Mark Swidan, a businessman from Texas, was arrested in 2012 and accused of drug-related offenses. He is one of the freed Americans, illustrating the varied reasons for wrongful detention in China.
The three Americans reunited with their families after spending years in Chinese prisons, highlighting the Biden administration's diplomatic efforts to resolve wrongful detentions through a prisoner swap.
The U.S. State Department lowered its travel advisory for mainland China and Hong Kong, citing 'arbitrary enforcement of local laws', suggesting a cautious shift in diplomatic relations.
Human rights organizations have reported an increase in exit bans in China since 2012, raising concerns about the freedom and safety of both citizens and foreigners.
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