Trump told The Daily Signal that his conversations about the detainees were "hopefully fruitfully." Reuters also reported that the U.S. president specifically addressed the liberation of these political prisoners during the talks.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Trump Raises Release of Chinese Political Prisoners With Xi
Geopolitics20 days ago
Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai's imprisonment was a primary topic during recent discussions between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump focused on the status of people held in China for political reasons and discussed the possibility of their release during his interaction with the Chinese leader.
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