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Coverage dated September 16, 2026

Jimmy Lai’s son pleads in Washington for his father’s release ahead of Xi’s US visit

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

WASHINGTON (AP) — The son of imprisoned former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai appealed for his father’s release at a congressional hearing in Washington on Wednesday, one week before Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the U.S.

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Jimmy Lai’s son pleads in Washington for his father’s release ahead of Xi’s US visit (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The son of imprisoned former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai appealed for his father’s release at a congressional hearing in Washington on Wednesday, one week before Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the U.S.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Families of Jimmy Lai, Min Zin plead in Washington for their release ahead of Xi’s visit (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Sebastien Lai has appealed for the release of his father, former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, at a congressional hearing in Washington

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