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US Scholar Arrested in China

Updated 2026-06-12 10:55 UTC 1 source Negative

Chinese authorities arrested Min Zin, a US academic writing about Myanmar and Chinese foreign policy, on suspicion of espionage. The arrest occurred shortly after Trump's visit to Beijing.

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The Guardian
Arrest of Min Zin, who writes about Myanmar and Chinese foreign policy, comes just month after Trump visit to BeijingChina has arrested a US scholar who writes about Myanmar and Chinese foreign policy on suspicion of spying.Min Zin was suspected of “engaging in espionage activities
2026-06-12 10:27 UTC
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