US, UK urge Xi to release Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai
Summary
President Donald Trump and the UK have asked China's leader, Xi Jinping, to release Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist found guilty under the national security law. Lai, who is a British citizen, has been in jail since 2020 and faces life in prison. Trump made the request after a court in Hong Kong ruled against Lai.Key Facts
- Jimmy Lai is a pro-democracy activist from Hong Kong and a British citizen.
- President Trump has asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to consider releasing Lai.
- Lai was found guilty under Hong Kong's national security law, which some say is used to stop free speech.
- The UK has also asked for Lai's immediate release, calling the verdict politically motivated.
- Lai has been in jail since December 2020 and could face life in prison.
- The UK summoned the Chinese Ambassador to discuss Lai's situation.
- Human rights groups criticize Lai's conviction, suggesting it's unjust.
- Lai's family is worried about his health in prison, as he is 78 years old.
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