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Trump says Xi may release detained pastor, Lai case tough
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET
Summary: Trump said Xi is seriously considering releasing a detained pastor but that Jimmy Lai’s case is different.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said Xi Jinping is seriously considering releasing a detained pastor and that Jimmy Lai’s case is a tough one.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 9:35 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Trump said Xi told him the pastor’s case may be handled differently than Jimmy Lai’s case.
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