China lifting exit ban for American banker, permitting departure after U.S. negotiations
In a significant development, an American banking executive, Chenyue Mao, who was previously barred from leaving China as part of an alleged criminal investigation, has been permitted to depart the country. The exit ban, which has been a source of ongoing tension between the U.S. and China, has now been lifted.
Mao, a US citizen who was born in China, was placed under an exit ban. The move was met with concern in the U.S., with the State Department warning that US citizens of Chinese descent may be subject to additional scrutiny and harassment in China.
The news of Mao's release was mentioned by US Special Envoy for Hostage Response Adam Boehler on Tuesday, although he did not name her. Boehler suggested that high-level engagement and discussions between ambassador level officials could make a difference in such situations.
CNN has reached out to Wells Fargo for comment regarding Mao's case, but the bank has yet to respond. The Chinese government has not confirmed that Mao's exit ban had been lifted.
Liu Pengyu, Chinese Embassy spokesperson, stated that China upholds the rule of law and handles criminal cases and entry and exit affairs according to the law. He also emphasized that China will continue to welcome people from all countries and ensure their rights and interests in accordance with the law.
The development comes less than two weeks after President Trump issued an executive order creating a "state sponsor of wrongful detention" designation. Boehler suggested that this new executive order may have played a role in Mao's release. The new executive order could potentially be applied to China.
Trump is expected to speak with Xi Jinping on Friday, and it remains to be seen how this development will affect the broader U.S.-China relationship. Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth both spoke with their Chinese counterparts last week, discussing a range of issues, including Mao's case.
The US State Department has warned travelers about Beijing's "arbitrary enforcement" of laws, including exit bans. The person subjected to prosecutorial restrictions by the Chinese government and later released from a travel ban based on talks between Washington and Beijing was not identified in the provided search results.
Boehler emphasized that US policy has changed and it is a huge negative to hold Americans, and this is best expressed directly. He also suggested that the new executive order may have played a role in Mao's release. However, the details of the target of the criminal case or how Mao was allegedly involved remain unclear.
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