An American water company, Aleba Water LLC, has had its property in Lantian County, China confiscated by local gangsters and the county government. Despite appeals to Chinese officials, including the Shaanxi Governor and Mayor of Xi'an, the situation has deteriorated further with the property now completely taken over. The company is requesting the Mayor to direct the Lantian County government to return the investment in accordance with Chinese law protecting foreign investments and property rights. Failing a satisfactory response, the company warns it will appeal directly to the Chinese President through US Congressional representatives during his upcoming visit.