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Houstonian among 3 Americans released after years of imprisonment in China
Mark Swidan had been wrongfully detained in China since 2012, and his family fought to one day bring him home. Now, the State ...
3 Americans wrongfully jailed in China are en route to US, State Department says
Three Americans who were wrongfully detained in China are on their way back to U.S. soil as part of a prisoner swap, a senior ...
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‘Gross miscarriage of justice’: Houston man finally free after 12 years in Chinese prison
In February 2023, Sen. Ted Cruz introduced a resolution for Swiden’s release, describing Swidan’s imprisonment as a “gross miscarriage of justice” and detailing his dire conditions. “As we speak, in ...
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Prisoner Swap: China Frees Three U.S. Citizens After Extended Diplomatic Talks
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung—who were wrongfully detained, marking the end of years of negotiations, the White House ...
Mel Gibson gives thanks for release of US man held by China
Actor Mel Gibson applauded U.S. officials on Wednesday for securing the release of American Mark Swidan, who has been ...
US exchanges Chinese detainees for 3 imprisoned Americans
The Biden administration has brokered the release of three Americans by trading them for unidentified Chinese citizens in U.S ...
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US and China conduct prisoner exchange - Politico
The United States and China conducted a prisoner exchange. It took place in a three-on-three format, Politico reports.
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State Department downgrades China travel advisory following its release of US citizens
The White House on Wednesday announced that China released Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung. Swidan and Li were considered ...