US Lawmakers push for release of jailed Chinese activist

Name: US Lawmakers push for release of jailed Chinese activist
Uploaded: 2026-05-10T15:34:43Z
Duration: 15 min 24 s

LiveNow · May 10, 2026 · 15m 24s

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Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai once hoped U.S. President Donald Trump could help stop the imposition of a controversial national security law. The law not only took effect but was also used to sentence him to 20 years in prison. Ahead of an anticipated trip by Trump to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, Lai’s son said his family is now hoping that Trump can help secure his father’s release.