Ms. Jin said she also liked the apartment's proximity to Manhattan.

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The French government has offered Ms Jin a formal apology for the abuse she suffered in Paris, and invited her back for a more enjoyable visit.

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Ms. Jin grew up in Manhattan, but many members of her family currently live in Asia, where she said she plans to move.

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