EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 23 MIN
Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison, but Can Trump Intervene?
from WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch · host Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal
Amounting to essentially a death sentence for Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong publisher is sentenced to 20 years in prison for violating China’s national security law. What can Donald Trump do when he meets with Xi Jinping during his visit to China later this year? Plus, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi leads her Liberal Democratic Party to victory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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