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Trump Urges Xi Jinping to Free Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai During High-Stakes Meeting
Nov 06, 2025 11:36 am CST
During a recent high-level meeting in South Korea, US President Donald Trump directly appealed to Chinese President Xi Jinping for the release of imprisoned Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai. The 77-year-old founder of pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily has been held in solitary confinement for over 1,700 days while facing national security charges in a case that has become symbolic of China's crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong.
"No Kings" Nationwide Protests Challenge Trump's Second Term Amid Growing Authoritarianism Concerns
Oct 18, 2025 04:45 pm CST
Nationwide "No Kings" protests unite 300 organizations against President Trump's second term, with over 2,700 demonstrations planned across America. Critics condemn Trump's military deployments in cities and government shutdown as steps toward authoritarianism, while protesters emphasize America's foundation on equality, rule of law, and democracy. The movement represents the largest organized resistance since Trump returned to office in January.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Dedicates Nobel Peace Prize to Trump's Support for Democracy
Oct 11, 2025 12:16 am CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, forced into hiding after contested elections, has dedicated her Nobel Peace Prize to both the Venezuelan people and US President Donald Trump for his support of democracy. The Nobel Committee recognized her tireless efforts to promote democratic rights in Venezuela amid authoritarian rule by Nicolas Maduro.