China presses the US for answers after a man dies hours after entering ICE custody
Summary
A 51-year-old Chinese man named Lianyong Wei died in a hospital hours after being taken into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in the Northern Mariana Islands. The Chinese government is asking for a full investigation into his death, which is still under review.Key Facts
- Lianyong Wei was arrested on August 21, 2026, on criminal charges related to an alleged assault.
- Wei was taken into ICE custody on August 22, 2026, while awaiting removal (deportation) proceedings.
- He was found unresponsive during a routine check on August 23 and died after life-saving attempts at the hospital.
- Wei had entered the Northern Mariana Islands in February 2019 with permission to stay for two weeks.
- The Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles requested a thorough investigation and support for Wei’s family.
- Wei is the fifth Chinese national to die in ICE or Border Patrol custody since March 2025, with causes including suicide and medical problems.
- Since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, 57 ICE detainees have died.
- It is unclear if Wei received the standard medical screening ICE promises within 12 hours of custody.
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