On Wednesday 24 January, the spokesperson for the European External Action Service said the EU expected the "Chinese authorities to immediately release Mr Gui", the Swedish bookseller of Chinese origin, and "allow him to reunite with his family and to receive consular and medical support in line with his rights". Gui Minhai was taken in for questioning in China last week as he was on his way to consult a doctor, accompanied by Swedish diplomats who were bringing him consular help.
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