Trump reveals Xi Jinping’s response to possibly releasing imprisoned Chinese critic Jimmy Lai
President Trump discussed the potential release of imprisoned Hong Kong businessman Jimmy Lai with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump described Xi's response as negative, indicating that Lai's situation remains dire. Despite this, Trump expressed optimism about future US-China relations and highlighted his past successes in securing prisoner releases.
- ▪Jimmy Lai is serving a 20-year sentence in Hong Kong for sedition and conspiracy against the Chinese government.
- ▪Trump stated that Xi described Lai's situation as his 'worst nightmare' and did not express willingness to release him.
- ▪Lai's daughter expressed hope for her father's release, praising Trump as a potential liberator.
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Politics Trump reveals Xi Jinping’s response to possibly releasing imprisoned Chinese critic Jimmy Lai By Nora Moriarty, Fox News Published May 16, 2026, 2:56 a.m. ET Originally Published by: NAACP official condemns White politicians trying to replace resigning Black mayor Trump departs China after touting trade deals, agreement with Xi on Iran and more top headlines Trump says Xi agreed US became a ‘declining nation’ during Biden years President Donald Trump divulged how Chinese President Xi Jinping responded to his inquiry about releasing Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong businessman imprisoned after his outspoken criticism of the Chinese government.
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