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A Chinese cyclist was kidnapped by Taliban militants as he rode through northwest Pakistan on Monday, May 19.

Despite the area being essentially off-limits to foreigners due to militant activity, the Chinese national, identified as Hong Xu Dong, rode through the area on a trip to the city of Lahore on May 19, when two men on a motorcycle reportedly accosted him.

A faction of the Pakistani Taliban later claimed responsibility, demanding the government release some of their fighters in exchange for the Chinese hostage.

Hong's bicycle and possessions were left at the scene. Local residents later guided police to the site, where the man's passport was also found.

Police later tracked down the motorcycle used in the abduction, but it appears the motorcycle had been abandoned as the militants moved deeper into a nearby forest.

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