Trump’s deal making with Xi next week may determine Hong Kong jailed activist Jimmy Lai’s fate

HONG KONG (AP) — Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai once hoped U.S. President Donald Trump could help stop the imposition of a controversial national security law. The law not only took effect but was also used to sentence him to 20 years in prison. Ahead of an anticipated trip by Trump to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, Lai’s son said his family is now hoping that Trump can help secure his father’s release. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Lai, a prominent critic of Beijing, founded a pro-democracy newspaper that was shut down during a crackdown following…