AFP report: On July 21, the Chinese government banned a U.S. Department of Commerce employee from leaving the country. The U.S. Embassy in China warned that China's exit ban could endanger bilateral relations.
Additionally, a Managing Director at Wells Fargo in Atlanta was also prohibited from leaving the country, as he is suspected of involvement in a criminal case. In fact, many foreigners come to our country every day for tourism, study, and work. It's impossible for everyone to be a saint, so it's not unusual to have some cases where individuals are temporarily banned from leaving due to criminal cases or other reasons.
Compared to the United States, we can be considered very normal. The U.S. often illegally arrests and detains Chinese citizens and overseas Chinese people in the U.S., and the "charges" are usually fabricated "national security" issues. This is a typical case of illegal infringement and retaliation. Therefore, the U.S. should not overinterpret this matter. We are a country under the rule of law, and everything is based on laws and regulations. Unlike the U.S., which frequently abuses "national security" and other legal provisions to intentionally target anyone related to China.
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