Who is Jimmy Lai?
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Jimmy Lai is a 77-year-old Hong Kong media tycoon, founder of Apple Daily, and a prominent pro-democracy advocate. He is imprisoned, facing charges of colluding with foreign forces and sedition under Hong Kong's national security law, and his case has become a major point of contention between the US and China.
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Hong Kong media tycoon a flashpoint between the U.S. and China
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- Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon, is imprisoned and facing charges under the national security law.
- Donald Trump has publicly pledged to advocate for Lai's release and raise his case in trade talks with China. 10s
- US officials reportedly brought up Lai's case during recent trade negotiations with China. 43s
- Lai's trial is nearing its end, and he faces a possible life sentence if convicted. 1m 12s
- The Hong Kong government disputes claims about Lai's solitary confinement and maintains his treatment follows legal procedures. 2m 45s
