‘Bring Them Home’: Americans Push to Free Loved Ones Jailed in China
The upcoming U.S.–China summit gives hope for some in the United States to reunite with family held in Chinese prisons.
Americans with relatives detained in China are imploring President Trump to address their cases during the upcoming U.S.–China summit. Nelson Wells, a U.S. Army veteran, pleaded for his son, Nelson Wells Jr., who has been imprisoned for 12 years on disputed charges and is suffering from serious health issues. Wells Jr. is not expected to be released until 2041, and his deteriorating health raises concerns about his survival.
- Families of Americans detained in China are appealing to President Trump to prioritize their release.
- Nelson Wells, a U.S. Army veteran, is advocating for his son, Nelson Wells Jr., imprisoned for 12 years.
- The family disputes the charges against Nelson Wells Jr., whose health is declining significantly.
- Wells Jr. has been diagnosed with hepatitis C and suffers from chronic pain, high blood pressure, diabetes, and seizures.
- His scheduled release date is 2041, but his father fears he may not live that long.
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