Two families see this week’s state visit as a rare opportunity for Trump to speak directly to his Chinese counterpart about releasing the U.S. citizens, whose loved ones say are both in declining health.
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May 14, 2026, 6:30 PM GMT+2
By Abigail Williams
After living without their loved ones for more than a decade, two families of Americans detained in China are appealing to President Donald Trump to bring them home as he meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.
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