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Trump says he raised political prisoner releases with Xi Jinping
The US President discussed cases of people wrongfully detained in China during talks with the Chinese leader. The White House had indicated ahead of Xi's visit that Trump would broach the sensitive issue of detainees.
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President Trump said he raised the issue of releasing political prisoners during his discussions with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, addressing a key concern that had been flagged by the White House ahead of their meeting.
The White House had previously indicated that Trump would bring up cases involving individuals who the United States believes have been wrongfully detained in China. Such discussions reflect ongoing tensions between Washington and Beijing over human rights and detention practices.
The talks between Trump and Xi covered bilateral relations and trade matters, with the prisoner release issue forming part of broader diplomatic engagement between the two countries. China has faced international criticism over its detention policies, particularly regarding Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, as well as cases of political prisoners held on espionage and other charges.
The raising of such issues during high-level diplomatic meetings underscores the continuing divergence between the United States and China on human rights matters, even as both nations seek to manage their complex relationship and economic ties.