China's Exit Bans on US Citizens Spark Fears for Foreign Business Travelers

China has imposed exit bans on at least two US citizens—a Wells Fargo banker and a US government employee—preventing them from leaving the country.

Chinese authorities claim the banker, Chenyue Mao, is involved in a criminal case, while the government worker was reportedly questioned about his military service. These actions come amid heightened US-China tensions and have prompted Wells Fargo to suspend all business travel to China. The US State Department has expressed concern, warning that such exit bans could further strain bilateral relations and deter foreign firms from operating in China.

The incidents have revived anxieties among multinational companies about the risks their employees face when traveling to China.