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Urgent Call for Release of U.S. Prisoners in China

9/20/2025

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Prisoners' Release Urged

Supporters of U.S. citizens Nelson Wells Jr. and Dawn Michelle Hunt, imprisoned in China, urge the White House to prioritize their release at the upcoming Trump-Xi summit.
The Trump administration submitted a humanitarian release request due to health concerns.
Recent negotiations resulted in the release of Wells Fargo executive Mao Chenyue, raising hopes for Wells and Hunt.
Bipartisan lawmakers and former ambassador Max Baucus advocate for the prisoners' freedom.
Chinese officials view the request as a potential goodwill gesture amid ongoing health concerns for the detainees.

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Lai's Imprisonment Highlights

Jimmy Lai, a democracy advocate in Hong Kong, has been in solitary confinement for nearly five years on charges considered fabricated.
His case raises significant human rights concerns in Hong Kong and affects U.S.-China relations.
Supporters call on President Trump to intervene, believing it could improve his legacy.
Lai's imprisonment reflects broader issues of freedom of expression and political dissent in China.
The situation complicates diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China, especially on human rights.

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Prisoners' Release Urged

Supporters of U.S. citizens Nelson Wells Jr. and Dawn Michelle Hunt, imprisoned in China, urge the White House to prioritize their release at the upcoming Trump-Xi summit.
The Trump administration submitted a humanitarian release request due to health concerns.
Recent negotiations resulted in the release of Wells Fargo executive Mao Chenyue, raising hopes for Wells and Hunt.
Bipartisan lawmakers and former ambassador Max Baucus advocate for the prisoners' freedom.
Chinese officials view the request as a potential goodwill gesture amid ongoing health concerns for the detainees.

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