Coverage dated September 30, 2026

Trump says he discussed release of political prisoners with Xi

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WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he discussed the release of political prisoners with Chinese President Xi Jinping when the two leaders met last week.

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Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Trump says he discussed release of political prisoners with Xi (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Sep 30, 2026
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WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he discussed the release of political prisoners with Chinese President Xi Jinping when the two leaders met last week.
The Daily Signal
Trump Reveals What He Told Xi About Political Prisoners (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Sep 30, 2026
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President Donald Trump told the Daily Signal he had “hopefully fruitful” discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping about political prisoners in China, including American Min Zin and Jimmy Lai. When asked by the Daily Signal if he discussed the release of political prisoners, Trump said, “I did.