Trump urges Xi to free Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai - BBC
Google News • 12/16/2025 • Last cited 12/17/2025
Summary
Former President Donald Trump has called on Chinese President Xi Jinping to release Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who was recently convicted in a national security trial and faces a potential life sentence, according to BBC. Lai's conviction has drawn international criticism and raised concerns about the state of democracy in Hong Kong.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
30 days
28
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
6
Tier (0-10)
Google News
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score69/100
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 30 days - proven survivor
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