China blocks US federal employee from leaving

Exit bans used by China for reasons ranging from criminal investigations to diplomatic leverage toolThe Chinese government has blocked a US federal employee from leaving China, the US state department has confirmed.The federal employee works for the US Patent and Trademark Office, and was visiting China in a personal capacity, according to the state department. “We are tracking this case very closely and are engaged with Chinese officials to resolve the situation as quickly as possible,” a spokesperson said. Continue reading...

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