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• Three American citizens who were wrongfully detained in China have been released as part of a negotiated deal, which the Biden administration frames as a significant diplomatic achievement.
• Recent reports raise questions about the legitimacy of the espionage charges against some detainees, especially regarding whether they were factually wrongfully detained or involved in questionable activities.
• This release comes on the heels of geopolitical tensions with China and the incoming Trump administration, which may reshape the narrative around U.S.-China relations as other political leaders raise concerns over China’s actions, particularly regarding fentanyl trafficking.