Experts urge Trump to raise political prisoners with Xi
As President Donald Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, experts are urging him to make the release of political prisoners a priority. The recommendation specifically names Jimmy Lai and Joshua Wong and frames the issue as part of asserting American leadership and defending democratic values.
Experts are urging President Donald Trump to prioritize the release of political prisoners when he meets Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The recommendation specifically names Jimmy Lai and Joshua Wong. The experts said raising their cases would assert American leadership and defend democratic values.
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