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Donald Trump does ‘not feel optimistic’ for Jimmy Lai after speaking with Xi Jinping
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Donald Trump does ‘not feel optimistic’ for Jimmy Lai after speaking with Xi Jinping

By Press AssociationMay 16, 2026·Source: The Guardian·6 views

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Family and supporters had hoped the US president could help free the 78-year-old British citizen during summit talks in BeijingDonald Trump raised the case of jailed Hong Kong democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai in talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping but was told it “is a tough one”.Family and supporters of the 78-year-old British citizen had hoped the US president could help secure his release. Continue reading...

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