Trump to Raise Jimmy Lai Case at Geneva Talks

US President Donald Trump has announced he will address the case of jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media tycoon Jimmy Lai during upcoming trade talks with China in Geneva, Switzerland. Trump made the statement in a radio interview, calling it 'a very good idea' to include Lai's case as part of the negotiation agenda amid a trade war marked by steep tariffs from both countries. Lai, founder of Apple Daily and a prominent critic of Beijing, faces charges under Hong Kong's national security law, which has drawn international criticism and calls for his release from both the US and UK. Beijing maintains that Lai is receiving a fair trial and has warned the US against interfering in its internal affairs. The Geneva talks will be the first high-level engagement since the escalation of tariffs, with both sides showing willingness to negotiate while holding firm on core issues. A verdict in Lai’s trial is expected in the coming months, making his prosecution a major point of contention between Washington and Beijing.