Politics● ElevatedSep 23 · Sep 23, 2026, 12:45 PM
Wife of American detained in China holds out hope for his return amid Trump-Xi meeting
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · East Asia
The wife of a U.S. citizen wrongfully detained in China has not spoken with him for more than 100 days. Sylvia Zin spoke with Margaret Brennan, saying she hopes President Trump pushes Chinese President Xi Jinping to release her husband.
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