US, UK urge Xi to release Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai

Published: 12/16/2025
US, UK urge Xi to release Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai
Trump urges China's Xi to free Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai amid national security law controversy. Lai, a pro-democracy tycoon, is facing imprisonment under Hong Kong's national security law, found guilty of colluding with foreign forces. Trump's plea for Lai's release comes as international pressure mounts on China, with the UK also calling for Lai's immediate release, citing concerns over human rights violations.