Chip Starnes was held in a Beijing - area factory for three days over a pay dispute . The ordeal was resolved , and the employees signed a new pay agreement . He said workers had hindered his sleep by banging on doors and windows , but said they had not inflicted any physical harm . Some workers said they were owed two months ' worth of back pay . The U.S. government said there were no outstanding balances .
Chip Starnes was held in a Beijing - area factory for three days over a pay dispute . The ordeal was resolved , and the employees signed a new pay agreement . Some workers said they were owed two months ' worth of back pay . The U.S. government said there were no outstanding balances .