• Phelim Kine: U.S. Citizen Released in Quiet Prisoner Exchange with Beijing

  • Oct 31 2024
  • Length: 12 mins
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Phelim Kine: U.S. Citizen Released in Quiet Prisoner Exchange with Beijing

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  • In a significant but quietly executed diplomatic breakthrough, the Biden administration successfully negotiated the release of David Lin, a U.S. citizen who spent 16 years in Chinese custody, through a rare prisoner exchange. Phelim Kine from POLITICO reports that while the administration has been vocal about similar exchanges with Russia, this negotiation was handled with remarkable discretion, reflecting both Beijing's preference for diplomatic secrecy and ongoing efforts to secure the release of other detained Americans. The successful exchange offers a glimmer of hope for families of other U.S. citizens currently detained in China, even as it raises questions about the broader implications of prisoner swap diplomacy.
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