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Irish Businessman Richard O’Halloran Finally Reunited With His Family

An Irish businessman who was not allowed to leave China for three years has finally returned home to his family. Richard O’Halloran is relieved to be back in his homeland of Ireland with his family. A director at China International Aviation Leasing Service traveled to Shanghai in February 2019. However, he faced repeated hurdles when ...

Jack Roberts

Richard O'Halloran with his family and dog.

Irish Citizen Detained in China Pleas to Return Home

Richard O’Halloran, an Irish citizen detained in China since 2019, has been prevented from leaving the country. He became embroiled in a legal dispute involving the Chinese owner of a Dublin-based aircraft leasing company, China International Aviation Leasing Service (CALS Ireland), for which he works. Mr. O’Halloran traveled to China in February 2019 in an ...

Max Lu

Richard O'Halloran and his wife.