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 .
Chip Starnes was held in a Beijing-area factory for six days over a pay dispute . The ordeal was resolved , and 97 employees signed a new compensation agreement . Some workers said they were owed two months ' worth of back pay . The U.S. executive said there were no outstanding balances .