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U.S. pastor’s release after almost 20 years raises hopes for other Americans held in China

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Families of four Americans detained in China say their loved ones are suffering both physically and mentally.

The Dui Hua Foundation , which monitors prisoner rights in China , estimates there are about 200 Americans detained here.

Two of them — Mark Swidan and Kai Li — are considered “wrongfully detained” by the State Department , as was David Lin .

Chinese Foreign Ministry : " China is a country governed by the rule of law" State Department spokesman: Secretary of State Antony Blinken repeatedly raised Lin ’s case in meetings with Chinese officials.

Wells family was on their way to Washington when they heard about Lin 's release.

“I was very excited and happy and hopeful for him and his family,” Wells Sr. said.

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