New Jersey in 1953 and now lives in Manchester Township. Smith graduated from The College of New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1975.
The full interview is available online for those seeking more information about Jimmy Lai’s case and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
