Trump says China may release the detained pastor but tycoon Lai 'is a tough one'

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Trump says China may release the detained pastor but tycoon Lai 'is a tough one'

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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism that Chinese President Xi Jinping may consider releasing a detained pastor, while indicating that the situation of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai remains complex. This highlights ongoing human rights discussions between the two nations.

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, May 15 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he thinks Chinese President Xi Jinping is seriously considering releasing a detained pastor in China but that the case of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai \"is a tough one.\"

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