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ARTICLE VIEW:
China allows American banker placed under exit ban to leave country
following discussions with US
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN
Updated:
1:42 PM EDT, Wed September 17, 2025
Source: CNN
An American banking executive who had been was allowed to leave the
country after discussions between Washington and Beijing and ahead of a
potential meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Two sources familiar with the matter told CNN that Atlanta-based Wells
Fargo banker Chenyue Mao has been released from her exit ban, which was
imposed by the Chinese government and blocked her departure.
Scores of Americans have been blocked from departing under China’s
exit bans – a point of ongoing tension between the two countries. The
US State Department has warned travelers of Beijing’s “arbitrary
enforcement” of laws, including exit bans.
US Special Envoy for Hostage Response Adam Boehler alluded to her
release on Tuesday but did not name her.
“We did just get someone that was held in their home released from
China,” Boehler said at an event at the Center for a New American
Security.
Boehler suggested there had been high-level engagement on the matter
and noted the priority Trump has placed on freeing Americans detained
abroad.
“The president has set the tone and made it very clear,” he said.
“When things are raised at a senior level and ambassador level, at a
(Secretary of State Marco) Rubio level, it does make a difference,”
Boehler said. “They’re explaining that US policy has changed and
that it is a huge negative to hold Americans, and that is best
expressed directly.”
Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth both spoke with their Chinese
counterparts last week. Trump has said he is expected to speak with Xi
on Friday.
“It’s unacceptable everywhere to do those things,” Boehler said
in response to a question about China’s use of exit bans. “China
should know that, and I think we made it very clear, and they responded
in a positive way.”
Mao, who was born in China and is a US citizen, was placed under an
exit ban as part of an alleged criminal investigation. It was not clear
who the target of the criminal case was or how Mao was allegedly
involved. China does not recognize dual nationals, and the State
Department has warned that “U.S. citizens of Chinese descent may be
subject to additional scrutiny and harassment.”
Mao’s release comes less than two weeks after a Trump creating a
“state sponsor of wrongful detention” designation meant to penalize
countries that wrongfully imprison Americans.
Boehler said that new executive order, which a senior administration
official said at the time could be applied to China, may have also
played a role.
“China certainly has a complex decision-making process. I certainly
think the EO didn’t hurt in that,” he said.
The Chinese government did not confirm Mao’s exit ban had been
lifted.
“China upholds the rule of law and handles the related criminal case
and entry and exit affairs in accordance with the law. Anyone, Chinese
and foreigners alike, should abide by Chinese laws in China,” Chinese
Embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu said. “China will as always welcome
people from all countries to travel and do business in China and ensure
their rights and interests in accordance with the law.”
CNN has reached out to Wells Fargo for comment.
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