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Advocates for jailed publisher Lai turn to Trump administration

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Jimmy Lai's son Sebastien and international legal team are in Washington this week to meet with Trump administration officials and lawmakers.

Lai stands accused of collusion with foreign forces and sedition under a Beijing -imposed national security law.

President Trump said he would " 100% " be able to secure Lai ’s release if he was reelected in October 2024 .

State Department : " Lai 's lengthy trial and unjust detention are an example of how China uses vague national security laws to suppress fundamental freedoms and political discourse".

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