Trump Says Xi Is ‘Seriously Considering’ Jimmy Lai Release

Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping told him he was ‘seriously considering’ the release of Jimmy Lai. mk.co.kr carried the remark as breaking news. The original report did not provide further details on the timing of the comment, the circumstances of the conversation, or any conditions or schedule for a possible release. The core point of the report is whether Jimmy Lai’s release was raised between the U.S. and Chinese leaders. Any confirmed release process or official Chinese response could clarify the direction of the issue. Source: mk.co.kr.