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The impact extends beyond parental heartbreak. The families involved have actively sought government intervention, submitting materials through nonprofit organizations like Hope Leads Home to President Biden. Yet, efforts so far have resulted in little concrete action. According to reports from the State Department, China has refused to reverse its decision despite hearing families' pleas, and such diplomatic engagement is limited—no high-level officials from the U.S. have directly raised this issue with Chinese authorities, with discussions only occurring at the assistant secretary level or below.