@insightsofworld1: A U.S. Patent and Trademark Office employee visiting China on a personal trip has been barred from leaving the country by Chinese authorities, the U.S. State Department confirmed. The employee reportedly did not disclose their government affiliation on their visa application, which may have triggered the exit ban. Washington says it is working closely with Chinese officials to resolve the matter and secure the individual’s return. This incident occurs amid reports of similar exit bans used in other cases, including that of a Wells Fargo executive held for a criminal investigation. U.S. embassy officials have expressed concern that such opaque exit bans risk damaging bilateral relations and harming foreign business confidence. China contends these bans are legal and linked to ongoing investigations, while critics worry they may also serve diplomatic leverage. The episode highlights increasing tensions between Washington and Beijing over travel reliability and legal transparency. #china #us

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Tuesday 22 July 2025 12:55:07 GMT