00:00Meanwhile in Washington, United States President Donald Trump pledges to do everything in his power to assist Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who is imprisoned under Hong Kong's national security law.
00:12Known for his criticisms of Beijing, Lai is regarded by Chinese authorities as a leading instigator of anti-China activities.
00:22Trump admitted that Chinese President Xi Jinping would not be pleased, but insisted he would explore every possible option.
00:30He also intends to raise Lai's attention during trade talks with China.
00:34Lai, age 77, faces charges under Hong Kong's national security law, accused of conspiring with foreign forces and publishing seditious material.
00:44Lai, who has been in solitary confinement since December 2020 and denies all accusations.
00:51Western governments, including the United States, say his trial is politically motivated, a claim China firmly rejects.
00:59In Hong Kong, closing arguments in Lai's trial were halted on Friday after his lawyer reported that he had suffered heart palpitations.
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01:08In the territory, where they were also under the
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