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Jimmy Lai’s daughter praises Trump for mentioning imprisoned father to Xi

The Hill•Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:06:34 PM
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Jimmy Lai’s daughter praises Trump for mentioning imprisoned father to Xi
  • What Happened

    Claire Lai, the daughter of imprisoned media mogul Jimmy Lai, expressed gratitude towards President Trump for mentioning her father during his recent summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Although the Lai family is unaware of the specifics of the conversation, the acknowledgment by Trump has been positively received.

  • Why It Matters

    This development highlights the ongoing international attention surrounding Jimmy Lai's imprisonment and underscores the potential influence of U.S. political figures in advocating for human rights issues in China, particularly regarding press freedom and individual liberties.

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