Spouse of Detained Scholar Urges Trump to Advocate for Release
WHO:
NBC News - Sebastien Lai, son of imprisoned Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, expressed confidence that President Trump will negotiate for his father's release.
CBS News Politics - Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, is detained in China.
CBS News US - Sylvia Zin, the wife of the detained U.S. citizen, has not spoken with her husband for over 100 days.
WHAT:
NBC News - Sebastien Lai joined Meet the Press NOW to share his hopes regarding the discussions between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
CBS News Politics - Min Zin has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups describe as a "black site" in China.
CBS News US - Sylvia Zin expressed hope that President Trump will advocate for her husband's release during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
WHERE:
CBS News Politics - The detention is occurring in China.
WHEN:
CBS News US - Sylvia Zin has not spoken with her husband for more than 100 days.
WHY:
NBC News - Sebastien Lai believes that President Trump will advocate for the release of his father during the upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping.
CBS News US - Sylvia Zin hopes for intervention from President Trump to secure her husband's release.
HOW:
CBS News US - Sylvia Zin communicated her hopes during an interview with Margaret Brennan.
(UPDATED September 23, 2026 23:00 UTC)
Sebastien Lai, the son of imprisoned Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, expressed confidence that President Trump will negotiate for his father's release during his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. In an appearance on Meet the Press NOW, Sebastien shared his hopes regarding the discussions between the two leaders. He believes that President Trump will advocate strongly for his father's freedom during this critical dialogue.
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(UPDATED September 23, 2026 14:00 UTC)
Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, has been detained in China for over 100 days at what human rights groups are calling a "black site." His wife, Sylvia Zin, has not had any communication with him during this time and expressed her hope that President Trump will advocate for his release during an upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Sylvia shared her concerns and hopes for intervention in an interview with Margaret Brennan.