Trump Says He Raised Ex-Media Mogul Jimmy Lai’s Case With China
In a statement, President Donald Trump said he has raised the case of former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai with China during trade negotiations. Lai, the founder of pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, was arrested in 2020 under Hong Kong's national security law and is currently serving a prison sentence. Trump's decision to discuss Lai's case highlights the broad scope of the ongoing trade discussions between the U.S. and China, going beyond purely economic issues. The statement suggests that the Trump administration is using its leverage in trade talks to address human rights concerns, such as the treatment of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. This move reflects the administration's efforts to balance economic and geopolitical considerations in its approach to China.
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