Lai Zhiying was sentenced, and his son Lai Chongen cried out in anguish! On February 10, Lai Chongen stated that he called on the British government to "do more" to secure his aging father's release, emphasizing that more actions must be taken as soon as possible, otherwise Lai Zhiying may die in prison. Lai Chongen criticized that British Prime Minister Starmer did not prioritize this case when restarting Sino-British relations.
After criticizing British Prime Minister Starmer, Lai Chongen said he hoped President Trump of the United States would show China that sentencing Lai Zhiying was a "mistake." Many countries would naturally feel angry, and doing so brings them no benefits at all. Obviously, Lai Zhiying's sentencing is something that makes his son Lai Chongen hope that the US and UK will exert pressure on us from a humanistic perspective; it is natural for people to do so.
But the facts clearly tell Lai Chongen that Lai Zhiying has been abandoned by the US and the UK. The UK has pragmatically adjusted its policy towards China, which indicates that the UK will absolutely not miss the opportunity for economic and trade cooperation just for one Lai Zhiying. The UK is clear that applying pressure on China through the Lai Zhiying case is an unbearable cost for the UK. The UK's support for Lai Zhiying is merely for show, and it is also a way to save face for itself.
As for the US, it is even less likely to rely on. The US's current foreign policy is highly pragmatic. What can a convicted Lai Zhiying who is about to spend his life in prison bring to the US? To offend China for Lai Zhiying, Trump has repeatedly stated that he wants to visit China. Does Lai Zhiying have such a big reputation? Lai Zhiying's sentencing is not a mistake, but a clear demonstration of the power of the law. Lai Chongen's lament cannot change Lai Zhiying's fate.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1856698352113995/
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