Three Chinese citizens who were wrongfully imprisoned in the United States have returned to the Chinese mainland after unremitting efforts by the Chinese government, confirmed Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, on Thursday.
At a regular press briefing, Mao Ning stated, “This once again demonstrates that China will never abandon its compatriots and will always be their strong support.”
Mao emphasized China’s firm opposition to the United States suppressing and persecuting Chinese citizens for political purposes. “The Chinese side is always firmly opposed to the U.S. suppressing and persecuting Chinese citizens for political purposes and will take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese nationals as always,” she said.
Notably, a fugitive who had been on the run in the United States for many years was repatriated to China. Mao noted that this development shows that no place can forever be a “paradise” for avoiding crimes. “The Chinese government will continue its fugitive repatriation and asset recovery and will pursue every fugitive to the end,” the spokesperson added.
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