Key facts
- The wife of a US scholar imprisoned in China has asked President Donald Trump to raise his case with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- The request was made ahead of an upcoming White House meeting between Trump and Xi.
- US families are increasing efforts to secure the release of loved ones detained in China.
The wife of a US scholar who is imprisoned in China has appealed to President Donald Trump to discuss her husband's situation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This request comes as US families are intensifying their efforts to secure the release of their loved ones detained in China, particularly in anticipation of an upcoming meeting between Trump and Xi at the White House.