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Trump not optimistic about Jimmy Lai’s release
Filed: May 16, 2026 at 12:08 AM ET
Summary: Trump said he is not optimistic about Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s release after raising the case with Xi Jinping.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said he is not optimistic about Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s release and referenced Xi Jinping’s response.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 10:38 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump said Xi Jinping told him Jimmy Lai is a tough case and that both sides went through a lot.
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