It’s a real pleasure to see you, Mr. Brunelle‑Duceppe.
Unfortunately, I can’t go back to Hong Kong because I’ve been pleading for Mr. Lai’s cause. As you know, Hong Kong’s national security law, which was enacted in 2020, is really very opaque and broad in scope. Even something like what I’m doing now in speaking with you could potentially be in violation of that law.
Unfortunately, I’ve not been able to communicate with my father, but I know he’s still fighting. He is almost 78 and as I said earlier, he is ailing and has diabetes. He has been in solitary confinement in a tiny cell for almost five years. He is a man who has given everything for what he stands for and to protect his colleagues. I know he’s still keeping strong, even though he’s in a hopeless situation.