Trump should demand release of Chinese political prisoners as precondition to Xi’s US visit

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping is slated to come to the United States in September to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House. Trump extended the invitation after meeting with Xi in Beijing: apparently, both leaders believe the previous meeting was successful enough to merit continued discussion. While media attention is often high during the actual summit, the most consequential work of diplomacy is happening right now and in the months leading up to September. 

This window is critical, not only for trade negotiations and economic priorities, but also for the family members of political prisoners across China wanting to be reunited with their family members.

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