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China backs Hong Kong courts on Jimmy Lai case ahead of Trump visit

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated its firm support for Hong Kong's judicial system regarding the case of jailed media mogul Jimmy Lai. Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun referred to Lai as the primary instigator of the 2019 anti-government protests and emphasized that Hong Kong affairs are internal Chinese matters. This statement comes ahead of a state visit by former US President Donald Trump, during which the issue of Lai's release might be raised. AI

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China backs Hong Kong courts on Jimmy Lai case ahead of Trump visit

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