Beijing warns US over Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong and Taiwan arms sales ahead of Trump visit

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Cao JiaxuanMarch 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Ahead of President Trump's visit, Beijing warned the U.S. against actions concerning Hong Kong and Taiwan. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman condemned U.S. calls for the release of Jimmy Lai, a jailed Hong Kong media figure, stating he should be severely punished for endangering national security and undermining Hong Kong's stability. The spokesman accused external forces of interfering in China's internal affairs. Beijing also reiterated its opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. These statements were made in response to speculation that Washington might ease sanctions related to Hong Kong and hopes for Lai's release on humanitarian grounds.

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Washington 60% Guo Jiakun ×260% China ×260% Taiwan ×270% Donald Trump 70% Chinese foreign ministry 70% Beijing 80% United States ×280% Hong Kong ×890% Jimmy Lai Chee-ying ×590%

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hong kong 100% us-china relations 90% jimmy lai 90% taiwan 70% one country, two systems 60% national security 60% arms sales 60% donald trump 50% judicial process 40%

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