Event Brief
White House assures Trump will seek Chen’s release
By The BriefBrief · Sources (9)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET
Summary: Yufang Rong, wife of US seismologist Youlin Chen detained in China since late 2024, said the White House assured her that President Donald Trump will ask Xi Jinping to free him when they meet this week. Rong made the remarks after a Tuesday meeting with State Department and National Security Council officials.
WHO: Yufang Rong
WHAT: Rong says the White House assured her Trump will ask Xi Jinping to free her husband, Youlin Chen, during a meeting this week.
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Rong reacted to assurances she received during a Tuesday meeting at the White House with State Department and National Security Council officials.
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