US President Donald Trump has voiced support for the release of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, who has been imprisoned under the city’s controversial national security law. Trump’s remarks, reported by Reuters, came on Saturday as Lai awaits a verdict in a high-profile trial that has drawn international attention.

Why Was Jimmy Lai Arrested?

Jimmy Lai was arrested in August 2020 and faces two charges of “conspiracy to collude with foreign forces” under Hong Kong’s national security law. The law, introduced by Beijing after the 2019 pro-democracy protests, has been widely criticized by human rights groups for curbing freedoms in the semi-autonomous city.

Prosecutors allege that Lai used his now-defunct newspaper, Apple Daily, to promote anti-government sentiment and encourage foreign s

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