U.S. Banker Chenyue Mao Leaves China After Diplomatic Talks

Chenyue Mao, a banker at Wells Fargo, has finally returned to the United States after being prevented from leaving China for several months. Her temporary confinement stemmed from her involvement in a criminal investigation by Chinese authorities.

Negotiations between U.S. and Chinese officials were pivotal in lifting Mao's exit ban. The case underscored tensions foreign business employees face in China, especially as geopolitical relations oscillate.

This incident has stirred unease among international business groups, who have long worried about the risks of operating in China during high-stakes diplomatic frictions.

(With inputs from agencies.)