China releases 3 detained Americans in prisoner exchange

27 Nov 2024, 15:31 by Joe Fisher · UPI

Nov. 27 (UPI) -- China released three American detainees Wednesday after striking a deal for a prisoner exchange with the Biden administration.

Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung were released from Chinese custody after being detained for several years, as first reported by Politico. In exchange, the United States agreed to release unidentified Chinese nationals who remain in U.S. custody.