Trump to raise detainees with Xi, but other rights issues may not come up
The U.S. president has made winning freedom for Americans held overseas a priority, including in China, advocates say.
President Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a summit, with the aim of pressing for the release of two U.S. citizens currently detained by China. However, it remains uncertain whether other human rights concerns will receive the same level of attention. The U.S. official previewing the Chinese leader's visit stated that Trump is expected to raise cases of individuals wrongfully detained in China with Xi Jinping.
Yet, the White House has not confirmed if Trump will directly address broader human rights issues concerning Tibet, the Uyghur Muslim minority, or China's recently enacted "ethnic unity" law. Winning the freedom of Americans held overseas has been a top priority for Trump, according to advocates.
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- Trump to Raise Detainees with Xi, but Other Rights Issues May Not Come up japannews.yomiuri.co.jp
