China: Writer Yu Jie's Arrival in the United States

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

 

Question Taken at the January 12, 2012 Daily Press Briefing

 

Question: Was the State Department informed of the arrival of Chinese writer and activist Yu Jie? Did we have any contact with Chinese officials about the possibility of his arrival?

 

Answer: We are aware of reports of Mr. Yu’s arrival to the United States. We have not had any contact with Chinese officials about his reported arrival.