(DailyEmailNews.com) – In a stunning development, three American patriots have been freed after spending years in prison under communist China’s orders.
Following their unfair arrests at the hands of the Chinese regime, Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung are finally coming home.
Swidan faced a potential death sentence on suspicious drug charges, while Kai Li and John Leung were thrown into jail on equally shaky espionage charges.
The U.S. government had designated all three as wrongfully detained, highlighting the oppressive nature of the Chinese justice system.
Praised as a diplomatic success, the deal involved a prisoner swap with three unidentified Chinese nationals in U.S. custody.
This raises concerns about the potential security risks of returning Chinese operatives to their homeland.
The circumstances surrounding the detentions of these Americans are deeply disturbing.
Li was arrested in 2016 on charges that he provided state secrets to the FBI, a charge that a U.N. working group later described as arbitrary.
Leung faced a life sentence on spying charges after being detained in 2021, while Swidan had been held since 2012 on drug charges despite having no evidence against him.
While the release of these Americans is undoubtedly positive, it is crucial to remember that this is just the tip of the iceberg.
The Dui Hua Foundation says that about 200 American detainees remain in China, with only a few classified as wrongfully detained.
The Biden administration’s handling of the U.S.-China relations has been marred by weakness and concessions.
China still remains a huge threat worldwide due to aggressive actions in trade, human rights violations and geopolitical maneuvers.
The Communist regime’s willingness to use innocent Americans as bargaining chips is a clear reminder of the dangers this authoritarian state poses.
The U.S. government has lowered its travel advisory for mainland China to Level 2 but still warns of the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including exit bans.
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