BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese police on Thursday handed over a U.S. fugitive wanted for serious violent crimes in the United States to U.S. law enforcement authorities at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, upon their request.

The fugitive, who was on the most wanted list, was escorted back to the United States by relevant U.S. law enforcement personnel, said China's Ministry of Public Security.

In 2004, the fugitive became the subject of a U.S. warrant for serious violent offenses, including sexual assault of a minor and the fatal shooting of his wife.

Interpol issued a Red Notice for the man in August 2005. At the request of the U.S. side, Chinese police conducted thorough investigations and eventually arrested him.

The Ministry of Public Security noted that the repatriation represents another achievement in bilateral law enforcement cooperation.