Trump Says Xi May Free Pastor, Calls Jimmy Lai Case Tough
May 16, 2026·about 4 hours ago·via Reuters

Trump says Chinese leader Xi Jinping may free a detained pastor, while calling the Jimmy Lai case “tough.” The comments put Beijing’s pressure on faith and free speech back in the spotlight, where it belongs. China wants deference; the U.S. should be pushing for prisoners of conscience, not making excuses for communist crackdowns. Read more about this...