US brokers the release of three Americans detained in China, reports Politico

The United States has facilitated the release of three American citizens through a negotiation with China, which involves the exchange of unnamed Chinese individuals currently detained in the U.S., as reported by Politico on Wednesday, referencing a source within the Biden administration.

The arrangement encompasses the release of Americans Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung, according to the Politico article, which highlighted confidential diplomatic discussions that have not yet been publicly disclosed.