Claire Lai to Attend 2026 State of the Union Address Highlighting Jimmy Lai's Imprisonment

Claire Lai, daughter of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, is set to attend the 2026 State of the Union address as a guest of House Speaker Mike Johnson. Her presence highlights concerns over her father's imprisonment on charges of colluding with foreign forces amid Beijing's crackdown on Hong Kong's freedoms. Johnson praised Claire's courage and emphasized efforts to secure Jimmy Lai's release, while supporters dispute the charges against him.