Jimmy Lai

Mike Pence praised Donald Trump for securing the release of Beijing's Zion Church pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, detained by Chinese authorities. Jin was released after Trump raised the case with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and his family thanked Trump for the intervention. Pence and others also called for the release of jailed Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai.

Former Vice President Mike Pence praised President Donald Trump for securing the release of Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, an underground Christian leader detained by Chinese authorities. Pence and Sen. Rick Scott also called for the release of jailed Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai, citing Trump's direct engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state visit.

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, an underground church leader in China, was released after U.S. President Donald Trump raised his case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Jin was detained in October as part of a crackdown on the Zion Church, and his family thanked Trump and Xi for his release, though at least 8 church members remain detained.

Hong Kong police arrested two individuals, including possibly Leticia Wong, owner of Hunter Bookstore, on suspicion of selling seditious publications and receiving foreign funds under a national security law. The arrests involve a shop in Sham Shui Po district and materials inciting hatred against government institutions, including a biography of jailed pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai.

Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher, was honored by DW. He founded Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy newspaper before his 20-year imprisonment. His son stated the award shows those fighting for freedom are never alone.

Trump and Xi Jinping discussed political prisoners in China, including Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, during their summit. Advocates are urging the U.S. to increase pressure on China ahead of Xi's September visit to Washington.

Claire Lai praised President Trump for mentioning her father Jimmy Lai during his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The conversation details are unknown, but Claire Lai appreciated the mention. This occurred during a meeting between the US and Chinese presidents.

Donald Trump discussed Jimmy Lai's case with Xi Jinping but was told it's a tough one, family and supporters had hoped for his release, Lai is a 78-year-old British citizen jailed in Hong Kong

US President Donald Trump's lack of focus on human rights in China marks a significant departure from traditional US diplomacy. Trump mentioned he would bring up the case of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai with Chinese President. However, he compared it to a hypothetical scenario involving former FBI director James Comey.

President Donald Trump discussed the possible release of imprisoned Chinese critic Jimmy Lai with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but received a non-positive response. Jimmy Lai is serving a 20-year sentence for sedition and conspiracy. Trump has helped release hundreds of prisoners in the past.

US President Donald Trump raised the issue of releasing detained pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and imprisoned Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who said he would consider the pastor's case but found Lai's case to be 'tough'. The families of both Jin and Lai appreciated Trump for raising their cases. Trump's tone on Lai was less optimistic, but both families are grateful for his effort.

Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss various topics, including Taiwan and the US-China relationship. Trump claimed that Xi was not referring to him when he mentioned the US as a declining nation. The meeting is part of Trump's visit to China, where he hopes for a positive response to an appeal for the release of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai.

President Trump is facing pressure to secure the release of Jimmy Lai and other political prisoners during his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The calls are coming from both Republicans and Democrats. The high-stakes summit is taking place in Beijing this week.

Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong businessman and critic of the Chinese government, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, prompting his daughter Claire Lai and over 100 US lawmakers to urge President Trump to address the case with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Jimmy Lai's sentence is the longest handed down under China's new national security law. His imprisonment has sparked international condemnation.

Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping may consider releasing high-profile prisoners like Jimmy Lai to improve his global image. Xi's control over China is complete, and he will meet with President Donald Trump soon. The release of prisoners could be a gesture of goodwill towards the US.

US President Donald Trump will discuss Taiwan and Jimmy Lai with Chinese President Xi at a summit. The meeting is set to take place on May 12, 2026. Key issues such as Taiwan's status and relations are expected to be addressed.

US President Donald Trump will discuss US arms sales to Taiwan and the imprisonment of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai at a summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The issues will be raised during their meeting. The topics are sensitive and could impact US-China relations.

Jimmy Lai's son Sebastian says his father will die in prison if not saved soon, as President Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss key issues including Taiwan. Jimmy Lai is a pro-democracy media mogul imprisoned in China. The meeting between Trump and Xi is set to take place in Beijing.

Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai was awarded Germany's Deutsche Welle freedom of speech award in absentia for his contributions to the movement. The award ceremony will take place on 23 June at the DW Global Media Forum in Bonn.