JOURNAL ARTICLE

Trump Says He Feels 'Badly' About Jimmy Lai After Guilty Verdict.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Subramanian, Courtney 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on President Donald Trump's comments regarding the conviction of Jimmy Lai, a former media mogul in Hong Kong, who was found guilty in a national security trial. Trump expressed concern for Lai's health and stated that he had previously requested Chinese President Xi Jinping to consider his release. Lai, 78, faces potential life imprisonment under the National Security Law for charges related to colluding with foreign forces and publishing seditious materials, which has raised tensions between Beijing and Washington. The trial, which lasted over two years, has drawn international condemnation, particularly due to Lai's deteriorating health while in prison. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/12, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:190254677
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