Trump says Xi Jinping has immense hostility toward Jimmy Lai, promised to release others but not Lai

Date2026.11.13

LocationUnited States

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On November 13, in an interview with Salem News Channel, Trump stated that Xi Jinping had discussed with him in detail the role of Jimmy Lai in the Hong Kong democracy movement, claiming he caused great trouble for the Chinese side. Trump said Xi promised to release others but has yet to agree to release Jimmy Lai. Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison this February.

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2026-11-15 10:04 · 11月13日，特朗普接受塞勒姆新闻频道采访时称，习近平对黎智英有“巨大敌意”，曾详谈黎智英在香港民主运动中的角色，答应释放其他人但至今不放黎智英。

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Original event UK Prime Minister Urges Trump to Raise Jimmy Lai Case with Xi Jinping

09.22 ·Reported ·Importance III ·New York

Original event Trump requested the release of Jimmy Lai to Xi Jinping

2026.05 ·Reported ·Importance IV ·China

Original event Trump Confirms Release of Political Prisoners Discussed in Meeting with Xi Jinping

09.24 ·Reported ·Importance IV ·Washington

Original event Congressional-Executive Commission on China Holds Hearing on Jimmy Lai Case

09.17 ·Reported ·Importance IV ·Washington, United States

This event Trump says Xi Jinping has immense hostility toward Jimmy Lai, promised to release others but not Lai 2026.11.13 · Reported

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Sayings · 2026-11-15 10:00 On November 13, Trump said in an interview with Salem News Channel that Xi Jinping has "great hostility" toward Jimmy Lai, discussed in detail Lai's role in the Hong Kong democracy movement, and promised to release others but has not released Lai to this day.

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