In a move that has sparked both hope and skepticism, US President Donald Trump raised the case of a jailed British citizen during high-stakes summit talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. The move was seen as a potential lifeline for the 78-year-old Briton, who has been detained in China for an undisclosed period. Despite the president's efforts, however, it appears that securing the individual's release will be no easy task, with Trump reportedly being told that the case is "a tough one." The revelation has left family and supporters of the detained citizen feeling uncertain about their loved one's prospects for freedom, and raises questions about the limits of diplomatic influence in securing the release of foreign nationals held in China.
Family and supporters had hoped the US president could help free the 78-year-old British citizen during summit talks in BeijingDonald Trump raised the case of jailed Hong Kong democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai in talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping but was told it “is a tough one”.Family and supporters of the 78-year-old British citizen had hoped the US president could help secure his release. Continue reading...
