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Biden Administration Secures Release of Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung in Exchange for Chinese Detainees

Nov 27, 2024, 01:39 PM

The Biden administration has successfully negotiated the release of three Americans, Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung, in a prisoner exchange with China. This exchange involved the release of unidentified Chinese citizens held in U.S. custody. A senior U.S. State Department official characterized the deal as the culmination of years of diplomatic efforts. The details of the Chinese detainees involved in the exchange remain undisclosed, but the agreement marks a significant development in U.S.-China relations.