What’s behind the US-China prisoner swap?

The Biden administration recently brokered a prisoner swap with China, resulting in the release of three Americans — Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung — who had been imprisoned in China for years. In exchange, the U.S. released Chinese intelligence officer Xu Yanjun and former U.S. Army reservist Ji Chaoqun. This article profiles the individuals involved, examining their backgrounds, cases and the broader implications of the swap for U.S.-China relations.

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