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The U.S. State Department says Beijing has blocked a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office employee who was visiting relatives in China from leaving the country, prompting high-level talks to secure the official’s return.
The unnamed civil servant, described as travelling “in a personal capacity,” became subject to an exit ban several months ago, the State Department confirmed on Monday.
“We are tracking this case very closely and are engaged with Chinese officials to resolve the situation as quickly as possible,” a spokesperson said.
The Washington Post reported that Chinese border officers halted the man after discovering he had not declared his U.S. government job on his visa application. Neither the U.S. Commerce Department—of which the patent office is a part—nor the Chinese embassy in Washington responded to requests for comment.
Beijing has increasingly used exit bans against both Chinese citizens and foreigners in civil, regulatory and criminal investigations. Rights group Safeguard Defenders says more than 120 foreign nationals were barred from leaving China between 2018 and 2023, though precise figures are difficult to verify.
In a separate case, Wells Fargo banker Chenyue Mao—a U.S. citizen—was stopped from boarding a flight last week. China’s foreign ministry said on Monday that she “must cooperate with a criminal inquiry.” The U.S. bank has suspended all staff travel to China pending clarification, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.
The latest exit bans come as Washington and Beijing try to steady relations strained by trade tariffs, the origins of COVID-19 and tensions over Taiwan.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
A total lunar eclipse will take place on 7 September, with astronomy groups in Azerbaijan inviting the public to view the spectacle through telescopes at a special event in Baku.
Israel's Airports Authority said on Sunday that a drone launched from Yemen struck the arrivals hall at Ramon Airport near the Red Sea city of Eilat.
Türkiye plans to strengthen its energy ties with Iraq through oil, natural gas, and electricity projects, the country’s Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Ahmet Berat Conkar, said at the Baghdad International Energy Forum.
Despite the fact that many months have passed since the tragedy, Russia stubbornly refuses to admit guilt for the downed AZAL plane. Those responsible for this catastrophe have not yet been punished: they continue to serve, and some have even received promotions.
Former U.S. President Joe Biden raised concern after being spotted in Delaware over Labor Day weekend with a large scar on his head while greeting well-wishers.
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