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CPJ urges US Congress, Trump to press for Jimmy Lai’s release ahead of Xi visit

The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on the U.S. Congress and the Trump administration to “resolutely demand” for the release of jailed Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai, ahead of a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. U.S. authorities must use “all available diplomatic means and opportunities” to secure Lai’s freedom,... [US-relevant: signal:congress]

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    Committee to Protect Journalists

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    https://cpj.org/2026/09/cpj-urges-us-congress-trump-to-press-for-jimmy-lais-release-ahead-of-xi-visit/
    “The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on the U.S. Congress and the Trump administration to “resolutely demand” for the release of jailed Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai, ahead of a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. U.S. authorities must use “all available diplomatic means and opportunities” to secure Lai’s free…”