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US families urge Trump admin to free citizens detained in China ahead of Xi visit

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Families of US citizens detained in China are intensifying their efforts to secure the release of their loved ones, particularly as Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares for an upcoming visit to Washington. These families are increasing pressure on the Trump administration to engage with Beijing on these cases. One such case involves Chen Youlin, a Chinese-American scientist arrested in Beijing in October 2024, whose wife has not been able to communicate with him for over 670 days. AI

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US families urge Trump admin to free citizens detained in China ahead of Xi visit

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Han Li,Lucy Quaggin ·

    US families ramp up efforts for loved ones’ release from China ahead of Xi’s visit

    Chen Youlin, a Chinese-American scientist, travelled back to China in October 2024 for a month-long holiday, including to celebrate his mother’s 80th birthday. As he prepared to leave, authorities arrested him at the airport in Beijing. For more than 670 days, his wife, Rong Yufa…

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