The International Press Institute (IPI) calls on U.S. President Donald Trump to prioritise the release of imprisoned journalist Jimmy Lai during his upcoming state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.   Lai, who was named a 2025 IPI World Press Freedom Hero, is the founder of the now-closed pro-democracy outlet Apple Daily. The 78-year-old media mogul … Continue reading China: Trump must press President Xi Jinping to release Jimmy Lai during state visit