Hong Kong in May 2026: the most important developments in politics
In Hong Kong in May 2026, the case of media owner Jimmy Lai was raised at the summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump said in early May that he would bring up Lai's case with Xi, and Lai's son urged him to help free his father. On May 15, Trump said Xi had signalled that Lai's release was unlikely, and on May 16, after meeting Xi, he said he was not optimistic about it.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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