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The transfer of Alina-Irina Apostol, a Romanian citizen imprisoned in China, is contingent on the payment of damages to the victims. The Romanian Ministry of Justice has been working on her repatriation since 2019, but Chinese authorities have not yet approved the transfer. Apostol was sentenced by a Chinese court and is required to pay fines and damages. The lack of a treaty between Romania and China complicates the process, which relies on international courtesy. The Ministry has discussed payment options with Apostol's family, as the Chinese authorities have stated that the transfer will proceed once the damages are paid. Meanwhile, her health is being monitored by the Romanian Embassy in Beijing, and she has received food supplements. The Ministry continues its efforts for her transfer, but no timeline has been provided due to the conditions set by China. The case gained attention after Marius Balo, a former prisoner in China, began a hunger strike to advocate for her transfer…